2011, what a year! ~ MSNBC Interview Turns Into Big Bass Fun!

Playak News Flash - November 12, 2011
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2011, what a year! Fraser Valley WW - 2011 was an amazing year for me. I got on lots of new classics and always had great people to paddle with. That and the ginormous snow pack that fed all the local runs well into fall made for good boating both on weekends and the after work front.

MSNBC Interview Turns Into Big Bass Fun! Jackson Kayak - Last week I had the pleasure of doing an interview for MSNBC, with a show called "Caught on Camera" that will feature a segment on my Goose attack blooper that just doesn't seem to go away! I have fun with it, so it's actually a good thing and the media attention this has gotten has actually been great exposure for kayak fishing, and what we at Jackson Kayak are doing within the sport.

First Descents Willy P - Waterfalls have always been one of the most cherished moments that water rushes towards a new destination. It is a moment where the molecules gain speed as gravity takes hold more easily without solid rock beneath. When riding these water molecules in a kayak, we often feel connected to a great...

Rio Ñiblinto Rivers of Chile - The Ñiblinto is a newly found classic flowing of the NorthWest flank of the Chillan Volcano in Chile´s Central Andes. The class 4-5 run features crsytal-clear, cold water and a mature granite streambed. Apart from one misplaced tree all drops were runnable on the Nov 2, 2011 first descent ...

Seymour Canyon Adam Frey - When I first started kayaking I bought Claudia Shwab's guide to whitewater in Southwest BC and briefly scanned through each run reading lots of the captions under the pretty pictures. One particular phrase that stood out was 'this is probably the most difficult run in this book', ...

Warming up in Chile ibaietan - After 4 days in bus for go to Pucon from Lima ,it´s really the time to paddle. Pucon in Chile, the famous place for kayak, rafting and party. Of course the volcano Villarica  get a lot of turisme as well. I meet with some local friends that I haven´t seen in a cople of years.

Busy Month - October 2011 Kevin McCabe - This October was a very busy month for me, with a major event every weekend. The month started with the postponed Liffey Descent. The race had been put of for a month due to lack of rain all summer, which would have resulted in no flood for the traditional September race.

CASPER'S ICELAND ADVENTURE Naish - 18 year old team rider, Casper Steinfath, takes a break from a school trip to Iceland to score some epic waves in the chilly North Atlantic Ocean: Back in August, I went on a school trip to Iceland to study the island's amazing geographical phenomenons and it's unique culture. A few friends from my class and I had heard stories and seen pictures of very good waves on this volcanic island far North in the Atlantic Ocean, so we brought along...

Cornish Open Palm Blogs - It wasn't looking great when we got to Godrevy Saturday morning as it was very windy and although the sun was out it wasn't very warm. After I'd signed in I walked up onto the cliff and had a look at the surf.

Ocoee Halloween Weekend with the Juniors Jackson Kayak - Here is an update from the Juniors who are in training for the 2012 World Cup. Keep an eye on these guys for sure as they are training a bunch to get themselves ready for the comp. This update is from Hunter Katich.

Off to Ecuador, land of epic whitewater and incredible culture! Kayak Hot Dogs - Well it is that time of year again-I am heading off to Ecuador for another season of hosting all inclusive kayak tours. Our British Columbia operations are put on hold for the winter months leaving the snow behind and experiencing the magical whitewater and vibrant culture of Ecuador...

Photo of the Day. Lindsey Tucci shoots the SUP first decent of the Cowanshannock Creek. Werner - Thanks goes out to Lindsey Tucci for this great shot of Werner Paddles dealer and SUP enthusiast, Ian Smith as he and his partner Rob Mazzetti bag the first decent of PA's Cowanshannock Creek.  Ian owns and runs Surf SUP Adventures so be sure to check them out if you are looking for some river tripping, flat water workouts or white water action SUP style.

Stop one of the 2012 Stand Up World Series SUP HQ - Namotu World Paddle Challenge presented by Air Pacific. The final countdown is now underway for the launch of the 2012 Stand Up World Series with the spectacular Namotu World Paddle Challenge Fiji, presented by Air Pacific.

Whitewater Symposium re-cap Jackson Kayak - A big THANK YOU to Jackson Kayak for hosting the 2011 Whitewater Symposium. Here is a little write-up about my experience: Mission Statement of the Whitewater Symposium: PROMOTING the SPIRIT OF WHITEWATER. We invite you and everyone who loves whitewater sport to participate, as we have the greatest potential to influence its future!

World Championships Of Surf Kayaking 2011 Palm Blogs - It all started for me when I was asked to join the England team earlier this year.  The months that followed we arranged the flights, car hire and accommodation in America.   The venue was at Nags Head on the Outer Banks of North Carolina and we flew into Washington DC from London Heathrow.

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