Jackson Kayak Gets Governor's Award for Excellence ~ River Sup Technique

Playak News Flash - November 20, 2014
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines Jackson Kayak Gets Governor's Award for Excellence Press Releases - 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. River Sup Technique Badfish SUP - With the proliferation of whitewater parks across the US and river specific SUP designs like the Badfish MVP, River Surfer, and Cobra river surfing is becoming a popular option for park and play whitewater paddlers. During the summer the eddy at our local spots like the Staircase Wave in BV or Scout Wave in Salida is often dominated by SUP boards. When we designed the BV Park and the Office and Scout Waves in Salida, we had stand up paddle boarding in mind as much as kayaking. Kokatat Idol drysuit review Simon Wyndham - A drysuit is held as the pinnacle of a kayakers kit list. Owning a drysuit can inspire confidence due to the way the wearer can wear all sorts of warm layers, including socks, as well as not having the hassle of having to get completely undressed to get changed at the take out. Often in pouring rain or cold. A good drysuit therefore is a really nice bit of kit to own. Ethan Koopmans Breaks The Cape Town Downwind Race Record SUPracer - It was looking good the whole week. The wind had been firing every day since Sunday, especially on Tuesday when it was seriously cranking and several guys set personal bests. So expectations were high for tonight's 3rd race in the latest PRIMI Naish Downwind Dash Series here in Cape Town, South Africa. My Life With The Salmon - book review Kayak Yak - Paddlers, be on the lookout for small boat use in a variety of books, especially books from modest-sized Canadian publishers. The latest paddling fix I've found was in a wonderful title from Theytus Books. Standup For The Cure Raised Over 300K Standup Journal - The crew from Southern California's Standup for the Cure (SUFTC) Presented by Riviera Paddlesurf, brought their inspiring Breast Cancer Awareness event to Miami, Florida this past weekend and did not disappoint. River Dreams Is Now Available on Dvd Canoe Kayak - I love to showcase beautiful parts of our backyards, says Hunter Nichols of his new film, River Dreams, which documents a 600-mile solo canoe trip he took from Alabama to the Mobile-Tensaw Delta in Mississippi. Bay SUP Frostbite Race 1 Review SUPboarder - The first of this years BaySUP Frostbite Racer series was held on October 25th at Surf Steps Surf School on Bournemouth seafront. 31 racers took part in a technical race over a 4 km course in calm conditions and warm temperatures, it was an ideal start to the winter race season. The event attracted a number of newbie racers, great for the SUP scene on the south coast. Missing Paddler in East London, South Africa surfski.info - Our sport is risky.  Ideal conditions for us involve big waves and strong winds.  And sometimes accidents happen.  Yesterday, the Pete Marlin world series surfski race was held in East London, South Africa, and shit happened.  The first news on the event's facebook page was all positive - Dawid Mocke won the race, beating Hank McGregor and Matt Bouman.  Nikki Mocke won the women's race, saying afterwards that the conditions were fantastic.  The course was a 23km route from Orient Beach to Yellow Sands and Nikki said that the surfing conditions were so good that she couldn't believe how fast it was and how quickly she'd reached the finish.  (Dawid Mocke achieved a course record in 1:18:11; Nikki's time was 1:30:14... Water Skills Academy SUPboarder - In 2014 the Water Skills Academy was formed to deliver a high level of training for SUP, Surfing, Lifesaving and other adventure water activity coaches. In addition, the WSA runs workshops in all disciplines and subjects for those wishing to expand their experience and knowledge. Our team brings together industry leaders in coaching, managers, school owners and competitors. Gear Up for Cold Weather Paddling Austin Kayak - Just because winter is approaching does not mean you have to hang up your yak and paddle until spring. It is for that reason that I wanted to help you out with a little advice from our expert staff at ACK on how to extend that paddling season straight through Mother Nature's coldest mood, and it starts and ends in your closet. Pike Fishing- Slowtrolling Livebaits From Kayak Jackson Kayak - As the trees have lost all their leaves and the landscape is slowly morphing from a bright green to a boring and dull grey the pikes start their feeding frenzy. Gaining weight for the winter that is to come. Pike fishing is at its peak. Healing Begins for the Maya Achi People of Guatemala International Rivers - On Saturday, March 13, 1982, a young Maya Achi man named Carlos Chen's life was forever altered. That day, he painfully learned that his wife Paulina Iboy, children Enriqueta and Antonio, and sisters Marta Julia and Bernarda, had been viciously massacred. Photography From Your Kayak Canoe Kayak - Making photographs from a kayak can be a bit complicated, so before spending thousands of dollars on equipment only to find it flooded with seawater, it's worth taking a moment to figure out what your goals are. Do you simply want souvenirs from your trip or the ability to capture stunning nature pictures? Your choice will dictate the type of camera you will carry and the level of protection it needs. Empowerment Living Into Our Own Potential SUP Radio Show - Abuse of power is born from the illusion of superiority.Superiority is born from the illusion of belief. Belief is born from the illusion of morals and values, or lack thereof.

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