Top Five things to check out after a South Fork Rafting Trip

Playak News Flash - July 12, 2014
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News Watch Headlines Top Five things to check out after a South Fork Rafting Trip All Outdoors WW Rafting - Yes, the South Fork American is a great day trip from the Bay Area and Sacramento, but what if you have extra time and want to fill up the whole weekend? Should you go to Napa instead? Or head to the coast? Not so fast, my pretties. Top 3 Reasons Your Pup Needs a PFD, Too ACA - I've heard it so many times, Dogs don't need life jackets. All dogs can swim, I'm here to tell you, this is simply not true. While most dogs are good swimmers, some aren't as comfortable in the water as others. Sarawak Mega-Dams, You Bet Your Life International Rivers - Environmental debates are often framed as a choice between economic progress and preservation. Proponents for rapid growth argue that development requires sacrifices, that economic prosperity trumps environmental concerns. It Is a Very Confusing Feature for Sure ICF - The first qualification heats of the Canoe Freestyle final took place all afternoon on Wednesday under perfect weather conditions in Sort, Spain. Most of the favorites made the cut to the next stage of the competition, except for CERVENKA in C1 and LANAO in K1, two world top 5 paddlers victims of the amazingly challenging level of the feature. Sup Crossing for Ruben Norm Hann Expeditions - Last Sunday I was fortunate to be part of a team of standup paddleboarders that crossed the Strait of Georgia from Nanaimo to Vancouver. The crossing, spearheaded by Harry Saini was a fundraiser for Ruben's Shoes. Mr Beachcroft returns to shore Eastern Horizon - On Saturday 28th June 2014 Tony and I went for a paddle out the Heads to see if we could say hello and well done to Jason Beachcroft a man who was expected to complete his beautiful personal journey from Rose Bay to Rose Bay, the very long way.   Dealer Spotlight Kailua Sailboards & Kayaks Inc Riviera Paddlesurf - We began as a windsurfing company in the early eighties but more and more have been shifting to kayaks and other more accessible sports. The first time I hear about SUPs I thought they were too specialized but as Is now evident, I was very wrong. We now have around 40 Stand Up Paddle boards in our rental fleet. West Kootenay River SUP Race Re-Cap Nikki Rekman - What an amazing weekend in the beautiful West Kootenays with the BC SUP community last weekend at the BC SUP Cup River SUP Race hosted by the folks at Endless Adventure. Greater Montreal Outrigger Challenge Rapid Media - The Greater Montreal Outrigger Challenge is a 15 & 35km of pure racing on the beautiful Ottawa River & Deux Montagnes Lake. Taking place on August 2, 2014, in the renowned Hudson Yacht Club, at Lac des Deux Montagnes, the event is held at the same time as the famous Hudson Music Festival. Kokatat 2015 Line Up Nikki Rekman - Game-changer is the word being thrown around as I came out of my Kokatat Sales Meeting this afternoon. I am so proud to represent this company. We continue to raise the bar for technical paddlesports apparel and so we should as the industry leader for over 40 years. Paddle Stars Race for The Cash SUP Magazine - Paddle Stars is a premier SUP event that has teamed up with the Halifax Rowing Association in Daytona Beach Florida. HRA's Summer Regatta is going into it's 18th year of hosting an awesome race-day and has seen their number of competitors rise steadily over the years. SUPAA On Race Starts: Let's Make Them Fairer SUPracer - The start of a SUP race can make or break your day on the water. In elite racing, falling off your board at the start means you're instantly behind. It's not much fun seeing the top guns sprint away while you're clambering to get back on. Unless you're a very strong paddler, your race could be over quite literally before it begins. Tow-Away Zone Rapid Media - Your buddy loses his paddle, your kid runs out of steam or a complete stranger falls ill at some point, you might have to tow another kayaker to safety. Or, you might be the one who needs a free ride. Towing another kayak angler sounds simple, but it can be taxing, and even dangerous if done incorrectly. Here's how to set up a safe and efficient kayak tow. Canoe paddles for the long haul Bending Branches - Some paddles have that intangible quality that just feels good; a blend of heft and balance, action in the water, feel in the palm that adds up to sweetness, stroke after stroke. The Cruiser Plus is that paddle. Green Bond Issue Risks Raising Finance for Destructive Dams International Rivers - When a group of banks came together in January to launch the Green Bond Principles, our immediate concern was that the group's reluctance to adopt guidelines to detail what can be considered "green" risked setting a poor precedent that others could easily exploit.

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