On The Water in February with Kokatat, Jackson and Werner ~ The Deep End

Playak News Flash - February 13, 2013
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News Watch Headlines On The Water in February with Kokatat, Jackson and Werner Nikki Rekman - While it was not a warm and sunny day this past Saturday at Cultus Lake, we had a great time on the water with our sponsored kayak angler, Len Zilkowsky and some friends (thanks Michelle, Darcy, Avery and Teagan for joining us). Nz Extreme Race Series Louise Jull - The New Zealand 2013 Extreme Race Series has had a cracking start with the first of the two races here in the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. The Kaituna time-trial involves 2 combined timed runs down the Kaituna river. Arizona Paddling Season 2013 Commences Funhog Blob - A subtropical airmass brought snow levels to over 8,000 feet, and dumped two inches of rain on much of Arizona's Mogollon Rim during the last weekend of January, 2013. Paddlers hit the weekend water with a fury to match the intensity of the storm, logging high water runs, first descents, rising-water surf sessions, and post-storm posse assaults. Our team of John Govi, Lisa Gelczis, Jonothan Olsen, and myself put plastic to water on Oak Creek during Saturday morning. Leaves and sticks swirled in the dark water as we watched it go from 200 cfs to 300 cfs while we drove shuttle. By the time drysuits were zipped and ready, it was 400 cfs and rife with wayward firewood... No Room At The Lighthouse SeaKayakPhoto.com - The SW coast of Little Cumbrae has a remote feel despite its proximity to Glasgow, the biggest city in Scotland. Norther Winters and Kayak Polo Jackson Kayak - As I write this post it is -35 C; or -31 F for those in the USA. Things are well though, we have not hung up our paddles. We've moved into kayak polo season at the pool. The Deep End Mark Sundin - I've had a couple of paddles recently where I've been inspired by people going way over their comfort levels in an attempt to kick start a new element of their paddling. Another Day of Epic Surf for Day 2 of The Sunset Beach Pro SUP Surf - For a second day in a row, Sunset delivered big powerful surf for the assembled contenders to battle it out for the event crown. My Outdoor Solo Chronicles worldkayak - The following is the story of how I lost my whitewater virginity. In the transitional whirlwind of coming on board with World Kayak, I feel I haven't properly given you the whole story of how I got into kayaking. First, I feel I owe you a snippet into who I am. Secondly, I hope I do not bore you. Keep reading. Indi Reviews The Ross Rx and Evolution Lt Jackson Kayak - I've been fly fishing since I was a boy. Actually that's not true. I started fly fishing as a boy, but have been on and off for the past 20 years, mostly fishing for the larger freshwater fish on the fly when I get the chance. New Zealand National Sup Festival Just Weeks Away SUP Connect - February 23rd & 24th is the  NZ National SUP Festival at Orewa Beach. ·This 3rd annual Battle of the Paddle style event will be an exciting two-day race and is suitable for all levels of paddlers. Other Paddler`S Boats homemade kayaks - A new petrel gets launched on our beach this morning, water on my lens blurs the photo but its a great boat Ilan tries out his new boat and is impressed, wait till he tries it out in rough water. The 2013 Season Is Here! Sea Kayaking Cornwall - It really deals like our season didn't stop here in Cornwall this winter but this weekend marks the beginning of a busy year. We have 7 clients on a 4 star assessment from all corners of the globe.

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