Playak News Flash 2010-11-20

Playak News Flash - November 20, 2010
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Chile – Rio Claro worldkayak blogs - First things first, the boys bought a sweet truck… and we headed 4 hours south of Santiago to the "Siete Tazas" or seven tea-cups… on the Rio Claro. Then we met up with some american boaters who were kind enough to take us down the upper section known as the 22 waterfalls. Here are the pictures in no particular order!

Means of Production 2 Double 2D - After the successful release of Means of Production comes the long awaited cataclysm of kayaking and comedy; Means of Production 2. With a healthy dose of Brit-irony, MOP2 showcases the adventures of Max Bilbow and friends as they explore the familiar creeks of Norway and Corsica; and the lesser known whitewater of Iceland, Vietnam, Thailand and Siberia.

Norrish Creek, Helmet Cam Footage Fraser Valley WW - Here are 2 helmet cam videos I filmed with a GoPro HD Camera. The first run was on Oct 11 2010, the second run was Nov 7 2010 and a much better flow.

Home, Sweet Home - Herbstzeit - Kayaking the Isel Freecaster - Kayaking the big gorge of the Isel river in Osttirol, Austria in late fall 2010. A beautiful run in a beautiful place. Kayakers: Robert Machacek (sorry for the wrong "ch" in the clip!!), Daniel Herzig, David Krismayr, Reiner Glanz filmed and cut: Reiner Glanz).

Boise Locals Skip Armstrong and Ryan Bailey Win Award With Video worldkayak blogs - Boise Locals Skip Armstrong and Ryan Bailey win an award in Portland with this video of Kate Wagner in Washington. Well done guys.

The Baldhead River - Lake Superior Bootfahrer - I headed back to Canada. While getting ready for 23 days on the Grand Canyon I got lucky enough to get a run on the Baldhead river near Wawa in.

2010 Green River Extreme Kayak Race Video worldkayak blogs - A great video recap of "The Greatest Show in all of Sports!" by Pilot Collective Media!!

A Little Idaho 'Go Left' Carnage worldkayak blogs - Always easy to find carnage at GLOYF on the Main Payette. For some reason people don't think left means 'left'!

Femme 45- Ladies of the Little White Salmon Kokatat Blog - Kokatat Whitewater Ambassador Christie Glissmeyer attended the 10th Annual PDX Kayaker Film Festival in Portland on November 13th. Check out her film entry – Ladies of the Little White.

The Upper Misahualli- A Classic Jungle Creeking Experience Kayak Hot Dogs - Picture for a moment floating down emerald flowing water with lush plant life arching overhead. New and distinctive smells are enticing your senses while a symphony of birds provide the score. You let your hand drag in the warm crystal clear water. Children swim and sunbath in the tropical heat while parents do laundry. This my friends is jungle kayaking at it's best -- The Upper Misahualli.

VIDEO: Slalom Kayaking Rapid Magazine Blog - I realize the title of the video is Canoeing... But don't blink or you'll miss him. Read more...

Chronicles of Rage: Webisode One Level 6 - Better late than never… webisode one appropriately titled Casually Late. Features the Raven Fork and some green river narrows footage.

Nominations Sought for Swiftwater Rescue Playak - The Higgins and Langley Award for swiftwater rescue is seeking nominations for 2010 river rescues. If you were involved in, witnessed or even heard about an amazing swiftwater rescue, consider nominating those boaters for this great award. Higgins and Langley will be accepting nominations through Febuary 7, 2011.

King of the coast 2010 Daily Paddle - The 2010 King of the coast race was held on the 30th of October. Winner was Jeremy Cotter. He completed the 16km race in one hour, eight minutes and nine second

LIVING THE STOKE Stand Up Paddle movie Atlantic Paddle Surfing - Stand Up Paddle movie film in the remote wilderness of Papua New Guinea. Not just a surf movie but an amazing adventure in this worn torn country with such beauitful people.

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