Grand Canyon of the Colorado ~ Beautiful Mexico ~ Went to Wallum

Playak News Flash - November 18, 2015
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News Watch Headlines Grand Canyon of the Colorado Jackson Kayak - This past September I was fortunate enough to be invited on my second trip down the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon. My first time was a self support kayak expedition in the middle of Jan, so this trip was a stark contrast. Learn Clay Wright's old freestyle trick – The Loop Palm Blogs - Clay isn't (quite) that old but he did in fact invent the loop way back in the good ol' days of 'rodeo' in a kayak that is bigger than most modern creek boats, let alone freestyle kayaks. Whilst being one of the most spectacular, fun and visually impressive moves you can throw. It also turns out that it is one of the easiest tricks to learn in freestyle kayaking. Beautiful Mexico Palm Blogs - Super stoked and extremely lucky I got the opportunity to head over to Mexico again! It is a country of utmost beauty; the people are friendly, food is delicious and the whitewater and nature are amazing. Went to Wallum Trash Paddler - I was looking to paddle a new water body yesterday...one that retained much of its natural state and, by virtue of its geography, might provide shelter from yesterday's cool westerly winds.  Cree Cultural Institute - Kawapit Canoe & Paddles Paddle Making - The Aanischaaukamikw Cree Cultural Institute has a wonderful online exhibit featuring the many Cree artifacts on loan from various museums. Included in their collections in the well known canvas canoe made by John Kawapit. Meet Shawna Del Valle From Georgia Distressed Mullet - There are a few lakes in my area; my favorite is the county water authority reservoir. It's huge and no motor boats allowed so it's really serene. Also, the Chattahoochee River. The Speed Rail Report NC Paddle Surfer - As many of you know, I've been testing Blane Chambers latest rail shape concept in my boards.  World's First high school whitewater SUP race Distressed Mullet - Richmond, Virginia is host to the world's first high school whitewater Stand Up Paddleboard race. Trinity Episcopal School students go against Collegiate students in this timed event. OC1 Canoe Hawaii Kai Downwind 101 – Part 1 SUP Surf - Here's part 1 of a three part video of a recent downwind run that I went on with my friend. We both rode on Pueo OC1 canoes. In this series of videos, I'll share the techniques that I've learned from experts like Doug Lock, Todd Bradley, and Robert Stehlik. Inspiration on trying your hand in making kayak homemade kayaks - Here is someone who made her own kayak and she showing you a sketch of how she made it. Reading the manual or guide to make it helps a lot too. 14 Year Old Crowned Canadian Sup Surf Champ Paddle Surf Canada - Mother Nature and 84 competitors smile on 2nd Annual Tofino Paddle Surf SUP Invitational On a weekend full of highlights nothing stood out more than a 14-year-old winning it all at the 2nd annual Tofino Paddle Surf SUP Invitational. Kayak fishing in Karlskrona in Sweden Jackson Kayak - The alarm rings , it is 4:30 am , my bag completed with difficulty in the evening expect down the stairs . Quickly swallowed the coffee, the weight of the flange reminds me of my dilemmas on the eve lures of choice takeaway and especially those who can not make the trip on pain of paying a surcharge for weighing luggage. The Donegal Paddling Curragh Indigenous Boats - The Donegal paddling curragh also known as the  Owey Island, and Rosses paddling curragh is one of the odder indigenous boat survivals in western Europe.  A Paddle on the Thames – A SUP adventure SUPboarder - 'A Paddle on the Thames' is a beautifully shot short film by filmmaker Benjamin Sadd. In the summer of  2014 Ben and a group of friends decided to go on a SUP adventure. And as with any SUP adventure it takes planning to get the most out of your time on the water. Go-to Gear: River Safety with Nate Ostis Canoe Kayak - What the author of NOLS' new River Rescue Guide packs along in his safety kit. Swiftwater Rescue Level 5 and Rescue 3 International Water Rescue Instructor Trainer Educator Nate Ostis might be making waves with his new river safety book, The NOLS River Rescue Guide, but we went deeper into his bag of river tricks for the top three things he always takes on the river.

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