Seeking Input on Oregon's Proposed Non-Motorized Boating Program

Playak News Flash - December 7, 2016
The world's latest paddling headlines.

Seeking Input on Oregon's Proposed Non-Motorized Boating Program Am. Whitewater - For the past five years the Oregon State Marine Board has been engaging with the non-motorized boating community to learn how the Marine Board can better meet the needs of the community. Through this initiative, the Marine Board convened the Non-Motorized Boating Advisory Committee. Puesco Fest experience with slalom racing Palm Blogs - Despite the urge to stay and party in true Chilean fashion, until the sun comes up, I managed to sneak away around 2:00 am and get at least a few hours of sleep before the race on Saturday. The race takes place on the infamous Tres Tronchos section of the Puesco river. Low water this year meant that although the section was less pushy, it was also much more technical and the race lines were really tight, Paddle and rescue practice at the St. Philips in the real world Newfoundland Kayakoholic - Shane sent out an e-mail looking for people to go to St. Philips to play. The forecast for the weekend called for Level 4 + wind from the north and he wanted to get into some more intense conditions. Six of us met at the slipway in St. Philips this morning.... Key Safety Skills For Whitewater Paddlers Rapid Magazine Blog - Whitewater paddling is one of the most exciting and fun activities you can do, in our completely unbiased opinion. Close calls, bad swims and river mishaps can take the enjoyment out of whitewater faster than a runaway kayak on a steep creek. To maximize good times on the river and mitigate the consequences of things not going to plan, it's imperative to take a river rescue course and ensure you feel comfortable in the areas you paddle. Over the years at Rapid, we've compiled an extensive collection of key whitewater skills we think everyone should know. 6 month house exchange experience being in Chile and its beautiful oceans SUP International - Carine and Manu from Maui decide to visit Chile in a 6 month house exchange program with Felipe, a architect, musian and surfer. All share the love of ocean and surfing and Chile has a very inviting Pacific Ocean that's a dream for surfers. The ladies talk about the threat to the ocean of Chile, as developers built luxury houses for elites without environmental impact study. It's sad to see the developing countries see economic growth and trade it offagainst destruction of their environment. Enjoy this story. Adaptive Paddling: Part 1 A Mission to Standup for Others ISA - Surf is a steady three to four feet with bigger sets. Conditions are clean and I am stoked there have been a few double-ups ledging on the reef with the incoming tide. Great Gifts for Your Favorite Paddler SUP Examiner - Holiday Gear Guide: Here's What We Recommend The holiday season is a great time to stoke out your friends and family on some new gear, perhaps introduce them to a new product, or treat them to a long sought after item. 14 year old Miles Harvey, SUP river surfing highlights 2016 Distressed Mullet - Team Werner Paddle's Miles Harvey has been on the SUP river surfing scene for what seems like a LONG time now, but then you realize he is still just 14 years old!  Showing a talent level on the river and a maturity off the river, this young man is way beyond his years but still maintains a youthful attitude and. First Aid Kit Jackson Kayak - I have been wanting to write this post for a while but am finally getting around to it. I am currently a resident physician undergoing my training in family medicine. Update on Missing MN Paddlerboarder Distressed Mullet - Emergency response teams with additional resources have apparently spent the weekend searching for paddler Andy Stifter who went missing over a week ago after going out on Lake Waconia to photography wildlife. SUP: Iconic sweeping – a winter's paddle around The Needles with Simon Winkley SUP Mag UK - The UK has numerous watery iconic landmarks and natural phenomena all begging further investigation by stand up paddle board. Once such location is the Isle of Wight's westward cliffy outcrop otherwise known as The Needles. Awe inspiring, breath taking and vast The Needles lighthouse is surrounded by treacherous water and exposed to the full brunt of Mother Nature. Simon Winkley, Starboard UK SUP ambassador, was up to the challenge, however. Arthur Arutkin finished 2nd @ the Nautic SUP Paris Crossing Fanatic SUP - With 600 paddlers standing on the same start line, the Paris Crossing is the single biggest race in the world. The once-a-year opportunity to paddle on the river Seine past iconic landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower and Notre-Dame Cathedral is just an amazing experience. 9th Island SUP SUP Examiner - Tucked away in scenic Boulder City, Nevada just a stone's throw away from the Hoover Dam lies 9th Island SUP. The shop is the only full service SUP shop in the greater Las Vegas area and is on a mission to grow a thriving paddling community in the desert environs. Bruno Hasulyo Flexes His Flat Water Muscles to Win the 600-Strong Paris Crossing SUPracer - Bruno Hasulyo has just won the 2016 Paris Crossing race in the heart of the French capital, with the reigning 11 City Tour champion breaking a strong field early and paddling clear to cement his reputation as a flat water powerhouse. It looks like Martin Vitry edged out Arthur Arutkin in a photo finish to claim 2nd, with another 8 or 9 guys crossing seconds later after the main chase pack stuck together the entire race. Casper and Kai vs. Dragon Boats SUP Magazine - Red Bull athletes Casper Steinfath and Kai Lenny travel to Hong Kong to face off against a 20-man dragon boat crew.

