Liquid Fusion Kayaking: Jackson Zen 55 - A Small Paddler's River Runner

Playak News Flash - January 23, 2014
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines Liquid Fusion Kayaking: Jackson Zen 55 - A Small Paddler's River Runner PaddleBlogs - Followers of my blog and paddling career know that I have had the Goldilocks syndrome with boats - you've heard my stories and read my reviews - this boat is too slow, this boat is too heavy, this boat is too wide, yada yada yada. Kayak Fishing for Salmon Nikki Rekman - On some parts of the North American continent you may be buried in cold, cold temperatures and snow or maybe you are living on the West Coast and are enjoying some milder temperatures in late January. Wherever you are, you may be anticipating the warmer temperatures of Spring and the call of the water and possibly your fishing gear. A Few Kayak Repairs unsponsored - I spent lunch time today welding up a couple of boats. The first was a 6 month old Pyranha Karnali which had been damaged after its pilot left it to run the Morriston River Race by itself. First impressions indicated that the nose of the boat has been turned up, ... Bad News for The Plateau Games worldkayak - Whats up everyone? So I have some bad news about our first two events, The Clear Creek Cup and the Big South Fork Grand Prix. Since the events were to be set on Federal Government (NPS) property, the gov naturally wanted their cut. Act Now For Virginia Stream Access Am. Whitewater - If you want to help improve the stream access situation in Virginia, here is your chance! Virginia Senator David W. Marsden (D) has introduced a stream access bill, SB 629, with broad support from the paddling community. My Last Year as a Cadet Jackson Kayak - I wanted to tell you thank you for all of the support that you have given me over the years and especially this last year. I am looking forward to 2014 to move out of Cadets and into Junior Men's competition. I have finally grown out of my Shooting Star and now am paddling the 2014 Rock Star S and the Zen 55. I can't believe how these boats have made my moves bigger and faster. California Rejects BC Hydro Am. Whitewater - On January 15th, 2014, the California Energy Commission adopted a final report that reaffirms the integrity of the state's Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) regarding imported hydropower. SUPAA addresses problematic issues prevalent in SUP racing SUPracer - UP racing isn't some backyard hobby, it's becoming a professional, international sport. Check out this article from the newly-formed Stand Up Paddle Athletes Association, which highlights some of the issues and lays out a bit more of the SUPAA vision, and see if you agree or not. The Ultimate Sup Showdown Stirs to Life with Bizarre Teaser Clip SUPracer - I'm not sure what I just watched, but I believe it was a promo for the 2014 Ultimate SUP Showdown. In what is easily the most unique stand up paddling video that's come across our virtual desk in… ever, this two minute trailer features Connor Baxter and Zane Schweitzer doing everything from riding giant waves to receiving a pedicure. Sup Racing in Paradise Gets Brutal SUPracer - You've seen the photos, you've been teased with the trailer, now here's the full length clip from IronMana 2013, aka one of the gnarliest races on the planet. First Look YakAttack CellBlok YakAngler - When Luther Cifers of YakAttack asked for beta testers for his new product, the CellBlok, we knew we had to get our hands on one. The CellBlok is YakAttack's solution for kayak fishermen looking for an all-in-one fishfinder mounting solution that can be easily moved from kayak to kayak. Olympic Solidarity Course in Sudan ICF - The third Canoe Sprint coach's course organised under the leadership of the Olympic Solidarity and the International Canoe Federation with the cooperation of the Sudanese Canoe Kayak Federation recently took place in Sudan, Africa. Tonight: Confluence CEO Sue Rechner Awarded OIA Advocate Award Confluence - Confluence Watersports President and CEO Sue Rechner last month received a Featured Advocate Award from the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA). She will be officially presented with the honor at the Advocacy Leadership Awards Celebration tonight, January 21, 2014, at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market show in Salt Lake City. SUP river racing Corran SUP - The three boys in South Africa are still training for the Dusi marathon, and this last weekend competed in the Drak Challenge – the uMzimkulu river in the Drakensburg mountains. This is a grueling 2 day race that's mostly flatwater but some really challenging rapids none the less. Want to meet other kayakers in Nepal? GRG Blog - You can let us know what dates you are here and what you've got planned and we can put them up on our site for you to find some buddies so that you can get out on these world class waters. Or simply tell us when you'll be out here, leave us your email address and we'll pass it on to others we know out here at the same time, simple.

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