New Parking Area Greets Upper Yough Paddlers ~ Christine Graham

Playak News Flash - April 29, 2015
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News Watch Headlines New Parking Area Greets Upper Yough Paddlers Am. Whitewater - May 2nd will be the first Saturday Upper Yough release of the year, and hundreds of white water paddlers will converge on the small town of Friendsville, MD. After $25,000 in paddler-donated seed money and $160,000 in grants raised by the Town the new parking area is complete and awaiting final approval. Surf Snowdonia Wavegarden, Announces Partnership with Starboard Uk SUPboarder - We are all getting very excited about the Surf Snowdonia Wavegarden opening to the general public, in the Conwy Valley, North Wales this summer. Just as the sea goes flat and the summer starts to get into full swing, we can look forward to endless summer waves. 3 Miles of Story and Stoke Maui Elder SUP - Four years ago a rubbery-kneed, nervous version of me set off from Paia Youth Center on Maui for the 3 mile Fun Race inspired and lead by Suzie Cooney of Suzie Trains Maui. Christine Graham SUP Magazine - She's been a staple in Southern California's SUP scene for years, competing in and participating in a variety of races, fundraisers and other SUP events. Merced in Yosemite Officially Open At Last Am. Whitewater - Late last week, the Merced River in Yosemite National Park was officially reopened to paddlers! Even though the new Wild and Scenic River Plan was finalized a year ago, the actual rules and regulations for the Park (the Superintendent's Compendium) still needed to be updated. Gearing up for Summer Paddling Canoe Kayak - Snowflakes and icy river banks begone, spring is upon us at last. With warm temperatures throughout most of the country, that means shedding our drysuits for the season and gearing up for sunny days on the water. Outdoor Retailer and Surf Expo Announce Partnership SUP Magazine - Outdoor Retailer and Surf Expo, tradeshows within the Emerald Exposition's portfolio of business-to-business events, today announced a partnership with the Stand Up Paddle Industry Association, SUPIA. The forgotten wave Palm Blogs - When the Nile Special is occupied by more than twenty paddlers it's really hard to be satisfied from practice runs. Sometimes I have to wait more than a half hour for my turn. How to be a Pro Kayak Fishing Guide Kayak Angler Magazine - In the Summer issue of Kayak Angler, Drew Haerer asks pro guides Rob Alderman, Walt Lariscy and Gary Ribet what it takes to do their dream job. Here is a list of prerequisits. … Rain, Rain. Dirty Water Discovery Jackson Kayak - There's a cure for muddy water bass enthusiasts. Obviously you want to exercise caution in our kayaks by staying off high, swiftly moving waters deemed unsafe. Winter in Uganda Jackson Kayak - This past winter in Uganda was really busy!! Perhaps the busiest winter I have ever had there. Between Soft Power Health, paddling and trying to advocate for the preservation of the Kalagala Offset on the Nile (and hence the smallest possible Isimba dam), I was definitely running around like chicken with my head cut off. South East goodness Palm Blogs - Asheville. Surrounded by amazing rivers and home to one of the biggest and most welcoming boating communities in the world. It is by far one of my favorite places to hang out. From one paradise to another. SeaKayakPhoto.com - We left the delights of Shoe Bay on Eilean Shona and paddled the short distance to the mouth of the South Channel of Loch Moidart. We turned north up the exposed west coast of Eilean Shona. Now we were well and truly on the open sea, what a contrast to the confines of Loch Shiel!  At first we had a little wind to assist us but it soon died away leaving...  ...an uneven slop as...  ... Georges Cronsteadt Wins Air France Paddle Festival SUP Surf - Last weekend Georges Cronsteadt took charge of the Air France Paddle Festival in front of all of his friends and family in Tahiti in the 24km Elite SUP Race. The 24km Elite Race Course was tough to say the least. Kumu'ohu Challenge 2015 Results Distressed Mullet - The Washington Canoe Club scored with great weather on Saturday. Congrats to Kathy Summers for putting on a great event. Great job Steve Dullack who looks like he's coming into the Carolina Cup strong like ox.

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