Stop Apologizing ~ New Tip for Urban Kayakers ~ It’S a Balancing Act

Playak News Flash - January 18, 2014
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines Stop Apologizing Bending Branches - At the boat show this weekend, myriad people walked up and chatted for a bit. It was great to talk about rigging and fishing and all the fun things associated with our sport. The recurrent theme that kept coming up was a bashful, almost apologetic air that was taken on when I asked several people if they had a kayak already. New Tip for Urban Kayakers Kayak Yak - This tip we owe to four-time Olympic athlete Simon Whitfield. It's a kayaking tip for paddlers in urban settings -- and it's not necessary to be an Olympian to make use of this tip, but if you are then you probably should... if that makes sense. I'll explain the tip in due course. It'S a Balancing Act Sportscene - As canoeists, we can all remember our first time trying out a sprint canoe. Steadying yourself against the dock, paddle in hand, pushing off gingerly (perhaps with the help of someone else holding on to the stern of the boat) and slapping the water repeatedly with your blade. Legendary Paddler Steve Fisher Joins Jackson Kayak Jackson Kayak - Jackson Kayak is happy to announce that Steve Fisher has joined Team JK. Steve's roll will be two-fold with his focus on stepping up his paddling game and in film production. US Congress Takes Landmark Decision for Rivers and Rights International Rivers - The World Bank is eager to re-engage in large dam projects around the world, and other financiers are following in its wake. General Roca to Villa Regina Sportscene - Today was a long day for all competitors, and the longest of the Rio Negro Regatta, being 59.4km. Both the K2 and K1 starts were called back for a second rolling start. Announcing The 2014 Alabama Cup Racing Series ACA - The ACA is proud to be one of the sponsors of the Alabama Cup Racing Series, consisting of the following events. Dave Kalama Interviews Jamie Mitchell About Belhara France Standup Journal - Dave: So the first thing I thought when I saw that picture was, before I got over got over the holy shit and the oh my God, was what was going through your mind when you knew your where committed? Kayaking Gloves Vs Pogies Vs Mittens Jackson Kayak - Cold water or cold weather or both, there's just no way to get around exposure to the cold if you want to paddle as many days as possible unless you have the appropriate protection. What Happens When Gnarly 100′+ Waterfall Hucks Go Wrong? CKS Blog - The Puma – one of the hardest waterfalls ever paddled. Not only is this beast over 100 feet tall – it has a super tricky lead in, and 1/2 of the volume of the water in the drop runs into a room of doom eddy. Water Swim Events as a Kayaker Tim Fullwood - In the past, I have participated in open-water swimming events as both a swimmer, and as a safety kayaker and medic (not all 3 at once). From my experience I thought it a good idea to write an article of tips and tricks to help kayakers who choose to help out as these events. Columbian experiences by Andrej Bijuklic Alpin Action Team - Last year after completing the Argentinian-Chilean kayak tour, which was accompanied by a very nice weather, some rain and clouds we decided that our next year adventure is going to be somewhere in the tropical climate. Red Sky In Mourning Log of Ibi - It's a play on words, but I guess most of you know that "red sky in the morning," is a sailor's memory tickler or adage that goes back over 2,000 years to help him remember clues for weather forecasting. Jenny Lee SUP Magazine - Whether it's waking up at the crack of dawn, taking an eight-mile paddle with her daughter perched on the front of her board, or charging the waves on her lunch break, Jenny Lee will do whatever it takes to feel saltwater against her skin. The Feelgood Event of The Year Is Back SUPracer - One of the most loved events of the year is officially back for 2014, with Lake Tahoe's Race The Lake Of The Sky releasing dates for their third annual event.

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