Rare Joint Hearing in Congress to Address the Clean Water Protection Rule

Playak News Flash - February 7, 2015
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines Rare Joint Hearing in Congress to Address the Clean Water Protection Rule American Rivers - Today there is a rare joint hearing of the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works and the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure focusing on Impacts of the Proposed Waters of the United States Rule on State and Local Governments. Between swims Dagger Blogs - I wasn't expecting to end my first run down the Topo river with this face especially after rallying down with Andres and Lucho on their home run I certainly didn't think I would swim right above the take out. Saint Marys, Georgia Sea Kayak Stonington - It's been more than two weeks now since we tied our kayaks to the roof of our car in Stonington with sub-zero temps numbing our fingertips. Afterward we joined a couple of other subdued diners at the Harbor Cafe for our last dinner in Stonington. The Paddling Products of Wavehunterbali: SUPing in Bali PaddleBlogs - Bali has been known for its beautiful beaches. There are many beach spot for SUP activity. For those who want to do SUP activity while holiday in Bali can get the equipment by rent at SUP Rental or buying the SUP board. New Zealand whitewater Kokatat Blog - I was lucky enough to get on the Nevis River on the South Island of New Zealand, located between Wanaka and Queenstown. The hidden glaciers of Patagonia Palm Blogs - In December, Erin Bastian, Lee Franklin and Mike Burnett embarked upon a thirty-three day self-supported expedition through the wilds of Patagonia. Here is the video of their journey. Day 3 -A Couple of Spots on St. John Frogma - 1/18 - Another great day. With the engine workaround explained, we were good to go, so we started the day by just nipping around the corner to Leinster Bay. Job Opportunity at Jah Shaka in the Algarve SUPboarder - Jah Shaka is one of the leading surf and activity holiday providers in Europe, and offers staff challenging job roles as well as the opportunity to develop their experience and skills whilst working in beautiful surroundings and a friendly and supportive atmosphere. Are Newer Prone Paddle Boards Better Than Old Ones? Riding Bumps - Here's my question. While I love SUP, I also like to ocean swim and I imagine that I'd have a lot of fun on a prone paddleboard in Santa Monica Bay. Talic Kayak Condo Storage Rack YakAngler - I had a very tight spot where I can store my kayaks and it also happens to be outside. I was going to build a PVC rack but was getting annoyed at planning exactly what I needed for this very particular space. Candice Appleby Departs Surftech To Join Infinity SUP California SUP - Already a living legend in the sport of SUP and an icon to Women across the globe, Candice joins Slater Trout, Dave Boehne, and Anthony Vela rounding out the creative and diverse group of 5UP P1RATE5 on Infinity's Elite Team. Poor Boyz Productions The Sup Movie Available Now California SUP - The crew at Poor Boyz Productions have completed the edit of The SUP Movie, their new stand up paddle film that will "change the way you think about Stand-Up Paddling. Another gadget Tony Paradise - When I started kayaking I bought the kayak, paddle, PFD, spray skirt, a sponge and a paddle float. That got me started. Little did I know I was setting out on a spending spree, seemingly without an end. Following the basics I bought a pile of camping gear, a VHF radio, a GPS etc, etc. Ben Orkin and Harrison Rea set new Grand Canyon speed record by kayak Kokatat Blog - Pulling up to a snow-covered Lee's Ferry on a cloudy, frigid January night isn't exactly what we had in mind when we decided to try to break The Emerald Mile's 1983 speed record of the Grand Canyon. Given the months of preparation and training, we weren't going to give up over a little snow. 101 Days in a Kokatat Dry Suit Kayaking The Aleutians Film Release Kokatat Blog - Last summer Justine Curgenven and Sarah Outen became the first people this century to kayak 2500km along the Aleutian island chain and the Alaskan peninsula.

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