Kai Lenny and Kody Kerbox Battle It Out in Chicago ~ Tuakopai Stream

Playak News Flash - August 28, 2013
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines Kai Lenny and Kody Kerbox Battle It Out in Chicago Naish - The Stand Up World Series hit Chicago this past weekend for stop #6 of the Stand Up World Series, and the opening leg of the US Trilogy of events. The Struggle Over Riverbed Mining in India International Rivers - Humans have always had a special relationship with rivers. They provide fresh water for drinking, irrigation, washing and religious ceremonies. But rivers are not just water. Tuakopai Stream Louise Jull - The Tuakopai River runs through the Kaimai Ranges in Tauranga, New Zealand. It is a super fun class 4+ river with lots of nice drops and fun slides. It requires heavy amounts of rainfall. Mark Athanacio Race Re-Cap, Sarasota Sup Race 2 Hovie SUP - The venue was at the largest rowing/aquatic facility in the western hemisphere, Nathan Benderson Park. Conditions were perfect with light winds and super glassy water. The elite race was 2 laps around a 3 mile loop and the open race was 1 lap. The Final Showdown worldkayak - I hope everyone found water this weekend and had a blast there. And if you didn't, then I hope you find it next weekend for sure. So, What Are They Wearing Freestyle Kayaking NOC Worlds - This isn't your normal boating fair out there. Kayaking gear is meticulously thought out, high performance gear that keeps paddlers, warm, dry, afloat, and safe out on the river. So, it begs the question: What is all that stuff? Fear not, we'll take you through the basic get up of a freestyle paddler. Bratislava & Overall 2013 World Cup Series Review Sportscene - The World Cup series final in Bratislava delivered some sensational fast runs in the final and new World Cup champions in each of the 5 classes. Congratulations. Bc Classics and The Stikine Jordan Searle - After arriving in cali late this year I knew the plan would always be to head north towards BC. As always the local cali crew were awesome and it was great to meet up with all the crew ive been lucky to meet in ali over the years. Chance Cove Club Paddle Newfoundland Kayakoholic - Eighteen people in seventeen kayaks. Fog, sun, and little wind. An eagle, some jellyfish, and trees in the water. And of course lunch on a beach. A good way to spend a Sunday. First Descent of The Grand Canyons of The Chimbu Jordan Searle - The next morning I woke up full of vigour, success was more than a possbility and I was feeling good. Or was I? After springing out of bed, loading the boats and even stomaching some breakfast I got an all too familiar growling in my stomach. My morning enthusiamsim suddenly slumped and I quickly began to realise that I was still rough. Connor Baxter and Annabel Anderson Win Overall Title At The Stand Up World Series ?Chicago Starboard SUP - Congratulations to Connor Baxter and Annabel Anderson winning the Stand Up World Series Stop in Chicago! This is their 5th straight title in the Series and all are poised to take on a world packed event in San Francisco next weekend. East Race Hometown Throwdown Recap worldkayak blogs - Yesterday was another beautiful day in sunny South Bend, Indiana. We had 15 boaters turn out to throw some ends (or some paddles) and earn a few laughs down at the east race rodeo hole. Kayak Fishing for Spotted Bass YakAngler - Anglers pursuing bass in the Southeast are liable to catch several different species depending on where they are fishing. In my area on the Chattahoochee River we have largemouth, shoal bass, and spotted bass. The spotted bass is a firecracker of a fish that strikes hard, jumps a lot, and is incredibly strong. Connor Baxter & Annabel Anderson Secure Bullet Wins in Chicago Waterman League - Connor Baxter (Starboard) and Annabel Anderson (Starboard) both notch another impressive victory today here at the World Series Stop number 6 in Chicago, winning both the long distance and overall. Full release to follow later tonight, but congratulations go out to all our athletes. Gauley River (Wv) Information for 2013 Am. Whitewater - American Whitewater received the following letter from the rangers and staff of the Gauley River National Recreation Area.

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