Paddlexpo 2012 - Canoe &Amp; Kayak Show ... ~ Upper Upper Cispus

Playak News Flash - September 30, 2012
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News Watch Headlines Paddlexpo 2012 - Canoe &Amp; Kayak Show ... Canoe & Kayak UK - Photo-report featuring new kayaks and paddling gear hot from the 2012 Paddlexpo Show in Nuremburg, Germany Steep Creeking in Valsesia Piemonte 2012 Gene17 - This past spring we had one of our biggest Piemonte Steep Creeking season's to date. We has 3 weeks of trips with paddlers coming from around the globe to enjoy the very best of the granite pool drop perfection that is Valsesia. The 2012 Sweet Protection Strutter CKS Blog - The 2012 Sweet Protection Strutter is a unique whitewater helmet, packed to the brim with technology and style. It utilizes LFT, or Long Fiber Thermoplastic. Upper Upper Cispus Nathan Pfeifer - The Upper Upper Cispus (UUC) is considered by many as one of the go-to class V summer classics in the Pacific Northwest. A Pristine Tributary of the Merrimack Trash Paddler - This morning I paddled a pristine tributary of the Merrimack River by following its northward course from Massachusetts towards New Hampshire. Here Comes Summer Life by Water - The only problem with living in the Western Cape is that while the rest of South Africa enjoys kayaking on warm rivers, we have no water. Learn to Boof, Get The Lines You Want Gene17 - Award winning kayaking coach, Simon Westgarth from Gene17, offer's his unique take on the BCU 5 Star Training course. Added value comes in the form of learning to boof, river running tactics, strategies for descents and developing group dynamics for white water kayaking. SUPercharger Hits The East! Jackson Kayak - The past few weeks have been amazing on the river. Not only here in Colorado but on the east coast as well. The NOC played host to the finals of the World Cup freestyle final and I was invited to announce. A perfect opportunity to "work" and get to paddle all over the southeast for 10 days. Conservation Alliance Awards Record $700,000 in Grants Playak - The Conservation Alliance sent grants totaling $700,000 to 19 organizations working to protect wild places throughout North America. Rockpool Taran Vs Tiderace Pace 18 Mark Sundin - Since landing our demo Pace 18 a month ago we have been waiting for some decent following sea conditions to get out amongst, with Rob in his Taran & me in the Pace. Three priapic pillars of Knockbrex. SeaKayakPhoto.com - After rounding Barlocco Isle, Tony and I took a break on the sands of Knockbrex beach, which comes complete with a "Coo Palace".

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Cataract Creek - Alberta ~ Chile for Christmas ~ Gauley Fest & New River

Playak News Flash - September 29, 2012
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News Watch Headlines Cataract Creek - Alberta Dave Crerar - As you drive West, and away from the Albertan flat lands and into the foothills, the world around you changes and you no longer feel like you are miles away from any potential kayaking. As we ventured on towards Cameron creek, ... Chile for Christmas Gene17 - Give yourself great lines for Christmas in the southern sun. Once again we go on a Chilean Adventure to the delights of the pool drop perfection of the Pucon region. Gauley Fest & New River Louise Jull - 50cent coffee, cheap beer, and lots of people with funny accents. A week here in Fayetteville has been filled with a run and climb on the endless wall, some high water runs down the New River Gorge and more laps on the Upper Gauley. The last year in review Louise Jull - Just over a year ago I raced at the 2011 Canoe Slalom World Championships in Bratislava, Slovakia. I have been on the New Zealand Senior Canoe Slalom Team since 2008 competing on the International circuit. 2012 Usnwc Worldkayak Pro-Am for First Descents worldkayak blogs - The 2012 USNWC / WorldKayak Pro-AM was unleashed on Saturday. This was the 3rd annual Pro Am providing an awesome opportunity for some up and coming young rippers and folks looking to figure this play boating thing out to learn from some of the best and raise money for First Descents all at the same time. Chile for Christmas Gene17 - Give yourself great lines for Christmas in the southern sun. Once again we go on a Chilean Adventure to the delights of the pool drop perfection of the Pucon region. Clear water, clean drops & great lines, along with buckets of Chilean wine and great local food on offer. Interview with C4 Waterman Ambassador Charlie Macarthur SUP Surf - Here is an interview with C4 Ambassador and river SUP pioneer Charlie MacArthur. Charlie is regarded as C4's "Mauka to Makai" guru. Paddle Expo – Nurnberg Germany Corran SUP - What an amazing week I had at the Paddle Expo. It wasn't all easy – in fact started off quite rough with Air Canada refusing point blank to take my three boards on the flight (despite the excess baggage having been pre paid). The Latest Paddling Gear, Canoes & Kayaks for 2013 Canoe & Kayak UK - There's some very exciting product on it's way to UK canoe shops for 2013. Check out our photo-report, live from Nuremburg, Germany at the 2012 Paddle Expo Canoeing & Kayaking trade show . Buying Your Dream Kayak Vehicle in Chile Pucon Kayak Hostel - One of the most often questions asked is, "how hard is it to buy a vehicle?" This article is designed to offer trip saving tips, a step by step how to buy guide, what to do and not do, and horror stories of past kayak nomads. Calling All Kayakers, Be on The Lookout Kayak Yak - The next time someone offers you a deal on a kayak, it might really be a steal. Camping on Lake George Jackson Kayak - "Lake George is without comparison, the most beautiful water I ever saw; formed by a contour of mountains into a basin thirty-five miles long and from two to four miles broad, finely interspersed with islands. National Whitewater Symposium worldkayak blogs - We invite all paddle sport enthusiasts to participate in an event that has the possibility to make a lasting impression on the Whitewater Industry. South East- Gauley Fest & New River Louise Jull - ...A week here in Fayetteville has been filled with a run and climb on the endless wall, some high water runs down the New River Gorge and more laps on the Upper Gauley. The Training Journey Jackson Kayak - Training is for me, at times, easier than living life. In both, you are stretching your limits and pushing beyond what you can imagine; yet with training there is an end goal and a set purpose. Would that life were always that straightforward.

