White water kayak experience in Nepal - Upper Marsyangdi ~ Back 2 Baja

Playak News Flash - January 31, 2017
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White water kayak experience in Nepal - Upper Marsyangdi Chris Baer - The tallest mountains in the world surround us. Their brilliant, snow-encrusted peaks seem almost dull in comparison to the vibrant prayer flags and audaciously painted structures here in the quintessential Himalayan mountain town of Jagat. From this microscopic Nepali village, Garen Stephens and myself would start yet another trip of a lifetime. The plan was simple; kayak from just north of Jagat nineteen miles down to the slack water of the Mid-Marsyangdi hydro-dam, located just to the south of the town of Besisahar. Tandem SUP Surfing With Grom and Grandpa SUP Magazine - It doesn't get much cuter than a 4-year-old tandem SUP surfing with his grandpa. The post Tandem SUP Surfing With Grom and Grandpa appeared first on SUP Magazine . MEXICO - Our second home Level 6 - My first trip down to Mexico was in 2006, exploring the rivers in Veracruz with Stookesberry and the rest of the Jackson Kayak crew.   Back 2 Baja Jackson Kayak - Even with the short notice, my Dad and I were able to make another run down to Baja with some friends over the past few days. Part of the group left a day early and we caught up with them in Brawley before crossing the border and heading to San Felipe. New Product Pick: Five Items To Check Out Austin Kayak - Here is ACK's 5 picks you can check out – gear for kayaking and other outdoor lifestyle activities we all tend to do. Here is how you can take action to restore the Snake River Am. Whitewater - Federal Agencies are taking public opinion on Columbia and Snake River dams. Here is a chance we have to restore these greatest river systems of the world. When the lower Snake River is restored through removal of dams there would be great opportunities unleased for white water enthusiasts for paddle sports and also it would restore fish populations with wild salmon runs. Read on, here is your opportunity to take part for the cause of getting healthy rivers that enhance our environment and life. Arizona rivers could be great to kayak after the heavy rains due to the storm Funhog Blob - I hope I don't jinx the weather gods by making the below proclamation too early, but as I sit at home watching snowflakes fall on the first day of a forecasted 5 day storm, my confidence is soaring. So here goes: 2017 will be remembered as a good paddling year in Arizona. This is because after the rains Arizona rivers would come to life and offer fun paddling opportunities. Daddy's Creek Go Fast Day Jackson Kayak - I'm sure Daddy's Creek Go Fast Day started the same way most Creek races started. A couple of friends paddling fast through a section of river without catching eddies and trying to stay in flow for multiple laps. Marcus Hansen Joins NSP Team Roster SUP Connect - Following in the footsteps of SUP legends Travis Grant and Titouan Puyo, NSP is proud to add New Zealand's Marcus Hansen to their international rider lineup. Carolina Cup Adds Trade Show in 2017 SUP Connect - Already one of the biggest and paramount paddle gatherings in the world, the West Marine Carolina Cup is expanding in 2017 with the addition of a one-day retailer-only trade show, a nine-mile outrigger canoe race with six-person teams, and a 6.5-mile junior championship standup paddle board race for youth under 18. The Pride of the Susquehanna Log of Ibi - The Susquehanna River, at 464 miles in length, is the longest river on the U. S. Atlantic Seaboard, and the 16th largest in the country. At its southern end, it pours into the Chesapeake Bay at Havre de Grace, Maryland, to provide half of the Chesapeake's freshwater inflow. Get inspired to keep your waterways healthy ACA - Here are things you can do to give back to the waterways you love so much . We love paddling due to the connect we get doing it with the ocean, lake, Nature and surroundings. Let us do our bit in keeping the waterways healthy and clean for us and our future generations!! The highlights of the Thule Surfski Challenge surfski.info - This time it was contrasting conditions to the FNB Surfski Series' previous three races, but there were paddlers like Michelle Burn who loved the conditions of big surf and won in the competition. In men's competition it was the third win for Hank McGregor. The Sup division saw Shayne Chipps as the winner!! Birds Of A Feather - By Kate Watson Paiwen SUP Boards For Women - We are so fortunate to live in a town that has a beautiful bird sanctuary for many species of birds to call home.  The other morning we decided to adventure out on our Paiwen Stand Up Paddle (SUP) Boards and see the wildlife from a different view with the kids. British SUP Club Championships 2016 Sam Ross - Almost 200 Racers, Great kids numbers and a fantastic atmosphere will make 2016 a hard event to beat. But with the 30th of September already confirmed for 2017 and it now being part of the UK Junior National Series.

