Champions Crowned at 2015 Pacific Paddle Games ~ Kayaking the Grand Canyon

Playak News Flash - October 13, 2015
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines Champions Crowned at 2015 Pacific Paddle Games SUP Magazine - The first annual Pacific Paddle Games presented by Salt Life featured big waves, great weather and the world's best paddling athletes. That combination made for a fantastically successful event. Kayaking the Grand Canyon Palm Blogs - This summer I was lucky enough to go on a two week trip down the Grand Canyon of the Colorado. The trip had been in planning for two years previous as you have to apply for permits and many other complications that I really don't understand, however once we were there it was all completely worth it. My Addictions Brittany Parker - Daily I'm scared of how much I love and need this way of life. I'll fall behind on bills and blow off family for it. I can't sit still. My rest days are ridden with guilt, very few and far between, and my body hurts for it. Come Visit Us At The Kayak Fishing Boondoggle Confluence - Earlier this week we headed down to Louisiana for our last big fishing event of the year – the Kayak Fishing Boondoggle. Starting today through Monday, we'll be boondoggling at one of the best events around in Mandeville, LA at Fontainebleau State Park. Paddling The Coppermine River in Canada'S Arctic Kokatat Blog - I was first entranced by the river after reading Farley Mowat's Coppermine Journey: An Account of Great Adventure. Based on the journals of Samuel Hearne, an explorer with the Hudson's Bay Company, the book outlined his journey from Hudson's Bay to the Coppermine River in 1770. Technical Races Early Rounds Gallery SUP Magazine - The first-ever Pacific Paddle Games presented by Salt Life are ON, and we couldn't have asked for a better day at the iconic shores of Doheny State Beach in Dana Point, California. October in the mid-90s and a hardy autumn swell. A River Full of Women Kokatat Blog - Have you ever paddled a river with over 50 other women at the same time? I have! A few weeks ago was the 2nd annual Green River Takeover event in North Carolina. Hosted by Laura Farrell, this event is for women to be able to paddle with a river full of other women. The Link You've Been Missing Bote - Carrying your board is no longer a feat due to BOTE®'s newest accessory. The Travelink™ System. This patent pending, integrated SUP carry system was developed to increase comfort and ease in transporting and storing a paddle board, making your day-to-day trips more enjoyable. Mid to Late 19th Century Penobscot Canoe Paddles Paddle Making - 1stdibs.com has a beautiful set of three antique Penobscot paddles for sale. Dated as "Mid to Late 19th Century", each of the three paddles feature wide beavertail style blades with graduated step style grip. As We Evolve Into The Future It Is Exciting to Have 2 of The PaddleFit - As we evolve into the future it is exciting to have 2 of the greatest women on the planet as a part of our team. Kiristen and Jodelle led the charge into Italy and Europe this weekend and we are looking towards a bright future. Paddling the Shubie Sea Kayak Stonington - We gathered near the shore, floating in our kayaks, waiting: nine of us- coaches who'd got together after the symposium to share a shuttle and a ride on the Shubecanadie's famous tidal bore. We'd met in a dark parking lot at five am and drove for four hours, a caravan of car-topped kayaks winding along a quiet Nova Scotia highway. Short and Sweet Side Body Stretch Jackson Kayak - Well its that time of year again. For those of us on the east coast, it is Gauley season, which means a downriver play-aganza. So many wave trains and rocks to play with, not to mention waves and holes to catch and surf on the fly all day long. Friday through Monday that is. Redfish Tournament Fishing in the Cuda LT Jackson Kayak - For the first time since last spring, I actually considered putting on a jacket to start the morning. The temps were in the mid 60s with a cool breeze blowing through the air, which was a nice change from the heat we've had this summer here in Texas. Congrats to The Pacific Paddle Games for a Solid Event. PaddleFit - Congrats to the Pacific Paddle Games for a solid event. CKS in House Review: Werner Odachi Whitewater Paddle CKS Blog - For over 50 years, Werner has been at the forefront of paddle design and innovation. With the recent release of the all new, slalom inspired Werner Odachi, they have cemented themselves as a premier innovator in the whitewater industry. Werner took cues from previous slalom paddle designs, as well as input from many of the world's top paddlers, in order to create a whitewater racing paddle that was as fast as a typical slalom paddle, but came with Werner's bomber durability.

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