First descent of the Arazá River, Peru ~ Kayaking and Rivers Signals

Playak News Flash - December 8, 2016
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First descent of the Arazá River, Peru Palm Blogs - After the competition in the river Pachachaca, we only had 10 days left in Peru, so we decided to go to the jungle and try the river Arazá that our friend Leo recommended us. Next day, around four in the morning, after loading the car with the kayaks and all the material needed, we started our journey towards Marcapata. After eight hours in the car, we got to our destination; We checked a few rapids that weren't very far from where we were and decided to start the adventure and to go down for a 14km river section. No Barriers Mindset William Blakely's Story Bellyak - My name is William Blakely and I'm 17. I have cerebral palsy and have to use a wheelchair. I like to try new things and I especially like to try things that might get me hurt. My mom says I am Badass. Kayaking and Rivers Signals Michele Ramazza - Which are most important river signals to know? Here you can find a detailed list of the most important river signal internationally known. A short guide to help the communication in the noisy river environment. Winter Setting In Trash Paddler - Paddled away from a wintry-looking Route 20 boat launch in Wayland today just before noontime. Yesterday, we had our first snow of any consequence (about an inch) and with temperatures early this morning in the 20's, I hadn't expect to get out on the water. Halloween Paddle 2016 Jackson Kayak - The Halloween Paddle in the gorge has pretty much become an annual event.  It started over 8 years ago with a fun idea of just getting a handful of friends together, dress up in costume and paddle the Green Truss section of the White Salmon River.  How To Fuel Your Paddling Addiction When Injured SUP Connect - Being injured is a drag. It is something that we all go through at one time or another, professional athletes and weekend warriors alike. It's never something we plan for and it always seems to happen at the worst possible time, but I'm a firm believer in everything happens for a reason and by slowing down we gain more insight in to our selves and our bodies. Aspire Anonymous Sunglasses SUP Magazine - We're pretty picky with our sunglasses here at SUP magazine. Between getting to the beach, hanging in the sand and being out on the water, we ask a lot of our shades and expect them to deliver every scenario with throw at them. What's On Tap: Paddling Events This Weekend SUP Examiner -   Paddling Events Around the SUP Community What's On Tap is a weekly column listing paddling events across North America and select events from around the world for the coming weekend. Supconnect Polls 2016 Winners SUP Connect - After a month-long period of nominating and voting for your SUP favorites of 2016 the final winners for the 2016 Supconnect Polls are here! In the last week or so the voting really started heating up with new leaders in each category every day. Chris Bertish Departs on Transatlantic SUP Crossing SUP Magazine - After five years of planning, training and preparation, SUP world-record holder Chris Bertish departs on his Transatlantic SUP crossing. Standup for Others Enabling Adaptive Paddlers Part 2 ISA - To work with a variety of adaptive surfers at the forefront of the sport to identify needs related to their surf vehicles (and associated accessories/devices/surf equipment), in an effort to design and manufacture the Ultimate Adaptive Surf Vehicle. Level Six Creek Boot Level 6 - The Level Six Creek Boot is a classic neoprene paddling bootie, plain and simple. There's nothing particularly fancy to see here but it gets the job done. Chasing Big Shoal Bass Jackson Kayak - If you follow me on social media, you already know I love chasing black bass. Living in Georgia, that makes me very fortunate. Our black bass biodiversity rivals that of any other state, with eight separate species of bass that can be caught here. Stress Test Your Paddle Surfing, Surf Your SUP Without a Paddle PaddleWoo - I coined the term paddle enhanced surfing two years ago when I was trying to define proper paddle surfing.  The term, paddle enhanced surfing, puts the emphasis on surfing where it should be. UK Stand Up Paddle Surfing – The Domestic Conundrum SUP Mag UK - In the UK we have the frustration of distinctively average surf (when compared to overseas nations), mainly because of our changeable weather.

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