Grand Gets CFS Boost from Experimental Release ~ No Dice ~ Turning a Page

Playak News Flash - November 21, 2013
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines Grand Gets CFS Boost from Experimental Release Playak - Okay, we've all heard enough about the shut-down in the Grand Canyon. Now let's hear it for a little opening up...of the flood gates. While not quite at Kenton Grua's 70,000 cfs level when he set the record speed descent run as documented in Kevin Fedarko's acclaimed The Emerald Mile, river runners reveled in a nearly 37,000-cfs experimental release in mid-November, bringing monstrosities like Lava, Crystal Hermit and more roaring to life... An American in England: The Hurley Classic Jackson Kayak - I'm just returned from my first trip to the UK, and I'm awake pre-dawn back here at home–one of the joys of inter-continental travel.   I had the opportunity to head over to the London area to compete in the Hurley Classic festival and competition, which just finished its 24th year.   Mid-November Fishing in The Midwest YakAngler - The bite has become more challenging as Old Man Winter approaches. Anglers in the northern states are facing obstacles of rapidly dropping temps (we have had lows in the upper teens the last two days) and shorter windows of sunlight. No Dice Angling Addict - After spending a grueling 14 hours on the water (11/3), then 12 hours the weekend after that (11/9), I straight up rocked my hubby/daddy duties this past week. My wife enjoyed her slack time while I took care of everything. Turning a Page Valentin Grollemund - Can't believe I'm writing those lines and turning a long, exciting, intense and full of stories page voluntary and not as often because of life decides that I've to turn it. I always drove my life full gaz on, following what my feeling said, always having a close look to family, friends and my bank account (yeah you need it for doing the life you want), or I least I tried. Review – Shred Ready Helmets Desperate Measures - The one size fits all approach doesn't always work, however Shred Ready have seemingly managed it with their current line up of head protection. Tommy Lloy Vietnam Riviera Paddlesurf - Lots has happened since our last update. We made it Qui Nhon and found a weird little wedge on private resort property. Got a few shots there and explored the coast just north of the city. Surf to Sound Race in Nc SUP Annapolis - Sup Annapolis crew traveled deep again to another race on the east coast. Neil, Emerson, Sperry, Grady, Jeff, and Greg all made the trip to Wrightsville Beach, NC this past weekend. From what it sounds like it was a blast and they had great weather (70's and sunny). Kayak Film Making 101 Wavesport Blogs - Over the past few years I've transitioned from kayaking professionally to shooting video professionally. I started shooting video on the river as a way to analyze my technique and improve my paddling. I soon developed a genuine love for the filmmaking process ... The Top 10 Gifts for a Paddler Under $100 CKS Blog - Howdy, y'all. Well, it's about that time of year when you all need to start thinking about what to get that dirtbag paddler in your life for Christmas/Hanukkah/Kwanzaa/Festivus/Winter Solstice. I know what you're thinking, what you should probably be doing is buying them clothes that don't have holes in them or maybe getting them a gift card to City Market so they will eat more than just Ramen and PBR next summer. A Great Weekend At The Chattahochee River Games worldkayak - It all started Thursday afternoon when I texted Rick Thompson to see if he knew anyone heading down to the games. He was planning on going as well, so we gathered our gear and took off Friday afternoon. I was already in Atlanta, so it really wasn't that far of a trip down to Columbus. Feel The Fear & Go Creeking Anyway Chris Wing - t is often said that fear is good. It keeps you alert. It makes you work harder or smarter. Sometimes fear keeps you alive! But it is also said that too much of a good thing can be bad. When it comes to kayaking on white water, I think I have too much of a good thing. A Leafless Assabet Trash Paddler - This morning I paddled a very shallow Assabet River between Egg Rock and Nashoba Brook and when I stopped to enjoy a mug-up of hot cocoa, the smell of someone's wood-burning stove served as a reminder that Old Man Winter's arrival is imminent. A Kraken The Continuum, The Next Jk Fishing Kayak Revealed! Jackson Kayak - One of the greatest things to come from my new relationship with Jackson Kayaks is the opportunity to work with the design crew and specifically Tony Lee on a new kayak to fit my style of fishing. The positive energy and attitude along with such creative people has made the experience so much fun. Beaver Dam Lake - Last Paddle of The Season Durhamblogger - This is the paddle that always produces mixed feelings with me - my last paddle of the season. Water temperatures are getting cold and since I do not own a dry suit, I must end my North Carolina paddling adventures until March 2014.

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