The GB Women’s Path to The Rafting Worlds Part Eight ~ Ocean Rodeo Ignite

Playak News Flash - September 21, 2013
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News Watch Headlines The GB Women's Path to The Rafting Worlds Part Eight Palm Blogs - It is getting so close to The World Championships now and with only 4 training weekends left together in total we are going to make everyone count. Our weekend in August was the bread to our Rafting Sandwich . Jordan Poffenberger Wins Two Gold Medals At World Championships Patagonia Study Abroad - Jordan Poffenberger at 19 years old made freestyle canoe and kayak history at the 2013 Freestyle Canoe World Championships winning not one but two coveted gold medals. En route to Jordan's chief goal he had to champion the seemingly unbeatable Dane Jackson after a series of previous defeats to the Jedi kayaker. Chop Wood, Carry Water with Adam Van Koeverden Sportscene - While many paddle-sport fans have enjoyed watching Adam van Koeverden tear through the water at the Olympic Games, TEDx Algonquin offers us a chance to see Adam in a much more laid-back atmosphere, speaking on a subject with which we can all assume he is quite familiar. Initial thoughts on the Mobius 57 Wavesport Blogs - I normally paddle the Project X 64, so the Mobius 57 is a much smaller boat then I am used to paddling.  I am 5'11" 190lbs, so I am at the top end of the weight range for it, but I wanted a boat that would be easier to throw around at certain features here in Maine.  What's at stake for top elite paddlers Distressed Mullet - If elite paddlers are to expected to attend racers and perform their best, its important for race directors to honor them and give them decent prize money. Sponsorship from brands is important for the athletes as well as the brand. Athletes should ultimately be able to earn enough money for themselves, so that they don't need to find work anywhere else to make ends meet. Ocean Minded Graphics Manager, Randal Sargent Ocean Minded - I take everyone else's projects and make them look pretty at the last minute, haha. This means I am responsible for all visual communications for the brand, including photography, advertising, in-store, graphics, catalogs, etc. King of New York Beaver Fest Dagger Blogs - Labor day weekend in the Northeast is a celebration for many reasons. Everyone is happy to get their three-day weekend and the paddling community is even more excited. The Raquette and Beaver Rivers release over the three-day period several times. Awesome Aerial Footage as The Survivor Race Format Hits The Uk SUPracer - SUP racing is alive and well in the UK, with the BaySUP crew holding their first ever, Jamie Mitchell-inspired Survivor SUP Race on the weekend. By the looks of things condition were perfect for the knockout style sprint race. The Butterfly Effect Makes Waves Around World SUP Magazine - The Butterfly Effect World Tour landed in new locations this year and had a splashing success. From Maui to the Dominican Republic to Morocco, and from Switzerland to Italy (with one remaining BE Tahiti Trip in October), the Butterfly Effect has been bringing women to the water in all corners of the world. My Life Full Circle At The World Championships Jackson Kayak - Ok, so these world championships have by far been the most amazing competition I have ever been a part of. Firstly the location, the Nantahala River has always been a place where it seems a whole lot of paddlers learned how to boat. The beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains here I feel is unsurpassed. Rolling green mountains with crystal clear water passing through the gorge. Highlights From Day 1 of The Suwt'S Hb Pro SUP Magazine - Felipe Hernandez put on a dominant performance yesterday in the Trials component of the Huntington Beach Pro Grand Slam presented by Starboard. Leading a strong field of Mexican contenders in Surf CIty USA, Felipe consistently powered his way through the rounds to make it through to the Final. Uni Student Champs in Kazan Set for Big Sprint Regatta Sportscene - The annual magazine of the International University Sports Federation has just landed on my doormat and, for once, has a big canoeing focus. Ocean Rodeo Ignite Dom Moore - This is my Ocean Rodeo Ignite drysuit review. If you've followed this blog for a while, you'll know it's not often I write reviews, but after just a few days of ownership of the new Ignite, I feel need to tell you all a bit about this suit. Pushing the Limits at the MARSOC Water Warrior Beach Festival Ocean Minded - MARSOC Water Warrior Beach Festival, turned out to be a great fitness filled event, testing the elites and amateurs alike. Checkout some photos of the event here. Chuck Patterson was part of planning the Surftech Amphibious Assault race which was a well planned obstacle filled course, that challenged everybody. Sup Class in Session SUP Magazine - High school P.E. no longer needs to be stale, sweaty locker rooms or endless reps of burpies and situps. If you are lucky enough to go to Dana Hills High School, you can now get P.E. credits by standup paddling.

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