Rio Caqueta, two days in a committing canyon ~ Helmets And Fit

Playak News Flash - February 5, 2013
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines Rio Caqueta, two days in a committing canyon Chris Baer - Yea! its walled in, look close that little spec is Jared The Colombian adventure continues, next on the check list was the third descent of the Rio Caqueta. With some amazingly vague beta, "It should take one or… three days? there is some pushy white water! with a portage… or ... Helmets And Fit unsponsored - One of my pet hates is folk who do not wear their helmets correctly. That goes for cyclists, climbers, paddlers, whoever. The main purpose of any helmet is to prevent the wearer being severly injured if they hit their head. It's a pretty simple concept. Risky business Tony Paradise - On Wednesday evening Kayak Newfoundland and Labrador members were treated to a presentation by kayak pioneer John Ramwell.  He spoke about the threat of legal action to assumption of risk when undertaking guided tours.  Winter OR 2013 Exploring Elements - There was so much awesome stuff to check out at this year's Winter Outdoor Retailer show. I already brought you behind the scenes at the All Mtn Demo, shared the TOP 10 Snow Sports Gear & the TOP 10 Survival Products. Now its time to share all the other cool products that just didn't fit in those categories, and there were lots! Gene17′S Bcu Courses for 2013 Gene17 - It's been another big autumn and winter for Gene17. We've had 140+ paddlers come on 2 days courses, here in Devon. Two thirds of these are BCU qualification training courses, however it's encouraging that paddlers are looking for more specific coaching, with closed technique course improving in popularity this past season. On The River Flow Gene17 - Every month we bring the best of our news, events and developments in a single source, with Gene17kayaking's on the River Flow. Sunset Beach Pro & Turtle Bay Women's Pro to kick of next week SUP Surf - 2013 Stand Up World Tour Season to kick off at Sunset. Next week will see the return to the iconic Sunset Beach on the North Shore of Oahu for the dramatic opener to the 2013 Stand Up World Tour season. Champions Are Made in The Winter Palm Blogs - Over the coming 11 months we are going to be training hard, rafting harder and eating as much protein as is humanly possible! All to get to the World Championships in New Zealand and hopefully glory on the podium. Too Busy Kayaking, No Time for Blogging Small World Adventures - We've been so busy kayaking in Ecuador that we haven't had anytime to blog about kayaking in Ecuador. I'm averaging 29-30 days paddling per month since November, I think Don has everyday under his belt since Christmas Day and Guy, Larry, Tarquino, Liam and Greg are well on their way to personal records as well. Catching Up With Casper Steinfath SUP Magazine - When it comes to the biggest names in SUP, the U.S. certainly has its fair share of young guns on the list. But, we aren't alone as the European scene is also producing its own young phenoms, like Denmark's Casper Steinfath. Todd Fischer Surf-Art Signed Print Out of Sight, Out of Mind - Todd Fischer has graciously donated 10 signed, limited edition 26x13 prints of My Backyard to help support our project. The first ten people to pledge $500 or more will receive this beautiful print! 5 Tips for the First Time SUP Surfer SUP Connect - For those stand up paddlers who have never surfed in their entire lives and have a desire to learn SUP surfing, here are a few tips that will help make the experience a good one for everyone. Kayak Polo At Thetis Lake Kayak Yak - Here's another blast from the past, but this time with a personal twist. A few nights ago my sister and I were going through my father's old slides. Suddenly, this one popped up. The Conquest Dyad Inflatable Tandem Kayak with Clear Floor AirKayaks - Have you ever wanted to explore the water world below you while kayaking? The newly redesigned Conquest Dyad inflatable tandem kayak features two clear floor viewing panels, allowing paddlers to watch what's happening under their feet ! Fishing Kayaks, Making The Right Choice fishyaker.com - Before the initial purchase of a kayak for fishing, an angler must choose the ideal boat for his or her fishing applications. Too often, novice anglers purchase their first kayak for fishing only to find that they have ended up with a boat that does not suit the conditions in which they will paddle and fish.

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