An EJ Brain Dump About Carbon Kayaks and the World Freestyle Championships Coming Up

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The world's top paddling news in week 38, 2023.

News Watch An EJ Brain Dump About Carbon Kayaks and the World Freestyle Championships Coming Up Apex Watercraft - First Worlds in Production Rebound coming up. Also the state of the industry in terms of understanding and accepting carbon boats (a deep dive into the hive mentality and what to expect over time) In 1993 I was in a Dagger Transition Prototype when I won my first World Championships for freestyle.    Swiss Give Another Kayak Cross Masterclass While Lilik Wins First Gold ICF - Switzerland continued its dominance of men's kayak cross, while Germany's Elena Lilik broke through for her first gold medal as the ICF world cup came to a close at La Seu, Spain, on Sunday. TV Rights and Where to Watch the ICF Slalom World Championships and Paris 2024 Olympic Qualifier in Lee Valley ICF - The International Canoe Federation is pleased to have 17 stations broadcasting the 2023 ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships held at the London 2012 Olympic venue, Lee Valley, in the United Kingdom which will also be used as qualification for the Paris 2024 Olympics. Big Names Return to the Top at Marathon World Titles ICF - Mads Pedersen and Manuel Campos regained their world titles while it was business as usual for the world's best two women paddlers on the penultimate day of the ICF Canoe Marathon World Championships in Vejen, Denmark, on Saturday. Parks Canada Helps Wildfire Evacuees With Free Stays in B.C. and Alberta Traversing - Parks Canada is offering support to people who have been effected by the unprecedented wildfire season in British Columbia and Alberta. Cornisa Rafting Euro Cup 2023 International Rafting Federation - Live music, live TV media full time coverage, fully catered event for the teams and a loud end race party complemented the 4 usual disciplines of Sprint, Head2Head, Slalom and Downriver. Keep Your Eyes Out for These Stolen Canoes Traversing - Ontario outfitter Algonquin Basecamp has shared that they have had some of their canoes stolen (August 2023)…Hey friends, we need your help! Please keep an eye out for canoes like the one in the pictures. They had our stickers on them, but I expect they have been removed. After 45 Years, Bear Mountain Boats Is Closing Traversing - Bear Mountain Boats, owned by Joan Barrett and Ted Moores, is a well known name in the canoeing (and classic boat) community. When Sacatela Storm Drain No. 3 Was Thought of as an Improvement L.A. Creek Freak - Thank you to Tom McMahon for sharing this history of Sacatela Creek found in Stanford's Barry Lawrence Ruderman Map Collection. The accompanying article and photos shows how the filling in of this land enabled dense development to occur in low lying Koreatown and Rampart Village. Road to World's With Onni Eronen Apex Watercraft - It is nearly upon us. In less than a month I will be competing in the kayak freestyle WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS! I have been training hard for Columbus as it is my last World's as a junior. 4 Essential and Affordable SUP Accessories for Newbies SUP Connect - Whether you pursue it recreationally or as a sport, standup paddleboarding (SUP) requires adequate preparation to ensure a successful, safe, and satisfying experience. Besides the basics (board, paddle, fin), there are other essential gear worth getting to improve your SUP performance and overall safety. Here are four accessories SUP newbies need, along with affordable options for those on a budget. Long Gone Garrisons and Bridges Trash Paddler - My paddling week began on a peaceful Labor Day morning when I joined with canoeists Bob, Erik, Bill, Conrad, and Ellen for a paddle down the Charles River from Old Bridge St. in Medfield, MA to Farm Road at the Sherborn/Dover line. How the StompBox™ Will Make You a Better Paddler Hala - The Hala Stompbox™ (US Patent US10046836B2), featured in all Hala whitewater SUP boards, is a revolutionary piece of equipment. English South Coast Packboating Inflatable Kayaks & Packrafts - A map with links to the dozen or so day trips I've written about on the more interesting sections of the South Coast of England using IKs and packrafts. Cape Cod Bay Challenge Returns for 16th Year to Benefit Christopher's Haven SUP Connect - The 16th Annual Cape Cod Bay Challenge (CCBC), the oldest and most recognized standup paddle (SUP) event in the Northeast, returns this year in person and virtually to benefit Christopher's Haven, a home for kids when cancer hits home. Located near Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, Christopher's Haven consists of nine fully furnished apartments and a community recreation area for families of children being treated for cancer in nearby Boston hospitals.

