U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Wants to Protect Arctic Wild Rivers

Playak News Flash - January 31, 2015
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Wants to Protect Arctic Wild Rivers American Rivers - This week the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recommended designating 278 miles of four major wild rivers in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska, the Atigun, Marsh Fork of the Canning, the Kongakut and, the Hulahula, as Wild and Scenic Rivers. The Playboating Bible Instruction: the split-wheel Kokatat Blog - The ICF definition of a split-wheel is . Two consecutive ends, with a change of direction in between each and both ends at a vertical angle between 45° and 100°. The value of a split-wheel is 40 points. Winter Bucketmouth Mission Angling Addict - As with most winter fishing in Virginia, I knew it was going to be hit or miss. So I recruited a couple of my favorite kayak bass experts to aid in my newly acquired mission. DIY Bucksaw Camping Chair Paddle Making - One of the winter projects I've been working on is a collapsible camp chair for canoe tripping. I used my homemade stool / convertible camera tripod last season, but it would be nice to have something with a backrest. Dry Bags Comparison Alder Creek Kayak - On the surface, dry bags all seem fairly similar. But in actuality, they are not all cut from the same waterproof cloth. With so many intents and purposes, it can be tough to tell what will work best for you, and more importantly, what will keep your gear safe. Minnesotans Attempt To Create The Worlds Largest Pasta Strainer! YakAngler - You heard it here first on YakAngler Minnesota residents drill over 20,000 holes in Gull Lake to try and beat the current world record for largest pasta strainer. The previous record was held by neighboring Wisconsin's who drilled over 15,000 holes on Butternut Lake. Chris Pageau, General Manager of Accessories Division Confluence - We caught up with Chris Pageau to learn more about his role at Confluence Outdoor, and his go-to gear for getting outside. Kabloona in The Yellow Kayak Tony Paradise - I recently read Don Starkell's book Paddle to the Arctic. He was accompanied by Victoria Jason ( 2 years; 1991 and 1992) and Fred Reffler (1 year; 1991) for part of the journey. Ennistymon Falls Race Jackson Kayak - The Jackson Kayak Irish Whitewater Race League has kicked again for the 2014/15 season. Unlike most destinations Ireland gets its best boating throughout the winter months as storms roll in off the Atlantic Ocean bringing lots of rain to fill up our creeks and rivers. The Art of Whitewater Fear Management, Part 1 Bryant Burkhardt - This is the fifth in a series of posts about whitewater kayaking and some philosophy beyond the basics; ideas and concepts meant to help intermediate paddlers improve and get more out of the sport. Aniol Serrasolses Best of unsponsored - Enjoy some of the best moments from the last 4 years. So many places, rivers and waterfalls Stoked with life and with the experiences I am getting to live . Indoor Kayaking - bonanza Adventurous Experiences - Today river advocates criticized the Washington Department of Ecology Ecology for adopting a flow rule for the Spokane River that allows further dewatering of the popular urban river. What is your take on an Indo Board to help with stand up paddling Riding Bumps - For us, this one falls under can't hurt but might help at least if you don't fall off and take out an eye on the edge of your desk. Winter Time on the Florida Flats Jackson Kayak - Winter time can pose challenges yet provide great rewards with the proper approach and tactics. Low water, cold water temps, and sluggish fish can all be factors for either a rewarding or frustrating day on the water. Arctic Silence and Scale, Paddling ANWR Canoe Kayak - Most of my water time is spent kayaking, surfing and standup paddling, so I was looking to do something a little different. I hunted around looking for remote, wild places and decided to raft the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) in Northeastern Alaska.

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The Playboating Bible Instruction: the split-wheel ~ King of the Rogue

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The world's top paddling links in week 05, 2015.

