An EJ Brain Dump About Carbon Kayaks and the World Freestyle Championships Coming Up

Playak Weekly Digest
The world's top paddling news in week 38, 2023.

News Watch An EJ Brain Dump About Carbon Kayaks and the World Freestyle Championships Coming Up Apex Watercraft - First Worlds in Production Rebound coming up. Also the state of the industry in terms of understanding and accepting carbon boats (a deep dive into the hive mentality and what to expect over time) In 1993 I was in a Dagger Transition Prototype when I won my first World Championships for freestyle.    Swiss Give Another Kayak Cross Masterclass While Lilik Wins First Gold ICF - Switzerland continued its dominance of men's kayak cross, while Germany's Elena Lilik broke through for her first gold medal as the ICF world cup came to a close at La Seu, Spain, on Sunday. TV Rights and Where to Watch the ICF Slalom World Championships and Paris 2024 Olympic Qualifier in Lee Valley ICF - The International Canoe Federation is pleased to have 17 stations broadcasting the 2023 ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships held at the London 2012 Olympic venue, Lee Valley, in the United Kingdom which will also be used as qualification for the Paris 2024 Olympics. Big Names Return to the Top at Marathon World Titles ICF - Mads Pedersen and Manuel Campos regained their world titles while it was business as usual for the world's best two women paddlers on the penultimate day of the ICF Canoe Marathon World Championships in Vejen, Denmark, on Saturday. Parks Canada Helps Wildfire Evacuees With Free Stays in B.C. and Alberta Traversing - Parks Canada is offering support to people who have been effected by the unprecedented wildfire season in British Columbia and Alberta. Cornisa Rafting Euro Cup 2023 International Rafting Federation - Live music, live TV media full time coverage, fully catered event for the teams and a loud end race party complemented the 4 usual disciplines of Sprint, Head2Head, Slalom and Downriver. Keep Your Eyes Out for These Stolen Canoes Traversing - Ontario outfitter Algonquin Basecamp has shared that they have had some of their canoes stolen (August 2023)…Hey friends, we need your help! Please keep an eye out for canoes like the one in the pictures. They had our stickers on them, but I expect they have been removed. After 45 Years, Bear Mountain Boats Is Closing Traversing - Bear Mountain Boats, owned by Joan Barrett and Ted Moores, is a well known name in the canoeing (and classic boat) community. When Sacatela Storm Drain No. 3 Was Thought of as an Improvement L.A. Creek Freak - Thank you to Tom McMahon for sharing this history of Sacatela Creek found in Stanford's Barry Lawrence Ruderman Map Collection. The accompanying article and photos shows how the filling in of this land enabled dense development to occur in low lying Koreatown and Rampart Village. Road to World's With Onni Eronen Apex Watercraft - It is nearly upon us. In less than a month I will be competing in the kayak freestyle WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS! I have been training hard for Columbus as it is my last World's as a junior. 4 Essential and Affordable SUP Accessories for Newbies SUP Connect - Whether you pursue it recreationally or as a sport, standup paddleboarding (SUP) requires adequate preparation to ensure a successful, safe, and satisfying experience. Besides the basics (board, paddle, fin), there are other essential gear worth getting to improve your SUP performance and overall safety. Here are four accessories SUP newbies need, along with affordable options for those on a budget. Long Gone Garrisons and Bridges Trash Paddler - My paddling week began on a peaceful Labor Day morning when I joined with canoeists Bob, Erik, Bill, Conrad, and Ellen for a paddle down the Charles River from Old Bridge St. in Medfield, MA to Farm Road at the Sherborn/Dover line. How the StompBox™ Will Make You a Better Paddler Hala - The Hala Stompbox™ (US Patent US10046836B2), featured in all Hala whitewater SUP boards, is a revolutionary piece of equipment. English South Coast Packboating Inflatable Kayaks & Packrafts - A map with links to the dozen or so day trips I've written about on the more interesting sections of the South Coast of England using IKs and packrafts. Cape Cod Bay Challenge Returns for 16th Year to Benefit Christopher's Haven SUP Connect - The 16th Annual Cape Cod Bay Challenge (CCBC), the oldest and most recognized standup paddle (SUP) event in the Northeast, returns this year in person and virtually to benefit Christopher's Haven, a home for kids when cancer hits home. Located near Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, Christopher's Haven consists of nine fully furnished apartments and a community recreation area for families of children being treated for cancer in nearby Boston hospitals.

Factor Athletes with top online media coverage in September 1. Kai Lenny 2. Eric Jackson 3. Dane Jackson Videos Columbia Sea to Source: Scappoose Bay #ad #columbiariver #kayaking (Exploring Elements) Donato Freens on testing his new Light Board Corp (supzero) Jackson Kayak Flow Promo Video (EJ) The Starboard GEN-R with Connor Baxter (supzero) Warm up & footwork drills with Infinity SUP Team Rider & SUP Champion Juliette DuHaime (supzero)

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