World Championships of Extreme Racing ~ Dealing with Loss ~ Feather Fest

Playak News Flash - September 25, 2012
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines World Championships of Extreme Racing Jackson Kayak - Dane, Nick, and I arrived last night in Oetz, Austria with our Zen 65, 75, and 75, plus an extra Zen 75 for the Olympic silver medalist in slalom this year. Dealing with Loss Five 2 Nine Productions - Yesterday I lost a good friend to the river. In fact, over the past few years I feel like I have been losing too many friends to the river. While I may not know each and every one personally, I feel we all have a connection via the river and by that we are all friends. Squamish Creeking Ryan Lucas - Well after another long drive we made it to Squamish for some quality creek boating.This would be my 2nd time creekin around squamish, I sure do love this place. Feather Fest Bryant Burkhardt - A quick note before I get into the meat: I'm heading out to BC tomorrow for some sea kayaking in the tidal races around Vancouver Island. Coreban 200m Sprint Challenge At Century City SUP HQ - First ever, 200m SUP sprint event in South Africa, took place on 22nd Sept 2012 in canals at Century City. Bell Island Newfoundland Kayakoholic - During my second summer of paddling I paddled around Bell Island with Brian, Tony, and Derrick. The Joy of Teaching Kids Jackson Kayak - My name is Anjeli. I work at an Adventure Camp in the heart of mountainous western Montana. One of my jobs there is to teach whitewater kayaking, to both campers and new staff. Advanced Elements Inflatable Kayaks Product Line Up for 2013 AirKayaks - In the past month, we've released preview information on two new inflatables from the Advanced Elements line – the AirFusion Elite and the new inflatable ISUP – the Stiffy. Around Bell Island, the long way Tony Paradise - I've circumnavigated Bell Island before. Then I took the ferry over, did the circumnavigation and took the ferry back. Live Interviews All Week With BOP Elite Racers SUP Connect - With the Battle of the Paddle being less than 1 week away everyone is prepping and getting ready for the biggest and most exciting race of the year. Ocean River Gear Grab Kayak Yak - Life can be full of tragic ironies, the latest one being that less than a week after taking part in the local Kayak For a Cure paddle a close member of Louise's family has been stricken with cancer. There are no words that fully express the feelings of moments like this.

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