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Face Melting Clas III on the Cranberry ~ Rigging Wacky Options

Playak News Flash - January 29, 2017
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Face Melting Clas III on the Cranberry Jackson Kayak - When West Virgina gets good flows cycling in, it doesn't get much better. We can hit up a high water play run on the New or catch a classic class V creek. Rigging Wacky Options Jackson Kayak - What I am about to tell you is probably one of the most effective ways to catch bass for most of the fishing season. It's called the Wacky Rig. Sunglasses Review- Hobie Polarized Phin SUP Magazine - Looking for a pair of stylish shades with practical function for the water lifestyle? Look no further than the Phin from Hobie Polarized. Board Review- NRS Adventurer SUP Magazine - The adventurer is a sturdy inflatable standup paddleboard by NRS that's functional in a wide range of applications. Support BC Parks By Purchasing A Licence Plate Traversing - Starting January 29th, 2017 you can order a BC Parks themed licence plate from ICBC. These plates are available for an initial cost of $50 (and an annual renewal fee of $40). $33 of the initial purchase price will go B.C. The Next Generation NRS Duct Tape Diaries - Wetsuits first graced the spreads of an NRS catalog in 1977. All black neoprene, these basic wetsuits boasted nothing special. In 1990, we released the Aqua-Tux, elevating the standard for neoprene fashion. When you think about wetsuits today, what comes to mind? Strong contender for Oceania championships at the Vector Wero Whitewater Park ICF - Australian Jess Fox will lead a procession of world-class canoe slalom paddlers at this weekend's Oceania championships in Auckland. The 140-strong field has more than half coming from overseas to compete in the three-day championships at the new Vector Wero Whitewater Park in Manukau. Fox is the reigning C1 world champion and created history in 2014, becoming the first paddler to hold C1 and K1 world titles at the same time. Paddling Before the full storms invade with the falcon sail Log of Ibi - Here is someone paddling in windy conditions and making use of the falcon sail. It's windy and the forecast for the next couple of days is storm conditions before that this person decides to paddle on and here is his experience, note he paddled staying close to the shore. Kayaking adventures and more in New Zealand Team Pyranha - Here a group of paddler enthusiasts have epic kayak adventures in Zealand. The first river rapid they kayaked there was the Kaituna in Rotorua, the upper section and then later paddling down its Awesome and Smokey gorges. There were other friends who guided them to descend these rivers. Another river they checked out was Wairoa River in Tauranga. Check out their experiences here, it not only involves white water paddles but connecting with people helping them and joining them in their journey. ISLE Explores Goa India and Dubai Isle Surf and SUP - There are 1.2 billion humans in India. India alone makes up 17.86% of the total world population. Do the math, and that is a mass of people crammed into one country. The Most Amazing Place to Paddle Board in Baja, Mexico Isle Surf and SUP - Bahía de Los Angeles is a paddle boarding paradise. The combination of perfect water, desert islands, thick biodiversity and seclusion all come together to create a perfect paddle board destination. How We Have Fun by Kate Watson Paiwen SUP Boards For Women - Today was one of those days where you just wake up and feel that need for fun in your bones! After a full month of dance competition and track and field days, time for family adventure was feeling low. 10 Things Only Whitewater Kayakers Understand Rapid Magazine Blog - 1. Feeling like someone you spent one day kayaking with is a close friend Sometimes friends you spent a single day paddling with become close buddies in your mind. World Paddle Association Announces 1st Ever World SUP Tour! TotalSUP - The 2017 World SUP Tour will bring together 10-12 of the best events around the world not only showcasing Elite and Professional Racers but also Open and Kids competitors. The Waterman League Group Announces the Official Rebranding of Stand Up World Tour and Series Into the Unified APP World Tour SUPPaddleboard.com - The newly-formed Association of Paddlesurf Professionals (APP), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Waterman League Group, announces a rebranding of the Stand Up World Series (Racing) and Stand Up World Tour (Surfing), to align under a new single banner, the APP World Tour.

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See how it is do a river trip of the Upper Missouri River, Montana