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Ricochet Rounds ~ Dave and Mikkel Styling Another Alberta Gem

Playak News Flash - September 27, 2012
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News Watch Headlines Ricochet Rounds Daniel Patrinellis - Adrian was in town and we were able to get multiple laps on the middle five miles of Icicle Creek. This portion of the run is known as the Ricochet section of Icicle Creek. Dave and Mikkel Styling Another Alberta Gem Level 6 - As you drive West, and away from the Albertan flat lands and into the foothills, the world around you changes and you no longer feel like you are miles away from any potential kayaking. Our Favourite New Products Palm Blogs - With so many new and updated products to show off this last week, it's hard to choose our favourites but with a Camera shoved in your face the people behind Palm Equipment did eventually manage to pick out their favourites. Teva Big Air Martina Wegman - As each year the Paddle Expo in Nurnberg is full on! Spending three full days in a building you so longing to get some fresh air and get out and do something. Eclectic Collection of Films Massie Creek Paddlers - We have finished previewing the films for this years "Reel Paddling Film Festival." In all, Rapid Media sent us 28 films. Some were fantastic and others were, well, a little disappointing (to be kind). After analysing all of the films, 12 of them clearly rose to the top of the list. Long Lake 2012 Kayaking the Lakes of South Dakota - Yesterday, I paid a return visit to Long Lake, a site that I last cruised with my son Derek in 2006. Long Lake has a strong appeal to me; it is located just south of Lake Madison, across an isthmus separating the two bodies of water, just west of Hillside Resort. 2013 Starboard ASAP 's Atlantic Paddle Surfing - Single Wood stringers introduced overall stiffness. Wood half-­deck provides extra impact resistance on the deck. Extra strong bottom glass composite material provides longevity and low maintenance. Naramata Regatta Just Liquid - This weekend A crew from Just Liquid Sports and the East Kootenays went out to the Naramata SUP Regatta. Ravenglass and the Esk Will Herman - The estuary at Ravenglass is one of those areas I have returned to time and again - it is a place of gentle beauty that never fails to please. Minnehaha County Kayaking the Lakes of South Dakota - Even after several years of exploring and kayaking area lakes and waterways, I am always pleased to find a new site, particularly one within Minnehaha County.   This morning, Dave Finck and I set out to visit Scott Lake, a small secluded body of water located just one mile north an... Sea Kayaking in Greece Palm Blogs - This trip was my very first time in a sea kayak. So why? This spring my boyfriend came up with the idea of doing a sea kayaking trip to the Ionian Sea in Greece so I simply thought: Lets give it a try! Symposium Training Week Adventurous Experiences - A few more images from the Isle of Man Sea Kayak Training Week, part of the annual Isle of Man Sea Kayak Symposium. Working in small training pods, led by our experienced, qualified coaches.

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Grom Talk ~ New 2013 Star Series ~ Big Seas & Great Day

Playak News Flash - September 26, 2012
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News Watch Headlines Grom Talk SUP Magazine - With the immense progress standup paddling has made in the past few years, it's easy to forget that it's still a young game. New 2013 Star Series worldkayak blogs - The J.A.W. is proud to announce the addition of the brand NEW 2013 Star, All Star and Super Star to the demo fleet! The new "Fire and Ice" color on the Super Star is super sweet and you know I'm lovin' the "Blaze Orange" color on the All Star! Spain'S Men'S K2 Team Win Big on Final Day ICF - Spain claimed the gold medal in the Men's K2 senior event with Emilio Merchan after going head to head with teammates Ivan Alonso, Walter Bouzan and Alvaro Fernandez. Big Seas & Great Day Level 6 - As we were standing together on the shore of Lake Superior, one of my students from Sydney (Australia) said "this is not a lake, it's an ocean!" Great Bear SUP Expedition 2012 Mountain Surf Adventures - This was our fourth September SUP expedition trip in the last four years and it came on the eve of last years trip making the upcoming cover of Standup Paddle Magazine. Surftech Announces Laird SUP Line for 2013 SUP Connect - Surftech recently congratulated living legend Laird Hamilton on the announcement that he will be releasing a line of hand finished "Laird StandUP" boards. Around Bell Island Tony Paradise - I've circumnavigated Bell Island before. Then I took the ferry over, did the circumnavigation and took the ferry back. The 2012 Boating Safety Educator ACA - In 2011, the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) teamed up with Boaterexam.com and created the Boating Educator of the Year Award. Twin Lakes Canoe Route Trip Report PaddlingLight - Just 25 miles from Grand Marais, Minnesota, the Twin Lakes Canoe Route [pdf] offers canoeists a five lake adventure that unlike the nearby Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness doesn't cost a dime and doesn't require a permit. Wednesday At Freshwater Bay PenobscotPaddles - Actually that was precisely my intent. I've got the Olympic Foothills as a backdrop, trees and the bay. It definitely looks like we're in Washington State. I'd like to keep Mark posing until I get a Chirstmas Card shot.

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