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Lessons Learned and Applied ~ Reaching for Smallies ~ The Polar Express

Playak News Flash - December 6, 2016
The world's latest paddling headlines.

Lessons Learned and Applied Jackson Kayak - Late one fall day while fishing for crappie the wind changed direction and the crappie that were actively chasing small soft plastic curly tail grubs stopped cold. Reaching for Smallies Jackson Kayak - In efforts of trying to pack light on kayak creek and river trips, it is possible to leave out some needed items, so I found out a few times this past year. Fiji ISA Reduces Environmental Impact SUP Connect - The International Surfing Association (ISA) is proud to highlight the legacy that the 2016 Fiji ISA World StandUp Paddle (SUP) and Paddleboard Championship, has left on the sports of SUP and Paddleboard as well as the host country of Fiji. The Polar Express Log of Ibi - For a momentary diversion, Stephen Wilkinson has posted a video on his Facebook page that he made last year of the annual passing of the Polar Express, the real one. It lives in a museum now, but comes out once a year for the famous run that has made its way to a book and movie that are popular with kids at Christmas. ACA's State Director Conference in Puerto Rico ACA - Thanks to Omar and Jessica of Paddle Paradise, ACA Puerto Rican members threw a fiesta for the State Directors to kick off the ACA's State Director Conference in Gurabo, PR this weekend. 25 Days of Gear: Goal Zero Venture 30 Recharger Canoe Kayak - Next time you are going on an outdoor paddling trip where you camp outdoors, Goal Zero Venture 30 can come in handy. It runs in solar power and it can be used to recharge your smartphone which many of us like to use as cameras or GPS devices. With an IPX6 weatherproof rating it really can take on moisture and keep ticking. So charge Goal Zero Venture 30 in the morning and use it to charge your devices at night. Assabet Arising Trash Paddler - The water level continues to rise at the Egg Rock inscription located where the Assabet, Concord, and Sudbury rivers join.  Upon seeing that this morning I started my ascent of the Assabet River enjoying the bright sunshine and slowly warming temps.  Not too shabby for December. BC Parks To Add 1,900 New Campsites Over The Next Five Years Traversing - Some pretty big news from BC Parks this week. The BC Parks Future Strategy was unveiled which invests $23 million over the next five years to add 1,900 new campsites!In addition to investing in conservation and the BC Parks Foundation, the strategy includes guaranteed access for disabled users at popular locations, and new outdoor recreation opportunities at all existing parks.  Meet Aaron Spry, The KATS Veteran Reppin' Team USA At Hobie Worlds Austin Kayak - Kayak anglers around the world are getting ready to travel to the Leeville area of Louisiana for the 6th Annual Hobie World Championships… And we've proud to have KATS veteran and native Texan Aaron Spry among the ranks! Aaron qualified for Hobie Worlds by emerging as the Champion of the Yak4it Tournament of Champions (TOC) at Lake Fork, Texas last month. We chatted with him right before the start of Hobie Worlds, which runs from Dec. 4 – 11, to give y'all an exclusive look into his world: Why Female Paddlers Need SlipIns SUP Connect - Seasons, weather, and locations may change but one thing that should be a constant in any female stand up paddler's set of gear should be a SlipIn Surfskin. Nimpkish river with COLT Rafting Life - The last part of the COLT program that I help with is the WW3. This usually takes us out to the Nimpkish river. This fall had been quite wet and we weren't sure how high the river would be when we arrived. There are many different sections so we knew there would still be one or two the sections to paddle. There was lots of evidence that the river had been quite high as of late, Vancouver Island had been having one of the wettest falls in recent memory. The Cutback SUP Magazine - The cutback is one of the most important and functional maneuvers in surfing. It unlocks different portions of the wave and keeps you coming back to the pocket for more speed. While it takes a while to master, Omri Hazor has some good tips to get you started. Can the Aussies Retain Their Title or Will Titou Sweep Downwind Week? SUPracer - As the headline act of Aussie Downwind Week, the Stand Up Surf Shop's King of the Cut is Australia's premiere ocean race. In fact it's probably the most prestigious downwind race in the world outside of Hawaii, and this weekend we'll see virtually every top Aussie paddler¹ and a few international guns chasing glides off the coast of West Oz in search of the crown. Bruno Hasulyo Flexes His Muscles to Win the Paris Crossing SUPracer - Bruno Hasulyo has just won the 2016 Paris Crossing race in the heart of the French capital, with the reigning 11 City Tour champion breaking a strong field early and paddling clear to cement his reputation as a flat water powerhouse. It looks like Martin Vitry edged out Arthur Arutkin in a photo finish to claim 2nd, with another 8 or 9 guys crossing seconds later after the main chase pack stuck together the entire race. Your Paddle isn't a Rudder! PaddleWoo - Your paddle isn't a rudder. Surfing is surfing whether you're on a shortboard, longboard or paddle board. The mechanics of surfing don't change when you put a paddle in your hands.

