Rios Tropicales Wins Sustainable Tourism Award from Skål International

Playak News Flash - November 19, 2014
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News Watch Headlines Rios Tropicales Wins Sustainable Tourism Award from Skål International International Rafting Federation - What began in 1985 as a simple dream to pursue a love of paddling, provide jobs for fellow Costa Ricans and support rainforest land protection developed into Rios Tropicales, Costa Rica's award-winning adventure company and geotourism leader. Nov 14 Fishing in Fort Desoto with Scott Tampa Bay Kayak Charters - Met Scott around 7:30 in the morning to launch the kayaks into Fort Desoto Park on a very cold and windy day. Conditions were terrible, but we were gonna give it a go anyway. Knowing the fishing might be tough we headed out anyway into 15+ mph winds. Nov 11 – On boat tutorial with Jacob and his pops Tampa Bay Kayak Charters - Met up with Jacob and his dad around 7 am and put their boat in the water. Jacob had recently purchased a new skiff and was having trouble catching big redfish. Fortunately, this is where I come in. We idled out and after a short run we began working the flat around mullet schools with sebiles and Slayer Inc soft plastics. We caught a few trout and a few snook as the tide fell, but no redfish. Nov 9 – Post Cold Front, Big Trout and Redfish Action Tampa Bay Kayak Charters - Got out with Sam to do a little scouting for upcoming charters inside Tampa Bay near St. Petersburg. Conditions were overcast, windy and cold but we made the long paddle out anyway knowing there would still be fish to be caught. Hanging Out in Columbus on The Hooch Jackson Kayak - Columbus is known as the half city due to the Chattahochie river that splits Columbus and Pheonix City. Surprisingly, it packs a ton of amazing stuff into a super small area! Columbus is a destination because of the Chattahoche River, Up Town, and the never ending adventure that awaits should you be interested. Specialist White Water Boating PaddleBlogs - I'm a late 50 something and a few years ago got into paddling flat water open canoes. I loved the outdoor experiences, the friendships and the escape from the office life it provided. Nov 8 Fishing with Dave and company.. Slamming low tide pot hole action Tampa Bay Kayak Charters - Met Dave, Derrick and Brian on the south shore of Tampa Bay around 730 in the morning and had the kayaks in the water and on our way out by 8. Calm seas at The Bill SW Sea Kayaking - The mild tides and freakishly good weather enjoyed during September's South West Sea Kayaking Meet meant that many paddlers headed off to paddle around the Isle of Portland, the most serious trip in the area. Ice House to Fort Meadow Brook Trash Paddler - Temperatures had recovered to near 40 degrees by the time I launched onto the Assabet River at Ice House Landing yesterday. An earlier and disheartening look at my thermometer showed temps in the mid 20s before a breeze out of the south had time to warm things up. Sean Poynter Wins The Mirleft Stand Up Pro, The 2014 Location X in Morocco in Epic Surf SUP Surf - It was a picture perfect ending to what has been an amazing event here in Morocco today as the last 4 battled it out in pristine groomed surf that saw the highest scores of the contest posted in these last 4 heats . Toxic Wave fever Kokatat Blog - Southern France is an amazing whitewater paddling mecca if you know when and where to go. It has it all: prime class creeking on the Cevennes area and the Pyrenees, a few good holes like Millau, Vinon sur Verdon, and even some of the BIGGEST waves in Europe. One of them is know as Vague du Roger in France. We prefer to call it Toxic Wave, because of the massive paper factory that dominates the area and stinks for miles. Vandal or innocent fun? gnarlydog - At my favorite camping spot I was confronted with this scene. To paint the picture a bit I should mention that it is a National Park heavily frequented by motor boats; a popular destination for day trips or overnight camping; in other words a busy place, not remote at all. Quarterfinals Completed in Pumping Surf, as Zane Schweitzer Excels with a Near Perfect Score SUP Surf - Day 3 of the Main Event sees incredible conditions, as the swell holds and even builds overnight to provide full size surf for the quarterfinals. Magical second day of action as we now prepare for the ultimate finale in epic surf SUP Surf - The swell delivered on cue yesterday for an epic day of action here in Morocco for day 2 of the Location X Main event. At Death's Door Ben Jackson - Last year I watched a very good friend almost drown while running the ever popular Cherry Bomb gorge on California's Upper Cherry Creek. With the Northern summer in full swing it seemed fitting. Know your limitations.

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