Humility: When The Teacher Becomes The Student ~ Bear River Race 2015

Playak News Flash - May 4, 2015
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines Humility: When The Teacher Becomes The Student Kokatat Blog - It's a situation I present to my students a paddler dislocates their shoulder in a remote area. How do you deal with it? I set the scenario so that it's challenging and they are forced think through the situation critically, acting out patient care and the emergency evacuation. Bear River Race 2015 unsponsored - The Black Canyon of the Bear River is an awesome dam release section, thanks to American Whitewater. Training for Trials Jackson Kayak - With USA freestyle team trials coming up soon in June, I've really felt the need to get out to as many waves as possible to give myself the best chance to make the Junior team, as this will be the last World Championships I can compete in as a junior. 4 Fun love from Stephen Jacques Jackson Kayak - I am entering my 6th season of kayaking. My favorite runs are on Class 3-4 rivers with lots of surf. I paddled a 2010 Jackson 4Fun for four seasons. It was my go to boat for all of my favorite runs. Nepal: Himalaya, Earthquakes and White Water SUP Crossing - We arrive in a buzzing world of honking cars and motor bikes, chaotically driving through the dusty and dirty streets of Kathmandu. What a contrast with Micronesia, the slow pace made place for a very different scene. Getting Paddlefit with Susanne Lier – Fitness Guru and Sup Racer SUPfm - Susanne splits her year between Lake Geneva and Fuerteventura, one of the Canary Islands described as Europe's Hawaii. Thank You for The Memories, Sparky SUPracer - With the sudden, but not totally unsurprising announcement yesterday that Rainbow Sandals has cancelled the Battle of the Paddle at least the 2015 edition, and most likely indefinitely, the SUP racing world is currently in a state of shock, mourning and confusion. A Grand Canyon Christmas Team Pyranha - For the fifth time in six years, in December 2014 I found myself climbing into a Pyranha boat and sliding into the waters of the Colorado River at Lees Ferry, Arizona. Single & Double Spray Decks for Aquaglide Chelan & Columbia Kayaks AirKayaks - This past week we received our first shipment of AquaGlide splash decks – optional accessories which can turn your AquaGlide kayak from an open design to an enclosed one or two seater. The decks can be used with the Chelan, Columbia XP and Columbia HB series inflatable kayaks. 2015 Battle of the Paddle Cancelled SUP Magazine - In one of the more disheartening announcements in recent memory, Jay Longley of Rainbow Sandals and Gerry Lopez released a joint press release today announcing they will not be organizing one of the most iconic events in the sport's history, the Rainbow Sandals Gerry Lopez Battle of the Paddle, for 2015. The Battle had recently moved to Salt Creek from Doheny State Beach after troubles with the California State Parks (Salt Creek is on county land). Rumors had been circulating that this could happen Connor Baxter Talks 2015 OluKai Ho'o and Champion Strategy SUP Magazine - What's the secret to being the world's most accomplished SUP racer? An agenda of endless travel, for one. A rigorous training regiment and constant time spent on the water, for another. Five Days, Five Rivers Canoe Kayak - The Canadian Shield is a top whitewater destination for kayakers and canoeists. The region forms a horseshoe around Hudson Bay, roughly 3 million square miles between Labrador and the Northwest Territories, the Arctic Archipelago and central Ontario. 006: Chase Kosterlitz – Racing, Travel and Fixing What'S Broken. SUPfm - Chase Kosterlitz is a well known and successful racer on both the World and European circuits. In this forthright and entertaining interview (recorded before the announcement was made about BOP 2015) Chase talks about how he started in SUP, his favourite events and how it feels to lead the draft train in major races. Final Decision released for Green River Diversion Project Am. Whitewater - Green River, Utah - The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) released its Final Decision for the proposed rehabilitation of the Green River/Tusher Diversion in Green River, Utah. Release the Rain Barrel! American Rivers - Despite passing out of the Colorado House with bipartisan support, the popular legislation legalizing residential use of rain barrels in Colorado is currently being held hostage by Senate Agriculture, Natural Resources and Energy Committee Chairman, Jerry Sonnenberg. With only days left in the Colorado legislative session, the fate of the bill remains unclear.

