The Canoe Collector ~ Fiona Wylde takes the Surftech Duelathlon Title

Playak News Flash - April 2, 2014
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News Watch Headlines The Canoe Collector Rapid Media - There's more than just a little wickedness in the history of the canoe, and the largest collection of it resides in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in the possession of Ken Kelly. His collection of old-style courting canoes, vehicles of furtive love in a by-gone era, fills the rafters of his quant northern Michigan cottage, garage and the second story of a nearby warehouse. Fiona Wylde takes the Surftech Duelathlon Title Werner - Every contest has a different aspect; a different way of achieving an outcome; a different way of ending a contest. Sometimes I end contests earlier than I want to by not making it through a heat or placing as high in a race, but never am I going to give up and stop pushing my abilities to the highest place they can go on that day of competition. Sup Your Way to Fat Loss Standup Journal - Whether you are gliding through glassy waters, or chugging it hardcore through some gnarly swell, stand up paddling burns calories and is definitely considered exercise. Another exciting NZ Summer! Palm Blogs - It's great being back in New Zealand once again. And the NZ summer has treated us well. The start of the year was quite hectic with lots of traveling around New Zealand and Australia, chasing the NZ selection races in Mangahao and Penrith. Hobart Hobie Alter Master of Water, Wind and Waves Standup Journal - Hobart Hobie Alter, who started out shaping surfboards, and ended up shaping a culture, passed away peacefully at his Palm Desert home on March 29 surrounded by his loving family. Born on October 31, 1933 in Ontario, California, he was 80 at the time of his passing. The First Day of Summer Jackson Kayak - The clocks have gone forward, the first day of summertime and it actually feels like summer. Should I go fishing ? It would be rude not to. GoPro – Blackout unsponsored - GoPro have launched a new matte black special OPs type housing for the GoPro 3 and 3+. The idea is that it gives the camera a more covert look and won't grab the attention of those who may be caught whilst filming. How To Strip Varnish From a Wood-Canvas Canoe Canoe Guy BC - Without a doubt, the most horrible job in the restoration of a wood-canvas canoe is the process of stripping the old varnish from the interior. Huka Falls Louise Jull - Huka Falls is one of New Zealand's big water gems just outside of Taupo. The mass of the Waikato river condenses into a tight gorge of big water waves and holes leading to a 30 or so foot drop. At high levels this section of Whitewater is very burly, but at lower levels it is good to go. Timmy Brennan – The Rider And The Storm SUPboarder - Timmy Brennan is a New York iron worker who escapes the grind of the city through his true passion, SUP surfing. But when Superstorm Sandy destroys his home in Breezy Point in October 2012, Timmy loses everything — including his board. Day 3 of the Alagoas Pro Grand Slam sees epic action Waterman League - Day 3 of the Alagoas Pro Grand Slam sees exceptional action here at Praia do Frances, as the 1st thru 3rd rounds of women were completed, as well as the Men's Repechage and 3rd Round: all in all a full day of action. Dealer Spotlight - Backwoods Mountain Sports Riviera Paddlesurf - We got into the SUP business after our late buyer, Bruce Weber, saw it at the show, got on a board, and had the time of his life. He immediately bought a soft top and slowly converted the rest of the shop to the joys of paddling. Spring Waterfall Hunt - Epic Tv #3 Go Boating AU - In this episode the crew rally their kayaks from the paradise of Revelstoke in British Columbia, down South where it's Spring time in the Columbia River Gorge - but not before whitewater kayaking on some of the finest creeks in all of BC, eh? Sarah H. in The Uk Folbot - This week's adventure hails from the UK. Sarah H. took a day trip with her Citibot from Ely to Denver. Follow her trip through photographs below. How to Choose the Perfect Whitewater or Touring Kayak Paddle Austin Kayak - Selecting the perfect kayak paddle is probably the most important decision you will make as a boater. That's because the paddle is your engine, your tool to transfer energy to the water. Choosing the proper blade shape will allow you to perform at the highest level for your style of boating, and understanding how to get the perfect fit will allow you to be more comfortable, use less energy and spend more time on the water.

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