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Playak News Flash - November 21, 2015
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines Origami Reflector Oven Project Paddle Making - Back in 2013, a post by Operater6 on the BushcraftUSA forums (link here - member login required) showed his ingenious plans for making a mini reflector oven from a large oven foil tray. Called the 2 Dollar Reflector Oven, it involves making a few cuts and folds to a piece of aluminum resulting in a perfectly functional reflector for solo use. Contribute to Secure Access to Watauga River at Guy Ford Road worldkayak - The parking area to access the Watauga River at Guy Ford Road is privately owned. This means we could lose access at any time. Onto The Next Brittany Parker - I'm at DIA again. I remember coming to airports as a child and loving every second of it. Going to the airport filled me with this jittery excitement that I still get to this day. It's like that floaty space in between the wake and dreaming state, a small temporary space of weirdness and unfamiliarity before being transported to dream land. Field Tested: 2015 Paddling Footwear Canoe Kayak - When it comes to water sports, good footwear is essential safety equipment. High Traction shoes that fit well are clutch when you're scrambling around in rough, slippery terrain. Fortunately, a variety of great new footwear has flooded the market for the past few years. 2015 has seen several new additions to the lineup from Astral, NRS, and Five Ten, as brands continue to innovate with high traction outsoles. Last year's U19 Women's champions on WRC2015 International Rafting Federation - Meet the Australian U19 Women team, they were R4 World Champions and prevented Brazil from making it a clean sweep of the top podium position. This year they form a part of R6 and look good. Here team manager Cathy tells us about how they train and prepare for competitions and manage to stay competitive. Clean Up Your Mess – Go Left Carnage unsponsored - How would you deal with a pin situations like this? There are some scary moments in this great edit from Chris Baer. Famous rafting faces – Roberto Schifferle International Rafting Federation - When passion for something is so big it clears all obstacles, find ways and persists, then it lasts. In our sport it is not easy for the passion to last; our sport is rough, difficult, dangerous, costly, but there are with us some people who have persisted so long that they have become recognizable to all – famous. We talk to one such a person – Roberto Schifferle of the Italian Open Men's team. Want to Get Kids Into Sea Kayaking? Make it Fun Canoe Kayak - Someone mentioned the other day "how do we turn young people on to sea kayaking?" This is the 4th or 5th year in a row I've heard this question from the same group of people. I work with kids all the time, so I find it quite amusing. Sea kayaking is just fine, it's the people "in charge" that are boring, uptight, rigid, stodgy and egotistical. AW Responds To Connecticut River Boating Study (MA) Am. Whitewater - American Whitewater, along with other paddling groups and outfitters, filed comments with FERC responding to the Whitewater Boating Evaluation at Turners Falls on the Connecticut River.  Good Places to Eat Lunch Sea Kayak Stonington - A few days ago we went down to Popham Beach for some surf. It was a warm, moderate day with messy, confused seas, and strong winds shearing off the wave tops. Cold enough water to feel bracing when it slaps you in the face, but warmer than it will be for the next 8 months. CA Auburn State Recreation Area - Need Boater Comments Am. Whitewater - California State Parks and the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation will need boater input for a joint General Plan/Resource Management Plan (RMP) for Auburn State Recreation Area (SRA) .  Choices, Choices Jackson Kayak - Professional bass tournaments are big business and the bulk of fishing dollars revolves in some way around these tournaments. I have been very fortunate, though requiring much determination to be grinding at the fringes of the pro circuit for several years. Surf, Exploration and Some Fish Kokatat Blog - Long story short, we went looking for false albacore down near Harkers Island, NC and found a slew of other species. Willy Rags led the charge with Tex, Luther Cifers and three others from the YakAttack crew, hoping to experience the drag scorching fight of an albie on light tackle. Surf & Sun & Fun at the Hobuck Hoedown Paddle Surf Festival 2015 ACA - Sunshine, blue skies, a bit of offshore breeze and clean, consistent 3–4' swell with the occasional 6' green wall out in the lineup! For both competitors and spectators alike, the weekend of 3–4 October provided the 2015 Hobuck Hoedown Paddle Surf Festival with near perfect conditions on the beach, in the water and around the campfire. The festival still features the highly competitive paddle surfing... How to Get Through Winter as a SUP Enthusiast WatersEdge SUP - With winter approaching, here are some helpful tips for getting through the season while still enjoying the water. Dress to impress, Wear a wetsuit, hat glove and booties if necessary. Bring a warm beverage to drink before and after a splash of rum always helps too. Days are shorter -don't stay out too long.

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