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The world's top paddling links in week 14, 2016.

News Watch The Class V Mentality AIRE - I've been wanting to write about the mental aspects of running difficult whitewater for a while but can never seem to find the time. Mythic Gear Drysuit Review A Budget Drysuit PaddlingLight - The water temperature on my home waters of Lake Superior seldom rises above 55°F. For most of the year, it's much lower. It's not unusual to have temps in the 30s even on the summer solstice. An Allagash River Souvenir Mid-to-Late 1800s Penobscot Paddle Paddle Making - Blog reader, Thomas Penniston has graciously sent in details of his recent paddle acquisition from an estate in California. First Timers Guide to the Wild Rogue River Northwest Rafting Company - The Rogue River is a southern Oregon gem, and classic multi-day river trip. The Rogue attracts many new boaters each year because of its Class II-III rapids, great weather, camps, and side hikes. Connor Baxter SUP Stroke Technique Atlantic Paddle Surfing - Interview with Starboard's Connor Baxter on SUP paddle length and stroke technique at the 2017 Starboard distributor meeting on Maui. I asked Connor about his new 2017 paddle design that I can't show yet. Fifth Annual Los Angeles Waterkeeper Stand Up for Clean Water SUP Examiner - Los Angeles Waterkeeper is pleased to host their fifth annual Stand Up for Clean Water paddleboard fundraiser at beautiful Paradise Cove in Malibu on Saturday, April 16, 2016. The stellar event will feature four races and is open to both prone and stand up paddlers. The Spring Water Forecast Palm Blogs - Spring melt is coming, but where is the snowpack best? Simon, from Gene17 kayaking, gives us the lowdown on which rivers will be up, and when in 2016. Jackson Kayak 2Fun Impressions Simon Wyndham - Summer is nearly upon us, and not before time. Not long to go now. And with summer comes the weekends, for myself and my girlrfriend at least, of warm days messing around at the Cardiff International White Water Centre, playing around on weirs, and now the fun of taking the boats to the beach. People keep telling me I should try other activities such as stand up surfing and wind surfing, but while I will happily give them a go, my real passion is being in a kayak. I just want to get better. Tips regarding flying with your own paddling gear Werner - While traveling to beautiful and challenging new rivers is a very exciting endeavor, coordinating all the necessary gear provides a surprisingly major challenge. Luckily, there are outfitters at many sweet destinations that offer deals on the essential gear. Now although renting gear is an option, having your own gear is both more practical, familiar and more confidence inspiring. Here are some tips regarding flying with your own paddling gear. How to: Plan a Trip to The Baker Palm Blogs - Every year paddlers make their way from all over the world to Chile for whitewater adventures. While the rivers in the area between Santiago de Chile and the river Futaleufu are often paddled, the rivers in the far southern part of Chile see way fewer paddlers. Whitewater Kayaking – How Do I Get Started? unsponsored - How Do I Get Started? Well, that's a good question! Let me tell you about the 5 essential pieces of gear you will need, and some quick safety advice, so you can start exploring those easier rivers and learning the ropes. Before you leave the house for that long drive to the river, make sure you count to five. April Fools Day- New Tradition Begins Eric Jackson - Each year I do some kind of weird April Fools joke and while it is amusing to some people it seems to get 80% of the people by surprise and it causes too much grief to continue this tradition. Movie Monday 4 April 2016 unsponsored - Welcome to Movie Monday 4 April 2016. 2016 has already been a great year for paddling edits. We've posted over one hundred of them right here on Unsponsored over the last few months. Here is the first Movie Monday of April 2016 for you to hopefully enjoy. The Butterfly Effect Maui Hosts Its 10th Annual Event SUP Connect - The original water women movement continues to build community above competition. The Butterfly Effect is hosting its annual all women's 3-mile paddle event on April 16th, 2016. First Esquif T-Formex Canoe Rapid Magazine Blog - After three long years, a bankruptcy, reinvestment and startup and more waiting, Equif Canoes owner Jacques Chasse has finally produced sheets of the long-awaited, magical material he's been calling T-Formex.

Factor Athletes with top online media coverage in April 1. Connor Baxter 2. Tyler Bradt 3. Jessie Stone Videos Three exercises for stronger paddling (scottrapidmedia) Xenogenesis - (Entry#5 Short Film of the Year Awards 2016) (KayakSession) SUP Polo Championship 2016 (supzero) Kayak Travel Tips | Episode 10: To DIY or Go With an Outfitter (KarenWoodard) The Hazards of Filming - Neptune's Rangers Ocean Whitewater Kayaking Upcoming Battle in the Bahamas Bahamas, Grand Bahama, Apr 7 - Apr 10 Northwest Creeking Competition US, WA, Yacolt, Apr 9 - Apr 10 Tallulah Fest US, SC, Long Creek, Apr 9 Pirates Around the Pier SUP Race UK, England, Southport pier, Apr 9 Mongoose Cup US, CA, Dana Cove Park, Apr 9

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