Columbus Whitewater Park ~ Astral Socks ~ Scotland Spean and Garry

Playak News Flash - January 13, 2015
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines Columbus Whitewater Park Kokatat Blog - Back in 2012 we visited Columbus, GA. We heard they were in the process of making a wave shaper that was supposed to produce a really awesome wave on the Chattahoochee River. Astral Socks unsponsored - Astral have recently launch some socks to compliment their range of on/off water footwear. Pretty simple but the specs look good. Scotland Spean and Garry unsponsored - There has been a serious amount of rain over the last few days here in the UK, with many rivers being listed as huge on one of the river level sites. Andy Duff Memorial Race unsponsored - Josh Neilson has produced this superb edit of the Andy Duff Memorial Race. I love it. Summer Wanderings BC Wetcoast - While Pete and friends did more flying (and parawaiting) in Golden I took a few days off and explored the scenery around Lake O'Hara in Yoho Park and the alpine flowers at Idaho Peak in the Selkirk Mountains near New Denver. The morning bus to Lake O'Hara was full, but hiking in along the 11 km road was surprisingly quick and painless as most of it was still in shade. Hobie Mirage Outback 2014 YakAngler - In my search for what would be my third fishing kayak, I came to the Outback. when they say, save the best for last, they mean it. I demoed half a dozen yaks before I got to the Outback. I was really really excited when a friend let me take his out for the day. A Week in Germany BC Wetcoast - Just back from a quick trip to Germany to visit family and friends. It was good to see that everybody is doing OK. Haven't been in Europe in early summer for quite some time and one big plus of a trip this time of the year: its asparagus harvest time. Starboard's 2015, 8-8 AirBorn review by Atlantic Paddle Surfing SUP Surf - What Starboard says. The 2015 8′-8″ Air Born is a larger version of the highly regarded 2014 Air Born series range for maximum shredding in smaller surf. Thin rails and profile (thickness) combine with the width for a stable yet sensitive and highly responsive ride. Bending Branches Angler Pro and New Navigator Wood Paddle Jackson Kayak - The most important tool in every kayak angler's toolbox is his paddle. The paddle is the engine of a kayak, and can either aide or hinder you while out fishing. As such, great care should be taken in choosing the right one. Lowepro Dashpoint AVC 1 – Review unsponsored - I've been using a Lowepro Dashpoint AVC 1 for the last few months after getting hold of one of the first cases to land in the UK. Braving Wind, Waves And Freezing Water, France's Swell Beach Race Series Returns SUPracer - Pics and results from today's race over in France. This was stop #2 of the latest Swell Beach Race Series, a long-running tour on France's west coast that always attracts some very talented and very enthusiastic paddlers. A Must Watch Video on Ciguatera Fish Poisoning SUP Fitness - A must watch video on ciguatera fish poisoning that I just discovered posted by Michael Gregor, MD. This is a must see video for anyone who enjoys eating fish. You may think twice after you watch this. The Cock of Arran was pointing to the distant Paps of Jura. SeaKayakPhoto.com - We set off from Garroch Head on Bute on the 11km crossing to Sannox on Arran in glorious conditions. Top Three Favorite Rivers in The World Jackson Kayak - The Zambezi has been on my list of top three rivers in the world for the past decade, even though I had only been there in 2006. Giottos Vitruvian Tripod – Review unsponsored - For a number of years I have managed perfectly without the need of a tripod for my camera work. I say managed as I never really had seen a need for a tripod when my arms work just fine.

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