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News Watch My Recovery Kokatat Blog - On June 6th 2014 my life changed forever. While paddling the Middle Fork San Joaquin I was pinned underwater with no option but to swim for my life. Gradient shoes review Palm Blogs - When I first received my new Gradient shoes from Palm I was so excited about them and they were so shiny and new that I didn't just want to wear them on the river, I wanted to wear them everywhere; to the supermarket, out to barbecues. How To Cross Bow Like A Latin Lover Jackson Kayak - As far as I know, the cross bow stroke is something that originated from Open Canoe and Slalom. But I honestly have no idea. Congress' Plan to Privatize Rivers: Will Paddlers be Paying to Degrade Their Rivers? American Rivers - In December, we were disappointed to read some ugly comments from Illinois Senator Mark Kirk about his "evil plan" (his words) to turn the Mississippi River into "one huge ag drag strip" (again, his words) by allowing the private sector to "widen and lengthen all the locks and dams." Senator Kirk's appears to be talking about an effort to use a new infrastructure financing plan called the Public Private Partnership Pilot Program to implement the lock expansion components ... The North Shore of Oahu Paddle Into Fitness - Last spring the The Paddle Into Fitness team ran a training on the North Shore of Oahu with students from Alaska, Canada, Hawaii, Germany and California, and enjoyed practicing SUP Yoga in the clear waters of Kawela Bay. Fix Go Pro camera to kayak with Kayalu Suction Mount and Tough Bar Solent Sea Kayaking - So having invested in a Go Pro camera, I then turned my attention to the issue of mounting it onto sea kayaks. I'd already picked up a RAM ball-mount for the Go Pro however realised that as part of a Kayalu Gear Navbeam system that I reviewed a while back actually contained all the ingredients I needed for a versatile mounting system similar to the specific Kayalu Suction Mount and Tough Bar package. Meet David Walker Form Falmouth, Cornwall, Uk Distressed Mullet - I am studying for an MbyRes in Geography at the University of Exeter alongside this I run a small paddle business Paddle Logger and work in a specialist beer bar called Hand. Hobie Sup Announces New European Distribution Distressed Mullet - Hobie Stand Up Paddleboards is pleased to announce the immediate addition of Hobie Cat Europe as the new European distributor for Hobie Stand Up Paddleboards. Hobie Cat Europe, working alongside current French distributor Double V, will greatly expand Hobie Stand Up Paddleboard's product offering and ability to distribute throughout the entire European region. A First Descent In Bhutan- The Sonam Section Of The Kuri Chu DeRiemer Adventure Kayaking - It was 3:00 PM, late November in eastern Bhutan. Day 1 of the first descent of the Kuri Chu. This was the hour we told ourselves we would start looking for camp. These deadlines are often better in theory than practice as we found ourselves in a section of canyon with near-vertical walls. Below us was a horizon line spewing mist. Mo Freitas Takes on Japan and It'S Epic Standup Journal - Looks like Mo Freitas had a sweet 6 week trip to Japan in 2015!  On top of being one of the best standup paddlers in the world, he is also an amazing filmographer. Paddle Healthy Indoor Sup Studios, So Hot This Winter SUP Magazine - Kayak Pro's SUP ergo-meter is one of many new indoor SUP machines designed to keep your body a SUP machine through the winter. Photo courtesy of SUP the Workout. Angola – Searching For The Kwanza unsponsored - A couple weeks ago Mike Dawson (NZL) & Aaron Mann (USA) traveled to Angola to explore the rivers of this West African nation. They put on what they believe to be one greatest rivers in the world – The Kwanza River. It is one of the great African rivers flowing from the highlands of Angola before dropping steeply off the edge of the Bie Plateau. This film is about the first descent of the whitewater section of the Kwanza between to Campanda & Cambanbe dams. Rio Test Event Martina Wegman - I mainly headed to Rio as I was on my way to New Zealand and was meeting up with Mike half way, But it also was a great opportunity to paddle on the brand new Olympic whitewater course! It's a wicked venue! It was very challenging after having a break from slalom for close to two months. The water is fast flowing and continues, it's hard to keep on top of the water and the boat moving all the time, but heaps of fun. Tag a Friend Who Wants to Go to Grand Cayman and Do Headstands PaddleFit - Tag a friend who wants to go to Grand Cayman and do headstands with Kiristen. New Years Day Paddle – Carnage, Rescue and Fun Jackson Kayak - According to the Vail Daily, the temperature for the annual New Year's Day Shoshone Paddle was 9 degrees; our coldest New Year's Day on the river yet.

Factor Athletes with top online media coverage in 2015 1. Connor Baxter 2. Kai Lenny 3. Candice Appleby Forums Vertical Extraction on Rio Claro, Chile Wilderness Systems Tempest 170 (Sea Kayaking and Touring) Videos Highlights from Day 3 of the 2016 Da Hui Shootout (supzero) Multi-Height Pinnacle Seat - Only in the Pursuit (blakenucanoecom) Kaimana Henry pulls off a spectacular 11 point ride at Off the Wall (supzero) World SUP Excursion (supconnect) One night in the kitchen 2 Upcoming Surf Expo US, FL, , Jan 14 - Jan 16 Lancelin Ocean Classic Australia, , Jan 14 - Jan 17 Surf Expo US, FL, , Jan 14 - Jan 16 Jondachi Fest Ecuador, Tena, Jan 15 - Jan 17 Return to the Pier US, CA, Santa Barbara, Jan 16

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