Canoe And Kayak Store ~ Midwest Freestyle Championships ~ Tackle Box

Playak News Flash - November 16, 2014
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines Canoe And Kayak Store unsponsored - Canoe and Kayak Store is an independently owned, specialist trio of paddle-sport stores based in Gloucestershire, Cardiff and most recently, West Midlands. Midwest Freestyle Championships Jackson Kayak - Wisconsin isn't usually thought of as the mecca of whitewater kayaking, but these guys really know how to put together a quality whitewater festival. Big Al's Canoe Seats Rant Canoe Kayak - Over a 35-year run, my old butt has made the acquaintance of damn near every style of canoe seat; from aluminum to roto-molded plastic, from foam pedestal to tractor seat, and from cane-laced to webbing. Everglades Changes Kayak Fishing the Everglades - As winter weather sets in throughout much of the country there are some changes happening here now through the Everglades. A Distinctive Badger Our Muskoka Women of Distinction 2014 Nominee Badger - It has been, as Fiona might say, many moons since our last blog post. It was a busy summer spent catching up on paddle orders, getting our new equipment up and fully running, and fine-tuning the design of our new river paddle. Weeki Wachee Springs, Florida PenobscotPaddles - Weeki Wachee Springs starts at a big Florida State Park famous for mermaids. Behind the state park, Paddling Adventure rents kayaks to folks to ride the spring waters down to Rodgers Park. In 2012, we just that. thoughts on the Unlimited, new Karma from Jackson Kayak worldkayak - So I just finished a ten day self support of the Grandest of canyons floating the Colorado River. I was fortunate enough to have an opportunity to paddle the new Karma Unlimited due to the generosity of 4Corners Riversports, thanks guys. Maui Paddle for a Cure SUP Magazine - In late October, in honor of breast cancer awareness month, Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa hosted the first ever Maui Paddle for a Cure in collaboration with The Butterfly Effect and Maui Jim at Ka'anapali Beach. In an effort to raise funds for the Hawaii Affiliate of Susan G. Komen, over 150 paddlers hit the water to paddle for a cure. Morocco's Location X Sees Huge Surf With Pristine Conditions Standup Journal - Check out the highlights from this dramatic 3rd day of action as history is made for this inaugural Location X here in Morocco:... American Whitewater Supports Clean Water Protection Rule Am. Whitewater - Through Outdoor Alliance, American Whitewater joined today with the Outdoor Industry Association to speak up for clean water on behalf of the millions of Americans that recreate on and near our nation's rivers and streams. I/O Merino Altitude Base Layers Rapid Media - Living up in New England, there comes a point in the season where fishing is almost hopeless and your fingers start to get numb before you've even reached your spot. That's where essential base layers like I/O Merino's Altitude base layers come in real handy. Inchree Waterfalls PeakUK - At the end of a big week kayaking the West Coast of Scotland a large band of rain passed over bringing huge water levels. We have seen a few descents of the Abhainn Righ but had not attempted the run ourselves. The Abhainn Righ flows through Glen Righ and starts with a tricky entry drop followed by a huge slide - this section has been run when it's at the correct level. However today we put in beyond this - above the second drop. Paddle to Work Scheme – Dublin SUPboarder - Ben Mcdonald sent us in this great video of their 'Paddle to Work Scheme' in Dublin. It reminds you how amazing paddling can be on our city and town waterways. Tackle Box Jackson Kayak - Once you crack the code for BIG bass you'll never be the same. Largemouth lessons happen every time you paddle in search of bass. 2014 Tournament of Champions–Results Rapid Media - After being offer the opportunity to take over the former Tournament of Champions, held last year, I though it deserved a certain level of prestige and exclusivity fit for Kings and Queens. After taking control of a regional event that was relatively low-risk, low reward, I flipped it on its side and gave it a tune-up.

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