Clear Creek Library Hole @ 70CFS ~ Frames: Kai Bates

Playak News Flash - March 26, 2015
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News Watch Headlines Clear Creek Library Hole @ 70CFS SUP for the Soul - We took a trip down to Golden on Saturday to check out the Library Hole on Clear Creek. The water was pretty low (70 CFS), probably the lowest that's still surfable, but we still found the conditions to be plenty fun! Frames: Kai Bates SUP Magazine - Twenty-year-old Kai Bates has a flair that's rare in the standup paddling world, bringing a quick and technical style to his waveriding. Does WW Kayaking Have An Image Issue? Exploring Elements - Recently Outside Magazine published an in-depth article, by Frederick Reimers, about the Whitewater Grand Prix (WWGP), which has caused quite a stir on the internet. The article is extremely well written and includes some quality imagery, but doesn't exactly paint a flattering image of either the event or many of the world's top paddlers. Tipping Point , When Is Your Sup Too Small Atlantic Paddle Surfing - Anyone who's ever seen Sean Poynter, Mo Freitas or Noah Yap absolutely ripping on a stand up surfboard has no doubt wanted to achieve that same level of performance themselves. How to Take Care of your Standup Paddleboard Distressed Mullet - I sold two of my boards this week. One went to someone who has had boards before but one is the buyer's first paddleboard. She was so excited she was jumping out of her skin. I was just happy that my baby was going to someone who would make it her baby. Increasing Metabolism for Sup SUP Magazine - Increasing metabolism is often associated with weight loss and fat burning, as higher metabolisms tend to burn fat and calories faster than slow ones. Increasing metabolism isn't all about the weight though we're looking at increasing the metabolism for a better functioning body all around because in our book, the body that functions well performs even better on the water. The World Celebrated Rivers on March 14 International Rivers - As the International Day of Action for Rivers Coordinator for 2015, I was provided a rare and special opportunity to learn at a personal level about the different struggles of people fighting to protect the rivers that sustain their communities. Deerfield River (MA) Hydro Relicensing: Building on Past Success Am. Whitewater - Twenty years after reaching a historic settlement agreement on the Deerfield River hydropower relicensing that has transformed northeast paddling opportunities, we began another relicensing process this spring that will likely result in improvement in flows, access and facilities for boaters in the region. Hike in, Hike out, and the First Descent of the Rio Jaromillo worldkayak blogs - Since first starting the Kaiak TV series in 2010 we have been on an unprecedented role of first descents that definitely have marked the highlights of my career. Idaho's Gutter Playpark Rapid Magazine Blog - North of Boise on Idaho's Highway 55, with Old Chub beers in hand and a barbecue just big enough to manage a 12-pack of Oscar Mayers, a crew of programmers, veterinarians, marketers and business professionals ditch their suits for sprayskirts. Friday Harbor Bike Rentals Nature, Kayak and Travel - It has been awhile since my last post. So I thought I would write a bit on the latest happenings. A Hot Drink At Lenihuline on The West Kyle of Bute SeaKayakPhoto.com - I had not been well for seven weeks and had missed the sea. A plan was hatched for a short trip in the shelter of the West Kyle of Bute. We arrived at the broad expanse of Ettrick Bay, where the forecast SE F4-5 wind had already picked up. River Cleanups - Are You Going to Participate? Nikki Rekman - Since moving out to the Fraser Valley we have become very involved in our local river cleanup community. Illegal dumping is a huge issue in the Fraser Valley and unfortunately, in many other municipalities. EJ's Epic Nile River Trip- A River Facing Death Eric Jackson - I think it is important to that I both share the wonderful experiences from my trip, but also make sure you know that the Nile River Rapids that are left for kayaking, will be getting dammed up in 40 months if the illegal dam isn't stopped. Solo paddling big volume waterfalls? 4,000 Islands Lao Chris Baer - Lush green islands speckle the five mile wide Mekong river, creating intricate mazes of big volume waterfalls. This area is known as the 4,000 Island section of the Mekong River, and it ought to be on your whitewater radar! With a lack of local paddlers and the rest of the international team heading "home", I found myself solo in the midst of the limitless waterfalls. Deciding to paddle class 5 solo is really hard.

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