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Wavesport Whitewater Kayak Prototype ~ New Mums – You Can Still Kayak

Playak Weekly Digest
The world's top paddling news in week 48, 2016.

News Watch Wavesport Whitewater Kayak Prototype unsponsored - It seems that Wavesport have a new whitewater kayak in development and is actually at the point of being seen out in the wild. New Mums – You Can Still Kayak Palm Blogs - Getting back into kayaking can be daunting after any period of time out, but even more so after such a massive event as giving birth to a baby. As you will know, your body goes through huge changes and it takes a great deal out of you. Five little luxuries for winter paddling Palm Blogs - As winter arrives, a little extra motivation is sometimes required to face the colder, bleaker conditions which we must brave in order to get on the water. Luckily we've got five ideas for winter luxuries – small bonuses that can make your winter paddling adventures that little bit more pleasurable ... After Royalex strong canoe manufactured with T-Formex, good for whitewater paddling as well Canoe Roots - The production of the Spirit II in T-Formex is a major event in the canoeing world as it comes on the heels of a multi-year saga following a 2013 announcement by plastic material company PolyOne to end Royalex production. Some canoeists and manufacturers worried about the future of canoe construction, and what would replace ultra-durable Royalex for canoe tripping and whitewater paddling. Though many other canoe brands have expressed interest in T-Formex, Wenonah Canoe is the first to adopt the new material into their line. Expedition Paddler reviews T-Formex conoes, the replacement for royalex material Canoe Roots - When plastics conglomerate Poly-One shut down production of Royalex in 2013, canoe manufacturers scrambled to replace the favoured hull material of whitewater paddlers and expedition paddlers with composite versions. Only one canoe company Esquif Canoes took on the gargantuan task of creating a hull material with the parallel properties of weight, durability and performance that Royalex possessed. In Spring 2016, I was lucky enough to be one of the first to test the new product rolled line of T-Formex canoes rolled out by Esquif Canoes. Play Day, Improving your Creeking Skills Jackson Kayak - Usually, my favorite type of kayaking is creekboating, Specifically, personal first descents in a remote location with beautiful scenery. However, with the persistent lack of rain, options in the Southeast have been growing slim. With a rare weekend off work and no rain in the forecast, the Ocoee River was the place to be. Darin McQuoid Canoe Kayak - When I found kayaking it was the perfect way to explore river canyons, says Darin McQuoid who grew up in the sticks exploring canyons on foot. Pyranha Machno is here WWTCC - The Machno is positioned between the Burn and 9R with loads of bow rocker, plenty of volume and a wider but predictable hull with soft chines. The Machno is kind of replacing the Shiva (now discontinued) in the line up but with definite influences from the 9R and Burn. This should give a comfortable ride with the boat nice and high on the water and giving the paddler plenty of time to react and time strokes perfectly. Winter Kayaking on the North Fork Jackson Kayak - Last December, John Webster called and asked if I could help with a photo shoot on the North Fork of the Payette. Of course I was hesitant, it was a very cold winter week. Coming up for air Tony Paradise - Tuesday was our first pool session going into the winter months.  