Costa Rica ~ Deerfield River's Harriman Reservoir ~ The Four Guardian Kings

Playak News Flash - December 1, 2015
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines Costa Rica Brittany Parker - I went out on my own for the first time yesterday. I was on my way to take the bus to the beach and a local friend said she'd show me a secret way of getting there.   Lettman Black Light Greenland paddle, long-term touring test and review. SeaKayakPhoto.com - Amongst recreational touring paddlers, the Greenland paddle (GP) can be one of the most divisive subjects in sea kayaking. My main interest is recreational sea kayak touring and I only do two different rolls. So this test of a GP is written from the perspective of a recreational touring kayaker, it is not really intended for those who are already converts (though this has proved to be a most desirable GP.) Deerfield River's Harriman Reservoir Trash Paddler - Got to work off some of that Thanksgiving turkey yesterday while paddling the waters of Harriman Reservoir (aka Lake Whitingham) said to be the largest body of water entirely located within the state of Vermont. Water Sports and Cross-Training Apparel for Sup SUP Examiner - Adidas Outdoor Collection A longtime staple of great athletic gear and lifestyle apparel, the Adidas Outdoor Collection offers a number of items well suited for stand up paddlers. How To Varnish and Wooden Canoe Canoe Guy BC - A little research into traditional wood finishing methods will tell you that, for over a hundred years, there were three basic steps to finishing the interior of the canoe Oil, Shellac, Varnish.  That said, I get a lot of e-mails and comments asking me about this.  It appears that much of the knowledge about finishing wood for outdoor use has been lost over the years or clouded by conflicting information. The Four Guardian Kings Northwest Rafting Company - Hiking and boating through the cozy river valleys of Bhutan you get the sense that people are truly content. That perhaps there really is something divine to the billowing prayer flags, the nestled hillside monasteries, the distant white himalayan peaks. Nearly all people born in Bhutan remain for their lives. Paddleboard Rescue of 1500 in India SUPs Used to Reach Inaccessible Flood Areas Distressed Mullet - Bay of Life Surf School team is aiding in the Chennai flood rescue in Mudichur mookambikai nagar area of India. 34 Weeks Pregnant: Snowy Fun Lina Augaitis - Officially, I have 6 weeks left until life changes forever:) These last two weeks I have definitely started to feel the weight of pregnancy. Mekong Villagers In Fight For Their Rights International Rivers - Originally published in The Bangkok Post The Administrative Court will today begin hearing a ground-breaking lawsuit regarding the transboundary impacts of the Xayaburi dam, located on the Mekong River in Laos -- how it will affect communities and livelihoods in Thailand. Please Help Our Kids SUP Surf - Our kids recently won first place in the Honolulu Startup Weekend and are now in the Global Startup Battle. I'm asking you to please help them get to the next level. Sea Kayak exploration of Solway, complete index of journals SeaKayakPhoto.com - For those who would like to follow the thread of this great trip on the Solway from start to finish, I hope this index will be useful. Here is a nice Sea kayak exploration done. The Ultimate Waterman Announces 2016 Invitees, Adds Two New Disciplines SUP Examiner - The Ultimate Waterman The world's top water sports athletes will descend upon the rugged shores of New Zealand once again in March 2016 for the second annual The Ultimate Waterman. There'S Only One Dogman SUPboarder - We can always rely on Aussie SUP surfer Dogman to blow the cobwebs away, Enjoy. And if you're not into heavy rock then hit mute and let his surfing do the talking. The post There's only one Dogman, appeared first on SUPboarder Mag. 2015- My Best Worlds Finish Yet Jackson Kayak - The 2015 Freestyle Kayak World Championships was a fantastic experience for me. Worlds this year were held on the Ottawa River in Ontario, Canada. The feature for the competition was Garburator wave, which is fast, dynamic and powerful, and showcased a great display of freestyle competition. Interview with Sic Maui'S Mark Raaphorst At The Sic Maui Factory Distressed Mullet - Lisa Schell stopped in at the SIC factory in Maui for this exclusive interview with Mark Raaphorst. Mark discusses design, materials, the women's paddleboard market and the potential of a future SIC prone paddleboard.

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