The Haile Sand Fort Back to Where It All Began ~ Another Day in Casco Bay

Playak News Flash - July 13, 2014
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News Watch Headlines The Haile Sand Fort Back to Where It All Began Jackson Kayak - Six years ago when my dad first suggested buying kayaks it was solely to target the bass in the River Humber. The first time we launched we knew nothing, but we both caught small bass and immediately all the cost of getting rigged up was forgotten, just those two small fish on a summer morning made it all worthwhile. Unexpected Waves Early This Morning Atlantic Paddle Surfing - After 6 weeks of working during the high tide, missing a couple wave days. I was able to get out this morning and snag a few waves with Jesse. The better waves were during the first hour of daylight. Skills: Downwind Paddling with Talia Decoite SUP Magazine - Downwind paddling is all about adventure. Using boards over 12 feet, paddlers stroke out, and with the breeze at their backs, surf bumps or swell created by wind. It's distance paddling with surf-like glide think back country skiing on water. Feelfree Lure 13.5 Fishing Kayak Announced YakAngler - Feelfree Kayaks officially announces their latest fishing kayak in the Lure line - the Lure 13.5. It includes many of the standout features of its smaller cousins, the Lure 10 and Lure 11.5. These include the front insulated console/cooler with integrated cutting board, transducer recess and port, and molded-in cup holders. Another Day in Casco Bay Trash Paddler - For me it is like a dream come true. I awaken, once again, on an island and my first order of business is to get my boat in the water. Conditions are ideal: west winds 5 to 10 knots, seas 1 to 2 feet, and the sun is climbing from the horizon. Tahoe Cup Picks Up With Jam from the Dam SUP Magazine - The 2014 O'Neill Tahoe Cup summer race series continues with its second of three events, the Jam from the Dam, this Saturday, July 12. The second race will offer up part of the series' $20,000 prize purse for multiple divisions. Fiona Wylde SUP Magazine - I've grown up living in two different countries, splitting time between Hood River, Ore. and Los Barriles, Baja. I've participated in the school system in Mexico and the U.S. My dad got me into windsurfing when I was a little girl and has been my training partner and my play buddy since the beginning. Prijon Curve – First Look unsponsored - It has been some time since Prijon have launched a new whitewater kayak. The Curve is a river running kayak – super agile and boot like a champ. The Curve also comes with Prijon's brand new outfitting system. Burleigh Falls Bites Back! KWP Fun Run Weeks 3 & 4 worldkayak - While it is pretty much a whitewater sin to ever complain about excessive water, after four straight weeks of thunder, lightning, heavy rain and threatening skies, it was nice to see the sun Tuesday night. Thankful for Family and Friends Angling Addict - Vacation week was awesome. I caught up with friends, family and got in a little fishing too. On the last day, I met up with William Ragulsky, Jeff Lockhart, and Kayak Kevin to try our luck at the CBBT. Adventure Technology 2014 Pro Team Boasts Elite Athletes Across the Paddlesports Spectrum Confluence - Adventure Technology enlists a roster of world-class paddling professionals in 2014 to drive brand innovation in key paddling categories including expedition touring, whitewater disciplines, and kayak fishing. This year's diverse team is made up of athletes, explorers, photographers, anglers, and standout personalities who push the limits of kayaking and adventure. Perseverance Jackson Kayak - With the recent weather windows and a clear schedule I have had the opportunity to jump on the Big Rig and fish hard for the ever elusive big three.

Featured New: Sawyer Flex Tour SUP Paddle - The Flex Tour has a great feel for touring and is strong enough for surf and whitewater river running.

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