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News Watch Immersion Research Guide Shorts unsponsored - Around 15 years ago my favourite paddling shorts were my Playboater Neoprene shorts. Absolutely bombproof, curved to fit you well when sat down etc. Unfortunately too many pies forced the sale of those shorts and I have been on the hunt for a long term replacement for years. Connor Wins The 2014 Molokai to Oahu World Championships SUP Surf - The 2014 Molokai to Oahu was a great event. We went over to Molokai on our boat three days before the event. It was nice to just relax and take it all in before the grueling 32-mile channel crossing. Coosa Canoe and Kayak Trail Lay Lake Open Jackson Kayak - Back in March, I joined 34 other anglers on Lay Lake to kick off the 2014 season Of the Coosa Canoe and Kayak Fishing Trail, organized by Coosa Riverkeeper. I slid in at daybreak at my chosen launch point and began casting over the grass. 3 hrs later, I was still casting over the grass, with not so much as a splash. I had seen numerous bass boats trying the same strategy, so I stuck with it, and was rewarded with a nice 17.25 fish to get me on the board. Jackson Kayak Debuts Jim Sammons Signature Ultimate Offshore Fishing Kayak Press Releases - Jackson Kayak has teamed with one of the most recognizable kayak anglers in North America to develop "the ultimate paddlers kayak" for offshore and big lake kayak anglers. Circumnavigation of the Isle of Man by Sea Kayak Adventurous Experiences - This years team from the Adventure Club have been training for the challenge of paddling round the Isle of Man since January. Led by George , the team of Mark, Anouk, Andy, Chris, Sarah and Martha set off from Laxey beach on Thursday evening paddling north, arriving at Ramsey to set up camp on the beach. New Release From The ACA ACA - More than ever before, people are choosing paddlesports as a way to keep physically fit, experience adventure, and spend time with family and friends in the great outdoors. Zet Veloc Simon Wyndham - I love my Diesel 70 kayak. It is a fantastic boat. It's fast, agile, and can be quite playful. It looks great too, and while it does have all of these fantastic characteristics, and although many of the Wave Sport team members often take their Diesels on some extremely gnarly runs, I have still felt a few niggles in the back of my mind with it. A short guide to kayaking in Mexico Palm Blogs - Mexico, a place famed for its white sunny beaches, ancient Mayan ruins and steep creeks. This guide will, I hope might make planning your trip a little easier ... Places A short guide to kayaking in Mexico jake-holland 24.07.14 16:20 Mexico, a place famed for its white sunny beaches, ancient Mayan ruins and steep creeks. This guide will, I hope might make planning your trip a little easier ... When to come: we arrived on the 10th of October and left on the 13th of November (2012), before this is the rainy season and following this is a drier period. It seems like October/November is a popular time of year, as there were plenty of other kayakers... Me, The Flat-Water Guy Jackson Kayak - I recoiled as if slapped. Me? A lifelong river runner and lover a large rolling seas being called a flatwater guy? And all of the extra emphasis on flatwater, what's up with that. Yakima Expands SUP Line with Premium Carrier for 2015 Outdoor Industry Association - Yakima Products, Inc., the innovation leader in vehicle racks and cargo solutions, is expanding its new SUP carrier line in 2015 with the SUPDawg. This premium carrier includes key features that make every step easy for SUP lovers, from installation on the vehicle to loading and securing boards. Chile – what to expect Palm Blogs - A kayaking trip to Chile can be summed up by stunning scenery, confused locals and waterfalls, lots of waterfalls. Chile has something for everybody from friendly medium volume rivers to incredible steep creeking. It's the perfect winter creek boating getaway. Places Chile – what to expect andrew-regan 28.07.14 18:19 A kayaking trip to Chile can be summed up by stunning scenery, confused locals and waterfalls, lots of waterfalls. Chile has something for everybody from friendly medium volume rivers to incredible steep creeking. It's the perfect winter creek boating getaway... Kayakers Rescued Near Anacortes Kayak Yak - Nine kayakers were rescued near Anacortes in Washington State yesterday. According to reports , a "Coast Guard aircrew from Air Station Port Angeles, aboard an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter and a Navy aircrew from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Search and Rescue, aboard an MH-60 Knighthawk helicopter, ... Brandon's adventure in Iceland Aquabatics Calgary - Hi all fellow boaters. I am writing up this set of posts to present to you my most recent kayaking exploits and adventures in Scandinavia. The intention being to infect you with a kayaking or travelling bug or something. It may be wise to have handy some tissues to wipe away the inevitable drooling that will ensue. I've got lots of photos to share so I have split this into two parts for your viewing pleasure. Ekstremsportveko 2014. An intense kayaking week in Norway Jackson Kayak - The Ekstremsportveko, one of the biggest outdoor festival on earth, has come to the end. The challenging rivers in Voss hosted different kayak races during the week and some of the world best kayakers were there for a great week of hard kayaking. Features and paradoxes of SUP surfboards – Andrew Pieterse SUPboarder - This is aimed at helping people better understand the hydrodynamics involved in choosing SUP surfboards and investigating some of the salient features to consider when purchasing a board. It sure as hell isn't a comprehensive discussion, but hopefully it's a good cheat sheet!

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