Post-Rain Pollution in The Surf Zone ~ The Court Jester and Lee Van Cleef

Playak News Flash - January 22, 2015
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines Post-Rain Pollution in The Surf Zone SUP Magazine - On Christmas Day, Barry Ault a 71-year-old waterman and San Diego surfing legend—died a few days after paddling out at his home break near Sunset Cliffs. The cause of death was an acute Staph infection developed from the MRSA pathogen, which doctors believe he contracted from contaminated water by entering the surf zone too soon after a rain shower. The Court Jester and Lee Van Cleef YakAngler - When I was very young, I remember both of my grandfathers taking me fishing. Sometimes it was on their boats, sometimes it was on the bank and sometimes in a float tube. I learned to catch perch, crappie, catfish, bass and carp. I learned different techniques, about different lures, how to cast different reels and how to watch a line. Hue and job descriptions A whole bunch of Ing's - After what seems like an eternity a beautiful blue sky. Lighting the waters with a brilliant hue. A southeast wind, warm air augmented with the fragrance of approaching rain. I took to the brine in search of some answers and to occasionally sing outloud without anyone hearing. Bob Bonnen'S Pygmy Arctic Tern 17 Canoe Kayak - Bob Bonnen blurs the lines between work and play whether he's building kayaks in his garage or on the clock, playing music at tropical resorts. A musician who lives in Homestead, Fla. A Brief History of The Ice Cooler, with Orion Coolers as The Star of The Final Chapter Jackson Kayak - The ice cooler, a simple box that holds ice, insulating it to keep it from melting too quickly, and holding other contents to keep them cold. So simple, yet implementation has always been so far from the ideal, and innovations were far and few between. Palm FXr review Palm Blogs - At the beginning of last year I received one of Palm's new FXr PFDs to try out. I was sceptical about it as I aready know and love Palm's Luna PFD but I put it in my bag and took it with me to Norway anyway. Patagonia in Search of The Hidden Glaciers Palm Blogs - Fancy a short glimpse of what I got up to this autumn? This is the trailer my film, In Search of the Hidden Glaciers, about the 800km journey we took down the wild remote coast of Patagonia. Waka Kayaks Tuna & Tutea unsponsored - Martyn Butler from Robin Hood watersports has taken some detailed images of the Waka Tuna and smaller Waka Tutea. A Brief History of The Ice Cooler, with Orion Coolers, by Jackson Kayak, as The Star of The Final Chapter Eric Jackson - The ice cooler, a simple box that holds ice, insulating it to keep it from melting too quickly, and holding other contents to keep them cold. So simple, yet implementation has always been so far from the ideal, and innovations were far and few between. 5 Lessons From Paddling Criminals Who Got Away Almost Canoe Kayak - Sure, Southwest Airlines has its "Wanna get away?" commercials. But apparently, more and more criminals among us are applying that motto to water, making their get-away by, believe it or not, kayak or canoe. In the past year, we've unearthed as many as five escape attempts where perps have used paddlecraft in an attempt to avoid prison time. How to be a tourist in Nicaragua GrindTV On-Water - Easy access and welcoming locals are putting Nicaragua on the map for travelers of all kinds, from surfers to remote-workers. Gillian Gibree's Travel Yoga Board SUP Magazine - Gillian Gibree is a pro Stand Up Paddleboard Racer, Roxy outdoor athlete, and one of the women responsible for bringing SUP yoga into the mainstream. Gillian has competed on world stages including placing first in the esteemed Waikiki Quiksilver Festival and as a member of TEAM USA. The Club Scene Kayak Angler Magazine - Halfway through the last day of the Kayak Angler Tournament Series event on Lake Fork, Texas, Tom Hanson and Jason O'Brien took a break from the 100-degree heat. IFA Kayak Fishing Tour 2015 Schedule Kayak Angler Magazine - The Inshore Fishing Association (IFA) Kayak Fishing Tour presented by Hobie Fishing recently unveiled the official 2015 tournament schedule, complete with over 100 percent payback at every event. The 2015 schedule includes two regular-season events in each of the tour's five divisions plus a two-day championship event. Fresh Catch Caphat Kayak Angler Magazine - Sun protection is no joke, especially when spending long hours on the water while exposed on your kayak. CapHat, $14.95 is designed to be a simple, lightweight and an inexpensive solution to sun protection, while wearing your favorite hat.

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