An Extreme Kayaking Expedition that killed Rich Weiss ~ Sunday Paddle

Playak News Flash - July 18, 2013
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News Watch Headlines An Extreme Kayaking Expedition that killed Rich Weiss Misc. - Rich's friend writes about how Rich lost his life trying to paddle Big Brother, the 30 foot waterfall and crux rapid of the green Truss section of the White Salmon River. He tells his son that it's risky kayaking dangerous rapids and though extreme kayaking is thrilling and defines life for him, he is rethinking over whether he should continue taking such risks that can take away his life… Aca Slalom Nationals ACA - The 2013 ACA Open Canoe Slalom Competition was held this past weekend in Wausau, Wisconsin. Over 70 canoeists raced and some traveled from oversees to compete. Thoughts on Commercial Coaching Vs Club Coaching Simon Wyndham - Recently I have become aware of a certain amount of negative opinion of commercial coaches held by those who coach on a voluntary basis. Recently I was speaking to one club coach at my club who was quite vocal in their dislike of people who make money from coaching. Some Musings on Skills Development Simon Wyndham - I have seen it in many sports, and in particular the martial arts, which I have been involved in now for the last 18 years or so. To what do I refer? It is the plateau that people often reach after 2-3 years of any given particular activity. I am seeing it happen in kayaking as well. Conservation and Efficiency Are Best Path to Solve Colorado River Water Shortages American Rivers - The Senate Water and Power Subcommittee is holding a hearing today to discuss the future of one of the West's most critical natural resources – the Colorado River. Progress on Don Sahong Dam Sets Off a Time Bomb for Mekong Fish International Rivers - Idyllic islands. Jumping fish. Breath-taking waterfalls. A sense of calmness and tranquility passes over anyone who is fortunate enough to visit Laos' 4,000 islands also known as the Siphandone or the Khone Falls area. South Coast Sup Club Launch Weekend SUPboarder - On Saturday we were based at Longham Lakes with Dorset's Ultimate Canoe Kayak Squad (DUCKS). We had an incredibly busy day with people of all ages having a go at stand up paddleboarding and also cross-over paddle sports including kayaking and open canoeing courtesy of the DUCKS club volunteer coaches. Fox and Prskavec Top The Bill At Junior and U23 World Championships ICF - Jessica Fox (AUS) and Jiri Prskavec (CZE) headline a hugely impressive line-up of promising paddlers set to contest the 2013 ICF Canoe Slalom U23 and Junior World Championships in Liptovsky Mikulas, Slovakia. The Lisburne Traverse Funhog Blob - A welcome river breeze cooled us as we drifted and spun in lazy circles down the swift Kukpowruk. By 2 pm we pulled in at the clear Sooner River confluence, having made over twenty miles in just four hours. Just like that, we were back on schedule. Sunday Paddle Newfoundland Kayakoholic - Last night I looked at the weather forecast, it was calling for west 10 km wind in the morning. I thought it would be a lovely morning to paddle out of St. Philips even though we had paddled on Saturday (see Post 33).

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