News Watch The Playboating Bible Instruction: the split-wheel Kokatat Blog - The ICF definition of a split-wheel is . Two consecutive ends, with a change of direction in between each and both ends at a vertical angle between 45° and 100°. The value of a split-wheel is 40 points. Winter Time on the Florida Flats Jackson Kayak - Winter time can pose challenges yet provide great rewards with the proper approach and tactics. Low water, cold water temps, and sluggish fish can all be factors for either a rewarding or frustrating day on the water. Standup Paddle Board SUP First Descent Seven Teacups- Rio Claro, Chile Pucon Kayak Hostel - "Let's grab a SUP board. I've been wanting to SUP the Teacups." The group had three days on the Claro's more than 80 clean cascades over the Christmas holidays. The water was low but runnable. "... I'm pretty sure on SUP this would be a first descent." "... The Twenty Two Saltos was the best section at the low levels. And the lower flow was idea for an easy SUP board paddle to lip and jump, dive, or flip style of SUP boarding. It's rare to find such perfectly clean cascades where you can paddle a SUP board off and not have to worry about your landing." Unknown Toxic - Roger's Wave Kokatat Blog - I was bored at home, preparing for the slalom session... A boring day just turned into a pretty exciting one! Prime level on the Rhone River. For some reason I don't understand this wave is quite unknown! It's big, comes in quite often, good for combinations and with big flows it might be the biggest or maybe just one of the biggest waves in Europe! I haven't had this much fun during a session for a long time! All tricks felt easy; my favorites - bread and butter and the air-screw went well. King of the Rogue Kokatat Blog - The King of the Rogue race is held just outside of Jacksonville Oregon in a small town called Gold Hill. The race is different from any other I have participated in as it requires you to get out in two spots and hike over to another rapid with your craft. The course was set up by Olympic gold medalist Oliver Fix, and included class IV rapids and a ride through Ti'lomikh Falls. Once the course is set and the safety meeting has taken place, all competitors can attempt the course as many times as they would like, with their best time counting. Wave Training – The Build to Worlds Jackson Kayak - In 8 months time the ICF World Championships will be taking place on 'Garb' wave on the Ottawa river in Canada. The Ottawa River is renowned amongst freestyle kayakers as one of the best training venues and is home to some of the best surf waves in the world. Supernatural Jackson Kayak - The Jackson Kayak SUPerNATURAL stand up paddle board is stable, durable, and offers a variety of activities on the water. The SUPerNATURAL was the right choice for a beautiful father's day sunset paddle at J. Percy Priest Lake in Nashville Tennessee. Pyranha 9R Customer Review AS Watersports - As a 50 yr old boater I need a boat that will look after me, fear creeps in once you reach 40 no matter how much you fight against it. Slalom Training in San Marcos, TX Kokatat Blog - I recently arrived home from a training camp in San Marcos, TX with my slalom coach Jordi and Team Colorado. I've been on the road since Thanksgiving weekend, mainly training slalom in the east for Jr. Worlds in April in Brazil with a little bit of freestyle training along the way. A Long Ways from the Water Trash Paddler - On this morning four days from the halfway point in my 100-day countdown to the vernal equinox, my outside thermometer shows 13 degrees and the barrel, containing paddling gear, is adorned by an absurd white top-hat this morning. Navigating anything other than oceans of fluffy white snow seems a long way off. Tellico in the Duo Jackson Kayak - One of the things I love most about kayaking is sharing how much fun it is. The Jackson Kayak Duo is the perfect way to share the joy of kayaking with other people. Tequila Diaries Kokatat Blog - Well I'm back from a road trip to Mexico and boy oh boy was that heaps of fun ! Rather than fly into Mexico City (which is what most people choose to do), we loaded up our Ford Econoline E250 van and left a cold and snowy Colorado December 19th. Dry Bags Comparison Alder Creek Kayak - On the surface, dry bags all seem fairly similar. But in actuality, they are not all cut from the same waterproof cloth. With so many intents and purposes, it can be tough to tell what will work best for you, and more importantly, what will keep your gear safe. 2014 Compilation – Carson Lindsay unsponsored - A great edit from Carson Lindsay. It looks like 2014 was a great one. This little video is a showcase of some of my favorite moments of kayaking from 2014. The majority of the video was shot in Chile and Argentina, with a little bit of California spice at the end. Ennistymon Falls Race Jackson Kayak - The Jackson Kayak Irish Whitewater Race League has kicked again for the 2014/15 season. Unlike most destinations Ireland gets its best boating throughout the winter months as storms roll in off the Atlantic Ocean bringing lots of rain to fill up our creeks and rivers.

