2500km in 101 days along the Aleutian Islands and the Alaskan Peninsula

Playak News Flash - September 15, 2014
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News Watch Headlines 2500km in 101 days along the Aleutian Islands and the Alaskan Peninsula Kokatat Blog - The bear was running towards us, splashing loudly in the stream. I could see every shaggy golden hair on his back. His concentration was absolute, focusing on a fat salmon that was equally intent on escaping the bear's powerful claws. I grinned from ear to ear, watching this magnificent hunter chase his prey. The joy of local boats: a small adventure in Sweden Kokatat Blog - Ginni Callahan recently returned from a trip to Sweden where she took a trip in the Stockholm Archipelago in a vintage 1950s sailing canoe with her sweetheart Henrick Lindström. They both enjoy boating in its various forms, and exploring the world of water. As usual with boats, there was some minor prep to be done. Rebuilding the bottom of the mast, for example, and some bilge painting. The Atlantic IFA Tour in Georgetown Jackson Kayak - The folks from the Inshore Fishing Association (IFA) and the city of Georgetown, SC did an outstanding job on the second leg of the IFA Kayak Fishing Tour for the Atlantic Division. The objective of the IFA Kayak Fishing Tour is to catch one redfish and one speckled trout. Sonni Hönscheid's Molokai to Oahu (M2O) World Championship Win Distressed Mullet - Bluesmiths ambassador and multiple German Surf and SUP champion, Sonni Hönscheid wins the most coveted prize in stand-up paddleboarding (SUP): First across the Channel of Bones. 219 Awesome Photos That Tell The Story Of The 'SUP 11 City Tour' SUPracer - Here's a collection of 219 of the best images from the SUP 11 City Tour, including a brief recap of how each day went ... SUP river surfing in Switzerland SUPboarder - This is definitely something you've got to put on your SUP bucket list… SUP river surfing in Switzerland. Bremgarten in Switzerland is well known for its river wave and you can see why. The Munich SUP crew getting some endless rides on their Starboard 7'7" pro with their mates, and a camp fire on the side. The post SUP river surfing in Switzerland appeared first on SUPboarder . 10 Predictions for the Deep Creek Worlds Canoe Slalom Sportscene - After 25 years the ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships returns to American shores. Here are our 10 predictions on what to expect for the Deep Creek Worlds, with insights from paddlers and organisers. Everything points to it being a thrilling race. California Whitewater Weekend with SheJumps Jackson Kayak - I recently got the opportunity to teach some playboating and river running clinics on the South Fork American River for an organization called SheJumps. The purpose of SheJumps is to increase female participation in outdoor activties, and throughout the weekend we got an upwards of 20 girls in kayaks. We had girls who had never been in a boat, girls who just wanted to improve their skills, and girls who wanted meet others females who like the outdoors. It was a great event. Nahskwell and Monkeys Nah Skwell SUP - Salvemonos.org is a charity organization working to save the Howler monkeys of Costa Rica. Within the last ten years, over 40% of the Howler monkey population has been decimated due to the expansion of the Costa Rican electric grid. Popping for Bluefish From a Kayak Jackson Kayak - Having received these days my new Jackson Kayak Cuda14 I go out for a fishing trip in the vicinity of the house, as most of my outings I always carry with me a lot of equipment to try fishing with different techniques, one of those that can not miss is that for spinning, which I love most of all. 73km One Day Race will take Place in Denmark this Weekend ICF - The new 73-kilometer one day canoe race, Tour de Gudenaa Marathon 2014, that is part of the ICF's 'Classic Canoe Marathon World Series', will take place this weekend on Saturday, September 13. Buckeye Kayak Fishing Trail–Buckeye Open Kayak Angler Magazine - The Buckeye Open was the 7th event of the year, over Labor Day weekend. The online event consisted of anglers fishing any waters in Ohio, private or public, and submitting photos of their 3 largest fish of the weekend. Highlights from Round the Rock Race SUP Magazine - The 6th Annual Round the Rock race at Seattle's Seward Park saw nearly perfect conditions as 197 competitors took to the water for the 13-miler around Mercer Island. With $10,000 in prize money up for grabs, top athletes and weekend warriors went all out for a chance to walk away with some extra cash. Whitewater Kayaking BC Labor Day 2014 Irene's Kayaking Blog - We headed up early Saturday morning equipped with 2 dogs, 2 creekboats, and high hopes. First stop was the Upper Cheakamus, where Mike ran the entry falls (I passed) on the right side seeing as it was kind of low for a good line on the left side, just over 2.4 on the gauge, and if you don't get a good boof on that line there's a submerged hazard that can pin you if you pencil. Here's a video from Fraser Valley Whitewater showing the Cheakamus at 2.5 Will Schmidt Paddles from Canada to Mexico SUP Magazine - Will Schmidt, a former US Marine, first got hooked on distance paddling crossing the Catalina Channel from Avalon to Dana Point, California. He then paddled the California Channel Islands chain, a distance of 225.6 miles. This spring, Schmidt paddled 1,386 miles in 58 days from Canada to Mexico encountering 45 knot winds, big seas and severe isolation.

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