Paddling World Saddened by Death of Bomber Gear Founder Rick Franken

Playak News Flash - March 19, 2013
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News Watch Headlines Paddling World Saddened by Death of Bomber Gear Founder Rick Franken Playak - The paddling community was deeply saddened this weekend when hit by the bombshell of the death of Bomber Gear founder Rick Franken, who reportedly passed away in his sleep this past weekend while camping on a kayaking trip to Alabama with his son, Kai. The cause of death is not yet known. A Kayaking Road Trip Through Patagonia Palm Blogs - This winter was my third in a row I managed to travel with my kayak through one of the most beautiful countries in the world – Chile. I only had a window of four weeks this time but nevertheless I still got to see new rivers and got some of the best classics done. River Erme SW Sea Kayaking - Enjoying Dartmoor's River Erme, this morning. I haven't paddled this classic whitewater run all winter, as I've been focussing on paddling lesser known and obscure sections as research for the upcoming guidebook. Village life Palm Blogs - My predetermined winter boating destination for the past 3 years. A chance to kayak on some of the best white water in the world, forget about the stress of competitions and live cheaply and happily ad mist happy locals and passionate freestylers. Outdoor Solo Chronicles Boater Bully worldkayak - Fortunately, the 99.9% of paddlers, mountain bikers, climbers, and other extreme adventurists are all too eager to offer assistance and welcome newcomers to their respective sport or past time. Some even take them under their wing, making every minute spent together a teachable moment for both the veteran and the rookie. Unsponsored 2013 Q& A Series & Ndash; Louise Jull unsponsored - Through Unsponsored I have been fortunate to get in contact with the best paddlers and kayak designers in the world. Louise Jull falls right inside of this category. Black Magic Silvio Testa - Well it's been quite some time since my last blog entry when Brian introduced the Tahe Greenland to our shores, actually, it was more like opening the flood gates. Devil'S River Trip Jackson Kayak - I joined my JK teammate Brady Sullivan, his brother, and his friend on a trip to The Devil's River last weekend. This was my first multi-day river trip; I quickly noticed the difference between the rivers that I've fished in Louisiana and a river like the Devil's. Incredibly Successful Hiswa Sup Tour in Amsterdam SUP Connect - Earlier this month on Sunday March 3rd the canals of Amsterdam filled with Stand UP Paddlers for the Hiswa, an annual boat show in Amsterdam. Jackson Kayak Welcomes Kayak Fishing Legend Jim Sammons to Team Jackson Kayak Jackson Kayak - Jackson Kayak announced this morning the signing of Jim Sammons to their kayak fishing team. The partnership brings in this well respected fisherman but also puts Jackson Kayak at the helm as sponsor of two television shows starring Sammons. Jackson Kayaks Signs Jim Sammons YakAngler - The partnership brings in this well respected fisherman but also puts Jackson Kayak at the helm as sponsor of two television shows starring Sammons: Kayak Fishing With Jim Sammons (on WFN) and Extreme Fishing Challenge (on NBC Sports). Paddleboard World Championships Standup Paddle Magazine - Registration for the 17th annual Molokai-2-Oahu Paddleboard World Championships (M2O), presented by Kona Longboard Island Lager, opens Friday March 15th at 12:00 PST. The event, scheduled for July 28th will draw an international field of paddlers and, as in previous years, sell out far in advance of the July 1st registration deadline. Stand Up for Alzheimers Corran SUP - Yesterday we attended an event for Alzheimers – a fishing contest and fun race event designed to raise money for this condition that afflicts so many. Stay Warm in Bed or Risk The Weather Warning Fat Paddler - No-one else wanted to come, even my wife questioned my sanity. A change was coming into Sydney bringing strong winds, dangerous surf and pretty foul conditions. Just the day before one man had drowned off one of Sydney's Northern Beaches and another man had gone missing. World Series Season Is Officially Open as The First Stop in Chile Lights Up SUP Surf - The Stand Up World Series kicked off in style today at Day 1 of the Aragas Magallanes Paddle Challenge presented by Stand Up Latino and powered by Big Foot Adventures.

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