Alan Panebaker Dies Kayaking in New Hampshire ~ The New Dagger Jitsu

Playak News Flash - September 22, 2012
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines Alan Panebaker Dies Kayaking in New Hampshire Playak - "Alan was smart, strong and capable," says Awe executive director Mark Singleton. "He represented the future of river stewardship in the northeast and we are all stunned by this tragic accident." The New Dagger Jitsu Palm Blogs - The projects aim was to put Dagger back on top at the forefront of freestyle with a high performance, incredibly precise, super loose and fast playboat that would go big, feel great and stay true to Dagger's roots. 47 Year Old Kurt Casey Notches 15 First Descents in One Year Pucon Kayak Hostel - If you are a serious whitewater seeker in Chile or Peru there are few names more knowledgeable when you need expert advice on the regions, first descents, put-in directions, and river knowledge. Bayou La Batre After The Coastal Cleanup Kayaking the Mobile - Tensaw River Delta - A little Photoshop fun to better highlight the reality of this waterway. (2) Above right: This shrimp boat logo (actual logo) sums up Bayou La Batre. "Piss on Bayou La Batre seafood." You might want to find out where your seafood came from before you eat it. Gauley Fest 2012 Exploring Elements - I'm an east coast boater and considered WV rivers my backyard runs for the first 7+ yrs of my boating career. The Gauley river is in the heart of WV and attracts all levels of whitewater enthusiasts from around the globe. Laird Hamilton and Nidecker Announce Partnership to Launch Laird Standup Press Releases - Laird Hamilton and Nidecker are excited to announce a new partnership to develop stand up paddle boards, as well as the launch of a new brand: Laird StandUp. Silver Falls Huck and Tuck Daniel Patrinellis - Matt Kurle and I were still stretching and cooling off with a couple of cold beers when Jeremy Bisson decided to drive up with his crew to nearby Silver Falls. Amazon Warzone Jackson Kayak - In front of us another class V horizon line that I was ready to run blind in order to get out of there. It was the same feeling as the one from a war movie when the soldiers are in the trench and surrounded, one of the most dangerous moments in my life. BoardRiders Week with Robby Naish Naish - One week of board-culture immersion in Hossegor South West France from April to October. Enjoy coaching from pro athlete, Robby Naish and Fred Robin, a pro-surfer and pioneer of professional surfing in Europe who will join the surf camp as the in-house coach on a quasi-permanent basis. First Day At Paddle Expo 2012 Palm Blogs - Paddle Expo 2012 finally opened it's doors today to many visitors from all around the World. GoPro Philosophy (and another stern mount) Leif and Natalie - I wrote a blog post a while back about some of the mounts and accessories that I had built for my GoPro, along with a video that got surprisingly popular (the article can be found right here ). Paddle Expo Party with Palm Palm Blogs - Paddle Expo is not all about showing new products and all the business stuff. It's also a place to meet, catch up with old friends, make some new ones, socialise and make plans for the new season. Post Granite Awesome Tour Level 6 - The past couple springs I have been lucky enough to find myself in the Whitewater wonderland of California's High Sierras with an amazing group of friends. Long Term Reivew with Cks Squad Member Andy O'Brien CKS Blog - The Surftech B-1 is my personal choice for almost every condition I come across as a stand up paddler in the Rockies. Maroske Fittings Walrus Kayaks Blog - In the interest of keeping weight to an absolute minimum, the Griffin LT's deck uses "Maroske" fittings instead of the standard recessed fittings.

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