Sunday Muse. ~ European Adventures ~ One Mo' Time ~ Top Paddles of 2014 - 7

Playak News Flash - December 31, 2014
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines Sunday Muse. Brittany Parker - I know I'm late but better now than never. The holiday's were crazy happy to get back on track! The Bahamas are on my top five. This music is good anytime and I listen to it at least a couple times a week. European Adventures Kokatat Blog - Early this year I was invited to visit Germany and instruct an American Canoe Association (ACA) Whitewater Kayak Instructor Certification Course and an ACA Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor Certification Course. Having not been to Europe before, I jumped at the opportunity. 3rd Annual Lake Mary Jane Paddle Race Recap by Jeramie Vaine Wave of Wellness - 46 degrees and brisk winds out of the North is far from the norm in Central Florida, actually it is a bit of an anomaly. But this arctic cold front, yes arctic since today is 80 and that is the average temperature this time of year, did not stop 80 paddlers from attending the 3rd Annual Lake Mary Jane Paddle Race in Orlando Florida. One Mo' Time Trash Paddler - Yet another mild day and things being slow at work conspired in allowing me to get one more paddle in before year's end. South Florida'S Best Kept Secret SUP Magazine - Through the dark estuary waters, it appeared as if a constellation was being reflected off of the surface, somehow visible in the daytime sky. But the heavenly white polka dots below were actually studding the brown, diamond-shaped body of a ray that undulated away from where I'd dipped my paddle into the water. It's Late And The Ball Is About To Drop SUP Radio Show - It's Late. It's Late and there is only one minute left before the ball drops on another year. A year that started with the promise of time passed so quickly I am left standing with my jaw wide open, wondering how much I have left undone, dumbfounded that I still have not created the World I envisioned so many years ago. Journey to The Stikine and Sacred Headwaters Canoe Kayak - Journey to the Stikine and Sacred Headwaters (Part 1), the latest feature episode from Todd and Brendan Wells' production company Mountain Mind Collective, follows the Washington state brothers to the northwest corner of British Columbia. Carp and Kayak Angler Magazine Jackson Kayak - I am a carp addict. No matter how many I catch I'm always thinking about the next one, the next body of water, the next fly to create or tie. So when Ben Duchesney of Kayak Angler Magazine got in touch with me to talk carp, I was all on to take him out and show him the ropes. Find a Charity and Donate Time or Money—Great Options Distressed Mullet - Giving makes you happier. It's scientific. It's psychology. The 201o Do Good. Live Well Survey by United Healthcare surveyed more than 4,500 American adults and found that 68 percent of those who volunteered in the past year report that volunteering has made them feel physically healthier. Small Swell 2.8 Ft At 14 Sec. ? Atlantic Paddle Surfing - We had a 2.8 swell at 14 seconds posted on our local offshore buoys and this was the result of that reading, knee/thigh high .. Jesse and I just made the best of what was out there. The holidays are here and so came the rain and warm temps Kokatat Blog - I don't remember a Christmas week so warm and with so many opportunities for boating! Most, if not all of the creeks in the mountains are snowed in pretty heavy as well as locked in with ice. Here in central Maine we're sitting pretty with temps in the 30s and 40s, rivers clear of ice - at least 2 out of the 3 days I got were ice free. Top Paddles of 2014 - 7 Tony Paradise - My number 7 top paddle of the year was a cape rounding. Capes are usually active areas and on August 24th Cape St. Francis lived up to the billing. Dean, Des and I met in Pouch Cove to drop the boats and then made the short car shuttle to the other side of the peninsula at Bauline. T-Pot: Your Leavenworth Ambassador worldkayak - My name is Tom Potter. I take great pride in introducing myself as the new Leavenworth Region WKO Ambassador. I have spent the last seven years getting to know every pour over and every eddy on our local rivers. I feel as though I have the most savage whitewater backyard in the world and I love taking advantage of it. The Grid Foam Roller Exploring Elements - Self massage and a great workout rolled into one! I use this amazing little tool to get the kinks out of my back after long days on the overland trail, as well as the knots out of my hamstrings/glutes after running and other action sports. Top tips for getting a kayak on a plane and the top 7 kayak friendly airlines Sportscene - Ever had butterfly's on the drive to your paddling destination. Boat and gear loaded in the car. You know whats in store. Your totally prepared but will it work? Will you get through it ok? Today your not driving to a new rapid, river, big drop or wave.

