New Freestyle Boat Testing... ~ Liquid Fusion Kayaking: Upset ~ Alps 2012

Playak News Flash - July 14, 2012
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines New Freestyle Boat Testing... Dagger Blogs - It has been a pleasure to be involved in the testing of the new Dagger freestyle boat. This boat represents a true collective team effort, fearlessly led by the Dagger in-house esigner, Mark (Snowy) Robertson.  Snowy started this project by interviewing the whole Dagger team ... Trent Lock Wave – Nottingham UK's Secret Gem Wavesport Blogs - We have had a lot of rain recently in the UK, especially over the midlands area. Being based in Nottingham sometimes has its advantages. Most UK paddlers know that the River Thames has a range of weirs that at different levels can provide some great paddling. Liquid Fusion Kayaking: Upset PaddleBlogs - At mile 150, we encountered Upset Rapid. We stopped to scout it because the oarsmen were concerned about a large hydraulic in the middle of the rapid that is known to upset rafts. Alps 2012 Andy Wicks - Leaving home at 2200 on Friday 1st June, we set off for the short drive to the French Alps. With only three of us in the car, we were able to take turns spreading out in the back and catching some shut-eye during the 720 mile drive that would get us to our destination the following afternoon. Yes Please Kind Sir. WRSI - Checked out Zymagoetz river late last night and after a few big surfs at Roadside in near dark we decided that this wave took precedent over basically anything planned for today. Left at 630am and drove the 45min up a logging road to this beaut. Advanced Elements Inflatable Canoes and Kayaks Advanced Elements UK - The Advanced Elements range of inflatable kayaks and canoes are perfect for getting on to the water for family activities & trips, inflating in minutes they are very stable & easy to use. They are well designed, manufactured from high quality materials with attention paid to every detail. They all pack away in to a bag that will fit into the boot of your car, so there are no storage or transport problems. Kokatat unveils ultimate performance PFD at Outdoor Retailer Kokatat - Kokatat, the leading US manufacturer of technical apparel and accessories for water sports, introduces the Maximus series of performance life vests that are comfortable and capable in all paddling disciplines. What can you learn from an Olympian? PaddleBlogs - I turned up at Harefield last Sunday morning for a slalom session to find Campbell Walsh on the water already. I know Campbell from my days working as sport psych with the GB slalom team. Campbell won the silver medal at the 2004 Olympics and has an outstanding track record over the years. SOUNDBITES: Day ONE @ 2012 ICF Junior & U23 Canoe Slalom World Championships ICF - Under 23 and Junior athletes on their impression of the Wausau Whitewater course, their performance and expectations at the World Championships in Wausau, Wisconsin (USA). The NRS Tailwater Tackle Bag Review CKS Blog - How many "real world" features can you pack into one item? The Jackson Kayak Coosa sets the bar pretty high in regards to jamming enough features for 2 totally different fishing kayaks into 1 boat, ... Fenn Swordfish review Sydney Surf Ski - The Fenn Swordfish has been on the market for a while now and is aimed at advanced beginner to intermediate paddlers. In the lead up the Mauritius Shamaal I hired one from Ocean Paddler to both train in and race. H2O Overdrive Summer Series- Updated information World Paddle Association - With the H2O Overdrive Summer Series fast approaching, we would like to invite all prospective registrants to complete online registration on or before the 20th of July. Michal Smolen (USA) Leads the Mens Kayak at the U23 and Junior World Championships worldkayak - 300 Athletes representing 27 Nations began competition today at the ICF U23 and Junior Whitewater Canoe Slalom World Championships in Wausau, WI. The Wausau Whitewater Board of Directors and crew of Volunteers have been hard at work preparing for the first World Championships to return home since 1994. Yukon River World Record SUP Magazine - SUP Distance World Record Set on June 27th 2012 on Yukon River in Canada's Yukon Territory for 238 Miles Paddled in 24 Hours. West Kootenay SUP Race Just Liquid - Kootenays First Stand Up Paddle Board Race on the Columbia River.A crew from the East Kootenays Krystal, Amanda, Alex & Rob headed to the West Kotenays for some SUP racing, socializing and to work on our tans.

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