Dispelling five familiar, false facts about canoeists

Playak News Flash - March 1, 2017
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Dispelling five familiar, false facts about canoeists Canoe Roots - After a decade of columns in this space dedicated to the history, heritage, esoterica and minutiae of canoeing, written for paddlers and would-be paddlers, it occurred to me that there might be people out there who are non-paddlers. Maybe the spouses or children of readers, who might pick up Canoeroots out of curiosity or from self-preservation having to share living space with a person who goes on and on about all things canoe. For the benefit of these folk, here's a debunker's guide to the paddling mythosphere. More trash around then could carry in kayak – River Nirvana Trash Paddler - With yet another day of record-breaking warmth I decided to pay the Nashua River a visit on Saturday afternoon.   I launched at the Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge (Still River Depot Rd.) in Harvard and paddled a bit in both directions.  Sea Kayaker's Mission to Save our Sea's from Plastics! VE Paddles - Here is Dimitri Vandepoele the sea kayaker from Belgium. When he goes kayaking he collects trash from the sea because he wants to keep the sea healthy and free from pollution. Let's get inspired by him, as people let's not let waste go to seas, let's dispose off waste responsibly. Reduce use of plastics, recycle etc let's not contribute to sea pollution. Also let's support him and do our bit in cleaning up seas. SUP fishing with the Red Paddle Co 10'8" Activ Kayak Angler Magazine - At 10-feet, eight-inches long and 34-inches wide, the Activ MSL is perfect for quick trips and skinny water. My favorite fishing hole is sheltered and pretty small, so it's easier to launch the Activ than dragging around a kayak or hard board. The boat is short for quick moves and wide for rock-solid stability. The Activ is a reliable platform for fishing and paddling. Grey Moidart skies and green seas SeaKayakPhoto.com - As we carried the boats to the water's edge, low grey clouds were streaming from the summits of hidden mountains to our east. Under the grey skies the shallow water appeared an almost luminous green that matched the green of the machair we had just left. Although the clouds were scudding over head we were paddling in the lee of the cliffs until we passed the ancient crofting township of Smirisary. Chris Bertish updates us on his expedition of doing a solo, SUP Trans-Atlantic Crossing SUP Magazine - Here's is Chris Bertish the man who is currently paddling across the Atlantic.. Earlier in part one and two he had talked about his preparation for the expedition, the challenges he faces and plans for making a film on his journey. This is part three, check out what he says about his expedition. Chris is doing a solo, SUP Trans-Atlantic Crossing he is to paddle 7500 for 120 days,. He began his voyage on Dec 6, 2016 in Agadir and now is paddling stroke by stroke towards Antigua, his final landing point. All are best wishes are with you Chris, you are awesome!! Aqua Marina Calling for Ambassadors to Join Team SUP Connect - Are you a dedicated athlete who always pushes yourself to the limit? Or, maybe you are a SUP enthusiast who spends most of your life on the water? Or, you've got loads of friends who love to paddle and share every impressive moment on social media. If you could use some help in achieving your goals and want to partner with a brand that shares the same love for the water and paddling, Aqua Marina could be the perfect fit for you. SUP With Hippos on the Steelport Hala - For the last two years South Africa has suffered from below average rainfall, but the heavens opened up at the start of this season and the rivers have started rising. Mike Tavares SUP Surfs the Smelter Wave at Durango Playpark SUP Magazine - Whitewater SUP veteran Mike Tavares puts his finely tuned river surfing skills to the test on a peaking Smelter Wave at Durango Playpark in Colorado. Long Island 2011- The Summary Tony Paradise - Doing a bit of housekeeping and continuing with a summary of recent trips. The Modern SUP Quiver Hala - as with any equipment dependent sport such as SUP, skiing, or climbing, the concept of one, all-round tool is great, but hardly practical once the desire to progress sets in. Get the most essential skill required for white water kayaking right Irene's Kayaking Blog - This is a post I've been meaning to write for a long time. Whether you're a beginner/intermediate whitewater kayaker or a "gnar" paddler who occasionally coaches others (especially if "other" is a significant other), I hope you'll find it's worth your while. OK, basically – people, please make sure you learn to paddle forward – strongly, efficiently, and effectively. A good forward stroke is the absolute key to pretty much everything else you'll want to accomplish in whitewater kayaking (aside from a dependable roll, which is also super important). CBS Sports to Air Portions of the APP World Tour SUP Examiner - CBS Sports Will Cover the APP World Tour in 16 Episodes After an epic start to the 2017 season at Sunset Beach last week, the APP World Tour is proud to announce the kick off to its partnership with CBS Sports Network this week with a series of airings of its 2016 Show series. Events Around the SUP Community SUP Examiner - The Week Ahead Here's what you need to know. Progression Technique- SUP & Ski, Snow & Sea Elder SUP - I recently had the absolutely joy of watching the Progression Project film. Nine of the world's top SUP surfers hit the waves with Erik Antonson of PaddleWoo.

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