Three Amazing Weeks on The Ottawa River ~ Summer 2013 in the burl Triangle

Playak News Flash - September 17, 2013
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News Watch Headlines Three Amazing Weeks on The Ottawa River Jackson Kayak - I just had the opportunity to train with the Ottawa Kayak School Keeners for three weeks before heading to NOC for the World Freestyle Kayaking Championships. It was the most amazing experience of my life. The Ottawa River is now one of my favorite rivers, for sure. It is super safe and can be made as difficult as you want it to be, which was definitely the goal of the Keener coaches . Steve Macdonald, On Coaching The Mind Have Kayaks, Will Travel - We're eagerly anticipating the arrival of Steve Macdonald, a BCU Level 5 Coach from Scotland who is a technical adviser to outdoor centers in the UK and is also certified in telemark and Nordic skiing as well as mountaineering. Summer 2013 in the burl Triangle Dagger Blogs - My 2013 summer has been blessed! I left the South East back in April and have paddled constantly since. Logging in quality strokes across, what I like to call The Burl Triangle, California, Washington, and Idaho has been super exciting. Two months to go to whitewater heaven Sportscene - The countdown is on to the 2013 World Rafting Championships with just two months to go before 70 plus teams from more than 30 countries come to New Zealand and the Bay of Plenty to go for gold. Larry Cain, Olympic Gold Medalist and Ageless Robot, Wins in Michigan SUPracer - Larry Cain took out today's Great Lakes SUP Classic in Holland, Michigan, defeating Jimmy Terrell and a whole stack of local paddlers to prove once again that he's an ageless robot sent to earth to humiliate paddlers half his age. Saturday Paddle Newfoundland Kayakoholic - The forecast for yesterday was for wind; SW 35 km gusting to 48. We made a plan to go to St. Philips to see if we could get some surf rides. Well, the wind was down and so were the waves. Gopro Wifi Password Help & Current Setup unsponsored - As standard the wifi password for the app is goprohero. However a number of folk have had issues with this. Shickshinny Susquehanna River Kayak Fishing Tournament Results fishyaker.com - On Saturday, September 14th the Pennsylvania Kayak Fishing Association and the Suskie Bassmasters co-hosted the 1st annual Shickshinny Bass Tournament on the North Branch of the Susquehanna River in Shickshinny, PA. Shop Talk: Austin Paddle Sports SUP Magazine - In Austin, Texas you can enjoy doing flatwater paddling on the Lady Bird Lake, Colorodo river. Austin Paddle Sports managing partner tells us about the SUP scene here along with how he got associated with Andy Lukei owner of Austin Paddle Sports and ended up joining forces with him. This company conducts SUP tours, rentals, lessons and organizes popular race events . Morgan and Mo Win The Battle of The Blue Helmets Huntington SUPracer - Morgan Hoesterey and Mo Freitas have put in a good pre-BOP workout by claiming the SurfRace To Victory @ Huntington Beach today. World Tour Women: Pushing the Envelope SUP Magazine - The Women's Standup World Tour has seen some fierce competition in its inaugural year, with the ladies ripping it up and putting on performances like never before . As the first Women's Standup World Tour nears the Finals, expect to see some serious shredding as the ladies push ... A Lonely Paradise - Tofino, Canada great place for Surf SUP SUP Magazine - Tofino, Canada is a great place to have fun, watch this video and see what's there. It has great waves t, so there is definitely lot of surfing and SUPping opportunities her. There are many other wonders such as the amazing hot springs and places you can trek on. Once a while try to unwind with some exploring, it's refreshing!! Paddle responsibly without disturbing marine wildlife SUP Radio Show - An important step toward being a responsible, wildlife-friendly paddler is to know where you're paddling and adjust behavior accordingly. Do research online, review charts, and most importantly—talk to locals who paddle and know that area. That way you won't paddle in the area marine creatures live and disturb they lifestyle and food catching habbits A day in the life of 'the Zaniac' SUPboarder - If there was an award for a pro paddleboarder with the most energy, explosive surf style and general stoke for SUP, then in many peoples eyes Zane Schweitzer would be a top contender. This Sunday is the Zaniac's 20th birthday, and to celebrate SUPboarder has been speaking to the Maui born energizer bunny who currently sits 4th in the world standings Palm Impact Spraydeck – First Look unsponsored - Thanks to Palm Equipment and Northshore Watersports (for piggy backing delivery) I have a Palm Impact Spraydeck in for review. The Palm Impact replaces the Extreme as Palm's top end neoprene bungee deck. First impressions are good.

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