Sup Exploration South of The Border ~ Salmon Canyon with Oregon Field Guide

Playak News Flash - April 28, 2014
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines Sup Exploration South of The Border PaddleBlogs - It's hard to tell if the sport of whitewater SUP is growing or not. I spend half the year in Mexico and for the past five years there have only been a handful of us paddling SUP. 2014 Naish N1SCO World Championships Set SUP Magazine - The 2014 N1SCO season is already in full swing with races happening all over the globe! Over 60 events in more than 15 countries are currently scheduled on the calendar in preparation for the biggest race of the year – the 2014 N1SCO World Championships. Salmon Canyon with Oregon Field Guide Mt. Hood H2O - Last summer, I got a call from a friend who works for OPB as a rigger (setting ropes to get cameras into remote places, along with the rest of the crew), saying that they were doing a story on kayaking the Salmon River Canyon. He said I should come along, and asked if I know a couple of the other guys that would be there, he thought their names were Luke and Ryan. A day on the water with PKFA; Reservoir Pickerel Report (4-27-14) fishyaker.com - All four of us caught multiple fish, many measuring in the upper teens in length. I even landed a six inch largemouth bass, possible the luckiest bass in the state, with the massive pickerel population in the lake. Arcteryx Atom LT Jacket – Review unsponsored - I own fair bit if Arcteryx kit and actually wish I owned more. However the bank balance won't allow it. Out of all of the kit I own the Atom LT jacket and Atom LT hoodie get the most use. Construction, materials and fit are identical with the hood being the only difference between the two. NRS South American River Festival Tour NRS Duct Tape Diaries - As paddlers crisscross the globe searching for exciting new rivers and experiences, leaving a positive impression on the communities we visit is both important and rewarding. NRS teamed with World Class Academy this year to stage the NRS South American River Festival Tour, a program aimed at bringing paddlers and locals together in some of the world's top whitewater destinations. Opening Day on the South Fork of the American River Jackson Kayak - The second annual Opening Day was a huge success. Last year Team JK, WK Ambassadors, CCK, and Ninkasi Brewing came together to host an event that was focused on raising funds for American Whitewater. PFD=Personal Fishing Device Rapid Media - Wearing a personal floatation device (PFD) is first and foremost about safety, but that doesn't mean you can't be comfortable, stylish and rigged out, too.  Start by choosing a PFD that fits well and feels good. Try on several models,… Big Rigs and Scottish Sea Lochs Jackson Kayak - Well this weekend being the easter weekend and the weather for once was meant to be the best we have had this year, My plan was to take the Big Rig out on the salt for the first time and see how it performs and catch a fish or two into the bargain. Fox got her revenge ICF - IIn the three first U23 finals of the week, Australian superstar Jessica Fox won the K1 Women event, imitated by the American Michal Smolen in K1 Men and the Czech pair Kaspar/Sindler in C2 Men. Yakattack Blackpak Milkcrate on Steroids YakAngler - I try not to take "too much" stuff when I'm kayak fishing – and I fail. I need a place for my safety line, tow bungee, flashlight(s), Fish Grip, anchor, etc., both when not in use and transporting from the garage to the trunk to the launch and back. Throwback Thursday: 1946 Clipper Folbot - For this Throwback Thursday, we give you the story of a Folbot Clipper. Bought in 1946, it was enjoyed by the original owners for many years. Not only does their son have fond memories of growing up with the Clipper, it's now being enjoyed by new generation(s), creating new memories.

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