Grand Gets CFS Boost from Experimental Release ~ Green Race 2013

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The world's top paddling links in week 47, 2013.

News Watch 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.   Post World Champs (Very Belated) Debrief Luuka Jones - I was pleased with my progress over the five months I was in Europe. There was a lot to learn and big improvements to make but I was really fortunate to have such great support from all my providers at HPSNZ and full time coaching from Campbell Walsh from May until September. Who Is The Real Target? Recent Toys R Us Ad Stirs The Pot Chris Wing - A recent advertisement by Toys "R" Us has stirred a great deal of controversy as of late and there really is no question as to why. The Oar Board Stand Up Paddleboard Rowing System Standup Journal - Every so often a new product comes along that really rattles your cage. We just got wind of the Oar Board, an invention that converts your stand up paddle board to a smooth-as-silk single scull rowing boat. Just in case you don't know: in sculling, a seated rower uses oars to propel watercraft. Green Race 2013 Wavesport Blogs -  The Green race has been and probably will be one of the most highly regarded extreme races in kayaking. Located near Saluda North Carolina the Green falls into that category of rivers that has and will continue to produce amazing kayakers. 2014 Nashville World Kayak Winter Event Series worldkayak blogs - Sorry for writing a book here, honestly, I was supposed to write for the site and all this news has just been piling up, but I've been so busy with my paying job, www.hardscapesbytheyardnashville.com I haven't had much time. So I'll just let it flow. Pau Hana Debuts The Lotus Yoga Sup Pau Hana - Pau Hana recently attended the Surf Expo in Orlando where they debuted the new Pau Hana Lotus Yoga SUP. This yoga board's ground-breaking new shape is designed to provide a stable and balanced platform for all kinds of yoga enthusiasts. The Pau Hana Lotus features the first ever full length interchangeable yoga pad, as well as the Pau Hana Seamout System. Usa Canoe/Kayak Accepting Nominations for Havens Leadership Award Playak - The award recognizes practices and behaviors that best serve the interests and success of USA Canoe/Kayak by improving performance, creating efficiencies or enhancing quality within the sport. Hurley Classic Update! Lets The Games Begin Jackson Kayak - We are in Hurley, UK right now with a lot of the European team members to end up the season with one of the best event we have. the Hurley Classic is one of the oldest competition still organized in freestyle, in UK it's an institution. 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. 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. Big Air and Big Smiles on Minibus Jackson Kayak - I've now had the opportunity to paddle my 2014 Rockstar, both plastic and composite, on small waves, medium waves, and really big waves. Hands-down this is my favorite wave boat I've ever paddled. More Brewer Reviews AS Watersports - We have just had a good and honest product review on the Astral Brewer shoe come in. Nick Pearce is a raft guide, safety kayaker and expedition paddler who works his summer months in Voss, Norway and had some Brewers off us at the start of the Summer. Painted Paddle Trend Paddle Making - One of the trends I've noticed in the paddle making world is the move towards artisan style painted paddles with bold & simple patterns, not unlike the simple decorations found in historical paddle art.

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