Blind athletes to kayak 277 miles of Grand Canyon ~ When Men Were Men.

Playak News Flash - September 8, 2014
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines Blind athletes to kayak 277 miles of Grand Canyon GrindTV On-Water - Erik Weihenmayer, 45, hasn't been able to see since he was 13 years old. But the renowned athlete has shown the world that to live a no barriers life you have to go by feel. National Championships At Pigeon Point Jackson Kayak - This year, Freestyle Nationals were held at the amazing PigeonRiver in Hartford, TN at the NOC Outpost. We drove straight from Outdoor Retailer/Canoe and Kayak Awards to The Pigeon so I could get about 6 days of training in after over a month out of my play boat because I was slalom racing in Europe. When Men Were Men. WWTCC - The sport's safety ethic was omnipresent and weighed heavily. It was not considered heroic to take on river risks, it was simply unacceptable. Do you seek the mountain high, or just another way to die? Always Have Fun & Never Give Up Connor Baxter - It is so awesome to see my mantra being used to inspire the younger generation to reach their goals. Summer's Dad shared her photos and the story of how she repeated, 'Always have fun and never give up" during a recent golf tournament. Heal Yourself and Confidence Will Come Girls at Play - I talk a lot about building confidence in my kayak classes and articles, and today I want to pause and ask. Kayaking The Broughton Archipelago Dash Point Pirate - The first time I planned a trip to Johnstone Strait and the Broughton Archipelago I was a bit frustrated by how little information about campsites I was able to find online. When I finally arrived in Telegraph Cove, I asked the guides at North Island Kayak what campsites they recommended, and marked then off on my marine chart. Assonet to Dighton Rock Trash Paddler - I'd last visited Dighton Rock in June of 2012 when I paddled there from Weir Park in Taunton only to find the doors to the museum locked. Hudson River Paddle Part 11 Frogma - Packing up at Croton Point. The tide was going out fast, ended up using a trick I learned from Louise, collected some round pieces of wood and using those to roll/slide my boat down to the water instead of dragging it over the rocks . Camelbak 70 Oz 2l Molokai Hydration Pack Distressed Mullet - The Camelbak Molokai 70 oz hydration vest was designed specifically for kayaking or standup paddling. I bought one last year to use for long distance paddling where I needed to bring not just sufficient hydration, but also nutrition that I could access easily. Congratulations to September Kokatat Instructor of The Month, Jim Sullivan ACA - Jim Sullivan has been paddling for about as long as he has been able to walk. Throughout his career, he has compiled an impressive resume of canoeing and kayaking experience along with several ACA certifications. Leaving Great Sandy Harbour Tony Paradise - After finishing lunch near the falls at the bottom of Great Sandy Harbour we paddled the short distance to go check them out.

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