Why we keep returning to paddle in Wales ~ Lively Up ~ Costa Rica

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The world's top paddling links in week 49, 2015.

News Watch Why we keep returning to paddle in Wales Kokatat Blog - It may seem strange to spend the time and money to travel abroad when the US has such a variety of paddling environments. But when we were ready to go for our British Canoeing (formerly BCU) four-star sea kayak assessment in 2014 and our five-star sea kayak training in 2015, we chose to do just that. Lured by the opportunity we wanted to gain insight into these awards in the waters for which they were created. When we arrived in Wales in 2014, we were excited to paddle and train in some of ... Lively Up surfingsports.com - Long Days, Short Year is the name of the mural that renowned Santa Barbara artiste, Nelson Parrish, just completed on the front of our retail store/warehouse building. New Playspot in Austria – Mugl Wave Palm Blogs - A new place for freestyle spot opened on the 14th of November in Graz. Kayakers from Kanu Club Graz bulit a playspot on the small river near the River Mur. 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.   You Don'T Know 'Til You Go Palm Blogs - Two years ago we attended our first Yampa river festival and fell in love with the small town of Steamboat, the local river and local kaykaking community. Oar Board™ in Hawaii – Losing Layers Standup Journal - The Oar Board™ turns a paddle board into a fast stable light weight totally portable sculling boat in less than 5 minutes. The combined strength of both legs driving together powers up a pair of ultra light carbon fiber sculling oars. Learning to Prone Paddleboard on a Sup? Riding Bumps - Love Ridingbumps.com and riding bumps in general. You have a great website and I am trying to learn prone paddling-on my sup board right now- and was wondering how the rudder system works? Are most rudder systems the same on unlimited boards or does each maker have there own system. Principles Of Safety – CLAP Adrian Shanahan - During a recent trip on a local river with those starting to make their way into White Water boating we had a small incident where a boat ended up in a newly formed syphon. The Incedible Khri - Meghalaya Part 1 Nick Bennett -  It's Tuesday of week two. I am sat on the beach at the put in for the Kynshi. It is as beautiful as any beach I have been to. White sand only tarnished with specks of coal, a clue as to the major driver of the local economy. New Zealand's Tekapo Throwdown '15 Jackson Kayak - The first weekend of November is always one of my favorites in New Zealand, as it's the weekend of the annual Tekapo Throwdown. Exploring Hidden Venetian Canals Standup Journal - Paddling the Venice Canals in Italy. So, with a 35 lbs. BiC SUP Inflatable SUP Air attached to my back and my one-year-old baby girl in a carrier attached to my front, a 9 hour red-eye flight, and hopping on a train in Milan was no easy task, but the two hour train-ride itself was relaxing and gave me a chance to dream about the canals while I viewed the serene Italian countryside. Tekapo Throwdown 2015 - New Zealand Kokatat Blog - The first weekend of November is always one of my favorite ones in New Zealand, as it's the weekend of the annual Tekapo Throwdown. Abbe Museum Coming Home Gallery Guide Paddle Making - One of my must visit places when I eventually get to Maine is the Abbe Museum in Bar Harbor. Over the years, it has had very informative displays and events showcasing the Wabanaki canoe culture. One of their 2015 exhibits (set to close on December 19th) is Coming Home . Werner Paddles in Patagonia System X - System X and Werner team-member Will Copestake is leading expeditions in Patagonia. He takes some amazing photos. Which Fatyak is for me? Fatyak - When embarking on an adventure into the world of Fatyaking, choosing the right craft is crucial to your enjoyment of the sport, as well how comfortable you are in the water.

Factor Athletes with top online media coverage in November 1. Steve Fisher 2. Dane Jackson 3. Pat Keller Forums The best freestyle kayak for paddler with weight 66kg Videos Æon Explorer with our instructor / youth edition (supzero) Æon Explorer Test 11.28.2015 Honokohau Boat Harbor Hawaii (supzero) Day Hammocking (effort.tv) Jackson Kayak Fishing Commercial (ntroutman) Support Your Local and Specialty Paddlesports Retailers: Episode 212 Upcoming Gene17 Adventure Paddlers Weekend UK, England, Dartmoor, Dec 4 - Dec 6 Bartram History Paddle US, Florida, Palatka, Dec 4 - Dec 8 Nautic SUP Paris Crossing France, Paris, Dec 6 Mandurah Duel Australia, , Dec 6 Gran Canaria Pro AM Spain, Gran Canaria, Dec 10 - Dec 13

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