Enjoying my last days... ~ Can You Boat Scout? ~ Contour Connect App

Playak News Flash - December 27, 2012
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News Watch Headlines Enjoying my last days... Dylan Nichols - It is always hard coming to the end of a trip, especially one like this. I have been fortunate enough to make MANY friends and be apart of a few families. And knowing that my time here is about to expire, makes a flood of memories come back... Can You Boat Scout? Small World Adventures - Midge boofing like a banche on the Oyacachi Introduction to Creeking—the importance of boat scouting skills.  Boat scouting— figuring out a rapid from in your boat rather than getting out on shore to actually scout ... High Water on the Toaroha River padallen - Andrew and I had walked in and paddled the Toaroha River the day before at normal flows. However, it had been rain most of the day and been getting heavier in the afternoon. With rain bringing water levels up around Hokitika and only having time in the afternoon to paddle we decided to head back up to the Toaroha River, with the expectation of some more water. Andrew and I were joined again by Tristan for the paddle. Contour Connect App unsponsored - I have had the Contour +2 for a few days now and have been playing around with the App for iOS devices. Top 10 paddles of 2012 - #8 Tony Paradise - On January 15th a group of us went to Bay Bulls for a cool winter's day paddle.  The day started out sunny and bright.  We paddled along the south shore.  There was no wind. We poked into every little cave and overhang. 2012 SupConnect SUP Women of the Year Winners SUP Connect - Two categories of women are being honored this year in the SupConnect 2012 SUP Woman of the Year Awards.  They include the Elite Division Winners and the People's Choice Division Winners.  Find out who took the top spots!  Big Tuna Goes Pike Fishing on the Sugar River Jackson Kayak - We finally had the chance to take the Big Tuna down the Sugar River in southern Wisconsin. Andi and I paddled and fished out of the Big Tuna while two friends floated in a canoe. We were fishing mainly for Pike but this river does have the occasional Musky and Brown Trout. Help Pass Virginia Stream Access Legislation! Am. Whitewater - The lack of clarity regarding the rights of residents and visitors to paddle Virginia's many rivers and streams has long been an unnecessary source of conflict.  Virginians are now ready to change that by clarifying that in Virginia people have the widely supported right to float... Merry Christmas...Mele Kalikimaka Atlantic Paddle Surfing - Christmas isn't a season. It's a feeling Christmas gift suggestions: To your enemy, forgiveness. To an opponent, tolerance. To a friend, your heart. To a customer, service. To all, charity. Updates to 2013 racing calendar International Rafting Federation - There have been a few changes and additions to the 2013 Euro Cup racing schedule. For instance, the Austrian Wildapen event is now being held on the 26 to 28 April so as to not clash with the Slovakian event. Virus Women'S Stay Cool Compression Crop Pants – Review SUP Surf - Guest post from Kari Leong (2x Winner of Hawaii Business Magazine's Fittest CEO Contest)I was so excited to get my own Virus International Crop Pants and V Neck Top. Evan has been raving about how his Virus Compression gear helps his body to "recover" after a hard SUP session. Youth Freestyle Development Weekend Palm Blogs - With the Youth freestyle series officaly over for the year, We where able to look at the results and pick out some of the most promising youngsters to join us on a weekend of coaching in Nottingham. Big Winter Specs YakAngler - After almost a month-long absence from my kayak due to my annual hunting trip to Wisconsin, it was once again time to board my Ocean Kayak "Trident 13" . IRF wishes you all happy holidays and a great New Year! International Rafting Federation - The IRF wishes those of you who are celebrating Christmas a wonderful time and all those lucky enough to be on holiday a great break and hope you are having quality time with friends and family.

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