How Do I Boof ~ Eye candy ~ Best Whitewater Photos ~ Callaghan Creek, BC

Playak Weekly Digest
The world's top paddling links in week 48, 2012.

News Watch How Do I Boof Demshitz - So with any boat this will help you out. There are a few keys to boofing anything on the river. So we have Rock boofs and Water boofs.Rock boofs are easier because the rock does the work for you. Eye candy Bike2Boat - Hey friends, we are back from Norway since quite a while but you know how it is: time flies and duty is calling! But now we finally got the time to check the harddrives and pick our 40 favorite shots from our trip through the Fjordland – hope you like them, too! Best Whitewater Photos Nathan Pfeifer - Here we are again, the end of one boating season and the start of another. This marks the time of year where I go back into my hard drives and gigs of photos to find my favorites taken throughout the passing year. The Karnali Expedition GRG Blog - Months ago World Class made the decision to keep with tradition, to not settle for the second best in our pursuit of educational purity, to seek out and explore the world's remaining wild places, to research logistics and judge risk, to put in place an ambitious plan, but one that was well within the skill level of our organization. Callaghan Creek, BC Nathan Pfeifer - My wife, Emily, and I have been going to British Columbia, specially the Squamish/Whistler area, for our last seven anniversaries to mountain bike and/or hike. Green River Narrows Race Chris Baer - Working on getting the nose back down after slipping through the Notch Racing usually allows the participant to push their personal envelope on a relatively safe course. No matter how many ropes, spectators, cheering fans, .. Cracow, Hurley and Uganda Pirate Production - It's been quite quietly here lately, i had a lot of things to do, mostly was fixing my university arrears. Also had some issues to think about. work and short rest but now it's back on the way! But lets don't get too much ahead, lets start from beginning. Happy Seat 2.0 Jackson Kayak - The happy seat is hands down my favorite JK accessory. The amount of additional control it gives you in any boat is amazing. I have one in my Superstar as well as my Fun Runner. With the continual improvement of the JK boat armor outfitting the original way to attach the leading edge of the happy seat has changed. Nose Plugs unsponsored - A lot of discussion goes on about the pros and cons of wearing nose plugs. I don't really want to entering into that becuase at the end of the day it is down to personal choice. Astral Ambassador Attempts Solo Kayak Speed Run Astral Currently - Whitewater kayaker and Astral Ambassador, Harlan Taney, will attempt the world solo speed record in a kayak paddling the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon during a federally scheduled, experimental flooding and release of the Glen Canyon dam. International Outside: Ecuador Mt. Hood H2O - The water and the woods in the Pacific Northwest is some of the best in the world.  With so much good stuff to run and see so close to home, it's sometimes hard to imagine any good reason to go elsewhere.  An interview with Steve Fisher Paddlemag - On the eve of the premier screening of Steve Fisher's new film, Congo, the Grand Inga Project, Pat from Paddlemag caught up with the main man himself to chew the cud and talk about how his biggest ever project came that close to being a snuff movie. English White Water SW Sea Kayaking - Ten years ago, I researched and wrote the South West section of the guidebook 'English White Water'. I recently learned that a second edition is in the offing. Karma, Initial Impressions Jackson Kayak - I don't like to review a boat until I've paddled in in a wide variety of situations, from low volume creeking to big water and low volume creeks at high water. Fall Report Level 6 - Obviously we didn't have a wet fall in my home country… And when the Pyrenees were flooded I was stucked at home. But anyway I paddled on a couple of events and have just a few but memorable sessions!

Forums how to export a 16ft kayak? (UK) Symponic Journey: The Great Bear Rainforest (North America) Creeks are running in Ticino Switzerland (Whitewater) Storing composite yak in extreme cold? (Sea Kayaking and Touring) Green River Narrows Race, and CARNAGE! (Whitewater) Videos Bellyak...One with the Water (AnnaMasters) Sea Eagle Explorer Kayaks - Whitewater thrills and flatwater touring (choge) HeliNord Ski promo (tylercurtis) kayak lignon (riton) Boat Rope Rescue of Bookem' @ Stoney Creek River Video dale briggs footage (dbriggsc2) Upcoming Gene17 Adventure Paddlers Weekend UK, England, Dartmoor, Nov 30 - Dec 2 Wekiva/St. Johns River Ramble USA, Florida, Apopka, Florida, Nov 30 - Dec 3 Milano International FICTS Fest Italy, Milano, Dec 8

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The Karnali Expedition ~ How Do I Boof ~ Fall Report ~ Giving Out The Gear

