Great Falls of The Potomac – Maryland and Virginia Lines ~ India Part 1

Playak News Flash - October 17, 2015
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News Watch Headlines Great Falls of The Potomac – Maryland and Virginia Lines Kokatat Blog - Now that we live in Tennessee, Washington DC and Great Falls is not terribly far away. We had tried to paddle Great Falls on our road trip last spring, but when we passed through, the water levels were too high. We have a good friend, Laura Farrell, who just moved to DC and were eager to paddle the falls for ourselves. Video | Paddle Run Paddle 2015 SUP Magazine - This March, 80 paddlers grabbed their SUPs or prone boards and paddled 22 miles across open ocean from Palos Verdes to Catalina Island. Then, since that wasn't hard enough, they ran a marathon the next day before finally paddling home on the third day. Why you may ask? To support Callie's Cause and raise money for the pediatric epilepsy. This recap takes us along for their incredible—and tiring—journey. Go Carbon Or That Is What Everyone Is Thinking. Jackson Kayak - These days a lot of people are discussing whether to buy or use a carbon boat instead of a plastic boat. Here is what I think from own experience and what I've seen happening to people who tried both. Protect the Grand Canyon, Once and For All Am. Whitewater - The Grand Canyon is a national treasure, and not just for us paddlers. From rafting and kayaking to hiking and just plain enjoying, the Canyon is where it's at. Billy Rioux Canoe Poling Paddle Making - Billy Rioux is a hilarious and adventurous character with a love of history and some serious bushcraft skills! He recently posted a video of canoe poling on a Quebec river. India Part 1 Jackson Kayak - I start times at the very beginning . It all started with the fact that I quit in my old company for more time to spend on the water. Since my friends Luke and Christopher have a rafting and kayaking company was equal to found a summer job . I was of course clear from the outset that this is a seasonal job and I somehow had to also bridge the winter . So I thought to myself , I could even concentrate on a winter kayaking . Ursack'S Bear-Proof Food Storage Bags Canoe Kayak - Ursack's products, the Ursack S29 White bear-proof food bag, and the critter-proof Ursack Minor (tan) bag qualify as a big breakthrough in my book. Supia Tag Tuesday SUP Industry Association - It's Tag Tuesday and we are sticker spotting. Where's your SUPIA? A glimpse of Summer with Kayak School Arlberg in and around the Austrian Alps... Steve Brooks - Kayak School Arlberg offers various kayaking and creeking courses on the most picturesque rivers – the River Lech, Oetz River and Rosanna all in the Arlberg Region. Here are some photos and their write up on what they do, creeking and kayaking in beautiful rivers. The Summer has been unbelievable and one of the hottest and longest since we can remember. From Beginner Kayaking Courses up on the mountain lake with stunning views of hanging glaciers Every Tidal Roots Paddleboard Sold Benefits The Maine Island Trail Standup Journal - Tidal Roots is partnering with the Maine Island Trail Association (MITA) to help support America's first recreational water trail in America.  Since Tidal Roots manufactures green paddleboards out of local Maine cedar in New England, the fit to help MITA was a clear decision for founders Kyle Schaefer and Kent Scovill. Communication on The Water: River Signals Kokatat Blog - Communication on the river is key to a successful whitewater run and it's a good idea to make sure that your group is on the same page with river signals and what they mean. Preview | World Series Finals On the North Shore SUP Magazine - With a solid NW swell (6 – 8ft faces) coming in on Saturday and holding through Sunday, we are looking at ideal conditions for the racing, with exciting surf conditions and ideal wins: tradewinds will be blowing hard on Saturday for the long distance, but then backing off on Sunday for the Sprints – the ideal scenario. It will once again all come down to this dramatic final weekend of the season to decide the 2015 Stand Up World Series World Championship Title for the Men... How to paddle in a following Sea Rod Swan - What is a following sea. A following sea is when you are out on the ocean and the direction you want to paddle is the same direction as the wind and the sea swells. The waves will be coming from behind you and pass under your kayak and continue on their way. This can be a lot of fun if you understand a couple basic principals. Sharks, Travels and The South Africa Vibe Standup Journal - "In this episode of the PaddleWoo Podcast I interview Justin Bing and Tom and Tarryn King on location from Huntington Beach during the World Tour event. Justin and Tom went on to surf against each other 2 days, photos from their heat are included below. Club Scene Jim Krawiecki - Manchester Canoe Club is the nearest canoe club to where I live. It is primarily a river based club with great premises set beside the river Goyt near Marple.

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