Kayak Myanmar - a Source to Sea Kayak Journey Down The Irrawaddy

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The world's top paddling links in week 04, 2016.

News Watch Kayak Myanmar - a Source to Sea Kayak Journey Down The Irrawaddy Kokatat Blog - Chris Korbulic and Ben Stookesberry's first mission of 2016 could be considered, for lack of a better word, ambitious. It's a one-way kayaking journey that charts a course from from the most remote corner of the Himalaya, 1200 miles south into Myanmar through stretches of river never seen before by the outside world. Filming The Revenant'S Whitewater Scenes Canoe Kayak - The Revenant has been nominated for a dozen Oscars at next month's Academy Awards, including best picture and best cinematography. Paddlers who've seen the film might recognize a few of those cinematic scenes were shot on Montana's Kootenai River. Do You Want to Make Your Sup Lifestyle Your Business? PaddleFit - Do you want to make your SUP lifestyle your business? Join us this weekend in San Diego as we kick off our 2016 certification tour. Kayak Seat By Move Technologies unsponsored - Thanks to professional cooperation as well as the special boat adjustments such as Galasport seat and Move Tech easy to release fastening system, there are now new opportunities for handicapped people in the range of the extreme/action sports – the white water kayaking. The seat is designed for the highest level of stability and the most accurate control. Dirty First Aid Series – Part I unsponsored - We all love to kayak, sure. It has some things we love and some we hate. First Aid often becomes the elephant in the room.When was the last time you or your peers did a course or a workshop? Do you keep 'up to speed' on developments? In this series I am pleased to offer a 'dirty' First Aid approach. This is suited to kayakers and river users. Escape the northern winter in Chile Palm Blogs - This year it was high time for me to head back to the land of volcanoes, lakes and waterfalls. Just before Christmas I escaped from the cold and dark European winter on a plane with Michi and Peter. With only three weeks we decided to skip the dry north of Chile and started our journey in Pucon. Store Your Board Rack Review Paddleboard HTX - Since the water is getting colder and I'm not out paddling as much I decided to install a new board rack to keep my Boardworks Kraken touring board up out of the way. Waka Tuna Test ENG - ITA Alpin Action Team - It's an invasion! Waka everywhere, both in the most important races and under the ass of the most badass kayakers around (Serrasolses, Garcia, Sutton, ecc). And with so many kayak porn videos made by these kayakers the spontaneous reaction of most sensitive minds is: I can't resist, I want it. Flint River Blues Canoe Kayak - Michigan's Flint River can't catch a break. Despite drastic improvements in water quality, habitat, and infrastructure, the Flint River's long industrial history makes it challenging for locals to view it as a place for recreation and beauty. Can I Surf That Now on Vimeo Ondemand Brittany Parker - Last year we made a film called Can I Surf That. Myself and three other ladies traveled all across the country in search of the perfect river wave. We found some amazing waves but we found a community that is so strong and passionate that we came away from it with so much more than a few good surfs. This film is one of a kind and only the beginning of our journey. Hyperlite Mountain Gear wins 2016 American Made Outdoor Gear Award Kokatat Blog - Lizzy Scully, Marketing Manager at Hyperlite Mountain Gear accepting the Sassy Award from Jeff Turner, Kokatat Sales & Marketing Manager. Hyperlite Mountain Gear was named the overall winner of the fourth-annual American Made Outdoor Gear Award.  The award was announced during a ceremony at the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market in Salt Lake City, UT. APEs Bombproofing Your Roll/Bracing Clinic with Stephen Wright worldkayak blogs - Appalachian Paddling Enthusiasts (APEs) is pleased to announce another of its Paddle with the Pros clinics with Stephen Wright. Jackson Team member, Stephen, is a 4-time U.S. National Freestyle Champion, took 3rd place in the World Championships in both 2009 and 2011, and was the Pan American Champion in 2011. One Fine Day surfingsports.com - Kinda cool when the planets align and conditions come together to create an awesome session glassy, warm, sunny day with semi-hollow pumping reef point waves and, very few people even saw a hawk checking things out. Chase Kosterlitz Joins JP Australia International SUP Team SUP Connect - JP-Australia has officially signed professional stand up paddler, Chase Kosterlitz, to the international SUP team. During his five years as a professional paddler, Chase has competed across the United States and around the world. Throughout his paddling career, he has won some of the sport's biggest races including the Battle of the Paddle distance race and the Lost Mills SUP Championship. Chase is also heavily involved in helping grow the sport as a professional paddler, coach and president of the Stand Up Paddle Athletes Association. South East Steep Creeking in Chile Rio Nevado Chris Baer - If you refer to yourself as a creek boater and haven't heard about this river there is something wrong with you. It's a little piece of Southeastern steep creeking tucked into the quintessential kayak destination of Pucon Chile. Multiple 20 footers, a bed rock slide, and enough mank to keep Mark Taylor and Aeon Russo smiling.

