Cataract Creek, Alberta ~ First Shipment of Ke Nalus in ~ Bore Fever

Playak News Flash - September 2, 2015
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines Cataract Creek, Alberta LiquidLore - Amusingly, some of the big rapids on this run are named after creatures/things of legend and myth; Hercules, Titan and Leviathan for example. Pretty cool actually. This is the only run I've done in Alberta - I had the chance to sneak away for a day while in Calgary for work, and this is what I got to paddle. It was a fun day, and it was great to meet and hang out with the Calgary crew. I will definitely be back. First Shipment of Ke Nalus in New England SUP - And beautiful they are. There's been a lot of talk about the extraordinary improvement the 1st generation of Ke Nalus represents to stand up paddles. The extra clean entry and great catch, no wobble stroke, clean easy exit that rewards an efficient stroke, the almost anti-gravity seeming lightness. Board Meeting Episode 4 Blue Planet Sup Race Paddle SUP Surf - Welcome to another episode of Board Meeting. In this episode, Robert and I will talk about Blue Planet's new SUP race paddle prototype called the Kai Zen paddle. The paddle is light weight and made from high quality carbon fiber. Callaghan Creek Update Ipp Threat LiquidLore - And now something of much greater importance. It was recently brought to the attention of the local paddling community that Innergex (the power company that owns the lions share of run-of-river hydro projects in SW BC, including Ashlu, Rutherford, Big Silver, upper Lillooet etc) have begun preliminary surveying for the construction of an IPP on Callaghan Creek. Paddlesports Racers Association – Summer Sprint Series – OC1 Pete Holliday - Through the cold bleak winter Ryan James & I attended a fantastic single blade sprints series organised by PaddleSports Racers. We both missed the first two events but cleaned up taking 1st's & 2nd's throughout the rest of the series. Bore Fever Surf Alaska - There is a condition we call bore fever. I've been infected with it over the years, though my symptoms have definitely lessened after finally catching the elusive giant wave last year after a multi month effort. Bore fever for myself and our friends is an obsession with chasing the the bore tide that has symptoms like 7hr drives to try and catch a single wave. Designina: Our Live Love Sup Graphic Designer Live Love SUP - Nina Kritiya Londei is our good friend, a passionate stand up paddler and Live Love SUP's designer extraordinaire. Jen and I met Nina a few years back and instantly we hit it off. Nina has been an active member of our local paddling communities always participating and organizing paddles and post-paddle bites and drinks. We've paddled on the gulf, bays, channels, mangroves and waves together. We've even done a Paddle Around the World arranged by Surf Dubai and fundraising for Live Love SUP. A Great Crew for The Full Moon Paddle At Paddlefit PaddleFit - A great crew for the full moon paddle at PaddleFit HQ. Stand Up Paddle Boarding vs Running WazSup Vancouver - Are you seeking a creative alternative to running? According to eMedicinehealth, runners are at risk for a number of painful conditions including joint pain, arthritis, lower back issues, knee injuries and more. Emotion Traverse Is An Amazing Sup SUP Mexico - I have had the pleasure of paddling up to Class 4 whitewater, flat water, ocean surf, fishing, and even some waterfalls with the Traverse. It has surpassed all my expectations. Lakeside Part I SUP Magazine - Didn't get that lake camping trip in yet? There's still time to pack your board and gear and head out. Here are five of our favorite spots in the Rockies where you can paddle right from your tent. Jr. Men Preview 2015 World Championships Jackson Kayak - Starting this next week the 2015 Freestyle Kayaking World Championships on Garburator will commence. Competitors from over 30 countries that earned a spot on their national team, will all be included in the highest level of freestyle kayaking in Ontario Canada. In the Worlds there are many different categories that competitors will make up. The categories include Men, Women, Jr. Men, Jr. Women, C1, OC1, Squirt Men, and Squirt Women. Kayakers Do Amazing Things Adrian Shanahan - There are endless stories of kayakers achieving all sorts of amazing things from crazy multi-day solo epics to the likes of Tyler Bradt's taking on of 189 ft of Palouse Falls right the way through to the individual achievements of each paddler at weekends pushing their own boundaries. Each of us all do amazing things in our own way. Is Prone Paddle Surfing a Pre-Requisite for Stand Up Paddle Surfing? SUP Surf Mag - There's no question that stand up paddle surfing is one of the greatest water sports on the planet. With the right equipment and instruction, anyone can have a successful experience on the water. For many, it seems that the natural progression of things for those who live near the ocean, is to eventually take their skills to the waves and stand up paddle surf. 2010 This Time Its Personal. Adrian Shanahan - So there it is the year of 2010 all done and dusted apart from a few remaining hours. I had thought about and soon after reconsidered writing one of those how awesome things have been kinda end of year posts including how brilliant business has been for me here at www.adrianshanahan.com.

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