Drills for Whitewater Skills Power Circles ~ My Salvation.

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The world's top paddling links in week 29, 2015.

News Watch Drills for Whitewater Skills Power Circles Girls at Play - Even in my most advanced courses like Class IV Creek Week I focus on flatwater drills and skills. Why? Because in flatwater you don't have the distraction of whitewater and all of the mental stuff that comes with it. This allows you to refine your paddling skills with focus. My Salvation. Brittany Parker - I believe in salvation and the kindness of strangers. There's nobody waiting at the end nobody waiting to save me. but there's sure as hell a hand to hold lips to kiss and words that make me feel like I'm the one you've been waiting all this time for. There's sheets to get tangled in. 30 Lakes in 30 Days Lake Guntersville Alabama SUP Magazine - Guntersville Reservoir in northern Alabama offers 69,000 sprawling acres of southern hospitality for the flatwater paddling enthusiast. The lake sits in Alabama State Park, and is considered by many to be one of the crown jewels of the state park system. Icon Classic SUP Race SUPboarder - Last weekend saw something a bit different for UK SUP racing. An open water downwind event took place off the coast of North Devon. For the first time the 'ICON Classic Ocean Ski Series' 2015 invited 10 experienced SUPers the opportunity to take part in the challenging approx 7 mile downwind event. N1SCO Stand Up Paddleboard National Championships SUP International - Saturday 11th July saw Stand Up Paddleboarding or SUP take centre stage on Weymouth Beach to kick off the two week Dorset festival for Sport and Wellbeing. An already packed town from the seafood festival flocked to watch the spectacle from the esplanade around the Pavillion. This gave a grandstand view of the 67 competitors who had travelled from all over the UK and even Ireland to battle for the title of National Championship. 40tude / a SUP marathon raising money to fight Colon Cancer SUPboarder - Just like deciding to run a marathon,  the idea of taking part in a SUP marathon seems a great idea at the time, but actually completing it is another story all together! But 75 paddlers did just that a few weeks ago when they paddled 26 miles along the River Thames raising awareness and funds to support the treatment of colon cancer. Sup 11-City Tour Inspiration and Grit Elder SUP - I am pleased to recently meet, Valerie Hirschfield, the mother of three boys who will kick off Fall with the September SUP 11-City Tour in Holland. Scandinavian Odyssey Sweden, Denmark and Norway Kokatat Blog - Helen first began this tour in 2010 accompanied by her good friend Johan Wirsen who is now the owner/designer of Rebel Kayaks. The Nordic Tour is one which has grown into a major element of our small but thriving business, Greenland or Bust. No Restriction on Draft At Portavadie Marina. SeaKayakPhoto.com - About a year ago we were approached by Esteban Guetierrez of Black Beard Fishing company to gauge our interest in joining him on a trip to Costa Rica. He offered to work out all the details so we of course couldn't say no. After a lot of work on logistics by him and his partner Andrei "Drei" Stroman we had worked out a plan with Costa Rica Tourism to shoot a couple of our shows. Wave Sport News unsponsored - Last week, Confluence Outdoor announced that as Wave Sport enters its 30th year, it is being refocused as a European brand, where it enjoys a strong, passionate and loyal following as a premium white water kayak brand. Virginia Announces New Bridge Access Program Am. Whitewater - Late last week, the Commonwealth of Virginia took a great step forward in enhancing public access to rivers and streams. Governor Terry McAuliffe signed a memorandum of understanding that solidifies Virginia's commitment to enhancing recreational water access throughout the Commonwealth. Why Laird Hamilton's Naked Photo Shoot For ESPN Is Kind Of A Big Deal For SUP SUPracer - And now for something completely different: Laird Hamilton stand up paddling naked with his wife and former Olympian Gabby Reece. Somewhere in Quebec Some of The Best Whitewater in North America Kokatat Blog - I was feeling a little under the weather when my buddy Tyler Fox asked me if I wanted to go on a week long creekboat smash-and-grab up in northern Quebec. My gut reaction was no way - I want to be in bed right now! Literally one minute after saying no thanks I had instant regret and called him up right away to tell him I was going home to pack my bags for the week. Needless to say he was stoked to have a travel companion. Give Your Kayak the Gift that Keeps on Giving Jackson Kayak - Presenting, on the left, the Spongois (a.k.a the Chamunge) from Jackson Kayak. The offspring of the marriage between a chamois and a supersponge, it outdoes even the always-thirsty Jackson SmileySponge. Scillly to Sennen by SUP Palm Blogs - Last month Dean Dunbar made the 50 Km crossing from the Isles if Scilly to mainland UK. This is an impressive achievement and there are few who would take it on. For Dean, who is registered blind and the driving force behind the trip, this offers a whole new level of challenge.

Factor Athletes with top online media coverage in July 1. Casper Steinfath 2. Laird Hamilton 3. Celine Guesdon Forums Breakdown Paddle Idea - Thoughts and Comments Welcome! (Whitewater) Videos untitled (julensego94) surfskating2longboarding (supzero) 2015 Payette River Games TV Broadcast Sam Grafton (goboatingaus) Rafting Nutcracker North Fork Payette @2080cfs (sheena.coles) Upcoming Cheshire Ring Race UK, England, Macclesfield canal, Jun 27 - Jul 28 Pan AM Games Toronto CAN, ON, , Jul 7 - Jul 26 Berg River Marathon South Africa, , Jul 14 - Jul 18 YOLO Board Relay Series # 3 US, FL, Santa Rosa Beach, Jul 16 Dagali River Festival Norway, Dagali, Jul 16 - Jul 19

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