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2015 Battle of the Paddle-California Cancelled ~ Mountain Kayak Race

Playak News Flash - May 3, 2015
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines 2015 Battle of the Paddle-California Cancelled SUP Examiner - We received word today that Rainbow Sandals, the producers of the iconic and world-renowned Battle of the Paddle, have made the decision to cancel the Battle of the Paddle-California in 2015. The decision was made largely due to the economics of staging the event, which had seen exponential growth since its inception in 2008. Neenah, Wisconsin Urban Paddle Guide SUP Magazine - When you think of SUP, you may not think of Wisconsin but we have beautiful Midwest scenery and many rivers and lakes just ready for you to explore. I live in northeast Wisconsin where pristine rivers flow in and out of stunning lakes. Our culture here derives from our love for the water. Getting Back to The Roots - Laps in Oetztal Mike Dawson - Oetz is one of those places that is a paradise on earth. It's a quaint little town nestled at the bottom of a valley between two sky rocketing peaks, surrounded by the top notch biking, hiking and most importantly sick whitewater. Level Six Enters the Standup Paddleboard Market SUP Magazine - Level Six manufacturers of innovative, quality paddling gear, apparel and accessories—is excited to announce the launch of its line of standup paddleboards available in spring 2015; offering 10 models of SUP boards to choose from including one inflatable. Biggest Catch Ever for Oklahoma 254-Pound Alligator Gar Canoe Kayak - When we saw this story on GrindTV.com yesterday, it got us thinking. With kayak fishing on the rise and paddling anglers flocking to lakes and streams across the country, would anybody ever expect to haul a behemoth like this from the depths of a reservoir in Oklahoma? Mountain Kayak Race Astral Currently - A few weeks ago, in Korea, we had our first Mountain Kayak Race in Jiri Mountain (a 1900m mountain). The river is usually class 4 but there was a really low water level causing it to be extremely rocky. Astral Appoints Christie Dobson VP of Sales and Marketing Astral Currently - Growing at an increasingly fluid speed, aquatic footwear innovator, Astral, is jumping into the season with the introduction of a new VP of Sales and Marketing. Show Your Support for Protection of Mountains to Sound Greenway (WA) Am. Whitewater - Extending from the Seattle waterfront to Ellensburg Washington, the Mountains to Sound Greenway is 1.5 million acre outdoor recreation paradise. It includes great whitewater runs like the Middle-Middle, Club Stretch, Ernie's Gorge, Fall in the Wall in the Snoqualmie River drainage; Cooper and Cle Elum in the Yakima River drainage; Cedar River Slalom Course; and many more great paddling destinations. Spring Has Sprung In the NC Highlands Jackson Kayak - This past weekend was one of the best times I've had kayaking with good friends in a while! My trusty Karma Lg gave me some great whitewater boat riding good times! It was the kind of whitewater weekend that still has you smiling well into the middle of the work week. Kayaking The Illinois River Northwest Rafting Company - This adventure down the Illinois River was just a small part of the expedition my friend, Nate Wilson, went on to document a watershed from start to finish. By beginning high up in the watershed of Rough and Ready Creek and following it to the ocean, the project hopes to draw a clear connection between the proposed nickel strip mining there, and the impacts that it would have downstream. Like A Girl unsponsored - Four years ago, I was inspired by a group of women to become more involved with whitewater kayaking. It made me realize what I was missing in life, and when I had the chance to take an independent study my senior year, I jumped on it. Working with a semester-long project, I decided I wanted to encompass a lot of women, kayaking, and showing power. 8th Annual Paddle For A Cause Announced Standup Journal - The Dean Randazzo Cancer Foundation is proud to announce the date for our World Paddle Association (WPA) sanctioned and overall incredible 8th Annual Paddle for a Cause presented by Johnson's Popcorn of Ocean City NJ. A New Texas Record 100+ Miles on Sups in 4 Days Standup Journal - 4 friends Questor Sapnu, Johnny Mauldin, Davis Caldwell, Daniel Underbrink and I (Sam Mauldin) hit the Guadalupe River in south Texas for a 4 day 100 mile trip to the Gulf of Mexico. Lost GoPro? – Tips and Tricks for Finding Your Lost GoPro Camera Vermont SUP - Losing gear to the river, waves, or bottom of the lake is a pretty good way to ruin your day. It's a bummer, and can get pretty costly, pretty quickly. Kokatat Ambassador Freya Hoffmeister completes solo circumnavigation of South America Kokatat Blog - German kayaker and endurance record holder Freya Hoffmeister has completed the first solo circumnavigation of South America. Freya returned to Buenos Aires, Argentina today almost four years after her departure on August 30, 2011.

