Rippin' the Bow River SUP race ~ Celebrating 15 years with Peak UK

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News Watch Rippin' the Bow River SUP race Kokatat Blog - I caught myself day dreaming about Rednik's SUP race on the Bow River. This was my first taste of the culture of SUP racing and I found it thrilling and invigorating. As one of the older branches of stand up paddle boarding it attracts an enormous variety of paddlers from the veteran racers to individuals who had taken my intro to SUP class just days before. McNamara and Cousteau Join Forces for National Coastal Cleanup Day SUP Magazine - Body Glove SURGE, the first proven all-natural energy shot, announced that it is partnering with professional surfer Garrett McNamara as well as Jean-Michel Cousteau and his nonprofit, Ocean Futures Society–one of the most recognized and respected international environmental groups–to clean up Florida beaches and promote environmental responsibility for National Coastal Cleanup Day on Saturday, September 20, 2014. 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. Bart de Zwart on Winning the Muskoka River X SUP Magazine - Not even a week after the 11-City Tour I had another very long race lined up a very special race the Muskoka River X in Canada. This particular race is special because, with 130 kilometers, it's one of the longest single-day expedition races in the world. It's non-stop and without support. It goes through lakes, up and down rivers, and has 20 portages around waterfalls, rapids, and locks. Celebrating 15 years with Peak UK Steve Brooks - It has been a fantastic 15 years, I have kayaked, guided and traveled in some amazing countries. Throughout that time I have been supported by Peak UK, their drive for top performance kayaking equipment is second to none. Lexar 64GB 633x Micro SDXC Memory Card unsponsored - The 633x cards are speed rated at Class 10, and leverage UHS-I technology to deliver a transfer speed up to 633x (95MB/s). This makes it perfect for filming at 2.7 and 4k. The card has been tried in various action POV cameras including my GoPro 3+ Black Edition, Contour Roam and Garmin Virb. In all cases it has been faultless. First Descents 2014 Jackson Kayak - This season was no exception. Late July/Early August, I spent a week in Montana on the Clarks Fork River, shortly followed by two amazing weeks on the Rogue River in Southern Oregon. Labor Day Weekend Is Pure Awesomeness When You Are a Kayaker Kokatat Blog - Labor Day weekend can mean two completely different things to me depending on which part of my life I look at it from. For the educator part of me, Labor Day weekend causes great anxiety. The beginning of a new school year is always fun, but there are so many unanswered questions surrounding the day after Labor Day, which also happens to be the first day back to school for teachers. 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 . It'S Not The Years, Babe Christina Russell - Indiana Jones has it right. It's not the years It's the mileage". I love that quote. We got some good mileage under our belts for sure. The Russells and McKeowns aren't the kind to sit around in case you couldn't already tell. Active Paddle Blade How to Kayak Paddle Education unsponsored - An active paddle blade is a great way to help you stay upright. By having a blade in the water at all times you can quickly use it to brace or to turn, there is no need to have your paddle just sitting above the water, small pushes and braces will allow you to react to anything that you might encounter. Improving Your Roll, The 'Jez Countdown Technique. Jackson Kayak - Recently I have volunteered my time to help out a few Juniors learning to roll in Sydney, driving a couple of hours to do so. Why? Well we always need to do our part in helping the next generation of paddlers and in doing so I felt it was a good reason to post about some ways to improve your roll. The New Americans: Michal Smolen and Fabien Lefevre Canoe Kayak - The 21-year-old has been among the best American slalom racers since he was still in high school. At just 17, the Polish-born phenom beat all comers—including two Olympic veterans—at the 2011 U.S. Team Trials. He finished second in the 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials, but sat out the games because he was not yet eligible to compete for the United States, where he has lived since he was 9 years old. Thinking for Yourself- Green River Narrows- Unlimited Style Jackson Kayak - One of the most common mistakes that everyone makes is subconsciously following the pack. Naturally, if everyone is doing it, it feels like the safe thing to do. Because no one will say anything to you for following them. 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.

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