Rio Canoe Slalom legacy provides hope for locals future

Playak News Flash - October 27, 2016
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Rio Canoe Slalom legacy provides hope for locals future ICF - The Rio 2016 Olympic Canoe Slalom venue that was at the heart of the Deodoro Complex has swiftly moved into legacy mode inspiring the local population with introduction sessions as the venue played host to the 2016 Pan American and South American Canoe Slalom Championships. The venue is converted into a place to develop local talent from Brazil. With many of the continents top paddlers in town both of these ambitions are being quickly realised; and with free rafting available for the locals following the professional action the competition ... Thomas Creek: Intermediate Section Mt. Hood H2O - There is some easy floating through boulder bars to warm up in before the first rapid where the current is forced against the right wall creating a rapid that ends in a short plunge into a powerful hydraulic. Run this final plunge on the left side of the right channel with a strong right stroke, staying away from the right wall. More easy floating is below here before this section of Thomas really reaches its prime as bedrock begins to line the stream and the green walls are in stark contrast to what is turbid water if the flows are not low 6 Ways To Help Speed Up Recovery While You Are Injured SUP Connect - Being injured sucks, plain and simple. Depending on the injury sustained you could be out of the water completely for weeks or months at a time, which is obviously no fun. Even the best of the best athletes get injured and have to work through these injuries to get back on the water. Adventures of an Accidental Off Day Jackson Kayak - As many amazing days that were had on the water in Colorado, one of my favorite days was one where we never touched water. Spain Championship Sup Race 2016 SUP International - Spain Championship 2016 SUP Race held on 15 and 16 October - Sponsored by Waira, Starboard Stand Up Paddle, Concello de Baiona, Xunta de Galicia, Wave Wetsuits and Wetsports Ladeira and with the collaboration of Schola Surf Txoko. Setting Them Up for Success Jackson Kayak - As a parent with four kids, one of the things that I enjoy most is being able to take them out and let them experience all the great joys of the outdoors. What Is The Best Memory Card For The GoPro Hero5 Session? unsponsored - The GoPro Hero5 Session is GoPros latest small from factor POV action camera. Building on the success of the Session GoPro have packed 4k capability and video stabilization into this small package. Logistics and Planning Advice for Bikepacking the Colorado Trail John Nestler - This is the second article in a series about bikepacking the Colorado Trail, and it covers basic planning and logistical aspects of the trip. If you haven't already you should read the introductory article which gives a brief overview of the trail as well as my experience bikepacking the trail in the fall of 2016. How to Improve and Maintain Your Speed While Paddling SUP Examiner - Are you a paddler who is fit, but can never seem to keep pace with your friends and always finds yourself finishing a race further back in the pack than you'd like? In paddling sports, regardless of craft, proper technique along with the ability to dissect and understand the components of your stroke will determine how efficiently you are able to paddle and by extension, have a direct impact on your ability to improve your speed and go faster. The Onyx M-16 Belt Pack PFD SUP Examiner - The Onyx M-16 belt pack PFD is a well thought out, comfortable and attractive, low profile design which provides the necessary degree of safety for paddlers who are comfortable in the water and know how to swim. Katadyn Base Camp Water Filter Mod Paddle Making - Years ago, I purchased a Katadyn Base Camp gravity filter to avoid the chore of manual pumping for fresh water. While it was easy to use, the pleated membrane filter was quick to clog and the clean water flow would basically stop. Shane Perrin's Waterway to Recovery SUP Magazine - The story of how hardcore expedition paddler Shane Perrin used standup paddling to overcome alcoholism. Downwinding San Francisco with Tom Nadzam and Jonas Letieri SIC Maui - Tom Nadzam and Jonas Letieri are both uber talented adaptive paddlers who finally got a chance to meet each other and do an epic downwinder together in San Francisco, California. Glacial SUP Tours in Alaska SUP Magazine - In this latest installment of Shop Talk, we talk with the owner of Liquid Adventures about glacial SUP tours and the challenges of paddling in the cold. Bart De Zwart Ticks Another Ultra Off His List, Wins the 92km Great Glen Paddle in Record Time SUPracer - Bart de Zwart has continued to cement his reputation as one of the craziest most inspiring paddlers in the world, taking out the 92km UK SUP Great Glen Paddle in Scotland last weekend and setting yet another ultra long distance race record in the process.

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