Spanking the Monkey, the Green ~ 2014 IronMana Tahiti ~ Go Ultra-Light

Playak News Flash - December 17, 2014
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News Watch Headlines Spanking the Monkey, the Green Kokatat Blog - When I first moved to the Southeast, the most common question I was asked, was: "Have you run the Green yet? I couldn't figure out why everyone was so obsessed with this river. However, after spending a fall season out here, I now understand. 2014 IronMana Tahiti Riviera Paddlesurf - The IronMana event is one we have heard about for a few years. This year team riders Thomas Maximus Shahinian, and Ruth Vessler decided to make the trip to Tahiti to test their strength in the tough 4 day event. Go Ultra-Light Rapid Media - Is that two-kilometer portage into you favourite lake tougher every year? Do you struggle to pack up your mess and break camp by the crack of noon? The affliction is common, and the solution simple: lighten your load. Dump the stuff you don't need and find the lightest reliable gear. Hawaiki Nui Va'a Race 2014 Canoe Kayak - The small and normally quiet village of Fare on the island of Huahine in French Polynesia is abuzz with activity. Children play in the ocean, climbing the mooring line of a research ship, and jump into the water below. Local vendors of island crafts and food sell their wares along the main road, which has been closed to vehicles to accommodate the influx of people. Kayak Waterfowl Hunting a Beginners Guide Part 1 Jackson Kayak - The Jackson Kayak Kilroy and a male wood duck that Jackson kayak pro Jameson Olsen harvested. Photo Credit Jameson Olson Another duck season is upon us and I have been seeing more and more kayak anglers picking up the scatter gun and trying their hands at Waterfowl hunting. Grande Ronde River Wild & Scenic Alder Creek Kayak - Minam access to Powatka Bridge 39 river miles – 10 on Wallowa river 29 on Grande Ronde river Put In at Minam access 30 minutes north of Lagrande along Hwy 82 Gradient – 19 ft/mile River Flow – 650 to 800 cfs very low but runnable in kayak, IK or raft - Up to 10,000 cfs in the spring runnable in raft, kayak, IK or Canoe (with skills) Difficulty –class II at all levels, rocky and slow at low water, rolling waves at high water. Managing agency – BLM – http://www.blm.gov/or/resources/recreation/site_info.php?siteid=331 Gage – http://waterdata.usgs.gov/usa/nwis/uv?site_no=13333000 Shuttles -  Minam Store $100 per car – http://www.minamraftrentals.com/shuttle... Starboard's Beau O'Brian Wins King of the Cut on the ACE. SUP Surf - Congratulations Beau O'Brian for winning his second event in 7 days. Beau recent won the Doctor Race in Perth, then turned around the next week to dominate the King of the Cut. Logic Lures Plastix Rapid Media - Look inside the tackle box of any self-respecting angler and you're sure to find an assortment of their favorite soft plastics. After you fish with Logic Lures' new Plastix series of baits, $4.99, you're sure to make room for one more. Actually, you might replace your whole fluke section with these sexy baits. How to Sup River Surf Part 3 SUP for the Soul - Now that you've got all the gear and found a wave, you're ready to start surfing! In this post I'll start talking about how to paddle onto a river wave. In particular, we'll look at the best path to get onto the wave. The Concord Below the Rock Trash Paddler - After experiencing high water levels on the Sudbury River Saturday and the Assabet River Sunday it only seemed logical to, today, check out the spot where they merge at Egg Rock. As can be seen in the photo the inscription on the rock was completely submerged. Aquamira Water Treatment Drops Rapid Media - Boiling water can kill harmful bacteria but when you're on the water and need a refill it's an inconvenient option. Filters are great for on the go, but when you're packing into a creeker, a pump system takes up space and adds extra weight. The India Kayak Road Trip VE Paddles - So far, they have kayaked fantastic new rivers in Chhattisgarh, Orissa and Jharkhand and soon plan to begin the long drive to Meghalaya and beyond. But in all this excitement, forgot to properly introduce themselves - how awfully rude. Olympic Reforms for Sprint and Slalom Sportscene - The Olympic Games will become more colourful and exciting. This is why cut backs have to be made. Some sports may face losing their character. Another large day on the water Newfoundland Kayakoholic - Today Tony, Neville, Terry, and I paddled from Holyrood to Harbour Main for lunch.... After lunch we decided to continue up to Salmon Cove Point... The swell made things interesting in the slot. Neville and I sized things up and decided to leave well enough alone, but Terry and Tony both watched for their chance and each made it through... Grip and Grin: Biscayne Beast Kayak Angler Magazine - It was a beautiful Saturday in March, said Sam De La Torre, and my friend David and I launched from a nearby marina in search of some early morning specks. The wind was calm and the water was nice and clear. As the sun rose we had no problems finding juvenile trout while they hunted in the 3-4 foot waters of a flat in Biscayne Bay.

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