Learning From Olympic Champions ~ Back to Canada’ Eh

Playak News Flash - January 22, 2013
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines Learning From Olympic Champions Sydney Surf Ski - If you were anything like me, the Olympics only had one event worth watching this year, and that was the mens K4. Back to Canada' Eh Telluride Kayak School - To put it lightly, 2012 it was a rough summer to own a raft company in Colorado. Somehow we made it through with a bit of rain and the learned skill of "low siding".So after rolling up the boats for the season, it felt very liberating to throw my kayak on top of my Subaru and head North. Palm Equipment Ultralite Drybag Series unsponsored - I picked up a 6l Palm Ultralite dry bag a couple of months back and have been using it for on and off the water duties. 2013 Whitewater Kayaking Competition Season Is Underway Jackson Kayak - It is winter time in the Northern Hemisphere, but here in Veracruz we are so far south that winter is like a mild summer day in TN. Highs in the 80's, lows in the 60's- a mix of sun and clouds most days. Chattahoochee River 3700 Cfs Trip Report worldkayak - The Metro Chattahoochee put in is at Cochran Shoals Park near Powers Ferry Road and has the large Gazebo style pavilion. There is another park directly across the river from this one that often times confuses people. This is the River Left park. Ollies Go-Pro Camera Kayak Rig AS Watersports - AS Watersports youngest team member, Ollie, loves trying to film his paddling antic with his Go-Pro camera, but has been after some sort of rig to allow him to get better camera angles, rather than just having the camera stuck straight on his deck or helmet. Our Beautiful Island Palm Blogs - This last half year with Katya in the UK I wanted to show her as much of the UK's good bits as I could think of, and also show her where I started kayaking and some of my favourite places in the UK. NRS Freestyle Wetshoe Review CKS Blog - The NRS Desperado sock is a long time favorite among playboaters, and paddlers that want river footwear with minimal volume. The NRS Freestyle Wetshoe is basically an advanced, space age version of the Desperado sock. 3 Tips for Choosing and Handling a Sup Board SUP Connect - For all those people who have been introduced to Stand Up Paddle but have been intimidated by choosing and moving the large boards, have no fear... here are a few tips that should help you out! American Rivers Applauds Secretary Salazar'S Leadership and Legacy American Rivers - Commenting on today's announcement that Ken Salazar will step down as Secretary of the Interior by the end of March, Bob Irvin, President of American Rivers, made the following statement. Buying a PFD for Paddling Durhamblogger - One of the most essential pieces of safety gear that persons should wear, at all times, while paddling, is a personal flotation device or PFD. Hanohano Gears Up for Sup Racers Next Weekend SUP Connect - The 17th Annual Hanohano Huki Ocean Challenge will be held this Saturday on January 26th in Mission Bay, San Diego, Ca. This consistently popular event is a great way for many stand up paddlers on the West Coast to start off the year and get the racing season under way.

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Today's News Editor(s): bartw.