Protect the Grand Canyon, Once and For All ~ Kayaking the Grand Canyon

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The world's top paddling links in week 42, 2015.

News Watch 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. Four Crossings on a Peanut Butter Sandwich Tony Paradise - Yesterday's paddle took some time to develop.  Gerard mailed to check on interest for a paddle.  He was prepared to go anywhere.  I suggested a paddle from Long Pond to Kelly's Island.  Need Help Finding a Place to Paddle? PaddleFit - Need help finding a place to paddle? Join us at PaddleFit HQ in San Diego for all of your paddling needs. Monterey Bay Crossing Outrigger Canoe Race (MBX) Recap Sup Currents - I figured the rigor of a long outrigger canoe race across the Monterey Bay, run iron without any paddler changes, would be a boon to my stand up paddle stroke and stoke. It was. A super fast cadence in our OC-6, especially when Judy was "stroke", kept me not so much on my toes, as sitting and reaching with a major quickness. 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. 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. Sea kayak expedition to the Arctic Circle Kokatat Blog - Summer time is expedition time for Sebastian and me. After we already paddled about 3000 km of coastline during our last trips in Scandinavia, we headed for the next big thing. Our idea was to follow the traditional route of the Norwegian mail boats up to the Arctic Circle. No all-inclusive-holiday! We would have all we need, included in our kayaks. The route goes from the town Bergen along high mountains, stunning fjords and a lot of pure nature. 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. Turcom Caters to Outdoor Enthusiasts with New Water Resistant Speakers SUP Examiner - Turcom Water Resistant Speakers Turcom, an electronics brand that offers the most in-demand tech products at competitive price points, announces two innovations specifically engineered with the outdoor and urban commuting community in mind. Rangers' Retreat – 30 Years On Tsunami Rangers - By: Captain Jim Kakuk and Dandy Don Kiesling first retreat In 1985 Eric and I were on our way to the Port Townsend Sea Kayaking Symposium to do our first presentation, Ocean Survival Swimming. BC 2015 Jackson Kayak - The year 2015 marks the end of my studies and my first year off, so I left early July to explore British Columbia. I cross the Atlantic Ocean on July 8 , with my boat in the hold , and I landed at 17h local time. I try to find my way in this airport and end up finding Charlie , with whom I had so sail in Europe , who was able to free me to recover . It's Here! Why I Love Live Watersports' L2Fish Fishing SUP Austin Kayak - My first time on a SUP was a bit of a disaster – I was on the ocean, got knocked off by a wave and lost my paddle. I ended up drifting way too far offshore and was rescued by the SUP rental guy who was less than pleased to hear about my lost paddle situation. Why am I telling you such an embarrassing event? Well, to prove how much I appreciate the amazing stability of the Live Watersports L2Fish. 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. Keeping warm while out fishing Palm Blogs - Right now in the sun is shining in the west of Ireland and it looks like autumn is the new summer, but winter is well on the way. It's mild enough to fish in the bib and brace combo of my Ion bib pants, I did notice that water temperatures are starting to drop and coarse fish are responding by shoaling up for the winter. 2015 Lord of the Fork Race worldkayak blogs - Saturday, October 24th will be the Lord of the Fork Race. It will have the usual format: One Minute Intervals from Skunk Beach area to Climax, unless for some reason Fist cleans up between now and then. The Rendezvous will be taking place at Carson Island, so we will do the awards there.

Factor Athletes with top online media coverage in October 1. Izzi Gomez 2. Kai Lenny 3. Candice Appleby Forums Dagger Jitsu Foot Foam Set up (Whitewater) Videos Boardworks at the 2015 Pacific Paddle Games (Gretchen) Werner Paddles-Vibe SUP Paddle HD (WernerPaddles) Boardworks at the 2015 Pacific PPG 2015 (Gretchen) Werner Paddles- SUP Family Adjustable SD (WernerPaddles) Werner Paddles-SUP Performance Adjustable HD (WernerPaddles) Upcoming World Series Finals HI, Oahu, Oct 12 - Oct 16 Lumpy Waters Symposium US, OR, Portland, Oct 16 - Oct 18 Go Outside Festival US, VA, Roanoke, Oct 16 - Oct 18 Battle of the Bay US, CA, San Francisco, Oct 17 - Oct 18 North Shore Cup US, SC, Lake Marion, Oct 17

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