2015 Lord of The Fork Race Results ~ Ladies Day on The Skykomish River

Playak News Flash - October 29, 2015
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News Watch Headlines 2015 Lord of The Fork Race Results worldkayak blogs - This was the 21st edition of the Russell Fork Race. It was renamed "The Lord of the Fork" race in honor of Jon Lord, who died at Tower in 2004. If you could decipher the script at the bottom of the bibs, it pays tribute to him. Ladies Day on The Skykomish River Kokatat Blog - Four years ago I casually threw together an all-ladies kayaking day on the Skykomish River in an effort to meet other women kayakers. My crew had always been men, and I decided to search out other lady river-rats like myself. Coasteering Documented as National Health Solution Adventurous Experiences - The UK's first Drowning Prevention Strategy was launched 21 st October 2015 at the National Water Safety Forum (NWSF) conference in Durham. Superfishal Versatility Jackson Kayak - When most people think of fishing from an SUP, the first thought that comes to mind is inshore flats fishing. Which makes sense because it is certainly where SUP fishing excels, however it is not limited to open flat water….especially in a Jackson Kayak SUPerFISHal. New Grant Program Helps Intermountain West Communities Connect to Rivers American Rivers - Today American Rivers announced the creation of a new grant program to benefit rivers and the communities served by them throughout the Intermountain West. The Connecting Communities to Rivers grant program will provide financial support for projects that connect communities in the Intermountain West to their rivers by improving family-friendly recreational opportunities and protecting and restoring rivers and surrounding lands. Dog River Litter Woes Continue Kayaking the Mobile - Tensaw River Delta - So, how did the City of Mobile's new $660,000 litter trap do in keeping Dog River clean? I took a paddle up Dog River today to investigate and report. Every Paddler Needs to Learn About Leptospirosis Jackson Kayak - Recently I contracted Leptospirosis in Costa Rica and this blog aims to educate the masses of what this disease is as all whitewater kayakers need to learn these symptoms, it could save a life. Surfears SUP for the Soul - In Colorado the best river waves are formed by massive amounts of melting snow. After researching surfer's ear, I decided this was the season to start wearing ear protection. I chose SurfEars because they seemed to be the latest and greatest thing on the market, and the promise to allow sound in while keeping water out seemed perfect. Why Download the Paddle Ready App? ACA - In a recent Richmond Times Dispatch article , writer Tee Clarkson reviews the ACA's Paddle Ready app. He touts the float plan feature as his favorite. Paddlin' Down to Hartford Trash Paddler - Linked up with my friend Capt'n Dangerous (of the Adirondack Pirate Paddlers) Sunday morning to explore another bite-sized section of the Connecticut River.   SUP Addiction – Glide and Down Wind Wonderful Elder SUP - Peggy KIng inspires me and her adventures fuel the stoke. Innocently, you join friends and fellow competitors for your first down wind SUP adventure. River, lake or open ocean when the wind and the bumps cooperate the experience is incredible. Weekly Recap 10/27/2015 SUP Connect - Welcome to the Supconnect Weekly Recap, our countdown of the Top 5 biggest news, reviews, interviews and features surrounding the world of Stand Up Paddleboarding. If you've got anything newsworthy, weird or worth reading about, don't be shy to share the scoop with us. Solid Attempts to ensure less pollution and better health of the Holston River American Rivers - This is great news for the people of East Tennessee who depend on the Holston as their source of drinking water and for recreational users of the Holston River, including Cherokee Lake. The Tennessee Clean Water Network (TCWN), the U.S. Department of Defense, and BAE Systems Ordnance Systems, Inc. have signed a consent decree that will greatly reduce the level of RDX (a highly toxic, explosive chemical) pollution in the Holston River by 2020 Best Bras for Different Workouts Samata Mag - At Outdoor Retailer this summer I just happened to stop at the Anita booth.  Their bathing suit caught my eye, it was well tailored on the mannequin and the fabric caused my fingers to linger just a bit a longer; which proved it had my undivided attention.  It was more for the fuller figured woman and even though I'm slighter of build I'm always on the look out for product that reach all our readers. Mother and Baby Humpback Whale Swim With Dolphins Standup Journal - Check out this beautiful video of a mother and baby humpback whale swimming with a mother and baby dolphin caught by a drone off the coast of Australia.

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