South Fork of the Feather ~ Pyranha 9R Large – Review ~ Paddle Science

Playak News Flash - November 14, 2015
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines South Fork of the Feather Kokatat Blog - I was helping at Feather Fest this year, (the west coast version of Gauley Fest) when Ben Stookesberry offered to take me down it for my first time. The South Feather was one of those fortunate rivers where the South Fork Water and Power Agency was nice enough to work with AW and give us 3 straight weeks of releases every fall!! After gearing up and doing a quick warm up, we hit the water. The first three drops were the hardest, the first one being an epic 10 foot boof ... Pyranha 9R Large – Review unsponsored - I was hooked up with a pre-production prototype of the new large Pyranha 9R a few months ago. The boat is essentially the same as the production model with the exception of some of the Connect outfitting. The boat has been paddled extensively since that time so it is now time for a full Unsponsored review. Jackson Kayak Big Tuna Tennessee Buffalo River Adventure Jackson Kayak - The Jackson Kayak Big Tuna was an excellent choice for a recent group paddling adventure including fishing & camping on Tennessee's beautiful Buffalo River. Mike Tossing planned a river adventure for 14 paddlers including my son. We shared a 21 mile spectacular water trail adventure while trees changed their color for fall. The tandem Big Tuna provides a paddling platform is stable, and versatile. Milo paddled, played, fished, napped, & spent time in daddy's lap at his leisure. Holtwood Whitewater Park New Fun in Pennsylvania Jackson Kayak - I had the opportunity to make it back to one of my favorite places to kayak in my old stomping ground this past weekend Holtwood on the Susquehanna River. The Vaz Brothers – Caio and Ian record from the Blue Zone in Costa Rica PaddleWoo - Thanks for tuning into the paddlewoo podcast. Today's guests are Caio and Ian Vaz. The famous Vaz Brothers. They have a reality surf show in Brazil, running 3 seasons. Sea Kayaking Around Dublin Palm Blogs - The last few months in Ireland have been very disheartening for Irish paddlers. We had no rain and so with no rivers to paddle I took to the sea. Being from DubIin I didn't think that sea kayaking was all that great on the east coast but I thought at least I would be in a boat and it would keep me paddling fit. That Crazy French Guy Really Is Going to Paddle 4,000km Across The Atlantic Ocean SUPracer - This is Nicolas Jarossay from France and he's going to paddle this thing all the way across the Atlantic Ocean. Non-stop. Solo. Unsupported. It'll take 2 to 3 months. The 3 Best Whitewater- Crossover Sit on Tops Team Test, Review, Liquidlogic Coupè Xp, Dagger Roam 9.5, Tootega Catalyst Alpin Action Team - Here we are at the end of another season and once again looking for the best for our guests at Alpin Action. This time we're looking for the best white water sit on top suitable for beginners for our guided descents. Madagascar (Part Iii) Canoe Kayak - After sailing halfway around the world, Tyler Bradt and his Wizard's Eye cohorts struck paddling gold this summer in Madagascar. Erratic moments on the Mull of Ross, which should not be confused with the Ross of Mull. SeaKayakPhoto.com - Beyond Rumblekirn we rounded Point of Green before paddling across the open mouth of Brighouse Bay. The quality of the Solway light and the skyscapes were outstanding. A pod of leaping bottlenose dolphins added to the magic of the moment. Then a little breeze got up and allowed us... ...to complete the crossing with our sails up. The east coast of Brighouse Bay at the Mull Voices from the Green Race Canoe Kayak - Here are quotes and interviews from those who took part in the Green race this year. See, how much fun and excitement the participants and the spectators had here!! … check out the thoughts and opinions of all the important guys including the race organiser. There are links too you can follow for the recap and results of the Green Race. Also check out the guy who got a broken nose and a popped shoulder here too… The 3 Best White Water Sit on Top Team Test Review, Liquidlogic Coupè Xp, Dagger Roam 9.5, Tootega Catalyst Alpin Action Team - The 3 Best White water sit on tops Team test review, Liquidlogic Coupè XP, Dagger Roam 9.5, Tootega Catalyst. Paddle Science SUP International - Ask most people about the health and fitness benefits of SUP and one of the main things they'll say is that not only does it increase overall stamina, endurance and strength but it also increases 'core stability' or 'core strength'. How to Perfect Your Paddling Stroke SUP Examiner - The Basics of the Stand Up Paddling Stroke Maintaining correct form and technique while paddling is important for avoiding injury and ensuring you are paddling efficiently. In this energetic skills video from SIC Maui, Olympic Sprint Canoeist and SIC Team Rider Tommy Buday carefully explains the Five Phases of the stand up paddling stroke. Coach Bradley Paddling in Japan. PaddleFit - About 60 hours ago I was paddling through Yokohama, Japan. 4 airports and 3 countries later, I've made it back to Colorado. The spirit of adventure is alive and well. Stay tuned over the next few months for more stories and photos.

To see all the latest news, videos, forum discussions and more, visit Playak News Watch.
This is the standard version of the newsletter, covering all paddling disciplines. To change the tailoring, please login on Playak, and then click the yellow triangle at the very top of the page to set your interests.
To unsubscribe from this newsletter with only one click, click here.