Summers on the West Branch of the Penobscot River ~ Winter Is Coming

Playak News Flash - December 13, 2014
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines Summers on the West Branch of the Penobscot River Kokatat Blog - There is a place up here in Northern Maine, on the West Branch of the Penobscot River called Little Eddy. I bet mostly known for the incredible landlocked salmon/brook trout fishing it is a place where the river splits and then comes back together at the perfect angle and creates an incredible squirt boating realm. Winter Is Coming American Rivers - Winter is just around the corner here in Washington D.C. Temperatures are dropping, we had our first snow, and every day my fellow bike commuters are bundling up even more. On these cold mornings I like to think back to warmer months out on the water. Vaikobi Performance Gear Sprints into the EK Store Mark Sundin - Born in the white-hot environment of surfski ocean racing, Vaikobi has evolved into a full range of paddling gear, with a svelt selection of women's shorts & tops, racing & training kit for blokes, a seriously clever & well priced SLSA-approved water helmet, and the absolute most minimalist, lightweight, fully sanctioned PFD I've ever seen. Petzl Tikka R+ Rapid Media - My hometown has some of the best night fishing opportunities in the world. And I have a day job. So, I've spent a lot of time wearing a headlamp. Since much of that time was spent getting beat to death by wind and waves, I'm very particular about the quality of my light. Colorado Water Plan – Don't leave healthy ecosystems out to dry American Rivers - On November 19th the Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) reviewed and approved the draft Colorado Water Plan. With that and a few tweaks, the 385-page document will be sent to the Governor's office for his review by December 10. Yak Launches New Partnership – CH Marine Ireland unsponsored - Yak is excited to announce a new partnership with CH Marine, leading suppliers of Marine Safety Equipment in Ireland. CH Marine will be stocking the current Yak ranges covering Whitewater, Touring and Recreation Kit. Training Tips From The Pro's- Jenny Kalmbach SUP Annapolis - Jenny is one of the top female paddlers in the world. She is the first ever winner of the battle of the paddle, she was voted 2011 sup paddler of the year, and she was the star of Destination 3deg to name a few of her many accomplishments. Freezing Your Fingers YakAngler - Some people put their kayaks away when the starts to mercury drop and winter arrives. However, there is still some good fishing to be found if you can get on the water. You need to wear the proper clothing and safety gear, but even if you have a great dry suit your hands still can get wet and cold. Kayak Fishing Lucky Charms Rapid Media - We're a superstition bunch, so when we find something with good fishing juju, we bring it every time we fish. The Final Paddle to D.C. Dispatch Canoe Kayak - Dave and I unlocked the gate of the North Brooklyn Canoe Club as the sun was rising over a rough, industrial part of New York City. Located on top of another Superfund site, this was our access to the water. Donning our drysuits, winter hats and paddle mitts, we launched our canoe awkwardly from the floating dock and paddled out on the opaque water of Newtown Creek. Standup for the Cure Miami Raises $40k SUP Magazine - Back in November, Standup for the Cure held it's inaugural Miami event as part of its national expansion. Hundreds of inspired paddlers took to Miami's waterways, donning pink jerseys in support of breast cancer survivors and spreading breast cancer awareness. Boarder's Holiday Gift Guide Boarders Magazine - Your 2014 Holiday Gift Guide as featured in our December Issue 6. Special thanks to our gift guide sponsors including Obrien, UE Boom, IceMule Cooler, SUPGLO, Slingshot and Jacket Rack-it. Be sure and grab the December issue here. New 2015 Jk Zen Large Gets A+ From Chris Hipgrave Jackson Kayak - I've been chatting with Chris Hipgrave over the past couple of weeks about the new 2015 Jackson Kayak Zen Large, since they were soon to be coming out of the mold. Water bottle, GPS, and GoPro carrying solutions for Prone Paddleboarders Riding Bumps - Prone paddleboarders have it tough when it comes to hydration, nutrition, and carrying around a GPS, GoPro, and heart rate monitoring devices. Reaching forward to grab a water bottle can result in lost time or a dropped water bottle and there is just never enough room to put all that stuff on the deck of the board. There are, however, solutions. 5 Mood Boosting Foods SUP Magazine - When you get a few days of winter grayness in a row, it's easy to get a case of the Mondays as Office Space memorably puts it. But even if it's too cold for you to boost your mood with a wetsuit-donning, cold weather-braving paddle, there are a few things you can do to cheer yourself up.

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