ICF Pays Tribute to Iulian Serban ~ Why the Fly | Kayak Fishing

Playak News Flash - January 25, 2021
The world's latest paddling headlines.

ICF Pays Tribute to Iulian Serban ICF - The International Canoe Federation has paid tribute to Romanian paracanoe athlete, Iulian Serban, who has passed away at the age of 35. Why the Fly | Kayak Fishing Jackson Kayak - Why the Fly | Kayak Fishing With evidence of being around for hundreds of years, used in both freshwater and salt water environments, fly fishing has an appeal for almost anyone. Flicking flies can be accomplished from the shoreline, waist deep in a stream, from any kind of water craft including the kayak. The West Fork of the Little River, AL Down Hill Kayaking - In an area packed with so much great whitewater, it is no surprise that the relatively tame West Fork of the Little River is often overlooked. There is a handful of local paddlers who frequent this run during the winter and spring, but beyond those in close proximity, it is largely unknown. Dale Hollow Day Dreams Jackson Kayak - This story starts with a trip to the Jackson Kayak Factory back in October of 2019. My buddy Jason Cassetty and I drove down to pick up a Bite Angler but on the way home we found ourselves standing on the shores of Dale Hollow Lake. A Practical Guide to Sustainability for Rafters International Rafting Federation - There's a lot of talk about climate change and climate action – but what does it mean in practical terms for rafters? Our Most-Read Blogs of 2020 American Rivers - As we wave farewell to 2020, our minds are set on the future, and promise of a new year. But to know where we're going, we must first look back at where we've been in this unforgettable year. Here's what the year meant for rivers and clean water across the country, as seen through the lens of our most popular blogs. 2021 PaddlingLight Update PaddlingLight - This is an annual housekeeping post to inform loyal readers, subscribers and readers who get notifications about the 2021 plan for PaddlingLight. Winter Kayaking Jackson Kayak - I found winter kayaking healthy, beautiful and fun in many ways. I want to share why I find it inspiring and how to start. Maybe this winter is the moment as travelling to the sun is not as easy as usual. Ontario Parks Closes Frontcountry and Backcountry Camping During Lockdown Traversing - Ontario Parks announced today that as of January 21st, 2021 that they will be closing all campgrounds, backcountry campsites, roofed accommodations. Badfish's 10 Ways to Get Stoked for the 2021 Season Badfish SUP - Let's face it, 2020 was a class V year, making it to the end still standing has felt somewhat impossible. But 2021 is just around the corner and while the future remains uncertainty we want you to go into it feeling strong! Here are our TOP 10 things to help you get ready and excited for the 2021 paddling season. 2021 Paddlesport Paddler's Guide SUP World Mag - Welcome to the 2021 The Paddlesports Show/Kayak Session Magazine Paddler's Guide Free Download page. You have the option to either check the 2021 Paddler's Guide online, or download it. Best Wetsuits and Drysuits for Paddleboarding supboardguide.com - Staying warm is a very important aspect when it comes to planning your paddleboarding adventure. Paddling in the ocean, paddling at a high elevation, paddling during winter; there are plenty of reasons the water might be cold even when the sun is shining. While you might be an expert paddler and hope to avoid falling into the water, even the best paddlers in the world are eventually going to fall into the water when they don't want to or least expect it. Seeking Solace on the Sudbury Trash Paddler - The placid waters of the Sudbury River in Wayland MA seemed a good place for getting my mind off all the past week's disturbing news and images, while at the same time trying to process it all a contradiction I know. 2021 Ontario Backcountry Canoe Symposium Cancelled Traversing - I am sad to officially announce that this April's Ontario Backcountry Canoe Symposium is cancelled. This will probably come as no surprise to anyone. Given our current ongoing battle with Covid, it is just not reasonable to assume that we could put 400 people in a theatre 3 months from now. UN Report: Aging Dams Pose Growing Threat American Rivers - By 2050, most people on Earth will live downstream of tens of thousands of large dams built in the 20th century, many of them already operating at or beyond their design life, according to a UN University analysis.

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