Paddle Healthy Eye Health Part Ii ~ 5 True Lost Boat Tales ~ AFWC 2015

Playak News Flash - June 15, 2015
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News Watch Headlines Paddle Healthy Eye Health Part Ii SUP Magazine - In Part I of our Paddler Eye Health series, optometrist and waterman Dr. Bill Petersen O.D. shared about the effects of various elemental exposures on our eyes and how to protect them while outdoors. Now, we're taking a look at some common eye conditions, how they effect our eyes and vision, and what we can do to prevent them. FoxBusiness.com Putting a New Spin on Sports and Fitness Laird Hamilton - New York Mets center fielder Juan Lagares (12) catches a ball hit by San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt in the second inning at Citi Field, Aug. 2, 2014. Level Six Design Team Does Seattle & Vancouver Level 6 - Alison getting ready for our first showing at REI HQ in Seattle. As The Oarlock Turns Part 4 A Flaming Cup of Joe NRS Duct Tape Diaries - One broken sandal, two destroyed jackets, air reeking of singed belly-button hair and still, two pots of cold coffee water. It's not all thrills and sunsets. As Smitty cusses his pre-dawn luck, a very special guest shows him once again that river trips create family. Into Papua New Guinea'S Grand Canyon Pacific Canoe Kayak - Earlier this week, expedition kayaker Chris Korbulic sent in the following photos from Papua New Guinea, plus a few telling captions fresh off the helicopter scout of a daunting 4,000-foot-deep jungle canyon draining the south central side of the South Pacific nation's island of New Britain. Educating the Community through Rain Garden Signs American Rivers - An important aspect of implementing green infrastructure in a community is education. The community needs to understand what it is, why it's important, and what they can do themselves on a small residential scale to contribute to making green infrastructure a priority in their community. 5 True Lost Boat Tales Canoe Kayak - Boats, like dogs, have a strange way of reuniting with their owners. Consider this summer's case of attorney Sam Dawson, who swam out of his surfski in rough seas near the Cayman Islands, losing his kayak in the process. Two weeks and 600 miles later, the wayward 'ski showed up in Key Largo, Fla. Like Dawson, plenty of paddlers have biffed and lost their boats. Suping in The City – Venice SUPboarder - Located in northeastern Italy, Venice is well known for being the country's (and probably the world's) most beautiful and romantic city. But it's more than just that. With over 150 canals and waterways (totalling approx. 26 miles) it's a SUPboarders heaven and should be on every paddlers 'to do' list. It's great fun and a great way to see the city. Choosing The Right Helmet unsponsored - Choosing the right helmet is extremely important part of getting your safety gear correct. A poorly fitting helmet may be as effective as not wearing one at all. Helio Pressure Shower by Nemo Equipment Nikki Rekman - During our May travels we were traveling through Revelstoke, BC and paid a visit to Valhalla Pure Outfitters. We have a great relationship with numerous VPO's in Western Canada and have had a few conversations on the phone with owner, Angus Fraser about paddlesports in Revelstoke. Assabet Above the Mall Trash Paddler - With my workday ending near the middle/upper section of the Assabet River yesterday I looked for a boat launch either side of Route 495. AFWC 2015 Jackson Kayak - Some final rigging and unloading of the kayaks and we were off. It was incredibly calm and free of bugs in the marsh, which was rare and for the first time being there; what an experience. Not 200 yards into our paddle out, I hear Craig yell and I look to see a foot high wake closing in on his bait, game on. Over the next 5 hours, we sight casted to, hooked, and boated 34 redfish between the three of us, most of which were 25-28" fish. Connor Baxter wins The 2015 St'Ives Bay Celtic Cup in UK SUP Surf - The 2015 St'Ives Bay Celtic Cup was not only a hard race, but it was freezing cold especially being from Hawaii. The conditions were very challenging with howling winds and overcast skies. It was a 3 lap course that was about 4k each lap. NOC reviews the Zen Jackson Kayak - Take a second and see what Tosh Arwood, NOC's peddling school manager, has to say about the new Zen. Kayakers Dam Protest in Tyrol (Austria) Kayak Session - Last weekend hundreds of kayakers from all over Europe came together at the Kayakfestival Tyrol in the Stubai Valley to protest against hydropower plans that endangering rivers nearby.The Tyrol region in the Austrian Alps offers some of the finest, hardest but also most diverse white waters in Europe, including the Ötz Valley hosting the sickline white water championships.

Featured New for 2015: Maximus Centurion PFD - For 2015 Kokatat has added the Maximus Centurion to its popular and award winning Maximus PFD platform.

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