Kayak Norway – From the Classics to Expeditions ~ Peace on the Salween

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The world's top paddling news in week 41, 2020.

News Watch Kayak Norway – From the Classics to Expeditions Jackson Kayak - Kayaking Norway – from the classics to expeditions I have almost spent two weeks in Norway this summer. It is such an epic place for whitewater kayaking. The Struggles of Being Deaf for Over 5 Months and How to Avoid It Jackson Kayak - I'm sure most of you have heard about surfer's ear and that you should wear earplugs when kayaking or doing any watersports for that matter. Fire and Water: Wildfire Preparedness Is Important for People and Rivers American Rivers - Oregon and California are having their worst wildfire seasons on record causing incredible devastation, tragic loss of life and measurable public health threats from smoke. Because of the most recent fires I have friends, family members, and colleagues who have lost their homes. As the fires still burn, we all must support grieving and dislocated communities and the firefighters risking their lives. Jackson Antix 2.0 at? Beaverfest? Jackson Kayak - -Submitted by Jason Smith The Smith family was lucky enough to meet up with the northeast JK sales rep, Rob, and borrow the Antix 2.0 for a run on the Beaver river in upstate NY. Historic Paddle Photo: Big Chief Thunder Loring Paddle Making - A photo from RubyLane.com illustrating Penobscot Chief, Peter Nicola (left) showcasing craftwork over an overturned bark canoe. Two paddles are prominently displayed. Fanatic Launches New Lineup for 2021: SUP, Foil, Windsurf & Wingfoil Standup Journal - Fanatic, no longer just associated with SUP & windsurfing, but now broadens their watersports exposure by adding foiling and wing foiling to their repertoire. This progressive brand just released a crashing wave of well designed new products for 2021. Consumers beware! What you're about to see is going to have you reaching for your wallet. IRF Judges at the 1st Ever World Virtual Youth Festival International Rafting Federation - The first ever world UTS Virtual Youth Festival encourages youth to showcase their unique talents and creativity, offering them a chance to shine bright during a difficult time. Over 60 organisations and federations have joined to participate and/or contribute towards this unique event which has been patronized by the International Olympic Committee, the International Paralympic Committee, Special Olympics, Sportaccord and GAISF. Urban Stand Up Paddle-Boarding, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania SUP Connect - You might ask what urban adventures are available to tour in the beautiful city of Pittsburgh? There is no better way to view the urban skyline than on a stand-up paddleboard. Maine Estate Paddles - New Haven Auctions Paddle Making - New Haven Auctions is hosting the Autumn Americana Sale on October 3, 2020 featuring items from the private collection of Jim and Nancy Glazer, of Bailey's Island, Maine. Peace on the Salween International Rivers - Nestled beside Asia's last free-flowing river, the Salween Peace Park in Myanmar's Karen State (officially called Kayin State) is protecting the rights of Indigenous Karen people to self-determination, cultural survival and environmental conservation. Like an Expedition P&H Paddlers - I never thought I'd be comparing Earnest Shackleton's famous advert to sitting at home on my sofa, yet here we are. I am locked down behind my keyboard in the times of a global pandemic. In a strange twist of fate, his recruitment to arguably the last great adventure in the golden age of exploration was posted just a few years before the previous global pandemic, the Spanish flu. France and Ukraine Show the Way in Szeged ICF - France and Ukraine picked up two gold medals each on the final day of competition at the ICF canoe sprint world cup in Szeged, Hungary, the only international competition to be held in 2020 because of the Covid pandemic. Outer Shoals SUP Adventer. Named Uncle Johns Atlantic Paddle Surfing - My buddies Byron, Harry, Alex and I boated 4-5 miles offshore in from of Tybee Island Ga. were we saw whitewater breaking off in the distance. As we arrived where the waves were breaking, I jumped on my SUP and paddled into several waves. Bear Safety Gear for Camping Paddling Magazine - Your best defense in bear country is your brain your knowledge and understanding of bears, writes Steve Herrero in his 2003 pioneering book, Bear Attacks. Their Causes and Avoidance. By keeping a clean camp, watching for bear sign, making noise while in the woods, traveling in a group and carrying bear spray as a last resort. The post Bear Safety Gear for Camping appeared first on Paddling Magazine. Salween Diversion Project Enters Troubled Waters International Rivers - Over the past few months, the Irrigation Department and the House Committee Review of Integrated River Basin Management have been heavily promoting an inter-basin water diversion scheme. Planned projects will divert water across Thailand, incorporating international river basins, including the Mekong and Salween, to address "water shortages" in Thailand.

Factor Athletes with top online media coverage in October 1. Sean Poynter 2. Robby Naish 3. Dane Jackson Videos Montreal Summer surfing (corran) AZTRON - 2021 New Collection (aztronsports) APP Archive - 2013 Patagonia SUP Expedition (supzero) Top Tips for Kayak Fishing on Flowing Rivers (The Heliconia Press) IRF Euro Cup - Ibar, Serbia 2020 (InternationalRaftingFederation) Upcoming Lumpy Waters US, OR, , Oct 9 - Oct 11 West Penn Trail Triathlon US, PA, , Oct 10 Chattajack 31 Mile SUP/Kayak Race US, TN, Chattanooga, Oct 24 Lord of the Fork Race US, Russell Fork, Oct 24

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