Tennessee Kayak Anglers To Host Family Day On Saturday April 12, 2014

Playak News Flash - March 29, 2014
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News Watch Headlines Tennessee Kayak Anglers To Host Family Day On Saturday April 12, 2014 YakAngler - The Tennessee Kayak Anglers will be hosting their first ever Family Fun Day on J Percy Priest Lake at the Anderson Road Recreation Area. The event will begin at 10:00 AM. There will be bank fishing for the kids. Additionally, there will be several members in attendance with their personal kayaks available for a test paddle. Outside: On the road and on the river with the first family of whitewater kayaking Misc. - Imagine you have a son who is born 12 weeks premature. He weighs 26 ounces at birth and fits in the palm of your hand. You're told to prepare yourself for the possibility that he might not survive. But slowly he gains strength, is unhooked from the respirator, and at seven weeks old is sent home. He is still tiny, he is partially deaf, and he will stay small for his whole childhood, but your son beat the odds. If this were your story, you'd have no reason to believe that this baby would grow up to be a world champion athlete. You would simply be happy to have a child alive in the world... The Sawyer Ripper 'X' Paddle Review Sawyer - Aloha from Haleiwa, Oahu this is Mo Freitas and I'm going to talk to you about my Sawyer Ripper X paddle. Before we get there, I want to say the waves here on the North Shore have being massive, lots of barrels and broken boards. Oceans of Whitewater Part 3 – Mendocino Jackson Kayak - There is nowhere I know of that embodies the concept of Oceans of Whitewater quite like the Mendocino Coast of California. The myriad of rock gardens, caves and arches combined with the ever-present Pacific swell and stunning coastal views makes this a perfect place to explore in a kayak like the Karma RG, Rogue or Journey. Llangorse 2014 – Finally a Fish Jackson Kayak - Last year I spent two days on this lake without any sign of a fish but this year I was feeling confident. I had a cunning plan which was much the same as last year's cunning plan except that this year it wasn't going to be -8 so the fish would surely be feeding. Board Review: Original SIMSUP S3/S5 Hybrid (The SNAzY) NorCal Surfer - From the minds  of creative, knowledgeable and imaginative people come innovations that always precede, then exceed expectations. Bob Simmons begot the modern planing hull, while years later, Joe Bauguess & Richard Kenvin begot the mini-Simmons. Bluegrass Yakmasters - Cedar Creek Lake 2014 season opener YakAngler - With one full year under their belts, Bluegrass Yakmasters are back and ready to start their tournament series once again with a big bass showdown at Cedar Creek Lake in Stanford, KY. Last year it took well over 50" to crack the Top Five at Cedar. Five New Peruvian River Runs International Rivers - While expedition paddler Rocky Contos is in the headlines for his discovery of the new source of the Amazon and guiding trips on Peru's Grand Canyon-like Rio Marañón for the likes of blind adventurer Erik Weihenmayer, he's uncovered another reason to put Peru on kayakers' radar. Naish Sup Paddle Range Standup Journal - Our newly developed 2014 SUP Paddles bring forth a combination of technology and power that are fine-tuned to make the most out of every stroke whether you are racing, wave riding, cruising or just learning. Summer Lovin' in New Zealand Ricketts Kayaking - Well here we are again folks! Through blood sweat and tears, bleating, yelling and so much good kayaking the season has come to its inevitable close. This summer has been on of the best in Okere falls, with friends from all over congregating to this small town and having an awesome time chilling together and enjoying these beautiful waterways of the Kaituna river. Sup Instructors Near You SUP Magazine - From flatwater socialites to downwind warriors, SUP instructors are key to learning how to standup paddle. In honor of our upcoming Beginner's Guide, hitting newsstands March 28, here's a look at some of standup paddling's top instructors in your region. 5th Annual Newport SUP Cup date announced Coastal Urge - Coastal Urge presents the 5th Annual Newport SUP Cup at the Newport Shipyard in Newport, RI. This successful event is a fun race for all ages, with a wealth of great prizes including a cash purse and a fun summer paddle atmosphere. Last Frontier Rapid Media - Sorcery, sacred canyons, first descents and redemption runs. Four kayakers take on Papua New Guinea's deadly jungle rivers in this feature, first published in Rapid magazine. Stand Up Paddler's Close Encounter with Orca on Video Standup Journal - Baby orca checks out a paddle boarder just a couple of hundred metres off the coast of Auckland's North Shore, only to be joined by it's mother and guided away. By: Bruce Miller The Sweet Protection 2014 Collection Is on The Way WWTCC - We've just had shipping confirmation from Norway that the latest batch of Sweet Helmets are on their way to us and should be in store in time for the weekend. Unfortunatley the new Sweet Intergalatic Drysuits are still being pressure tested but they should be shipped later next month.

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