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Kayak Myanmar - a Source to Sea Kayak Journey Down The Irrawaddy

Playak News Flash - January 28, 2016
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines Kayak Myanmar - a Source to Sea Kayak Journey Down The Irrawaddy Kokatat Blog - Chris Korbulic and Ben Stookesberry's first mission of 2016 could be considered, for lack of a better word, ambitious. It's a one-way kayaking journey that charts a course from from the most remote corner of the Himalaya, 1200 miles south into Myanmar through stretches of river never seen before by the outside world. Molokai 2 Oahu M2O 2016 Preview SUP Connect - With the 20th anniversary for the Molokai 2 Oahu Paddleboard World Championships happening this year in 2016 the buzz surrounding the event has already begun. We're still a few months out but we're already getting psyched for the 2016 M2O and are anticipating the excitement of the action to come. Kokatat Whirlpool Bib Canoe Kayak - Forget dry pants it's all about the dry bibs for Northern canoe trips. The Kokatat Whirlpool bib offers the same quality design, materials, and construction as their top-of-the line drysuits and other Gore-Tex products but in bib form. Pau Hana Time In Antelope Canyon, AZ WNY Expeditioners Distressed Mullet - Incredible paddle on Lake Powell up Antelope Canyon on Pau Hana Surf Supply Co. Big EZ Airs with Kialoa Paddles. Amazing scenery, awesome sand stone, and beautiful water. Escape the northern winter in Chile Palm Blogs - This year it was high time for me to head back to the land of volcanoes, lakes and waterfalls. Just before Christmas I escaped from the cold and dark European winter on a plane with Michi and Peter. With only three weeks we decided to skip the dry north of Chile and started our journey in Pucon. With Kona Namaste in Costa Rica Kona SUP - Recently I came back from a three weeks yoga and surf trip to Costa Rica with Yogiakademin (Yogiachademy). With me I brought the brand new Kona Namaste to really try it out in the best possible conditions. 2016 NoliFest Hometown Throwdown Downriver Boatercross worldkayak blogs - World Kayak proudly announces the 8th annual series of grassroots paddling events in the Tri-Cities region.  The World Kayak Hometown Throwdown is a series of FUN & FREE whitewater paddling events aimed at friendly competition on the Nolichucky River.  Weekly Recap 1/26/2016 SUP Connect - Once again, Mission Bay in San Diego hosted the 20th Annual Hanohano Huki Ocean Challenge and the event did not disappoint. With gloomy skies for the majority of the day, the attitudes and demeanors of the athletes and spectators were anything but. Meet Pancho Filizola From Tampico, Mexico Distressed Mullet - Where you were born and where you live now? I was born in Victoria but now I live in Tampico. What is your occupation? 3 Easy Ways to Improve your Next Kayak Fishing Trip Austin Kayak - I chatted with Barrett Fine, ACK's Regional Operations Manager about ways anglers can improve their kayak fishing experience. Always a wealth of information, Barrett had the wise comment that increasing comfort while on the water is the best bet for improving your next kayak fishing trip. Here are three ways you can improve your next kayak fishing trip... Humanity, hope and the fate of a mighty river NRS Duct Tape Diaries - Juma is the Director of Operations for Nile River Explorers a Uganda based rafting company that has earned him hometown stardom. In 2011 the Bujagali Hydroelectric Project buried half of the Nile's famous rapids in its reservoir but Juma could continue business relocating downstream. Now the Isimba Power Station plan threatens to destroy more of Victoria Nile, we don't want the river to be destroyed!! South East Steep Creeking in Chile Rio Nevado Chris Baer - If you refer to yourself as a creek boater and haven't heard about this river there is something wrong with you. It's a little piece of Southeastern steep creeking tucked into the quintessential kayak destination of Pucon Chile. Multiple 20 footers, a bed rock slide, and enough mank to keep Mark Taylor and Aeon Russo smiling. Clay Feeter – Founder, Editor and Publisher of the Standup Journal PaddleWoo - Today's guest is the man behind the Standup Journal.  Clay Feeter.  The first standup magazine from what I know.  Clay is the founder, editor and publisher of the journal. Paddling Wrangell St. Elias National Park, Alaska Canoe Kayak - When I was kayaking with my friend Carl Donohue toward the calving Tyndall Glacier last summer, I had an uneasy feeling about where we were going. It was just a feeling. Julia Dimon Celebrates the Van Life on Australia Day First Ascent - Julia Dimon celebrates Australia Day with a van life throwback to her most recent trip around their inspiring national landscape. The post Julia Dimon Celebrates the Van Life on Australia Day appeared first on live your adventure by Julia Dimon.

