Enthusiastic Opening Ceremony in Lofer ~ Alps & Werner Players

Playak News Flash - July 10, 2013
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines Enthusiastic Opening Ceremony in Lofer ICF - The 2013 ICF Wildwater Canoeing Juniors World Championships are officially opend. On Tuesday Evening Joao Tomasini, 3rd Vice President of the International Canoe Federation (ICF), declared the competition as open. Alps & Werner Players Desperate Measures - Finally, the end of another year of university, and what better way to celebrate the end of exams (and compensate for missed sunshine) than a 2 week white water trip to the Alps?! We arrived at the campsite (we were based in Camping du Lac 'Les Iscles' in Eygliers) late afternoon Saturday 15th June after journey that lasted getting on for 24 hours total (I'm glad I wasn't driving- thanks guys!). Why Are Women Racing Different Boards Than Men SUPracer - There's been plenty of debate about SUP racing board classes lately, from both sides, and it doesn't sound like the commotion is going to settle any time soon. Kokatat Introduces New Sun Protection Apparel for Spring 14 Kokatat - Sun protection is always important, but it is especially important when out on the water as reflection of UV rays off water can increase UV exposure by 25%. For the Spring 2014 Kokatat is introducing a new collection of paddling specific apparel designed to protect kayakers and watersport enthusiasts from the sun's harmful rays. Blast Tv with Nick Wagner & Luke O'Garey Blast Paddlers - We had the pleasure of catching up with Australian champions Nick Wagner & Luke O'Garey before they flew out to the 2013 ICF Ocean Racing world championships in Portugal, to represent Australia in the Masters ( Luke ) and Juniors ( Nick ) categories in the single surfski 22.5km event in the most pure of all downwind formats. Slovenia Grabs Second Gold in La Seu, French Double in C2. ICF - The semi-finals and finals of the K1 Women and C2 Men events were on the program of the last day of competition in La Seu d'Urgell for the Canoe Slalom World Cup 3. Bettering The World One Bag At a Time SUP Connect - Passing that possibility along to their customer requires that a company first make the decision themselves. Connor Wins The 2013 Dahui Race Standup Journal - The 2013 DaHui race was amazing. It was on the North Shore of Oahu and started at Turtle Bay and went to Waimea Bay, which is about 7 miles. I got there and scoped out my competition and knew who was going to be fast – Travis Grant, Scott Gamble, Kody Kerbox, Mo Freitas, Kaeo Abbey. Wildwater Junior World Championships in German-Austrian-Cooperation ICF - An all-time uniqueness will establish at the 2013 ICF Wildwater Canoeing Junior World Championships in Lofer (Austria), when the German Canoe Federation will organise the Championships together with town of Lofer as a german-austrian cooperation. Crossing The Penobscot by Bucksport PenobscotPaddles - Almost nothing. I was sitting in the shade in front seat of our car, drinking an icy drink, windows open to let westerly breezes in, pleasantly exercised by a recent paddle about Bucksport Harbor, when I thought, "it doesn't get much better than this. Update From The Aquabatics Junior Development Sup Team Nikki Rekman - Read up on the Aquabatics (Calgary) Junior Development SUP Team. Nikki Rekman Sales is helping support this fearless group of guys. Aquabatics (Calgary) is owned and operated by Simon Coward, a super great guy who is all about getting youth out on the water.

Featured Jackson Kayak Rock Star M Competition - Never has a plastic boat been so light and so stiff! New: Sawyer Flex Tour SUP Paddle - The Flex Tour has a great feel for touring and is strong enough for surf and whitewater river running.

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