Volga River, Russia Source to Sea Kayak Descent ~ Day 1 At Deep Creek 2014

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News Watch Volga River, Russia Source to Sea Kayak Descent P&H Paddlers - My descent of the Volga River began around 400km north-west of Moscow following an intense 5 hour car journey from the capital. If you've ever driven in Russia, you know that breaking one's speed PB is a requirement on every car journey. Blind Grand Canyon Expedition Werner - I think we've finally cracked our radio crisis. Early in the trip, we struggled with the communications unexpectedly cutting out, and of course usually in a rapid. Of the 6 units (man packs) we have, only two seem to work with any consistency. Day 1 At Deep Creek 2014 Rapid Magazine Blog - Here is an interesting brief history of how Deep creek, the world's second artificial whitewater park was constructed. Have you wondered why we have competitions here when there are natural water bodies just 1 hour drive away like the Upper and Lower Youghiogheny, the Cheat and the Savage River. Find out here… Destination Torngat Jackson Kayak - I was standing at our camp slide #8, the biggest falls on the river, just after sunrise on the fourth day descending the Nachvak river. Camp was calm and our own little bedrock swimming pool was glassy and still. Here after sunrise, breaking down camp, and a little more scouting, a big move was to be made and I knew where I needed to watch. Blind Grand Canyon Expedition Dispatch 14 Werner - The team rested yesterday for today, the big day of the expedition, Lava Falls Rapid. Today, will probably be the most physically and mentally demanding day for Erik, Lonnie, and the guides. Salt Life Cup PR Standings 2014 World Paddle Association - Salt Life Apparel, in association with the World Paddle Association announced the formation of the Salt Life Cup 2014. The Salt Life Cup is a season-long accumulation of points earned at all WPA National races beginning with the Carolina Cup WPA National race on April 26 and culminating at the WPA Championships on October 25th at St, Pete Beach, FL where the top Men's SUP 14' and Women's SUP 12'6 points leaders will receive bonus money and be crowned Salt Life Cup National race Champions. The Great Gauley Pilgrimage Jackson Kayak - As I was packing last night to head to my 11th Gauley Fest this weekend I had quite a nostalgic moment looking back at all the T-shirts I had accumulated from over the years of the event. Last Cast Luck Jackson Kayak - Before I get into this awesome story allow me to introduce myself. My name is Joe Beasom and I got into kayak fishing in late March early April of this year. During that time I turned a Perception Swifty 9.5 into a fishing machine and soon after upgraded to an amazing Jackson Kilroy. Most of my fishing is done on the Susquehanna River as well as an old haunt on the Juniata River in Perry County. Favourites Progress on Opening Day ICF - Favourites provided composed performances to secure safe progression from qualification heats as the first day of action at the 2014 ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships finished in Deep Creek, USA. Slalom Worlds Make Dramatic Return to U.S Canoe Kayak - It's been 25 years since the whitewater slalom world championships were last held in the United States, but it looked like business as usual for American racers in the opening heats of men's kayak and solo canoe. The Demshitz Paddle Demshitz - In the late 50's Martha and Werner Sr. took their family paddling and a love affair was born. More than just the time on the water,it was the travel to exciting places,the camping,the time around the fire. Family and friends new and old,adventures were had,new ones were hashed out and memories that would last a life time were made. Through it all,Werner Paddles was born. BB Sunrise GS Helps Land Record Setting Shark Bending Branches - Joel Abrahamsson lands a 1,247 lb Greenland shark from a kayak and the bb Sunrise GS is in hand. Confluence Outdoor Brands Continue Support of American Whitewater at 31st Annual Gauley Fest Confluence - Confluence Outdoor brands Dagger, Wave Sport, Adventure Technology and Bomber Gear are once again supporting American Whitewater at the 31st annual Gauley Fest in Summersville, W.V., September 19-20, 2014. All four brands will help raise money and awareness for the organization by raffling off kayaks and paddling gear throughout the weekend. Grand Rapids Whitewater Releases Findings of Economic Impact Study Grand Rapids Whitewater - At a riverfront event on September 8, Grand Rapids Whitewater released findings of the Economic Benefits of the Grand Rapids Whitewater Project, a study focused on the potential for expanded economic activity directly related to the restoration of a 2.2-mile stretch of the Grand River through downtown Grand Rapids. A Long Term & Comparison Review of Long Boats Jackson Kayak - Unlimited Power. Sorry that's the first thing that goes through my head every time I think of JK's new river racing long boat, the Karma Unlimited. However you do feel pretty unlimited when you stomp a good boof in it.

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