A Few Other Sources ~ Leaving winter with the Recon ~ Mexico

Playak News Flash - January 1, 2013
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News Watch Headlines A Few Other Sources PenobscotPaddles - Baffinpaddler noted that she too had tried a mangrove trail and found it claustrophobic. The trails can be tight, though it's also true that not all mangrove trails are the same size. Leaving winter with the Recon Wavesport Blogs - With paddling season over for most, at least those of us who live in colder winter climates like myself, I thought I'd take a moment to reflect on the my first few days back in my boat during spring 2012. Mexico Dagger Blogs - Last month I had the opportunity to travel to Mexico with my good friend Erik Boomer, Forge, and Camp 4 Collective. These are the types of trips I used to live for until I broke my back 18 months ago. Since then it's been a slow steady progression back into the realm of vertical waterfall running. ... How to: The art of scouting and making good decisions. Wavesport Blogs - Scouting is just another term for decision-making; in essence, you are looking at what lies ahead and deciding what course to take. A major key in progressing from class 2-3 whitewater into the realm of class 4-5 is the ability to make smart decisions. Jessica's 2012 – Surviving the Apocalypse Jackson Kayak - "What. . . you're taking more time off?" I am pretty sure I heard the above sentence from just about everyone this year. Patients, family, boss, bosses boss, friends, strangers, and I think the fat homeless guy down the street. Apparently I took a lot of time off. So. . . what happened this past year? Matt Moccia Catches Sharelunker 539 Pat Kellner - Quality Custom Fishing Pro-Staffer, caught ShareLunker #539 this morning (Sunday, December 30, 2012). My Final Post for 2012: Highlight Reel Jackson Kayak - Well I am sitting here and watching the sunset reminiscing on a year come and gone yet again. 2012 turned out to be a pretty good one for me. I look back and cherish the moments given to me. As always life is a filled with ups and down and learning experience, 2012 was no different for me.  A Best Buy Boat for Baby Boomers and Beginners Jackson Kayak - In a word, yes. Not pulling punches here. This review may not be for you if you're an experienced WW paddler. It's for beginners, older folks about to retire, and even older folks looking to enjoy the health benefits and joys of kayaking. End of the Year - Goodbye 2012!!! Daniel Patrinellis - 2012 has been an interesting year. Extreme highs and extreme lows seemed to be the norm. I started the year off with a busy work schedule and two cracked creekboats. Then someone stole every piece of kayaking gear I owned, out of the back of my truck, ... How to Buy a Used Kayak Kayak Raft Adventures - The popularity of kayaking as an adventure sport is on the rise. It's difficult to pass up the prospect of getting outside and enjoying nature while giving your upper body a workout. There are so few recreational sports that give that kind of opportunity, it's no wonder kayaking is experiencing a growing status. Hyperflex Access Wetsuit Gloves KayakQuixotica -  OK, so these 3mm (or 5 mm) neoprene gloves are stupid cheap.  So cheap in fact, we bought a couple of pairs.  At Rutabaga in Madison they are currently going for $16.95 a pair.  That's crazy cheap! Top 10 paddles of 2012 - #2 Tony Paradise - On April 7th a bunch of us went for a paddle with icebergs.  The icebergs were grouped together close to shore just north of Quidi Vidi. After exiting Quidi Vidi, we were there in minutes. They were huge.

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