Assabet's Dwindling Summer Days ~ Substantial TV Episode 9 – The Siphon

Playak News Flash - September 3, 2014
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News Watch Headlines Assabet's Dwindling Summer Days Trash Paddler - The first piece of trash encountered this morning on the Assabet River served to remind me that even though it is now September, summer ain't over yet. The lobster pictured on the can has the right idea Greg Closier Wins The Swell Beach Race Series Finale In France SUPracer - Greg Closier has notched up another victory in the long running and always entertaining Swell Beach Race Series in France. Closier came home half a minute ahead of rising star Martin Letourneur to claim the 7th and final race of the season at Penfoul Beach. Substantial TV Episode 9 – The Siphon unsponsored - The Siphon of Pucon is a retentive force of massive proportion. Epic paddling, Beautiful Scenery, Night Life, and yes. The big white Volcano! For the past 8 years I have continuously been pulled back into The Siphon mercilessly. Wittering Charity Paddle Race SUP International - The Wittering Charity Paddle Race – Sunday 14th September 2014 – 2XS/X-Train, with Shore Surf Club are organising a charity paddle race to raise money for The Sussex Snowdrop Trust. Inca Destination with Juan Jackson Kayak - Pretty much every body relate Peru with the Incas Culture and of course with Machupicchu Ruins which now is one of the seven wonders of the world. Stepping Off Jim Krawiecki - There had been a steady breeze from the sea since we landed. This brought a penetrating chill that reminded me that we were in a lonely Arctic wilderness. I had been cold all night. I was woken at 5am for my hour long bearwatch shift. 200 Years Ago War Sails Up The River Uss Adams PenobscotPaddles - The U.S.S. Adams was a small frigate built in the Brooklyn NY in 1798. Some sources reference it as the first ship built by the US Navy. It began its duties in the West Indies, protecting American shipping from French privateers. Hudson River Paddle Part 8 Frogma - Day 3 was a lovely short one, and after two very long days on the river (for my NYC-area friends, imagine doing a Manhattan circumnavigation and then waking up the next morning and doing it again) I was absolutely tickled when I consulted my chart book prior to setting out and discovered that my Tivoli-area campsite and Esopus Island, the destination of the day, were on adjacent charts on the same page. European Slalom Racing Jackson Kayak - This year I was able to compete internationally for my first time! I went with My slalom team, Team Colorado Whitewater Racing Club, our coach Jordi, and my parents to compete in the European Jr. Slalom Cup which featured an under 14 category. Ottawa Life Jackson Kayak - As I watch another beautiful sunset over the boats, river and fields in the distance, I have chance to reflect on an awesome summer and take in the reality that it is almost over. I have now been at the Ottawa training on the river for 5 weeks. To Rudder or Not to Rudder YakAngler - When I first started kayak fishing many years ago the question on whether or not I needed a rudder crossed my mind on a few occasions. However anytime it was a serious consideration, my mind was quickly made up when I would see the price tag on the after market rudder systems, which can range on average from $200 - $300. Brunton All Day GoPro Power Pack unsponsored - Some time ago I posted some details of the proposed Brunton All Day Power Pack for the GoPro 3+. Rob, Matt & Gazza - Highs and Lows on the Capricorn Coast Mark Sundin - The plan was to attend the Keppel Bay Kayak Symposium and then sneak an extra week out of our busy schedules to enjoy some paddling on the Capricorn coast. I would paddle with Gary and Matt with the stretch objective of reaching Mackay via some of the more remote Islands beyond Shoalwater Bay. Toronto to Hawaii to Hood River Life on The Road Lina Augaitis - I've been busy enjoying the moments, the travel, and the people that I have failed to sit and spend time with my computer. I am now in Vernon, BC the day before our big race here in Canada and have found some time to reflect on all the amazing adventures from the last couple of weeks. Canadian Team Trials Day 1 Re-Cap Jackson Kayak - Garberator is a fast, powerful wave with hard shoulders making it so you can go big but also crash hard. Luckily today the levels were as good as they get so the rides were more in control then they could have been at other levels.

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