Playak News Flash - November 29, 2012
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines The Karnali Expedition GRG Blog - Months ago World Class made the decision to keep with tradition, to not settle for the second best in our pursuit of educational purity, to seek out and explore the world's remaining wild places, to research logistics and judge risk, to put in place an ambitious plan, but one that was well within the skill level of our organization. How Do I Boof Demshitz - So with any boat this will help you out. There are a few keys to boofing anything on the river. So we have Rock boofs and Water boofs.Rock boofs are easier because the rock does the work for you. Fall Report Level 6 - Obviously we didn't have a wet fall in my home country… And when the Pyrenees were flooded I was stucked at home. But anyway I paddled on a couple of events and have just a few but memorable sessions! Individual Membership Levels of Support ACA - Did you know that there are Individual Membership levels that you may choose from when you renew or become a member of the ACA? 42nd Annual Vg Surf Fest Jackson Kayak - We have this little thing in Nevada called Nevada Day which occurs once a year the last Friday of October. Basically it is a day the entire state takes off work and celebrates living in Nevada, and being a Nevadan. Giving Out The Gear GRG Blog - So, for a few months myself and Graham from Whitewater the Canoe Center in the UK have been working on a scheme collecting second hand kayaking gear from the UK and bringing it to Nepal to donate to paddlers who might not be able to afford the cost of gear themselves. Pau Hana 14′ Cross-Fit SUP Magazine - After three years on the same standup board, it was time for an upgrade. When it comes to my personal equipment, I need to know that the gear will make a difference before I make an investment in something more advanced. Is Winter Starting to Take a Toll Folbot - One of our ambassadors, Naman Shah, took our Citibot on a kayaking trip to the Bahamas and was nice enough to send us photos from the journey. Meeting The Buzzsaw Tony Paradise - I have a tablesaw that I've used safely for twenty-five years, until Saturday. Still can't figure out how it happened, it happened so quickly. November Winter Paddle Paddle Making - Hope my American visitors had an enjoyable Thanksgiving holiday this weekend. Up here, Central Ontario had its first significant snowfall on Saturday. Just so happened we were at the cottage lake during this time. Weekend in The Grasslands Jackson Kayak - Lyndon B. Johnson National Grasslands is where we ended up. It is a beautiful area, and is located just northwest of Dallas. The area has about 6 small lakes located in the National Park. PaddleFishing.Com Challenge Series 2 YakAngler - This year is the tenth season for the Paddle-Fishing.com tournament series, the longest running kayak tournament series in the Tampa Bay area.

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Cracow, Hurley and Uganda ~ English White Water ~ Wet and Wild on The Dee

Playak News Flash - November 28, 2012
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines Cracow, Hurley and Uganda Pirate Production - It's been quite quietly here lately, i had a lot of things to do, mostly was fixing my university arrears. Also had some issues to think about. work and short rest but now it's back on the way! But lets don't get too much ahead, lets start from beginning. English White Water SW Sea Kayaking - Ten years ago, I researched and wrote the South West section of the guidebook 'English White Water'. I recently learned that a second edition is in the offing. Get Some Autumn Cali White Water Werner - Team Werner Athlete Ben Stookesberry and Southwest Werner Rep Taylor Robertson, get a rare Fall season descent on one of California's favorites, the South Branch of the Feather. Wet and Wild on The Dee worldkayak blogs - Forty participants spilt over three categories on a dreech autumn day on the Dee, but the weather certainly didn't dampen anyone's spirit. The second round of the Scottish Home Town Throw Down came soon after the successful inaugural first round down at Grandtully. Blind Adventurer Erik Weihenmayer Attemps to Kayak The Colorado River ACA - Erik Weihenmayer knows no fear. Considered one of the most accomplished blind athletes in the world, Weihenmayer has a list of accomplishments most people can only conceptualize. Fusion Summer Down Hill Kayaking - Early in the spring I really thought I had my summer plans all figured out. A friend had won a permit for a June launch on the Middle Fork of the Salmon and I had accepted the invitation to join her for a 5-day, self-supported run. Immersion Research Comp Lx Drycag unsponsored - The Immersion Research Comp LX drycag is based upon the cut of the LX cag. The main difference being that the LX includes a latex neck seal and 4 layer breathable fabric by Entrant. This is the same material that is used in the Double D drysuit. Kayak Camping Jackson Kayak - For the third year in a row now, I have made the float trip on the New River from Fries, VA to somewhere between Byllesby Dam and Foster Falls. Monster Red Jackson Kayak - The 2012 IFA Kayak Tour Championship was held this past weekend in Chalmette, LA. I had the pleasure of competing with some of the best anglers in the nation. The weather was great and so was the fishing! Pilgrim Exp. Ndk Rene van der Zwan - Although 4-5 bft wind was predicted for today, the reality was thick fog and S-SE 3-4 bft wind blowing offshore. This means a rather calm sea. Sea Kayak Filmed by a Quadrotor homemade kayaks - Heres a shot of Guy with his flying video camera, I guess you could call it a non military drone if you like. great for getting that fly`s eye view of your event. Sup Sports Sup Paddles surfingsports.com - We'll put our paddles up against ANY paddle that we've ever had in our store or paddled on the water, starting back in 2005 when we were the first to sell production SUP paddles. The Sup Vacation Specialists SUP Connect - A travel website catering to Standup Paddlers of all ages and skill levels, who'd like a SUP-centric vacation, officially launched! SUPtheWorld offers unique surf and/or flat-water locations as well as once-in-a-lifetime expeditions. The Sup Destination Specialists SUP Connect - Dave Bohne SUP Camp Added to SUPtheWorld Vacation Locales. A travel website catering to Standup Paddlers of all ages and skill levels, who'd like a SUP-centric vacation, officially added the area of Cost Rica, Nosara to it's growing number of locations.

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