New Boats to The Island ~ Wv';S 2011 Spring Marks Record Water & Whitewater

Playak News Flash - March 14, 2013
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News Watch Headlines New Boats to The Island Rafting Life - Last week, I went over to Vancouver to look at kayaks. A couple of weeks ago I had lost my Jackson Kayaks Villain on the Middle Gordon river.it was time to look at some boats. Heading over I knew I wouldn't make the shop that afternoon, so I managed to head off and meet up with my cousin for dinner and a beverage. Wv';S 2011 Spring Marks Record Water & Whitewater Adam Johnson - Spring 2011 will undoubtedly be remembered as one of those springs you always want to repeat. From running Real Manns Creek on January 2nd, to surfing the New River Dries at optimal flows on a weekend in the middle of March, to doing double doubles on Red Run and the North Fork of the Blackwater in the middle of June–the action just never stopped. 2nd Annual Standup for The Cure Is May 4th SUP Connect - On Saturday, May 4, 2013 Standup for the Cure will hold its second annual fundraising event at Newport Dunes in Newport Beach, California to support the Orange County Affiliate of Susan G. Meet Team Bliss-Stick Us 2013 Bliss-Stick US - Things in the states are starting to thaw, warmer weather and spring rains spell one thing: MORE BOATING. The stoke is quite high at Bliss-Stick US, and we're ready to hit the river and see the Bliss-Stick family out there. Fav Photos From 2010 & Whitewater Difficulty Vs. Run Difficulty in Regards to The Zion Narrows Mess Boofington Heights - Time has been limited for this father of two and as such, I've just been sitting on a bunch of images from last year. Finally got around to sorting through some of em and decided to post in a get pumped for spring kind a thing. Nolichucky Gorge Paddlin´ Ed - Robbie G., Jeff R. and I set up a trip for the weekend and where joined by Jerry H., Mike H. and Micheal B. for a run on Saturday June 13th. With The Return of Warm Weather, Comes The Return of Good Flows in Spokane! worldkayak - We had a record dry spell in the fall that kept river levels low through most of fall and a good part of winter. The low flows did not stop our local boating community from being active. Florida Canoe Symposium ACA - If you are near or traveling to the north Florida region this upcoming weekend consider joining in at the Florida Canoe Symposium in Yulee, FL at Florida State College. Starboard Wide Point 9′5″ Sup Surfboard At Blue Planet Surf SUP Surf - I've been riding Starboard Wide Points for a couple years now. I started off with the original 10′5″ version and really liked it. I used it on Oahu's North and West Shores because it allowed me the extra balance I needed when paddling back out in rough chop. The Aragas Magallanes Paddle Challenge to Kick Off This Week with Record Prize-Money SUP Surf - With a groundbreaking and biggest ever $9,000 first place for any SUP event in history, the Aragas Magallenes Paddle Challenge presented by Stand Up Latino and Big Foot Adventure Company will kick off this Friday with an epic long distance in front of the incredible glacier in the region of Patagania, south Chile. The Hornbeck Homecoming Log of Ibi - I had looked around on Google Earth to find a place convenient for both myself and the driver to meet, and settled on the Cowboy Travel Plaza at I-35 and Rt. 52, east of Stillwater, OK. Beaver Creek Custom Lures YakAngler - Many people customize their lures after they buy them. They swap out the hooks, rings, and even do some paint work to make it what they want. Will It Fish? YakAngler - Now I'll be the first to admit it - I don't know that much about freshwater fishing. I did some as a kid, but that was a long time ago. Today's bass fishermen have a whole range of lures at their disposal, and the YUM "Shakalicious™" finesse worm is just one of those weapons.

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