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Deer Camp 2014 - the abridged version ~ RodéO Metz Challenge

Playak News Flash - December 30, 2014
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines Deer Camp 2014 - the abridged version The Lake is the Boss - The recent Federal court ruling banning the Great Lakes wolf hunts combined with some time off have inspired me to get off my butt actually that's not true, more like come inside and sit down at the computer for awhile and write my annual deer camp update. Liquid logic Flying Squirrel – Review unsponsored - The Squirrel is Liquid Logic's latest white water kayak and the second designed through the companies Automatic For The People initiative. Demand for a boat similar to Liquid Logic's successful Remix but with additional bow rocker and volume in addition to an overall increase in volume was high. Four Jackson Kayaks, Fourteen Species Jackson Kayak - In 2014, I was lucky enough to get to paddle and dive off four different Jackson Kayaks: the Cruise12, BigTuna, Cuda14 and Kraken. RodéO Metz Challenge Jean-Yves Moustrou - Three month ago, after a knee hurt, the freestyle season continue with a national step in Metz. The Top 14 Most Competitive Races Of 2014 SUPracer - There were a lot of SUP races this year. We had over 400 listings on the Rogue Race Calendar. We sent 137 race results to the Results by Riviera archive. You literally couldn't go a week without your Facebook feed being flooded with photos of SUP races here, there and everywhere. Paris Story SUP Surf - I didn't either, but my girlfriend, Harmony, is another story. Harmony has never been to Europe, and it has been her dream for years, so when she read about the Nautic Race (also known as the Paris Crossing) that was happening on her birthday in the first week of December; well, to say she was excited is a major understatement. Looking Back, Thinking Ahead Jackson Kayak - It is about that time when we say goodbye to 2014 and ring in 2015. With that comes time for reflection. For the sake of keeping things short, I'll only highlight a few key kayaking moments for me in 2014. 2015 schedules, 2014 Highlights & milestones and Holiday Greetings from the Waterman League SUP Surf - We are proud to announce the 2015 schedule for the Stand Up World Tour, featuring an ideal mix of iconic surf destinations and major global markets as the World Championship platform for the sport steps up to a whole new level. Sic Downwinder SUP Surf - Great down wind video from Robert Sherriff in Hong Kong. If you haven't ever done a down winder make sure you get one done in 2015 Boreal Designs Baffin P3 Test Alpin Action Team - Available in three sizes , the P3 I tried, is the largest size 5:34 meters long by 58.4 cm wide , 415 liters of volume , functional canoeists tall and strong , from 90 to 130 kg . SUPboarder team end of year review 2014 SUPboarder - The SUPboarder team have had a great 2014 and can't wait to see what 2015 has in store for us all. It's been a busy year, watching and being part of the exciting growth and development of SUP, both in the UK and worldwide. Tahitian Downwinder SUP Magazine - Do a downwinder as good as the one that Tahitian paddler Tamarua Cowan and company did in this video. The 30-kilometer run featured goes from Mahina on the island of Tahiti to the island of Mo'orea. Hard to get out of it- 2015 Zen Jackson Kayak - Ever since I got my first production 2015 Zen right at Green Race, its been hard to get out of it. I used it on the Green while training for the Green Race, and I was super fired up on it right away. I knew then that it would be the ultimate race boat for the Green as well as the other races. Zambezi Dam Batoka Gorge International Rafting Federation - Representatives from the ZRA, ERM, Black Crystal and Kaizen Consulting will be present to answer your questions and gather comment. Details of the public meeting are listed below. Bulls Bridge: Painted Gauge & Internet Gauge Correlations Total WW Fun - The Whitewater Rivers of New England, New York, Quebec and Ontario" ISBN-13: 978-0615154077 has some data on gauge correlations from Dan St. Germain. While many people have complex systems to remotely figure out the level on the painted gauge, the one Dan outlined in the book is simple (and one that boaters have used for decades to decide if they were going load gear into the car to drive to the river).

