Winter Longboatin' and Layering ~ Xmas At Kaituna ~ Gringo journal

Playak News Flash - January 6, 2016
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines Winter Longboatin' and Layering Kokatat Blog - As always, boating in winter demands the proper attire. I would never go out, especially in sub-freezing temps, without my Kokatat Gore-Tex dry suit, Polartec Power Dry OuterCore layers and Maximus Prime Rescue PFD. Xmas At Kaituna Palm Blogs - Xmas At Kaituna is a strictly social, seriously fun, event held annually on the Okere river. Each year on the last Saturday before Christmas it brings together kayakers from all around New Zealand and some from the rest of the world for fun in the sun. Tavas James Dye Born Decemeber 31, 2015, Bringing in The New Year in Style Lina Augaitis - We are at Day 3, safely made it home and survived our first night just the 3 of us. The learning curve is crazy, and yes, mistakes are made and different strategies are tried but I am confident the three of us will figure it all out In Memory of Waterman Andy Frye Boarders Magazine - As 2015 comes to a close, sadly another true ambassador in the Stand Up Paddle world has lost his life doing what he loved.    Husband and father of three, 51 year old Andy Frye went paddle surfing Christmas Eve, never to return.  Update on Missing Paddler in Okaloosa Island, Please Help the Frye Family Distressed Mullet - According to friends, John Andrew Frye, Andy was found at 8am yesterday morning. He (Andy) was an extremely experienced paddler and surfer. He was wearing a leash and PFD and his family was aware. He was well known in our community and was doing what he did on any given day. His family and friends just need prayers. Gringo journal Palm Blogs - The trip started off with a bang as we headed straight to Truchas, a cool little 20fter into a perfect 50fter. Waterfalls don't get much cleaner than this, the only downside is a 80ft rappel down the side of an un-runnable waterfall. Maine'S Hudson Museum Collections Now Online Paddle Making - Been offline during the chaos that are the Christmas Holidays. Hope everyone had a good break and happy start to the New Year. Welcome 2016-Let's Have a Look Back, Before We Start The Next 50. Werner - Welcome all of our friends to the official start of the 2016 season. Each year Werner Paddles treats our employees to a well deserved break to end the season with our Holiday Shutdown between Christmas Eve through New Year's Day. The first day back in the office marks an exciting day to kick off a new year of paddling adventures for all of our staff, friends, dealers and Team paddlers. 10 Year Old Maddy Kellogg Finds Carnage on Her First New Years Day Shoshone Run Jackson Kayak - I was so excited to do my first New Year's Day paddle on Shoshone. Every year my family kayaks down the Colorado River on New Year's Day in snow and ice because it's crazy and fun. This year I was the youngest paddler because I am 10 and the oldest paddler was 62. A Look Back at 2015 Boardworks - 2015 was a wild and wacky year for Boardworks. Here is a look back at just a few of the friends, ambassadors and events that made up another great year. We want to extend a huge thank you to all of our friends and supporters throughout the year. Convert 3 Tent by Sierra Designs Canoe Kayak - When we first tried the Convert 3, I could see the upside right off the bat. Namely a bomber, tunnel style tent that weighed about half that of the big domes I'd been using. And, something I like so much in sea kayaking shelters, it has the option to sport not just one but two roomy vestibules. Quiver Counts Jackson Kayak - Much like a butcher has a set of knives for different purposes or a surfer has different boards for different situations any kaya angler must have the proper tools for the job at hand. Living at the dividing point between the great plains and the rocky mountains i found that having the right tool for the job makes kayak angling here in Colorado much more efficient and pleasurable. 2016 And Back In The Game unsponsored - Sam Ellis has released his latest edit. Back on the water following a serious kayak injury and ready to Filmed entirely on the GoPro Hero 4 Session . From the Philippines NC Paddle Surfer - Darrel on his Accelerator Aztek SUP Paddle Interview Isle Surf and SUP - A new paddle in what seems like a saturated market sounds like a recipe for disaster, but in fact Aztek is just a little ahead of the SUP community.

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