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20th Annual Hanohano Challenge Starts 2016 Off With A Bang

Playak News Flash - January 27, 2016
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines 20th Annual Hanohano Challenge Starts 2016 Off With A Bang SUP Connect - Once again, Mission Bay in San Diego hosted the 20th Annual Hanohano Huki Ocean Challenge and the event did not disappoint. With gloomy skies for the majority of the day, the attitudes and demeanors of the athletes and spectators were anything but. Shakira Westdorp SUP Surfing In Australia SUP Connect - Lookout 2016! Starboard's Shakira Westdorp is coming in hot into the new year and with one thing on her mind: winning the Stand Up World Tour world title for 2016. Shakira had an incredible year in 2015 and placed second overall on the SUP World Tour and is looking to one-up herself this year. How to River Surf Charles City, Iowa SUP for the Soul - Editors note: Please welcome Hannah Ray J as the latest contributor to the blog! She is an avid SUP river surfer, and is constantly posting photos and videos of her shredding at Charles City. The F-One Manawa Range Stable Versatile and Accessible Standup Journal - F-One Manawa 2016 from F-One Sup on Vimeo. The Manawa 2016 range has been designed to offer the most stable, versatile and accessible boards. Don'T Let The Cold Temps Keep You From Paddling. PaddleFit - There's something beautiful about winter SUP. Great afternoon out on the water. Exploring Is One of The Many Great Aspects of Sup. What Is Your PaddleFit - Exploring is one of the many great aspects of SUP. What is your favorite aspect? APEs Bombproofing Your Roll/Bracing Clinic with Stephen Wright worldkayak blogs - Appalachian Paddling Enthusiasts (APEs) is pleased to announce another of its Paddle with the Pros clinics with Stephen Wright. Jackson Team member, Stephen, is a 4-time U.S. National Freestyle Champion, took 3rd place in the World Championships in both 2009 and 2011, and was the Pan American Champion in 2011. Kayaking for Climate Change Canoe Kayak - One year ago, Australian sea kayaker and engineer Steve Posselt, 63, embarked on a long journey to attend the COP21 climate change conference in Paris. Grand Canyon Speed Record Falls Canoe Kayak - Ben Orkin at the completion of his record-setting run. Photo by Pam Wolfson. Last Tuesday morning, I watched Ben Luck pull out of my driveway with a yellow Perception Wavehopper strapped to the roof of his car. Hobie and QuickBlade collaboration with matching custom boards and paddles Distressed Mullet - In a world of paranoid competition and shrinking markets, how do two companies like Hobie and Quickblade come together for an artistic and craftsmanship collaboration? The Perspective of a Grand Canyon Speed Record Attempter John Nestler - This post contains a 30 minute long audio track. You can find it at the bottom if you want to skip to the good stuff. Listen to it at work, in the car, or just at home. No Fear of Deep Water with The Glide Inflatable PFD Palm Blogs - Let's not be under any false pretenses, Palm didn't send me to the Maldives to test the new Glide inflatable. These are definitely my holiday photos, in fact Kay and I were on our honeymoon, but I'm quite excited about the Glide and wanted to see if it fulfills its potential. Sightfishing from the Kraken 13.5 Jackson Kayak - Took the new Kraken 13.5 out a couple times in the past two weeks with a new friend, Hays from Little Rock. Like any good man Hays is a fly fisherman, so our goal was to catch some reds on the fly. Team River Runner Helping Wounded Service Members Jackson Kayak - For the past three years I have had the honor to work with some of the men and women who have sacrificed their lives for the freedoms we as Americans are inherently gifted, to be who we want to be and live how we want to live. From San Diego to Carolina to the Caribbean to France, It's the First Big Weekend of the Year SUPracer - Well so much for the off season. Just like that, the SUP racing calendar has fired back up, with this weekend playing host to three great races across three different time zones.

Featured NRS Czar 6 - The ultimate river board: 9'6" short, 6" thick for super stiffness, Stomp Pad, 3 interchangeable fins

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