Gauley Fest: The Rowdiest Weekend in Summersville, WV

Playak News Flash - September 13, 2016
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Gauley Fest: The Rowdiest Weekend in Summersville, WV NRS Duct Tape Diaries - Gear up to check out the Gauley Festival coming this month, its celebration of free flowing Gauley river and tons of fun stuff to experience including white water runs. It brings to mind images of carnage and rowdy boaters. NRS Field Rep, Jean Slade, checks in from her van down by the river with these pro tips to maximize your Gauley Fest experience this fall. This is American White water's fund raising events and the proceeds go to their river conservation efforts. Simple SUPerFISHal Hacks Jackson Kayak - Here is a quick look at a few mods that are making my outings on the Jackson Kayak SUPerFISHal paddleboard a bit more practical as I explore small streams in Alabama and Tennessee.We already know that an Orion Cooler makes for a great seat on kayaks and paddleboards. I secure it to the boat with the 6-foot long cam straps found in the Orion Coolers store. Which of these two inflatable kayaks would suit you more? AirKayaks - First introduced in 2002 as the AirFrame, the AdvancedFrame has evolved over the past 15 years into one of Advanced Elements most popular models, well-known as an excellent value for performance, quality and price. This was followed by the Sport in 2009. One of the most commonly asked questions is – which one is right for me? Below we have compiled a list of similarities and differences to help guide you in making that personal decision. Taste of Three Rivers Trash Paddler - Paddled a bit of Concord's three rivers yesterday  with a group of Souhegan River Watershed Association paddlers down from neighboring New Hampshire.  Trak's adventure kayaker customers gather at the TRAK Owner's Retreat Trak Blog - I felt compelled to write about the TRAK Owner's Retreat we hosted in the Canadian Rockies in August. This was the first of its kind, hosted by TRAK. Many TRAK owners have come together in the past, planned trips, and gone out on small outings, all the way to more than week-long trips in far-off, dreamed-up voyages all over the world. But this was the first time (and not the last) that we will host Owner's Retreats. It is an opportunity for us to showcase the stunning backyard we call home, and bring together great people we are so fortunate to call our customers. Titan Design Team - Mixed Colors and Signature Kayak Art Titan Kayaks - Looking for something different? Want a boat that's all your own? Titan Kayaks has you covered! Available this Spring 16' a new constantly growing collection of Signature Kayak Art will be released across the entire Titan line up. Simply choose a color from the Titan range, or choose two for a sweet smooth gradient effect throughout your boat. Then choose one of the many and constantly updating signature art works available. Big names exit early in Slovenia ICF - Corinna Kuhnle (AUT, K1W) and the cousin partnership of Ladislav and Peter Skantar (SVK, C2M) went through in their respective top slot from the semi-finals as the action continued thick and fast from the 2016 ICF Canoe Slalom World Cup in Tacen, Slovenia. New And Improved Courses Announced For 2016 Pacific Paddle Games SUP Connect - Course maps for the second annual Pacific Paddle Games presented by Salt Life have been set and include some exciting new updates from last year's inaugural event. The preeminent paddling event, offering a $60,000 prize purse, will take place at Doheny State Beach, a California State Park in Dana Point, Sept 30 through Oct. 2. 430 Miles Down the Wisconsin River to Tell a Good News Story Distressed Mullet - When I talked via smartphone to Jesse Hieb, he had only been off the Wisconsin River for about an hour or so, after a full day of paddling 32 miles. SUP: The placebo effect – Hobie Tour 12.6ft x 32" x 298L review SUP Mag UK - Hobie are renowned for innovation and doing things differently – their Mirage Eclipse pretty much proves that (search for it online if you're not aware). In the UK there are a few fans but Hobie have yet to make a serious dent in the SUP market. That could all be about to change, however. We were passed two inflatable products to review. The 12.6ft Tour, tested here, and the 10.2ft Coaster that'll appear in October's edition of SUP Mag UK. Surf Expo Day One and the stoke factor Distressed Mullet - For those of you unfamiliar with Surf Expo, it is a convention held twice per year (September and January) where manufacturers bring their product lines for the coming year to sell to surf shops, resorts and outdoor outfitter shops. A Different Perspective Adventurous Experiences - A catch up with pics from adventures through rock and water on the Isle of Man. Red Bull Heavy Water month long holding period is now underway Waterman League - As an official stop in the 2016 Stand Up World Series, Red Bull Heavy Water has started the holding period today. The holding period will guarantee 40 of the world's best SUP athletes waves over 10ft. on an open course that stretches 12km (7.5 miles), starting at Ocean Beach and finishing just past the Golden Gate Bridge. US Open of Stand Up Paddling is postponed until 2017 Waterman League - We were disappointed to have to announce a few weeks back that the US Open of Stand Up Paddling would not go ahead as planned in 2016, instead being pushed back until 2017. Radio Fran – Fran Blake Profile SUP Mag UK - With a love of SUP racing, windsurfing, cycling and pole dancing. Fran Blake is the ever popular right arm of Nik Baker and his K66/Fanatic UK distribution company.

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