Playak News Flash - January 28, 2017
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See how it is do a river trip of the Upper Missouri River, Montana Adventure Kayak - Find out why the Upper Missouri River is considered to be one of the best river trips in North America The Upper Missouri River carves through 149 miles of prairie wilderness and is the most unspoiled portion of the Lewis + Clark National Historic Trail. Surrounded by spectacular geology and littered with important historic sites, it is considered by many to be one of the best river trips in North America 10 Things Paddlers Do to Spice up Their Winter Canoe Roots - What do paddlers do in winters, other outdoor activities, planning to paddle when the season turns warm. Here are sometimes paddlers can do to keep the winter exciting. Share with us what activities you indulge in during the dark winter days. Share with us what activities you indulge in during the dark winter days. Torryd—The Next Big Thing In Whitewater Filmmaking Rapid Magazine Blog - Once Rapid saw Torryd's "Best Beatings" edit, we knew we had to find out a bit more about the whitewater filmmaking crew. Torryd started by Trent McCrerey has two more forks, these people bonded over their love for kayaking and have gone to the worlds's best rivers. They create content for their videos and their Xenogenesis videos have won them lot of viewers, here is an interview with a member of the Torryd, find inspiration for their amazing white water kayaking videos besides many other things about Torryd.. What happened during the attempted Grand Canyon Speed Run GrindTV - They were already starting to celebrate when the raft frame snapped, ripping a hole in the boat. The U.S. Men's National Raft Team, was attempting to break the speed record on the Grand Canyon, they were running some of the biggest rapids in the country in the middle of the night and they were close to hitting their goal. They were 2 hrs ahead of schedule till a wave from the Lava Falls rapid snapped the boat frame. Why I Kayak Fish Jackson Kayak - Kayak fishing has always been a place I can escape too to avoid the every day stresses of life. The second I pick up that rod and launch my kayak into the water, I leave all my worries on the bank. Kayak fishing is a sport that cannot be replicated, the feeling you get on the water is beyond comparison, its just you and nature. An Athlete's Journey Through Lyme Disease – Part 3 SUP Magazine - A biweekly SUP mag exclusive about an athlete's journey coping with Lyme Disease. Whitewater Kayaking A Four Season Sport Jackson Kayak - When I started kayaking in 2009, the thought of traveling down a river strapped into a kayak was terrifying. However, like anything in life, after committing countless hours of practice I slowly became comfortable in my little plastic boat. Bellyaking Class 5 Upper Gauley – The Maiden Voyage Bellyak - The Upper Gauley River, in West 'by god' Virginia, has long been the bedrock class V run of every aspiring kayaker. It's a big, powerful river with multiple places that can kill you dead if you get off line. This run had been causing me anxiety since I first decided to run it in a bellyak in 2012, but didn't actually run it til 2016. I was paddling a boat that I was only attached to by gravity, with nothing but my hands to propel me. The mystery of the canoe trip whose drawing is on this paddle, who can solve this? Paddle Making - A post by JClearwater on the WCHA forums documented a mystery canoe paddle with a tripping route painted on the blade. This antique paddle was traced back to an estate sale with unfortunately no details known by the original owner. The owner is offering a cold lager at the 2017 Wooden Canoe Assembly as a reward to the successful researcher who can solve this mystery. There has been. There has been paddling of lakes, rivers, portages and campsite halts at this trip, check the drawing of the canoe route on the paddle here. Completing the First-Ever Circumnavigation of Bermuda – Part 2 SUP Magazine - Completing the First-Ever Circumnavigation of Bermuda Part 2 This installment is continued from Part 1 of our Circumnavigating Bermuda series, the three-part story of the first nonstop SUP circumnavigation of Bermuda by Christian Shaw and Gordon Middleton of Plastic Tides. Chicama, Peru: A SUP Surfer's Dream SUP Connect - SUP surfer Amit Inbar loves exploring and trying new places especially when he can bring his stand up paddle board (SUP), surfboard and other water toys along for the adventure. Recently, Amit ventured down to Chicama, Peru where he got up close and personal with the longest left hand point break in the world. Hear about his journey below. Oceania Slalom Championships Lawrence competing in C1 class as well as k1 class ICF - Having sat out most of 2016, Australian paddler Ros Lawrence is ready to hit the water with a vengeance in 2017, determined to be on the start line in Tokyo in 2020 when women's C1 makes its canoe slalom Olympic debut. This weekend Lawrence joins a full-strength Australian team, including the three Rio Olympians, at the Oceania Slalom Championships on the brand new slalom course in Auckland, New Zealand. QuickBlade Announces the Release of New Smart Paddle With Motionize Standup Journal - Jimmy Terrell of QuickBlade Paddles announced yesterday the release of their new 'Smart Paddle' a collaboration with Motionize, an app that charts your speed, distance per stroke as well as paddle angle.  Slalom Racing: NZ Open 2017 – Report and Results Kayak Session - Travers took out the C1 (canoe) final on a wet and windy Mangahao River course by more than 7secs, preventing Jones from completing a notable double after earlier winning the K1 (kayak) final. After winning K1 silver in Rio last year, Jones has added C1 to her training and racing programme and 23-year-old Travers admits she's relishing their upcoming battles. Q & A With SUP Instructor Nikki Johnston Beaudoin Paiwen SUP Boards For Women - Here is SUP instructor talking about her experiences doing Stand Up Paddling – includes why she likes this outdoor activity, how she started with SUP, her SUP travels and more stuff like SUP yoga moves that we SUP enthusiasts are interested to read and know about. Enjoy!!

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