Press Release: Jackson Kayak: Second Gen Coosa HD Raises the Bar for Kayak Fishing Again

Playak News Flash - January 21, 2015
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines Press Release: Jackson Kayak: Second Gen Coosa HD Raises the Bar for Kayak Fishing Again Press Releases - Jackson Kayak's top design team has once again teamed up with pro kayak angler Drew Gregory to create a new version of the boat that simultaneously launched the company's expansion from its roots in whitewater to becoming the dominant brand in kayak fishing. Buff Uvx Mask One of The Best Buffs YakAngler - Not just your ordinary piece of fabric that fishermen wear around their necks, the UVX mask is purpose built for all around protection. The biggest advantage to the UVX mask is the ability to tuck it under your shirt. If your wearing a collared shirt, no big deal, but I usually wear a moisture wicking long/short sleeve and I would routinely get sun burn on my neck where my previous Buff failed to cover. Lower Gordon, Port Renfrew Rafting Life - The Gordon river is Located on southern Vancouver Island near the Town of Port Renfrew on the west coast. It is one of the classic rivers on the Island. Team Mexico Wins 2015 Painkiller Cup SUP Magazine - A team of Mexico paddlers won the $10,000 2015 Painkiller Cup race in the British Virgin Islands. Team Stand Up Mexico featuring Javier Bicho Jiminez, Ryan Helm and Shelby Taylor dominated the 14-mile downwind course to win in a time of two hours 48 minutes and 30 seconds. Active Adventure Tech Exploring Elements - CES 2015 was my first time attending the Shangri-La of tech that happens each year in Vegas. Besides ogling all the crazy impressive technological contraptions of the future, and the completely useless crap and knockoffs, across the massive multi convention hall show, I kept a keen eye out for tech and gadgets that would benefit, or just be tons of fun, for the active adventurer. Sean Poynter – Tiki Team Talk SUPboarder - Over the next few months Starboard will be carrying out close and exclusive interviews with their international riders. This months Tiki Team Talk features Sean Poynter. Luke M's Ash Paddles Paddle Making - Blog reader Luke M from Wales has recently gotten into the paddle making hobby and has sent in some of his wonderful creations. Each paddle has been carved from locally grown ash with an axe and crooked knife. Most impressive! Here is a group shot of 4 paddles along with descriptions he provided. Kristin Thomas Woman's Planet Paddler 2014 SUP Radio Show - Back in 2013 Paddle for the Planet created an award to recognize one Man and one Woman Paddler who made significant contributions during the year to Change the Way we live on the Planet. We are Psyched to announce that Pat Keller is joining the Liquidlogic family! Team LiquidLogic - Decades ago, 7-year-old Pat Keller walked up to Shane introduced himself, and proceeded to explain that he was going to be a kayak instructor and travel around the world to paddle. He's met and exceeded that declaration in so many ways: waterfall huckmeister, blistering-fast racer, cutting-edge downriver freestyler, epic adventurer, and  innovative design advisor. Born and raised around whitewater, Pat has a totally unique art and style as a paddler and regularly visualizes completely new paddling possibilities. Update on swift expedition touring kayak production at Nadgee Kayaks Eastern Horizon - Nadgee Kayaks has been operating to capacity during the last year while building its current line up of sea kayaks for clientelle who want to paddle locally made sea kayaks with exceptional expedition pedigree and build strength. Recent circumnavigations of Australia in Nadgee Kayaks are testiment to this proven character. Yoga for off-season Paddling fitness Atlantic Paddle Surfing - If you live in a cold place and can't travel anywhere warmer this winter, try adding some yoga to your off season paddling routine. There are a number of benefits that a weekly yoga routine can do for you. Testing Tallulah Jackson Kayak - As I loaded my boat on to the car Friday night, thoughts of Oceana and Bridal Veil zoomed through my mind. I always have a strange mixture of fear and excitement when I'm about to run a new river. Running class 5 for your first time is like running your first river, you never know what can happen. Gee Whiz, Another Oil Spill on The Gorge Kayak Yak - The big news over the weekend locally was another fuel oil spill affecting the Gorge waterway. Well, there was terrific news on Gecko Paddler about Robyn and rolling, but that wasn't in the newspaper. You can read at this link to the Times-Colonist about the latest fuel oil spill. Crashing Canada Team LiquidLogic - Everyone starts posting pictures and videos of upcoming BC-Season, Stikine level drops in super early this year and after a quick check on my bank account I notice I'm broke. But I didn't care. Changing Gears Interval Training Kialoa - The steersman sees the bow of an overtaking canoe creeping into view from behind. Immediately she calls out, Pick up the pace,and everyone pushes to 90% as needed.

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