A few of my favorite things from 2014: Starboard Astro Stream Inflatable

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News Watch A few of my favorite things from 2014: Starboard Astro Stream Inflatable Distressed Mullet - I love and own Starboard Astro Stream Inflatable. Perhaps I am a coastie with lofty whitewater aspirations. I can own that. Yes. I want to do more whitewater. I had a few sessions this past year and it was insane, a combination of bullriding and being on a waterslide. A Few From This Afternoon Atlantic Paddle Surfing - A few of us were able to snag some thigh high waves that surprised us today. The light winds and warm air temps. The 2014 Show Exploring Elements - This year the show had an after party for the public called SEMA Ignited at the new Linq complex right on the Strip. The Adirondacks' Outlaw 90-Miler Declassified Canoe Kayak - Consisting of large lakes, windy rivers and rugged carries, the 90-mile stretch of water from Old Forge to Saranac Lake is the ultimate Adirondack canoe route. Why Do We Take Chances? Revisiting The Beast, Yule Creek Kokatat Blog - Thirty days of commercial rafting in a row and Casey Tango gave me a phone call, Yule's in. This was the perfect excuse for a much needed day off. National Park Service Proposes to Raise Entrance Fees Across the Country Am. Whitewater - With few exceptions, fees across the national parks have not changed since 2006. Currently several National Parks across the country are considering increased fees for park entry and wilderness permits. A number of National Parks provide whitewater paddling and we want to make sure our community is aware of the opportunity to provide comment on these proposals. Help Make A Documentary SUP Magazine - Back in August, the non-profit organization, We Are Ocean, held its first camp in Southern California. The charity, benefitting cancer patients and survivors, took 21 participants on a five-day trip from Newport Beach, Calif. to Catalina Island, where the group was immersed in the ocean and watersports, and followed by Emmy-nominated filmmaker Richard Yelland, who captured the experience on film for his upcoming documentary, "Between Two Harbors. Canoe Paddle Bridle Lining Method Pic Paddle Making - One of the methods of lining and tracking a canoe in rapids involves tying a rope in a sort of bridle so that the main pulling force is below the waterline. A good illustration of this canoe can be found in Pierre Pulling's Principles of Canoeing available online on Hathitrust. AW's December Volunteer of the Month - Presented by Kokatat Am. Whitewater - American Whitewater is pleased to announce Daniel Patrinellis as our December 2014 Volunteer of the Month. The Importance of Good Safety Kayakers International Rafting Federation - I am not or don't pretend to be a great kayaker. I have run my fair share of scary stuff over the years. I have also had my fair share of swims and confidence meltdowns. What I do take pride in is the fact I know I am a solid safety kayaker when working on commercial raft trips. Why do we take chances? Revisiting the beast, YULE CREEK! Chris Baer - Yule Creek is rowdy! The first section of whitewater is class five and would be considered some of the best whitewater in the region if it weren't immediately upstream of the horrendous gradient-loss that the creek cascades into, just before meeting the Crystal River near the Beaver Pond in Marble. The last pitch of the creek is stunning. While scouting from a few hundred feet above it looks irresponsible, and once down in the sheer walled canyon the size of the drops becomes apparent. Everything is HUGE! Let there Be Light Boarders Magazine - Sneak peek at our December Lights Issue and THE products that are lighting it up on the water. Let there Be Light. Nocqua-Adventure-Gear. In April 2013, two time world champion and world record holder for kneeboarding and hydrofoiling, Billy Rossini, founded a new way to get on board after hours by launching the Nocqua Adventure Gear line and its first product the Nocqua 2000. Impromptu Canadian road trip; the Ottawa and Gatineau Rivers Chris Baer - Kayaking is such a unique sport: long road trips, barely knowing the people you are with, sleeping in the dirt, and new, world renowned river sections are great excuses for an adventure. This fall, while commercially guiding on the Gauley River, Sam Swanson paddled over to me and relayed a quick blurb of information. Sam, Anna Wagner, and Evan Smith were planning a quick mid-week trip up to Canada to paddle the quintessential Ottawa River, and whatever else was flowing?! Soft Top SUP's surfingsports.com - We now have a soft top version of our very popular Hammer SUP model for only $999…don't even think about buying a no name…no shape…soft top SUP at KOSTNOTSOSMART or some other BIG BOX megalith until you check these out…;-) Phenomenal glide, stability, maneuverability and build quality…not to mention value pricing…the best soft top SUP we have ever paddled… The post Soft Top SUP's appeared first on SUP Sports ® Blog . Hurley Classic and British Championships 2014 SquareRock - It is great to have the opportunity to paddle Hurley weir in any situation, let alone when it is the weekend of the 25th Hurley Classic and the British Championships. Combine this with the fact that over 200 paddlers from across the world including many of the big names of freestyle are competing and it certainly makes for an awesome weekend on the water.

Forums NEED KAYAKS in Mexico from 15. desember (Whitewater) Kokatat GMER long term review (Whitewater) Canadaian road trip, Ottawa and Gatineau 10 Ways You Can Lose Weight Painlessly (Off Topic) 2 Draws in To Stop To Be Able To Lose Weight A lot quicker... And Easier (Off Topic) Videos Sea Eagle - LongBoard Hybrid Inflatable SUP Instructions Video (choge) Cable Lock Your Kayak!: Episode 90 LOVELY WATER FOR DUCKS (Addison) The Zenith jacket (paul.robertson) Kayaking race course agua azul (paddletime) Upcoming Pre-World Rafting Championship Indonesia, West Java, Nov 29 - Dec 11 Wekiva/St. Johns River Ramble USA, Florida, , Dec 5 - Dec 8 Becky Stuart Memorial Race US, CA, , Dec 6 King of the Cut and Mandurah Duel Aus, Dawesville Cut Mandurah, Dec 6 - Dec 7 Diamond Head Classic Paddleboard Race HI, Honolulu, Dec 6 - Dec 7

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