Ej, Clay and My 10 Year Reunion on The Nile ~ My Goals for 2013

Playak News Flash - February 18, 2013
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News Watch Headlines Ej, Clay and My 10 Year Reunion on The Nile Jackson Kayak - It is hard to believe that it's been 10 years since my first trip to the Nile. Really it feels like it was just a few years ago that we were first here. So many things have changed but the essence of this place and the river remains the same. Falling Back in Love with Sea Kayaking Chicago Area Sea Kayakers Association - If you have incorporated and reinforced mistakes, a good instructor will be able to catch your mistakes and help you. I will be completing my 3rd class at the Yorkville Recreation Center this Sunday with Haris Subacius who is an instructor for Geneva Kayak Center. My Goals for 2013 Level 6 - Winter was more than good to paddlers in Doubs (eastern France). We were blessed with heavy rainfall and therefore exceptional high water levels in November and December 2012. First and Second for Level Six Team Members At The 2013 Wairoa Race Level 6 - Finally recovering from a long weekend of Extreme Racing and Event organizing. The Kaituna Time Trial was the first event of the weekend. It entailed two race runs down the length of the Kaituna River (regular section) with your combined times adding up to give you your total time. Ernie'S Gorge Whitewater Survey Am. Whitewater - The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has recently approved study plans for the proposed Black Canyon Hydroelectric Project that would impact Ernie's Gorge on the North Fork Snoqualmie River. Starboard 14' Coast Runner Ast Distressed Mullet - Up for adoption is a Starboard 14' Coast Runner. Its 28'' wide and very stable. AST epoxy construction and durable. Has recessed foot area lowering the paddler to the water line for added stability. Sia Show 10 Hot New Products Exploring Elements - The SIA, or SnowSports Industry Americas, is the trade association for everything snow sports and the annual Snow Show is where all the industry comes together and shows off the hot new products for the upcoming season. Kai Lenny Wins Sunset Beach Pro 2013 SUP Connect - Kai Lenny, who is from Maui, Hawaii and rides for Naish, was a focused man this year at the Sunset Beach Pro and is the 2013 Sunset Beach Pro Champion. The Eleven Mile Redfish YakAngler - We all have to agree that a great day is one that you're on the water with your friends, enjoying the paddling, the wildlife, swamping stories, and the weather. This story is about a trip that I got the opportunity to take, as it was my turn to pick a location for my yak angler buddies and me...

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