A Recon trip into BC with World Class Kayak Academy ~ Festive Huckin'

Playak News Flash - January 2, 2013
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News Watch Headlines A Recon trip into BC with World Class Kayak Academy Wavesport Blogs - This past Fall I was lucky enough to be asked by Capo - Aaron Rettig to be the Head Coach for World Class Academy (WCA) during their fall quarter in beautiful Britsh Colombia. I was stoked, I had heard a lot of great things about the school and seen the caliber of paddle... My 2013 Worlds Training Plan Wavesport Blogs - As we roll into the coldest time of the year for the northern hemisphere, I am keeping myself fired up by setting my sights on the 2013 Freestyle World Championship. I am especially excited and motivated this time around since the site of the Worlds is in North Carolina - only 5 hours from my home ... Last Post for The Year Newfoundland Kayakoholic - This year has come to its calendar end. In 2010 and 2011, as part of my kayaking goals, I had decided to be in my kayak(s) at least one-hundred times for the year. EJ's Year End Review of all things Jackson Jackson Kayak - Reflecting on where I am and where I am going... It is the end of one year and the beginning of another.   This is the time most people look back on the year in retrospect and create or renew vows for the coming year. Festive Huckin' AS Watersports - As we are sure you all know there has been plenty of white water action to be had over the Christmas period. Jim has had loads of fun on the Dart and Erme in Devon while Ollie went up to the Lake District to see family. While he was there they went for a trip to launch themselves down ... Hurley Classic 2012 Nookie - 2012, what a year! I am sitting here on New Year's eve writing this article when I should probably be out celebrating with everyone else. But as I am not here is some more of what team Nookie have been up to in the last while. Putting Together The Dream 2012 A whole bunch of Ing's - 2012 was one of drastic change for my family and I. Pushing forward to finally live the life we had dreamed of for so long took a lot of time, energy, and more time. 2012 Reflections Whitewater Assault - This year seemingly flew by. I boated a little less this year than I have in the past 6 years. I most recently just returned from a 10 day kayak self support trip down the Grand Canyon of the Colorado River. Top 10 paddles of 2012 - #1 Tony Paradise - My top paddle of the year was our trip around the island of Merasheen between August 11th and 16th.  It was a six day, five night kayak camping trip in Placentia Bay with Clyde, Dean, Hazen and Neville.  Last Day of SupConnect Photo of the Year Contest SUP Connect - It's the final countdown! ·This is the last day to submit and vote on your favorite 2012 SUP photo.  This photo is the current leader.  Click "Read More" for details. Swivel to Keep Your Plastic Baits on The Hook YakAngler - I like shortcuts to make things easier. I like having a backup plan if things don't go the way they should. I'm a kayak fisherman, and I have to make things simple and accessible.

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