Remembering Canoe Pioneer Ralph Frese ~ Kokatat Gmer Long Term Review

Playak News Flash - January 31, 2013
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News Watch Headlines Remembering Canoe Pioneer Ralph Frese Playak - The canoeing world lost a true pioneer with the passing of Chicago's Ralph Frese on Dec. 12, 2012, at age 86 from cancer complications. Grand Canyon of the Colorado River with Demshitz WRSI - Where to start is what really comes to mind when considering starting this blog post off about the Demshitz does the Grand Canyon Trip. I could start with the months of prep leading up to the adventure but that might bore you to death. How to Phonics Monkey with Pringle & Katya Palm Blogs - With the launch of Dagger's new Jitsu playboat we wanted to give you some new skills to work on in your shiny new freestyle ripping machines. Kokatat Gmer Long Term Review CKS Blog - If you live in Idaho, or anywhere its cold for that matter, you better learn how to properly layer for the inclement weather. The Hippocratic Oath of Coaching Have Kayaks, Will Travel - Perhaps anyone with the power to help also has the potential to harm. Certainly that's true in paddle sports, where harm can take many forms, from diminishing skill acquisition to squashing enthusiasm to causing physical injury. Xmas At Kaituna Jackson Kayak - Just before xmas I loaded up my car with my boats, gear and SUP, and began my journey north for the last event of the year. Xmas At Kaituna. A Paddler'S Guide to The Streams and Lakes of The Black Hills Kayaking the Lakes of South Dakota - This blog is designed to highlight the paddling opportunities within South Dakota, mainly within a 50-mile radius of Sioux Falls. While Sioux Falls is far from the adventure of coastal regions, there is a certain satisfaction in utilizing the available waterways to observe weather, water conditions, and the landscape along the shoreline. A Rudder Like No Other gnarlydog - I found myself constantly sweeping on my right hand side with my Greenland paddle to keep away from the crushing waves against the tall cliffs. The mild swell of 1.5 mt and the stern wind of 15 knots were affecting my British kayak like I have not experienced before. Jackson Kayak Superfishal YakAngler - For some folks, sitting down and paddling just isn't their cup of tea. For others, they just have to be able to stand up and fish, but have a hard time standing in even the widest of kayaks. Available now from Jackson Kayaks is the "SUPerFISHal" , a SUP designed for stand-up paddle board f... Two Lucky Fellows Kayak Yak - Two kayakers were rescued from Georgia Strait near Nanaimo yesterday after flipping their double kayak. Ffck Hosts Canoe Slalom Committee Meeting in Paris ICF - The ICF Canoe Slalom Technical Committee held its first meeting last weekend in Paris under the patronage of the French Canoe Kayak Federation (FFCK).

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