Playak News Flash 2010-11-29

Playak News Flash - November 29, 2010
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NubleFest 2010 Dagger Blogs - When most people think of kayaking in Chile they think of the steep creeks of Pucon or of the big water at the Futa, but I was fortunate enough to spend the past week experiencing another gem of Chile, the Rio Nuble Valley located in the small mountain town of San Fabian. I was brought to the town because of my good friend Jon Clark, who found this place many years ago and has since been returning yearly to experience the beautiful vistas, play on the river's waters as well as to support a movement to fight the hydro electric projects that threaten the Nuble River and its tributaries.

BIlly Harris 2010 a Year in Review Jackson Kayak - My wife got a job as a sugar momma, I lost team trials. Its been horrible, its been great, Its been a great summer, and fall, however I have been hiding a way a bit not gonna lie. Sure I made my rounds as Billy Harris the kayaker visiting shops in, Calgary, Quebec, NY, and all over including boater boards and all that. But I have been hidden away a bit at the same time. Now the Moose fest was a blast, riding coolers down a hill, missing phones, toilet papered rooms and cars.

Fran's trip to Nepal FlowFree - A few weeks ago I was lucky enough to go to Nepal for 3 and a half weeks. A tip for anyone who wants to go there; factor in some ill days :-S

Rock Lake Algonquin park A whole bunch of Ing's - I don't know what I'm looking for, but I must go. There is a passion involved, however it is really hard for me to put my finger on the feeling. Looking for something is the best way I can put it.

Coosa Outfitters Whitewater Clinic Jackson Kayak - Considering the lack of water in the southeast this weekend I think Dane, Clay and I were in the best place possible.

Thanksgiving at Rock Island Jackson Kayak - Thanksgiving is one of my favourite holidays. Good food, good friends, and this year some good kayaking and great weather.

Asian Games 2010 Daily Paddle - The largest ever Asian Games lowered its curtain in a festive Closing Ceremony on Saturday night as Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah, President of the Olympic Council of Asia, hailed the Guangzhou Asiad "a huge success" and "the best ever" in history. The games are about the size of the Olympic Games!

Kayak Accessories – Some Essential Kit Kayak Raft Adventures - Many people considering taking up kayaking are put off by having the mistaken belief that it is an elitist sport and they would not be any good at it.

Going South worldkayak blogs - I am getting all excited about hitting the South Island after Christmas. Thinking of the South Island at the moment – our thoughts are with the miners' families.

Reminiscent of a river: the Loch Eil narrows SeaKayakPhoto.com - In the narrows, the west going flood starts at -0435 HW Oban (+0220 HW Dover) and the east going ebb starts at +0130 HW Oban (-0400 HW Dover). The spring rate in both directions is 5 knots. We were in the narrows an hour before the end of the ebb and were surprised to be drifting at 3.2 knots.

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