Factor Athletes with top online media coverage in September 1. Kai Lenny 2. Eric Jackson 3. Dane Jackson Videos Columbia Sea to Source: Scappoose Bay #ad #columbiariver #kayaking (Exploring Elements) Donato Freens on testing his new Light Board Corp (supzero) Jackson Kayak Flow Promo Video (EJ) The Starboard GEN-R with Connor Baxter (supzero) Warm up & footwork drills with Infinity SUP Team Rider & SUP Champion Juliette DuHaime (supzero)

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An EJ Brain Dump About Carbon Kayaks and the World Freestyle Championships Coming Up

Playak News Flash - September 18, 2023
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An EJ Brain Dump About Carbon Kayaks and the World Freestyle Championships Coming Up Apex Watercraft - First Worlds in Production Rebound coming up. Also the state of the industry in terms of understanding and accepting carbon boats (a deep dive into the hive mentality and what to expect over time) In 1993 I was in a Dagger Transition Prototype when I won my first World Championships for freestyle.    All Is Ready for First Paracanoe World Titles for 2023 ICF - The scene is set for intense paracanoe finals at the ICF World Championships in Duisburg, with world and Paralympic champions locked in to do battle over the coming three days. Trangia Announces the Trangia Micro Traversing - Swedish manufacturer Trangia has announced two new tiny versions of their versatile camping stove. MNRF Makes It Easy to Download Historic Bathymetry Maps Traversing - The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry have made it super simple to download archived bathymetry maps from around the province through their GeoHub website. Mtn Goat Movement Getting Kids Out on the Water (And Outside in General) Paddling Life - Greg Morrissey, founder of Mountain Goat Movement, is on a mission. His organization is dedicated to providing transformative adventures for young people while connecting them to inspiring explorers, scientists, storytellers, and brands. When Sacatela Storm Drain No. 3 Was Thought of as an Improvement L.A. Creek Freak - Thank you to Tom McMahon for sharing this history of Sacatela Creek found in Stanford's Barry Lawrence Ruderman Map Collection. The accompanying article and photos shows how the filling in of this land enabled dense development to occur in low lying Koreatown and Rampart Village. How the StompBox™ Will Make You a Better Paddler Hala - The Hala Stompbox™ (US Patent US10046836B2), featured in all Hala whitewater SUP boards, is a revolutionary piece of equipment. Learn to Foil Step 3: Displacement Winging | North Foils SUP Tonic - North 'Learn to Foil' with Jeremiah McDonald – Step 3: Displacement – Step 3 is designed to get riders sailing 'there and back' (beam reaching) on a wingfoil board without the foil – effectively using the board as a SUP. Road to World's With Onni Eronen Apex Watercraft - It is nearly upon us. In less than a month I will be competing in the kayak freestyle WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS! I have been training hard for Columbus as it is my last World's as a junior. Hilleberg Announces New Tents for 2024 Traversing - Sweden's Hilleberg The Tentmaker has announced two new tents for 2024… the Rogen 3 and the Saivo 4. The Rogen 3 is our first 3-person dome tent in the Yellow Label series and both it and its 2-person counterpart the Rogen 2 (formerly just the Rogen), are excellent choices for any adventure in snow-free conditions. Cape Cod Bay Challenge Returns for 16th Year to Benefit Christopher's Haven SUP Connect - The 16th Annual Cape Cod Bay Challenge (CCBC), the oldest and most recognized standup paddle (SUP) event in the Northeast, returns this year in person and virtually to benefit Christopher's Haven, a home for kids when cancer hits home. Located near Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, Christopher's Haven consists of nine fully furnished apartments and a community recreation area for families of children being treated for cancer in nearby Boston hospitals. How the Race for Slalom Olympic Quotas Might Play Out ICF - It's exciting, it's entertaining, often beguiling – but never predictable. Sup Surfing Pov | One Day With Me in the Maldives SUP World Mag - Check out this video from Mauka Lodge on a day in the Maldives SUP Surfing on one of their retreat trips! From super accommodation to dreamy surfing, what more could you want. ICF Will Take More Events Around the World - Konietzko ICF - The International Canoe Federation will continue to work hard to take more major events around the world, President Thomas Konietzko has told Chinese television. Learn to Foil Step 1: Handling the Wing | North Foils SUP Tonic - North 'Learn to Foil' with Jeremiah McDonald –  Step 1: Handling the Wing Step 1 is entirely land-based. The objective is to teach riders how to handle and use the wing to generate forward motion. To watch the other steps, head over to North Foil's YouTube channel.

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TV Rights and Where to Watch the ICF Sprint & Paracanoe World Championships and Paris 2024 Olympic Qualifier in Duisburg

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The world's top paddling news in week 37, 2023.

