Playboating Clinics with Jk'S Stephen Wright and River Sup Clinics with Ken Hoeve

Playak News Flash - March 5, 2014
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News Watch Headlines Playboating Clinics with Jk'S Stephen Wright and River Sup Clinics with Ken Hoeve Nikki Rekman - In collaboration with the VKC and Western Canoeing and Kayaking, Jackson Kayak is offering two clinics, Introduction to Playboating with Stephen Wright and Introduction to River Stand Up Paddling with Ken Hobie Hoeve. March Fishing Report YakAngler - Winter is finally breaking in the south and allowing for some manageable days out. Today gave me bluebird skies and some wind (but manageable) on Lady Bird Lake in downtown (yep I said downtown) Austin, TX. Mythic Gear Drysuits Rapid Media - New paddlesports supplier Mythic Gear has introduced the lowest-priced drysuits in North America, with prices starting at just $225 for the Sobek model. For another $100, you can get the Enki Relief, with a relief zipper. Both feature breathable fabric, bomber zippers and gaskets, and sewn-on drysocks. An Internet Surprise Log of Ibi - I have a North Face Rock 22 tent. I'm happy with it, and it has served me well, but I've seen a couple stories about people's unusual experiences with tents in adverse weather. The most memorable was from Rod Wellington, who was pinned down on a sandbar for a couple days by really high winds during his trip down the Missouri River. Galway Fest – Freestyle unsponsored - Some great images from Sean Gadget Lynn from this weekends Galwayfest. Galwayfest is a weekend long whitewater kayaking event held in the Galway area of Ireland. It was started by two NUIG members, Andrew Regan and Barry Loughnane back in 2012. It has become a huge event with kayakers travel from throughout Ireland, Europe and the UK to take part. Canoecopia 2014 Folbot - Canoecopia, held in Madison, Wisconsin, is the world's largest paddling expo. Over 20,000 paddlers attend, 200+ manufacturers bring products, and 150 seminars teach and inspire. The Henry Brothers are Back in Town Kayak Yak - Russell and Graham Henry (sons of Ocean River Sports big kahuna Brian Henry) have returned to Victoria after completing a 7,000km kayaking expedition from northern Brazil to Florida. Werner Paddles partners with Heros on the Water and Team River Runner Werner - With the intention of giving back to those who have given so much to protect our country, Werner Paddles has partnered with 2 organizations helping wounded veterans; Heroes on the Water and Team River Runner. This is an endeavor that we are excited to begin as well as aid in the growth of. Galwayfest 2014 unsponsored - Some great images from Sean Gadget Lynn from this weekends Galwayfest. Galwayfest is a weekend long whitewater kayaking event held in the Galway area of Ireland. It was started by two NUIG members, Andrew Regan and Barry Loughnane back in 2012. Home Luuka Jones - A mammoth flight, some painful delays and five movies later I am back in New Zealand and it is great to be home. My kayak and paddles are still making their way from Dubai after baggage issues rendered it left behind. I pray it turns up in the next day or so as being a kayaker without ones kayak is less than ideal. Kayak fishing the Lost Coast of Panama Jackson Kayak - An opportunity to join Jim Sammons and James McBeath on a trip to Panama to film an episode of The Kayak Fishing Show with Jim Sammons came up and it was a no-brainer to hop on board. Our outfitter/guide was Hennie Marais with Paddle Panama who had his brother Peter along to help run a smooth operation. Molalla River 3 Bears for Creek Boating Basics Alder Creek Kayak - This past weekend I was fortunate enough to explore a new section of river for me, anyhow as part of Alder Creek's Creek Boating Basics class with Paul Kuthe. When it was all said and done, I was left to wonder how the heck it took me so long to explore the breathtakingly beautiful scenery and pristine whitewater of the Molalla River. 'Dam Hetch Hetchy!' Same Deep Water - The Tuolumne River at the end of the Grand Canyon runs into a structure that has nearly defined a generation of environmentalists. The O'Shaughnessy Dam holds the Tuolumne back in Hetch Hetchy Reservoir and completely floods the Hetch Hetchy Valley. A Day on the Koksailah Rafting Life - After a very dry winter we had some rain toward the middle of February. Searching the gauges on the River database we decided on the Koksailah. There had been a group down the weekend before so we knew there should be limited wood. Paul and myself headed out from the Comox Valley to meet Liam at the Kok take out. A fleeting glimpse of Flamborough Head Will Herman - Plans for the west coast had been abandoned in favour of the promise of sun on the east but as I contemplated  the relaxed paddle in spring sunshine envisaged, motivation to change into paddling kit as the temperature refused to rise above a chilly 3 degrees and the fret blocked all warmth from the sun, was noticeably absent.

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