Backwaters The Olympic Peninsula ~ BC - The Final Push ~ Hiatus

Playak News Flash - November 24, 2014
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines Backwaters The Olympic Peninsula SUP Magazine - At the northwesternmost appendage of the contiguous United States, the Olympic Peninsula is literally the crown of the Pacific West Coast. It's America's final frontier, and it's a paddler's wet dream really the Olympic Peninsula is home to the Hoh the wettest temperate rainforest in America, which should tell you something about the paddling opportunities there. Jackson Kayak Awarded for Contribution to TN Exports Rapid Media - The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development recognized Jackson Kayak for its excellence in engaging in global trade. Jackson Kayak Founder and President Eric Jackson accepted the award on Nov. 14, during an Annual Governor's Conference on Economic and Community Development luncheon. New Reality Series That'S Knot Right with Chad Hoover Heliconia Press - Chad Hoover host of Knot Right Kayak Fishing on NBC Sports and Kayak Bassin' on The World Fishing Network is one of the most passionate and talented hunters and anglers that you'll ever meet, and one of the funniest and most entertaining personalities in the outdoor industry. Tournament of Champions One Anglers Story YakAngler - Texas, everything is bigger in Texas…right? Lake Fork Bass are no exception. These Florida strain monsters lurk in the Fork in huge numbers. So when Tournament of Champions" director Beau Reed of Austin was looking for the ultimate lake for a world championship event he found a gem. BC - The Final Push Jordan Searle - Well I have emerged from my 2 month hiatus in Mongolia, trudging away at work with Ari and dreaming of the next mission. Barny has been making the most of the spring rain on the west coast of New Zealand and things have been ticking over slowly. Ben Marr and LP Rivest Beatdown At Bridge Rapid unsponsored - Here's Ben Marr and myself going down bridge rapid in Dolbeau-Mistassini. It was my 3rd descent. The water was very high and the line juicy and technical. Fall SUP Adventures on Cape Cod Paddle Into Fitness - The fall is a magical time on Cape Cod – the tourists are gone, the foliage is breathtaking, and the hurricane swell is rolling in. From downing shellfish at Oysterfest in Wellfleet, to exploring the marshes in Brewster, to practicing SUP Yoga on Pleasant Bay. First National Champions crowned in Togo ICF - Mathey Pierre and Aoulou Louise became Togo's first national canoe slalom champions after their respective victories at the inaugural championships that took place in the capital city of Lomé from the 15-16 November. Lake Carl Blackwell, Stillwater, OK Log of Ibi - When we left Guthrie Lake on Saturday, we stopped in Guthrie for a few more days of provisioning at WalMart, since it was right on Rt. 77 (Division St.) and easy to get to. We had planned to make a stop at Langston Lake, but no camping was indicated. Reader's Rides 2014 – Eddy Mead unsponsored - I've paddled the Remix for a year now and have loved every minute. It's super long with a narrow hull so it accelerates quickly and maintains speed. It's got soft edges so it's really forgiving but at the same time carves into tight eddy's and into strong currents with ease. River Bassin Championship Recap Jackson Kayak - What a season on the River Bassin Tournament Trail and what a fun finale weekend at Southern Trails in Wetumpka, AL! So much came down to this final tournament including the River Basser of the Year (RBOY) and River Bassin Team of the Year (RBTOY) honors as well as the individual and team winners of the event among by far the toughest field of competitors from across the US. The Impossible Gorge of The Marble Fork First Ascent - Five years, 53 expeditions, all seven continents it's tough to narrow that selection down to ten of the best. But we have and the first descent of the Impossible Gorge to the Marble Fork is one of our top ten picks. Hiatus A whole bunch of Ing's - A respite. A pause. 15 days off my beloved ocean due to wind more wind and some wind tossed in for good measure. Not a November to go down in km's paddled history. However today after arriving home late in the afternoon from work, I took to Hopeall harbour under quickly darkening skies. Kayak Fishing ClassicS World Fishing Open–Results Rapid Media - What would you put up with to catch a Gulf Coast Slam? It's harder than it looks! Some of the very best inshore kayak anglers converged upon Tampa Bay for the Kayak Fishing ClassicS Johnson Outdoors World Fishing Open which was held on November 14th, 15th & 16th. Pyranha 9R Review Simon Wyndham - Creek racing has become very popular in the last few years. With many paddlers feeling that slalom isn't exciting enough, or perhaps falling too far away from grass roots recreational paddling, creek racing has now taken on a life of its own. This is due in no small part to the fact that it is accessible to everyone.

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