I Survived the 100 Mile Paddle Race, Almost… ~ More paddling to decide

Playak News Flash - December 7, 2014
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines I Survived the 100 Mile Paddle Race, Almost… Isle Surf and SUP - As I sit here writing this nearly a month after the race I am sidelined with a back injury. I hurt my lower back in my early 20's and it never really returned to 100%. It bothers me time and again but this time was different. It Was Not So Much Elbow Grease That Was Required More a Dose of Rollock Grease. SeaKayakPhoto.com - We regrouped for third luncheon in the shelter of the Eileans in the middle of Millport Bay. We were joined by Matt from the east coast. He had spent the day on a solo exploration of Wee Cumbrae and its three lighthouses. Survivors, Supporters and Super Powers Kialoa - The dragon is one of the most important mythical creatures in Chinese mythology. It's the controller of the rain, the river, the sea, and all other kinds of water; a symbol of divine power and energy. Dragon boat racing has spread worldwide, with hundreds of races held each year. Hurley Classic 2014 Celebrating 25 Fun Years Palm Blogs - Bright white spotlights illuminated the 3-gate wave against the contrast of the evening's darkness. The weir bridge was lined with spectators and tunes were blasting from the sound system. More paddling to decide A whole bunch of Ing's - -6 with 80% humidity. Far from gelid, but the kind of cold that get's into your bones. Winter has finally set in Newfoundland; the ground solid awaiting snow dwies that are passing through daily. The sea not mirrored, but fairly calm in the late afternoon. Chesapeake Bay Mothership Trip Rapid Media - Back in May of this year, I booked a private charter with my father and uncle on the Chesapeake Bay in search of striped bass. We found out about the fishing vessel Mary Anne from a friend of a friend, and I was relieved knowing we weren't fishing through the Yellow Pages. I don't make it to this area often so this was a pretty big deal. Fall Adventures on the Island Rafting Life - Kayaking on Vancouver Island has been good this fall. We have had a number of rain storms and some warmer temps. Though now starting to hope for some snow to build the snow pack for the spring paddling season. Hokkaido - A visit to the Master Eastern Horizon - By fortunate circumstance I am in Hokkaido, Japan, designing with two architect friends a very special building and landscape for a truly spectacular mountain site. A site that has a panoramic view and at the focus of which is a snow-capped volcanic mountain of incredible physical and spiritual presence, looking for all the world like a Hokusai woodblock print. Opening up a Creek and Watching Recovery Follow American Rivers - Early settlement along Pennsylvania's Darby Creek relied upon dams to turn the water wheels of mills, powering economic growth. HB Canoes & Kayaks unsponsored - HB Canoes and Kayaks is Herefordshire and Borders Canoes and kayaks, a long name which does not fit in forms on on cheques very often but was used because it described the area we aimed to serve. Paracanoe World Champion Sets Benchmark for 2015 ICF - Paracanoe World Champion Curtis McGrath will commence his second competitive season at Grand Prix 1 (GP1) in Adelaide on Friday. Played By The Game unsponsored - There is something very special about a collection of clips that all contain carnage. You may cringe but you can't help but watch. La Garganta Del Diablo unsponsored - The Rio Claro, Close to the town of Talca in the center of Chile is the definition of Paradise. Perfect waterfalls inside a stunningly deep and beautiful gorge, Period.

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