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The world's top paddling links in week 09, 2015.

News Watch Giant halibut in Kodiak Island, Alaska Kokatat Blog - Fishing from the kayak in my home waters of Northern California, I was amazed at how much more comfortable and practical using a dry suit could be, as compared to my former wetsuit/splash jacket combination. I've been kayak fishing in dry suits for over ten years now. Multiple guide trips to Alaska have reinforced my preference. C Tug Cart YakAngler - I have had this cart for the better part of a year. It has been used and abused and still is ready for more action. My trips from the truck to the water are typically not long so I don't have a long trek to speak of. My typical trips are over roots, dirt, leaves etc. Kayaking ban in Venice René Seindal - The City of Venice has published a modification to the city traffic rules, which bans kayaks, canoes, dragon boats and others from navigating certain canals. International Paddling Film Festival Coming to Virginia ACA - The ACA presents the 10th Annual Reel Paddling Film Festival at the Byrd Theatre (2908 West Cary Street, Richmond, VA) on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at 2:00 pm (doors open at 1:30 pm). The Reel Paddling Film Festival is an international film tour presenting the world's best whitewater, sea kayaking, canoeing, SUP and kayak fishing action and paddling lifestyle films of the year on screens in 100-plus cities across the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Europe and Australia. A challenge to kayak after becoming a mummy Nikki Rekman - Lori Neufeld pursues kayaking even though she is a young Mom with a young baby. She explains that it's challenging for young Mom's to come out kayaking when there is a baby to handle but thankfully there are many people who baby sit for her while she goes kayaking. Being a parent takes a toll, and there are less opportunities to pursue some fun stuff like getting outdoors, exercising etc., yet Lori manages it. Atta Girl, super paddler mummy… Kokatat Maximus Centurion Rescue PFD Review CKS Blog - In the long running debate between which type V rescue PFD is the best, the Kokatat Maximus Centurion Rescue PFD has come along to try to de-throne all major contenders . Every paddler is different…they have different wants and needs, carry different gear, and have different body sizes. Here we'll quickly run through some of the features of the Kokatat Maximus Centurion. Kayak surfing at Point San Pedro, CA Kokatat Blog - The warm, sunny and dry start to the year here in California is not what we need but when compared to the storms the northeast have been experiencing, I guess we'll take it. While we have not had the massive swell that is normal for this time of year it has been consistent, and I got to taste some of it at one of my favorite breaks, Point San Pedro. Feb Fishing Everglades & the Keys Capt Linda Cavitt - Its been a mild winter, like so many in recent years. Its hard to believe spring is right around the corner, other then short days it hasn't really felt much like winter. One thing I've noticed now that I almost always fish from a standup paddle board, is how much I despise the wind. Norway and Sickline footage Palm Blogs - I made this clip from a jumble of footage, some of it was filmed by me, some shots from Nick Pearce, and some from the Adidas Sickline crew. It's a bit of a mishmash compilation showing some of the races I was l took part in and some of the rivers I got to enjoy over my season in Norway. Rivers on the Rise with Mcquade Andrade SUP Magazine - Back in the day, his great grandfather surfed North Shore and was buddies with Duke Kahanamoku. Now, McQuade Andrade takes his heritage to the river. Born in Hawaii, thirteen-year-old McQuade now lives in Ogden, Utah, and continues his family's surfing tradition hundreds of miles from the ocean. Zen Sm,Md, Lg Vs Karma Md for Medium Paddler Jackson Kayak - For 2015 Jackson sent our 2013 River Runner, the Zen, to the gym and it's back all pumped up and ready to rumble! More bow rocker, higher parting line and a bit more peak to the decks mean this Zen is easier to paddle in more places than ever before. Rock Spins unsponsored - I just love these short edits. Pat Keller gives us a quick one minute tech tip on pulling off a downriver classic the rock spin. Best rivers in the World for rafting International Rafting Federation - We asked the public for their lists of the best rivers to raft in the world. We were surprised by the names of the rivers that were NOT on the list! But these rivers deserve equal place in the summary. Lines How to Do It Right unsponsored - Style is more important than ever – here are the Brandnew moves for the upcoming season. Colorado's Yampa River Named World's 10th Most Threatened Paddling Run Am. Whitewater - Canoe & Kayak magazine has compiled a list of ten classic paddling runs around the globe that are critically endangered. Calling upon athletes, adventurers and conservationists to speak on behalf of each of the runs, the list focuses on rivers that offer stretches of world-class whitewater and/or wilderness paddling, but are threatened by dams, diversions or other development projects.

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