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Road to the Worlds- A Team JK Series about the World Freestyle Championships

Playak News Flash - December 29, 2014
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines Road to the Worlds- A Team JK Series about the World Freestyle Championships Eric Jackson - Competing in the World Freestyle Kayak Championships is the dream of many kayakers. It is a long road with many obstacles for most to get there, especially in the pro classes, and even for some, in the junior classes. Christmas at the Jacksons Jackson Kayak - If there is one thing I believe about Christmas, is that it is what you make it. Christmas doesn't just happen in a way that you want it to. All That Glitters Is Not Gold, Nam Lik and Nam Siam Chris Baer - International exploratory kayaking is exactly what it's cracked up to be difficult. Usually it starts as speculation, "Have you seen the gradient in Asia?" Then hours of probing topographical maps ensue. This usually creates a scratch pad full of river and village names that are impossible to pronounce. 2015 Combat proto Corran SUP - We have long been believers in hard shell boards for use in whitewater. The ability to create refined shapes, with changing rail design through the length of the board, specific rockers and subtle hull shapes and deck contours, combined with a stiff shell that doesn't reverberate when hitting waves, creates a board that is significantly easier to paddle than any inflatable shape – all other things being equal. The Top 14 Stories Of 2014 SUPracer - These are the top most read stories in supracer. Enjoy!!..the Battle Of the Paddle's move to Salt creek made the top story, for the rest read on... Backcountry Part 2 Jackson Kayak - Like Louise and Clark I have had an itch to explore new terrain and push deep into expands where I like to imagine I am the first to set eyes on. The Everglades this time of he year gives ample opportunity's to get you ambitions of pre colonial day explorer in. Annabel Anderson Signs with Lahui Kai (SUP ATX) SUP Magazine - Annabel Anderson has joined the Lahui Kai Paddle Boards team. The current World #1 will continue to ride the world's fastest boards in 2015. Anderson's addition promises to continue the precedence set by the boards that won the Battle of the Brands last October at the Rainbow Sandal's Battle of the Paddle. We'll Be At Surf Expo, Will You? ACA - We're looking forward to having an ACA booth at Surf Expo January 8-10, 2015. The show features approximately 2,600 booths of apparel and hardgoods and a full line-up of special events, including fashion shows, annual awards ceremonies, and demos. 2014″S Top 10 Stories Canoe Kayak - The clicks are in. Google has crunched the numbers and now we reveal drumroll please CanoeKayak.com's most popular stories from the past year. If nothing else, 2014 proved our readers' interest in the superlative, with stories about the highest drops, the longest trips, and of course, the world's largest cohesive paddling blob ruling the page-view counts. A look back at the 2014 Ditch Pickle Classic Jackson Kayak - This years event was bigger and better than ever, with 115 anglers spread among 51 teams competing for over $6,000 in cash and prizes! A big thanks to the Pickle Crew Chris Lynch, Brendan Hare, Mike Kontos & Brian Price. They work hard putting on the DPC and it shows. Okere Enduro Race – 2014 unsponsored - The Okere Enduro is a teams race event consisting of a 1.5km kayak leg and a 1.5 km run. 25 teams of 3 competitors race each other for 6 hours with the aim of completing the greatest amount of laps round the course. Top 10 Paddles of 2014 Tony Paradise - Paddle wise 2014 was the year of the iceberg. We had the wind in the right direction to blow the bergs onto our shores. My paddle buddies and I took full advantage of the opportunity to get out among these majestic mountains of ice. Dave Fusilli 2014 Highlights unsponsored - The end of the year inevitably brings the highlight reel. Some a great, others not so. But this one from Dave Fusilli is a corker. T-Pot: Your Leavenworth Ambassador worldkayak blogs - My name is Tom Potter. I take great pride in introducing myself as the new Leavenworth Region WKO Ambassador. I have spent the last seven years getting to know every pour over and every eddy on our local rivers.

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