Norway A Beginners Guide ~ December is a great time to be in Uganda!

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The world's top paddling links in week 51, 2013.

News Watch Norway A Beginners Guide Ben Jackson - Recently I managed to break my seasonal routine somewhat and headed to Scandinavia for my first Norwegian paddling season. What followed were three months of fantastic adventures on and off the water. December is a great time to be in Uganda! Jackson Kayak - December in Uganda is always a great time to be here. The past two Decembers I have not been able to make it so I am appreciating this time back here very much. The weather is great – not too hot and just the right amount of rain. Here you are embraced by the warm and friendly Nile ... Marinade Recipe for Grilled & Baked Whitefish Bending Branches - Well, when if comes to preparing our favorite foods for a delicious meal, especially with regards to those we have caught while fishing out on the water, most people choose the latter and who can blame them. However, trying a little something different from time to time isn't a bad idea either. 10 Reasons I Love Kayaking in India Jackson Kayak - Since I was first introduced to India five years ago by Ben Stookesberry, I always knew it would be a place I would return to paddle, explore, and enjoy as often as possible. There are many things that could make you fall in love with India, and the list is only longer for a kayaker. Three Interesting Ways to Race Faster in 2014 Sportscene - In 2013 we published numerous articles that discussed performance in sport from different angles. Some were more unconventional than others. Below three unusual ways to race faster in 2014 but, believe it or not, still do have a scientific basis. 14 Gorgeous Sup Yoga Pics You Won't Want to Miss Standup Journal - We all many a times forget to be positive in life, so its always good to do something that helps us keep a mental, emotional and physical balance in life. We must utilize our potential to the utmost and do our best, we must strengthen ourselves to face life. Here are some amazing yoga poses and some have wise sayings on them that should motivate us to do great things in life. Have a look, and lets appreciate the beauty of life and love it. Brush Creek R4 Descent Whitewater Assault - This year on the Kern River was amazing, as I'm sure you will see in many of the photos I have uploaded. This trip down Brush Creek was incredible. Myself, Ethan Monk, Dave Krog, and Brian Cosgrove Jr. all set out on a mission. It's only a matter of time… but which one? Northwest Video Scrapbook - With the right conditions and athletes anything is possible. The Columbia River Gorge continues to unveil it's hidden and majestic falls. Kayakers have been in search of runnable whitewater and the heights of the falls have grown and grown over the years. Money Mt. Hood H2O - Andrew has been posting some videos on his vimeo account that were taken down when he discontinued his upgraded subscription. Enjoy Andrew and John going big off Money Drop. Back to One of My Favourite Places in The World Mexico Seth Ashworth - I have been excited about returning to Mexico since I left two years ago. I flew out the first week of Novemeber and it has been pretty much non-stop since I arrived. Kokatahi - Home! Jordan Searle - Plenty has been getting done here on the coast this season, plenty of people around with most of the classics having already been run. I was gutted that I wasn't part of the first crew down the Kokatahi but that said, going in with a padded-out medium flow was sick to say the least. Ej'S Christmas Gift Suggestions for Whitewater Kayakers Jackson Kayak - If you celebrate the holidays, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza, etc. you are probably thinking about what the ideal gifts might before your loved ones. Of course, gifts of service, love, friendship are more important that a material gift, but some material gifts lead us to more quality time together with our loved ones. Kate Hives Full Sea Kayak Surfing Sequence Rob Casey - Here's the entire series of Kate Hive's ride from our current Stoke Magazine Facebook page cover shot on the Washington Coast in 2012. The Alsek The Next Horizon Line - The Alsek is possibly the BEST class 3 whitewater run in north america, the river cuts through 15,000 foot peaks in two countries. This trip was supposed to be a family affair with my parents, brother and my girlfriend and her parents. The Incomappleux Expedition: Part 2 - "There's only one way out." Kayak Hot Dogs - When I first pitched the idea of hiking 13km of back-country with loaded kayaks into the Upper Incomappleux Valley, I wouldn't have guessed how many paddlers would initially sign on. However, of the many wanting to take part, few had considered what a portage of this nature would actually entail.

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