News Watch TV Rights and Where to Watch the ICF Sprint & Paracanoe World Championships and Paris 2024 Olympic Qualifier in Duisburg ICF - The International Canoe Federation is pleased to have 17 stations broadcasting the 2023 ICF Canoe Sprint & Paracanoe World Championships held in Duisburg Germany, which will also be used as qualification for the Paris 2024 Olympics. Coastal Vessels of Thailand - Free Book Download Indigenous Boats - Now available for free download is the Green Book of Coastal Vessels of Thailand , published in 1967 by a joint Thai-U.S. military research group as an identification guide and instruction manual for interdiction of boats engaged in weapons smuggling, sabotage, spying, and similar activities. TV Rights and Where to Watch the ICF Slalom World Championships and Paris 2024 Olympic Qualifier in Lee Valley ICF - The International Canoe Federation is pleased to have 17 stations broadcasting the 2023 ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships held at the London 2012 Olympic venue, Lee Valley, in the United Kingdom which will also be used as qualification for the Paris 2024 Olympics. When Sacatela Storm Drain No. 3 Was Thought of as an Improvement L.A. Creek Freak - Thank you to Tom McMahon for sharing this history of Sacatela Creek found in Stanford's Barry Lawrence Ruderman Map Collection. The accompanying article and photos shows how the filling in of this land enabled dense development to occur in low lying Koreatown and Rampart Village. 10 Rules for Swimming in the Ocean Kayak Base - Swimming in the ocean offers a refreshing and invigorating experience, a stark contrast to the confines of a swimming pool. The vast expanse, the gentle waves, and the salty air can truly rejuvenate the spirit. Sprint and Paracanoe Athletes Get First Look at Paris Venue ICF - Freshly minted world champions and athletes who earned their countries Olympic and Paralympic quotas will line up this week in Paris for the final ICF World Cup of the 2023 season. Interview With William of Bowman Gear Traversing - We're always on the lookout for new Canadian companies that make canoeing or camping gear and recently one has caught our eye that is really creating some innovative pieces. Jackson Kayak Flow Complete Walkthrough unsponsored - Dane Jackson gives a complete bow-to-stern walk-thru of the new Jackson Kayak Flow. The Jackson Kayak Flow was designed with the goal of modernizing the River Running Creek Boat for all skill levels. Who Is the Apex Ringer Designed For? Apex Watercraft - The challenge of a non-mass-produced kayak, like the Ringer, is that finding one to see and try out on your own is not easy. Manera – Welcome to the Team Michael Monteiro SUP Tonic - Welcome to the Manera family, Michael Monteiro! Michael was born to be a waterman. At two, his father, Mitu Monteiro, taught him how to kite. At the same time, he also started standing up on a surfboard and catching some waves. European Rafting Championship 2023 Czechia – It's a Wrap International Rafting Federation - From August 21st to August 28th 2023, the heart of Europe, Czechia, played host to one of the most thrilling and competitive events in the world of water sports – the European Rafting Competition. 4 Essential and Affordable SUP Accessories for Newbies SUP Connect - Whether you pursue it recreationally or as a sport, standup paddleboarding (SUP) requires adequate preparation to ensure a successful, safe, and satisfying experience. Besides the basics (board, paddle, fin), there are other essential gear worth getting to improve your SUP performance and overall safety. Here are four accessories SUP newbies need, along with affordable options for those on a budget. Cape Cod Bay Challenge Returns for 16th Year to Benefit Christopher's Haven SUP Connect - The 16th Annual Cape Cod Bay Challenge (CCBC), the oldest and most recognized standup paddle (SUP) event in the Northeast, returns this year in person and virtually to benefit Christopher's Haven, a home for kids when cancer hits home. Located near Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, Christopher's Haven consists of nine fully furnished apartments and a community recreation area for families of children being treated for cancer in nearby Boston hospitals. The Product Profile | RTM Paname Kayak Session - This new section is all about helping paddlers learn more about the latest products on the paddlesports market. By chatting with designers and experts within the brands, we uncover the design and function behind these products. Explore the stories, craftsmanship, and innovative features that make these products stand out. Join us as we bring you exclusive insights to help you to make the right decisions for your paddling sessions. Watch: A Canoe Conversation With Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Traversing - Canadian Geographic had the opportunity to sit down with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and chat about canoes. We're thrilled to have Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as our guest on Explore as we kick off our second annual Summer Canoe series.

Factor Athletes with top online media coverage in September 1. Kai Lenny 2. Eric Jackson 3. Dane Jackson Videos Leading the Way with Naomi Elyard & the Columbia Gorge Junior Kayak Club (KarenWoodard) Jackson Kayak Flow Promo Video (EJ) Name a better view to wake up to, we'll wait. #standapart #camping (CoreyCooper) Top Features of the Pelican Boracay NXT 104 Inflatable Paddle Board (Lisa Senecal) Guillermo Gonzáles | Pursuit Review | Three Reasons (blakenucanoecom)

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