Dagger Contour Outfitting – Seat ~ What Is An Ej Clinic Like, Anyway?

Playak News Flash - April 15, 2015
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines Dagger Contour Outfitting – Seat unsponsored - Over the course of the last few weeks I have welded up a Dagger Mamba . The last split was located in the centre of the kayak right underneath the seat. What Is An Ej Clinic Like, Anyway? Jackson Kayak - It seems that people wonder about what it is like to learn kayaking in a group setting with me. "Will I be the weak link? The Plaice Chase – 2015 Jackson Kayak - This is a great event, and the marks the start of the sea fishing kayak meets and comps for the year. The usual venue is Southborne but the forecast was looking dodgy all week and with its notorious shore dump it was likely that as many kayak anglers would be getting wet landing as didn't, so Lofty made the sensible decision to move it to Sandbanks which at least gave a sheltered launch and landing. Australian National Freestyle Championships Kokatat Blog - Athletes from all over the country came to Sydney to participate, and we had a record turnout for the event. Some great runs were had by athletes, and the Australian freestyle team heading to the world championships was also announced. Our freestyle committee has placed a large focus on bringing new juniors to the sport, and I can say that they have succeeded! More juniors are heading to this worlds than any other time in the last 10 years. What'S The Draw of Stand Up Paddleboarding ? Paddle Surf Canada - I find it hard explaining the draw to stand up paddleboarding to some of my friends and from an outsider's view, I don't blame their skepticism. Announcing The 2015 Club Fostered Stewardship Grant Winners ACA - Since 2002, the ACA has partnered with L.L. Bean to sponsor the Club Fostered Stewardship (CFS) Program. The CFS Program provides funding to clubs and organizations that undertake stewardship projects on waterways in their area. With New Partnerships, Jamie Mitchell Looks To Take 'JM Paddleboards' Next Level SUPracer - As a 10x winner of the epic Molokai 2 Oahu Paddleboard race, BOP champion, multiple ISA Gold Medalist and big wave surfing hero, Jamie Mitchell has won his fair share of battles in the ocean. However Jamie's next contest is set to happen off the water, as the Aussie looks to take his boutique 'JM Paddleboards' brand to the next level. Jondachi Fest: Saving Ecuador's Jondachi River Kokatat Blog - The Upper Jondachi is considered Ecuador's most classic steep creek. It's 6 miles of class 4-5 creeking through a lush jungle gorge. In addition to the Upper, there are Middle and Lower sections of the Jondachi with equally, if not more beautiful, scenery and slightly easier class 3-4 rapids. Unfortunately a few years ago the government owned thermal electric generating company proposed the building of a dam on the Jondachi River which would de-water part or all of the river. Collaborative Plan Provides Vision for Nooksack River American Rivers - It is such a thrill to complete a project! Especially a two and half year collaborative, planning project that involves several organizations, governments and individuals who have spent hundreds of hours in meetings, on field tours and site assessments, and researching and writing detailed information. Chelsea Wilder Featured at RAW:Natural Born Artists Exhibition SUP Examiner - Los Angeles paddler and up and coming artist Chelsea Wilder was among a select group of talented Los Angeles area artists to be featured last night at the exclusive RAW: Natural Born Artists exhibition at Exchange LA in downtown Los Angeles. 2015 Swiftwater Rescue Conference ACA - The 2015 ACA Swiftwater Rescue Conference will focus on a series of on-water safety and rescue educational sessions taught by the best of the best in swiftwater rescue instruction. The Long Train to Sayulita Picks Up Another Passenger SUPracer - The long train to Sayulita made yet another stop today, with Team Spain jumping on board carrying a full squad that may just give a few of the more famous paddling nations a run for their money. Get The Facts Endangered Species and The Water Rights Protection Act American Rivers - American Rivers is disappointed that the Aspen Times chose to print a clarification of the substance of the Water Rights Protection Act and our position on that legislation without first asking for our side of the story. Reflecting on Wastwater Will Herman - Of all the Cumbrian lakes, Wastwater remains a favorite haunt. Markedly busier in the summer months than I remember it when I could legitimately call the area home, it is still less frequented than most simply by virtue of its inaccessibility. And in the winter it retains a sense of wild beauty long since lost in many places on the eastern side of the fells. Nails Sold Separately Newfoundland Kayakoholic - Neville's P&H Hammer showed up last week but he was out of town. Our good paddling buddy Tony picked it up for him and today was the fist day Neville got to try it out.

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