The Class V Mentality ~ Why so serious? ~ How to Build a River Twice

Playak News Flash - April 9, 2016
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines 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. Why so serious? Simon Wyndham - Recently I watched Bill Parks new Rivering kayak documentary. It hasn't been publicly released yet, but soon will be. I played a very, very tiny part in helping him out with the film both from a crowdfunding contribution and some tips on sound design. How to Build a River Twice Rapid Magazine Blog - On a long-anticipated September day on the Deschutes River in Oregon, the ropes that cordoned off the long-awaited Bend Whitewater Park were hardly enough to contain the throngs of people with colorful tubes, kayaks and paddleboards waiting to get at the whitewater. Whitewater SUP fun opportunities in Westwater Hala - After a summer of working six days a week managing the river operations of Stand Up Paddle Colorado, creating water-based education programs for middle school and high school students, and teaching and guiding river SUP tours I realized it was time for some extended paddling time for Trinity and I. Some of us at SUPCO had already discussed finishing the season with a Westwater trip. Why stop there? I began to research water levels, rapid classes, charted paths in my atlas, checked driving miles, river miles, it was starting to come together. The Ecopebble From Ecoxgear: Compact, Rugged and Waterproof SUP Examiner - The ECOPEBBLE from ECOXGEAR is a rugged, compact, waterproof, Bluetooth capable speaker cube tailor made for the stand up paddling community. Exploring Bhutan Kokatat - A whitewater kayak trip with DeRiemer Adventure Kayaking Twin Bridges to Cline Falls on the Hala Luya Hala - A great winter time paddle on the Deschutes River is coming to an end. Spring has arrived. Within a few weeks the Middle Deschutes will be reclaimed by farmers and ranchers in Central Oregon leaving this stretch of river nearly bone dry. 5 Expert Tips For Every Weekend Warrior Kayak Angler Magazine - Most anglers fall in between the categories beginner and expert, but no one wants to stay there. After we shared 10 Expert Tips For Kayak Anglers Just Starting Out, we didn't want to leave the majority of our readers out in the cold. For those anglers looking to start finishing at the top of the leaderboard in the local tournament, or to start catching fish every single time you hit the water, instead of just every few times, this article is for you. Coosa HD review and more Redfish Jackson Kayak - Another great day on the water. 9 Reds 8 sub slot one 23. Been paddling the CoosaHD just about every weekend for the last 2 months. I fish entirely in the intercoastal waterways of Northeast Florida. 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. 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. New Zealand Nationals and secondary schools – Little Shredder Jackson Kayak - This year the NZ Secondary School Whitewater Kayaking Championships were held in Hawea here in New Zealand. Students from all over NZ and a group of Australians came to compete at this fun event. 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. Kai Bates Crocodiles and Tidal Bores in Papua New Guinea SUP Magazine - If there's a fabled wave to be surfed or a new adventure to be had, it's Kai Bates' mission to be there. Case and point is a spontaneous trip the Australian recently took to the small country of Papua New Guinea. After getting a call from French filmmakers, Bates flew to the tropical country for the unique chance to SUP surf a tidal bore on a local river. The World Paddle Awards introduces four new Olympic award categories World Paddle Awards - The Olympic Games is the biggest sporting event on the planet, where the best athletes from all over the world fight for glory. To recognise the achievements of our Canoe/Kayak athletes at this pinnacle, the World Paddle Awards will introduce four new Olympic award categories to its list, which will be presented once every four years.

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