Enloe Dam Remains an Economic Loser (WA) ~ Canada bound ~ The Vans of 2014

Playak News Flash - November 23, 2014
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines Enloe Dam Remains an Economic Loser (WA) Am. Whitewater - Today, Conservation Groups release an updated review of the economics of restoring hydropower at Enloe Dam on the Similkameen River. The original economic review was completed in 2011, and the most recent review addresses how mandated and potentially increased minimum flows through the bypass reach would further impact the Public Utility District No. 1 of Okanogan County's (OPUD) 2008 projections. Canada bound Sarah Outen - I am sat in my kitchen tapping away at some expedition admin, knitting some Christmas hats, dressed in my shorts and a T-shirt. Why? Because I can! I have piles of cold weather and camping kit dotted around the living room, which my lodgers kindly jump over every time they enter and exit the room. Jess Leedy Great Waves & Great Beatings SUPboarder - The International Surfing Association (ISA) is proud to announce that the 2015 ISA World StandUp Paddle and Paddleboard Championship (WSUPPC) will be held in Sayulita, Mexico from May 10th to the 17th. This event will mark the first ever ISA World Championship to take place in the country. Concrete bowl with perch and trout Jackson Kayak - In my search for quality perch I made the 60 mile trip to a new venue for kayak predator fishing. Toft Newton is a virtually featureless concrete bowl stocked with rainbow and brown trout with a natural stock of perch, pike and other coarse species. What's under YOUR board? Vermont SUP - Since we've moved to Florida, we have found many new things underneath our boards. My favorite by far are the manatees. These gentle giants just love the warm water pumping out of the King's Bay basin. End of Comment Period for Waters of the US American Rivers - That's how this process works. By offering a draft rule and taking public comments into account, EPA and the Army Corps are considering all viewpoints and will come up with a final version that's strong and workable. Everyone's perspectives matter to us. The Vans of 2014 Exploring Elements - There is automotive bling in every direction at The SEMA Show, and this year was no different. As a purveyor of the van life I felt it necessary to capture and share some of the vans, and van like vehicles, that caught my eye at the 2014 show. Yoga For Paddlers Neck and Shoulder Tension Jackson Kayak - Without realizing it, we often use our bodies in a repetitive way that can create tension and muscle holding patterns. This is where activities such as yoga can be useful to find release. Hunt for Big Jake Rapid Media - Darryl Becker caught this 39" musky in Sturgeon lake near Bobcaygeon, Ontario in his Native Watercraft Tegris Ultimate. There were four of us yakfishers on our 17th annual Hunt for Big Jake musky weekend,he said. The 39" was my third fish of the weekend and the second of the day. It was caught on a Mepps Musky Killer over weeds in 10ft of water. Slater Trout vs. Kai Lenny Are Battling To Become The King Of Instagram SUPracer - There's so much at stake, Pride. Glory. Hash tags. The fleeting attention of thousands of iPhone-wielding teenage girls. It's all or nothing. 5 Ways to Improve your River Paddling with Mike T Boarders Magazine - Before even setting foot on the river, a good way to set yourself up for success is to make sure you are as solid as possible with all of your paddling strokes and concepts. Everything happens faster and quicker when you are on a moving river, so having down the all the strokes and maneuvers is key. Here is a few key things to practice before setting foot on the river. Plastic Kayak Repair WWTCC - What do you do when or if your kayak breaks? Boats are after all only made from plastic, basically just lots of the material your supermarket shopping bag is made from plus the 1000′s of hours of R&D into each boat and rotomoulding tecnology , so miss use and abuse will lead to breaks. Life Is for Deep Kisses, Strange Adventures, Midnight Swims, and Rambling Conversations Lina Augaitis - I dream of the beaches, the races, the people of SUP. I get perked up and fill with joy during my cool bike commutes through town, putting on my drysuit to go for a beautiful paddle, the fall leaves, the crisp dark night rides, and glorious moments with Andrew and my friends. The 2014 Davenport Paddle Surf Classic Canoe Kayak - Another Davenport Paddle Surf Classic is in the books. The event, hosted each fall in Davenport Landing, Calif., has been growing for over 12 years, and 2014 saw the largest competitor turnout yet with 55 paddle surfers. What Happens When You Throw a Nova Craft Tuff Stuff Canoe Off a 100-Foot Building? Canoe Kayak - Thirty-five years ago, when Royalex was a new and unproven canoe material, the folks at Old Town tossed one of their new Royalex Trippers from the factory roof. The canoe bounced, and Old Town made its point. The new material was tough.

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