A few of us will paddle all winter but we'll also take advantage of the tropical conditions. Paddlesports Retailer Show Announced Canoe Kayak - When Emerald Expositions announced that it would move its Outdoor Retailer Summer Market trade show from August to June, everyone knew it would trigger a paddlesports exodus. The only question was where the industry would go. 4 Awesome Yoga Poses Every Kayaker Should Know Adventure Kayak - A deep breath with eyes closed, feeling the intricacies of the sounds and smells floating on the breeze. Taking the time to slow down and develop a sense of place at our launch point can have dramatic impacts on our paddling experience. The excitement that builds during trip planning and gear preparation can create a sense of urgency to get on the water as quickly as possible, but a new fusion of kayaking and yoga is disrupting this mechanical approach and has the potential to enhance the way we paddle. Say 'Yes' to New Experiences: Kayaking in Big Bend National Park REI - Big Bend National Park is a desolate behemoth of land sitting on the border of Texas and Mexico. I had never been on an overnight paddling trip, nor had I floated whitewater in my own craft. On the first stretches of calm water, my leader corrected my sloppy paddle grip, my lopsided skirt, and my poor attempts at pointing my boat in the right direction. Slowly, my strokes grew confident and my grip felt strong. Two paddlers' simple menu for a 12,000-mile Backcountry Journey PaddlingLight - National Geographic Adventurers of the Year Amy and Dave Freeman did their 3-year, 12,000-mile kayak, canoe and dogsled journey from Seattle, Washington to Key West, Florida. These two did not plan any fancy menus to eat dialy for their kayak camping trip, they managed nutrition with food choices that's easy to pack and make. The idea was to consume less time and effort in cooking, more time in paddling which is of essence when going on long kayak trips. Plan your food strategy effectively reading this blog, what to pack while on a paddling expedition. Champion Creek Mt. Hood H2O - Champion Creek is a tributary to Brice Creek (near Cottage Grove) that makes for a low-key adventure if you live in the area.

Factor Athletes with top online media coverage in November 1. Kai Lenny 2. Zane Schweitzer 3. Michael Booth Videos SUP Surfing Freighter Waves in Seattle (supsdotnet) Tsunami Falls, Stebbins Creek: Seal Launch The Dragon PFD from Palm Equipment (paul.robertson) Tsunami Falls, Stebbins Creek: Brandon Lake More Serious Fun in BC Upcoming Tana River Festival South Africa, Kenya, Tana RIver, Dec 2 - Dec 4 King of the Cut Australia, Mandurah, Dec 3 - Dec 4 Nautic SUP Paris Crossing France, Paris, Dec 4 Paddle XTB honoring Terry Tomalin US, FL, St Petersburg, Dec 4 South Pacific Sea Kayak Symposium Chile, Chaihuin Valdivia, Dec 8 - Dec 11

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