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Wave Training – The Build to Worlds ~ King of the Waves — Piha 2015

Playak News Flash - January 29, 2015
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines Wave Training – The Build to Worlds Jackson Kayak - In 8 months time the ICF World Championships will be taking place on 'Garb' wave on the Ottawa river in Canada. The Ottawa River is renowned amongst freestyle kayakers as one of the best training venues and is home to some of the best surf waves in the world. Jackson Kayak Journey in the Wild Swamp of the Ghost River Jackson Kayak - The Ghost River section of the Wolf River between LaGrange and Bateman is approximately nine miles wild swamp river representing five distinct ecosystems. King of the Waves — Piha 2015 SUP Magazine - The 2015 New Zealand Surfing Nationals Standup Paddleboard Surf Race King of the Waves went down in epically wonky and wild conditions last week at Piha Beach, and made what one local competitor called, "One of the roughest, nastiest races we've ever done at Piha. 5 Life Lessons from Ecuador's Jondachi Fest Canoe Kayak - The jungle whitewater mecca of Tena, Ecuador recently hosted the first (and hopefully not last) Jondachi Fest. Check out the results from the elite-class Upper Jondachi Race, posted on the Ecuadorian Rivers Institute website. Third Time Lucky As South Africa's Downwind Dash Continues To Roll Down The Cape SUPracer - Last Wednesday night, January 21st, marked Week #3 in the new edition of the ten week PRIMI Naish Downwind Dash Series. And finally we had some well-timed wind here in Cape Town. Manca Notar's Beautiful Winter Wonderland SUPracer - Recently I spotted some beautiful images of Manca paddling in the depths of winter at home in Slovenia, so I asked the Red Bull and Naish team rider if she'd share some insights into her unique (and very scenic) training regime… Where I live I'm quite lucky because we have so many cool destinations within a short drive: I can wake up in the morning and decide if I'm going to hit the mountains for some snowSUP, train on the lakes or go down to the ocean side and paddle in the Adriatic Sea. Team Canada Announces Complete & Competitive Squad For The ISA Worlds SUPracer - As the march towards Sayulita gathers pace, more and more teams are announcing their lineups for the 4th annual ISA World Stand Up Paddle and Paddleboard Championship. This week it was Team Canada's turn in the spotlight, with the Great White North announcing a full squad battle it out in Mexico way from May 10-17. And the lineup looks mighty competitive… Goal Zero Venture 30 Kayak Angler Magazine - Solar power can unlock greater adventures by letting you recharge and keep going further and further. Goal Zero's new Venture 30, $99, is another gem of an adventure enabler that can keep cameras, headlamps, tablets, phones and more charged up and ready to go. NRS Flux Drytop Rapid Magazine Blog - This old favorite has been rereleased with new colors and the same breathability we know and love no sweat-soaked inner layers with this one. The fabric is soft to the touch to reduce friction and boost comfort when paddling. Common Sense on the Colorado River Am. Whitewater - As many paddlers know, the future of the Colorado River is fraught with competing demands to pump and pipe water to faraway cities, against efforts to protect what little water is left in the river. Hooked for Life Kayak Angler Magazine - This is Brittany Hammac from Pensacola, Fl, said Hobie pro staffer Brandon Barton. This slot red was 24inches and was the first redfish she has ever caught on topwater. She was super excited and now she has started to get the kayak fishing bug. Hung Up Kayak Angler Magazine - Every angler shares one experience. Whether we are fishing for monkeys in the trees or our jigs are anchored to rock-fish, we all get snagged. Learning to free your lure not only saves time and money, but it can help you save face. With Sean Poynter First Up, Starboard Launches Its Team Tiki Talks SUPracer - Starboard, probably the world's strongest and most elite stand up paddling team, have just launched a new series: Team Tiki Talks. It's basically an interview with one of their team riders each month. And first up is Sean Poynter. Monster for Dad Kayak Angler Magazine - This is Jeff Bosch, said his son Jonah, who sent in this shot to surprise his dad. He and his buddy Mark Zoratti were just about to pack up when this monster yanked at his LIVETARGET Lure. It was a sunny Monday, in Pincher Creek, Alberta, Canada." Hano Hano 2015 Riviera Paddlesurf - The Hano Hano is one of the largest races in SoCal, and attracted over 400 paddlers to Mission Bay this weekend to race SUP, Prone, Surf Ski, and Canoe's. The Hano Hano is the first major race in So Cal every year, and a fun one to get back into racing after the holidays and winter break.

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