A Choctaw Bass ~ Northeast Update: Fenimore Wave ~ New season starts well

Playak News Flash - May 9, 2013
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News Watch Headlines A Choctaw Bass Pat Kellner - It sounds like there might soon be a new species of black bass. Recently, biologists in Florida discovered what looks to be a new species of black bass. Northeast Update: Fenimore Wave Bliss-Stick US - As snow begins to melt and the Hudson River, as well as its tributaries south of the Gorge run, rises to a nice 8,000cfs we head to a sweet local feature that is perfect for some cold water play. New season starts well duemstuff - My 2012 season was completed in beauty. The 2013 season began with more gentle. Indeed, two races have already done: the first two rounds of the french cup, qualifying heats for the World Championships which take place in the United States of America in September. First Throwdown in The Books worldkayak - Well we couldn't have asked for a better day. Temperatures hit 30 Celsius and causing the water to rise to a perfect level. Chilliwack set a temperature record that day. Branching Out- Paddle to The Amazon Bending Branches - Have you ever had to pack for an extended canoe or kayak trip? If so, then you know about all that goes into the planning. Just some of the questions are: What stops are you going to make? Rachael Tilly Lands Cover of Oc Register Family Issue Hobie - Each year, OC Register Family, searches Orange County to find the best and brightest students. They talk to coaches and school administrators, and seek nominations from the public. When they are through, they have a list of the of the top youth in the area who excel in all areas from academics, the arts, leadership, athletics, and, of course, community service. Lee Valley White Water Centre Bruce Jolliffe - Last summer when the Olympics was on I groaned and grumped about how I didn't get a ticket for any of the events I really wanted to see. I swore I not to take an interest in the corporate circus that I thought the Olympics had become. North Esk River Race 2013 Bruce Jolliffe - Organized by Calum Hogg, who was ably assisted by his cohorts from Aberdeen University Canoe Club, the N.Esk River Race was a huge triumph of fun over formality. Sup'S Greatest Road Warriors Standup Journal - Off to Newport Beach tomorrow for the Paddle For The Cure event which will have at least 1000 pink clad participants giving it their all for a very worthy cause. Team Naish Tahiti Represents At The Taapuna Master Sup 2013 Naish - Once again, Team Naish Tahiti hit hard this weekend during the Taapuna Master SUP 2013 races. The women closed out the competition on their Naish Javelin 12'6" boards, claiming the top three spots as follows: 1st-Maguy Vivish, 2nd-Uranui Goold, 3rd- Gwladys Mersselin. The Trials Reveal a Whole New Hotbed of Talent for The Tour Standup Journal - The Trials component of the Ubatuba Pro, Stop 2 on the 2013 Stand Up World Tour, saw over 40 athletes battle it out for the final 8 places in the main event. With a strong show of talent, both young and old, it came down to the performance of each athlete on the day, as the 40+ athletes became 8 and the Trials were wrapped by the end of Day 1 of the Ubatuba Pro. Wastewater in The South San Gabriel River Pat Kellner - I wanted to share this video. Even though I do not currently live in the Austin area, these waters are still close to my heart, and I want to do what I can to protect them. Notice the difference between the river above the water treatment discharge and the water below.

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