MONSTERS tries to kill me - again! ~ other: Hell Or High Water

Playak News Flash - March 4, 2012
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines MONSTERS tries to kill me - again! Future Mayhem Project - Monsters. I have a love hate relationship with this place, by that I mean I love her - she hates me. Maybe she felt neglected because I've not surfed her much this year. That's not my fault it's hers - she hasn't worked. So when Luke Young of Luke Young Surfboards fame called and said "It's going ... other: Hell Or High Water Press Releases - Canada's largest whitewater festival returns to Petawawa - May 11 to 13 Petawawa, ON March 1, 2012 – Now in its fourth year, the Hell or High Water Weekend, presented by Ottawa Paddleshack. has grown to become the largest whitewater event in the country. Held from May 11 to 13, this year's event has added dragon boat races on the flat water of the Ottawa River, and is expected to draw close to 1000 participants. Bringing together multiple whitewater disciplines, on a challenging course, th... Winter Wanderings Willy P - Well, winter has been here for a while, but it hasn't felt like it, for the most part, in Northern California. We have been blessed, or should I say cursed, with abnormally warm and dry weather lately. However, there is hope in sight, which brings to light, thoughts of kayaking. No matter the weathe... Jackson Zen first impressions worldkayak blogs - It's been just over a week since the Zen arrived in the UK, and during that time I have taken it on three outings, in varying conditions. I started with a very low Upper Dart during Richard brooks 24 hour White Water Challenge ... 'Year of the River' film wins at National Paddling Film Festival Dagger Blogs - To a kayaker, there's just something therapeutic about watching a dam blow up.  We dream about it, we joke about it, but we don't really ever expect it to happen.  Fortunately, it did happen this year in the Pacific Northwest and we'll soon see miles of new whitewater and restored salmon runs b... The Boise Whitewater Park Jackson Kayak - After many long years of fundraising, building, and waiting the Boise Whitewater Park is complete in the Boise River. It is not yet open to the public due mainly because the city has not obtained a policy for the park. It is built with the "bladders" which can be filled with air to give many variations for the feature. Fridays from the Vault - If the Boat Fits, Wear It…. Mark Sundin - Probably the most commented on blog post we've written was Rob's contribution on the importance of boat fit. It continues to be read widely & we get emails from parts far-flung asking advice on paddler weight with relevance to boat design & performance. The blog is reproduced bel... Kona Side surfing Imagine Surf - Abe and Donica Shouse sure are having a great time out on the Kona side of Hawaii, the big island of the island chain famous for its great waves, majestic views and island charm. They sent me these photos of their latest session, which seems like it was a whole lot of fun! BIC Sport Launches Expanded SUP Range for 2012 SUP Connect - Building on the success of their 2011 range of Stand-Up Paddleboards, BIC Sport launches its refined and expanded 2012 SUP collection. Most importantly, the majority of BIC Stand Up Paddleboards are now produced directly by BIC Sport at their own eco-friendly manufacturing facility ... Boat Review: Stellar SR Ocean Ski, A Beginners Perspective on a Beginner to Intermediate Surf Ski Fat Paddler - Background For the past three years I've been paddling a range of boats including sea kayaks, white water kayaks and canoes. My paddling has usually been general touring, kayak surfing and rock gardening, and has never really ventured into racing.

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