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Amazonian Tribes Unite to Demand Brazil Stop Hydroelectric Dams ~ Rdf

Playak News Flash - May 2, 2015
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines Amazonian Tribes Unite to Demand Brazil Stop Hydroelectric Dams International Rivers - Four Amazonian tribes have joined forces to oppose the construction of hydroelectric dams in their territory as the Brazilian government ramps up efforts to exploit the power of rivers in the world's biggest forest. The Last Villages of The Ice 4 Years with The Greenland Inuit Kokatat Blog - For 3 months during the last 6 years we kayaked along the coast of Greenland to recharge and live closer to this unique group of people. Bass fishing kayak Sardegna Jackson Kayak - After a long absence from the freshwater fishing is decided with his friend Gianluca Picus Pattada to go caught in a lake to the Black Bass , temperatures during the week have been rising markedly and we are almost certain that the fish will be active and we will entertain . Dave Chun: Evolution of Standup Paddles Exotic Materials Standup Journal - "Master Paddlemaker" and sup pioneer Dave Chun of Kialoa, describes the cool evolution of Kialoa's sup (and other) paddles' new, exotic materials. Driven by the desire to build the best paddles in the world, Dave started crafting wood paddles on his parents' lanai. Nowadays KIALOA makes a full line of stand up, outrigger and dragon boat paddles. Yosemite Rivers Now Open to Paddling Canoe Kayak - For paddlers, the Merced River in Yosemite National Park has been a particularly sweet forbidden fruit. While the river outside the park has long been a paddling hotbed, boaters have been forbidden from floating in the park's backcountry and iconic valley. However, now the Park's new Management Plan and Environmental Impact Statement plan opens three coveted sections to paddling... Good Friends, Small Fish Jackson Kayak - My good buddy Nathan texted me last week to let me know he was in town visiting his parents and that he wanted to go diving…at first I didn't think I was gonna be able to get out with him but after shuffling some family committments around I was able to get Saturday afternoon free. Plan A Backcountry Standup Paddleboard Trip Rapid Magazine Blog - Standup paddleboards may not be the obvious backcountry craft for paddlers who typically use them for lake paddling, yoga or surfing ocean swell. Taking a paddleboard on overnight adventures can be a great way to travel lakes and scenic stretches of river you might never consider running in a raft or kayak. Luke M's current paddles Paddle Making - The smaller paddle was carved from a piece of felled ash and the carving axe has a 3 ½ pound double bit with a cleft handle made from the same ash tree as his previous batch of paddles. Canada's Largest Whitewater Race Returns To Petawawa Rapid Magazine Blog - The whitewater rapids of the Petawawa are calling your name! Grab a few close friends and enter a team in the guided raft races of Hell or High Water 7 (HOHW7). Eclipsed by the moon and retinal scarring on the Sound of Arisaig. SeaKayakPhoto.com - On the third day of our circumnavigation of the lands of Moidart we awoke early after a warm and comfortable night in the Glenuig Inn. APEs Beginner Whitewater Canoe Clinic with Eli Helbert worldkayak - Appalachian Paddling Enthusiasts (APEs) is pleased to announce the next of its Paddle with the Pros clinics, this time by hosting a Beginner Whitewater Canoe Clinic with Eli Helbert. Rdf A whole bunch of Ing's - No matter how grey the horizon looks; you can always find color close at hand.An important thought to keep in mind during the rain drizzle and fog! Typical spring out here on a rock in the North Atlantic. Destination: Roanoke River Paddle Trail Canoe Kayak - The Roanoke River Paddle Trail is for the birds. Overflown by 214 native and migratory birds, the floodplain at the terminus of the trail functions as a neotropical songbird factory, where 44 species of tropical songbirds nest. Skin Protection Series SUP Magazine - kids typically can't stand the stuff, and your wallet doesn't usually take too kindly to the legitimate brands backed by leading dermatologists. House Preemptively Attacks the Clean Water Rule American Rivers - The Clean Water Rule is in the last stages of the rulemaking process with the final rule set to be released before the start of summer. However, the U.S.

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