How a BoaterX works ~ FIBArk Festival ~ Preparing for a trip: Paddling!

Playak News Flash - July 19, 2012
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines How a BoaterX works Michele Ramazza - BoaterX has become very popular during the last 4-5 years. Everybody organizes this kind of race but not many people have a clear idea about rules and ranking system. FIBArk Festival Jackson Kayak - I was really excited to compete at FIBArk this year, especially considering I had to miss the event last year for the World Championships. My first impression of the feature was a little less than enthusiastic. All of Colorado this year hasn't been at the usual impressive state due to low water levels. But I must say for what we were given, we definitely made it work. Preparing for a trip: Paddling! Have Kayaks, Will Travel - We spent several weeks assembling all the gear and supplies we'll need for our upcoming trip along the shoreline of Pukaskwa National Park and Superior Highlands in Canada. But all the planning and preparation would be for naught if we didn't also get out and paddle. The Bending Branches Angler Classic Kayak Fishing Paddle review CKS Blog - What's the difference between a regular recreational kayak paddle, and a specific kayak fishing paddle ? The Bending Branches Angler Classic paddle has a few different features such as a tape measure and hook retriev... We Love China! Raft Racing in Asia Palm Blogs - Aghast that facebook is not allowed and struggling with internet speed Rosie has sent us this great post from China, read on… We have arrived in China! Flown over on an all expenses paid trip by the local Chinese government, ... Cameron Creek – Alberta Level 6 - With poor weather on the horizon, we headed towards Waterton, a diamond in the rough in my opinion. Waterton has an old Swiss feel to it, the picturesque town is in the middle of a national park and so is kept pristine. Liquid Logic Remix Review Dustin Urban - Liquid Logic designed the Remix to be a high-performance displacement hull (round bottomed), great for beginner and instructional boaters as well as intermediates and experts that love the speed and performance of a modern displacement hull. Reflections from a Bricklayer Astral Currently - The other night, I found myself in a conversation with a few friends about making decisions about running hard whitewater. I have always been one of the more conservative boaters among the people I boat with as far as safety and walking away from rapids that I don't feel "go". Thankfully this has led to a full 8 or 9 years of kayaking injury free (mountain biking is another story) with very few close calls. Slovenia Palm Blogs - After the Europeans was finished we visited the lake one last time to play on the diving boards and then went off to Slovenia for a little holiday with my parents and a Whitewater Safety and Rescue course with Palm's Tom Parker on the Soca River. The North Fork Championship Level 6 - A month ago I was in Idaho at the Payette River preparing for the biggest race I had ever been a part of. When I first heard about the North Fork Championship I was super excited. I had competed in a giant slalom race on the Little White Salmon in 2008 and ever since I'd been looking forward to seeing more class 5 slalom races. When I sent in my application I didn't think I'd actually be selected so when I was I started to get really excited and also a little scared. It was an intimidating line up to be included in and the mystique surrounding the North Fork and Jacob's Ladder made it sound terrifying to race down Impression of the Qajariaq (Valley) Rene van der Zwan - Mostly I try to find out what a specific seakayak is meant for first. I discovered that Valley does not write much about the Qajariaq. Kokatat introduces new Hydrus 3L fabric Kokatat - For the spring 2013 paddling season Kokatat is introducing a new collection of dry suits, dry tops, and paddle wear featuring Hydrus 3L the newest generation of Kokatat three-layer waterproof breathable fabric technology. Another Great World Kayak HTTD — Nashville! worldkayak - This past Saturday's Hometown Throwdown went off with a bang. The middle TN area had recently been going through a major drought, one of the worst ones since the 1800′s. We had to look at other options for our Hometown Throwdowns. After doing a flatwater upstream race on Overall Creek in Murfreesboro and a throwrope competition on Percy Priest Lake, we were due for a break. Pre worlds 2012 International Rafting Federation - Youth are invited to participate on the open course or they will be welcomed at the New Zealand Youth Nationals in March/April 2013 on the Youth course.

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European Championship, Wildalpen and Prag by Bartozs

Playak News Flash - July 18, 2012
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines European Championship, Wildalpen and Prag by Bartozs Pirate Production - Been a while without an update, had some busy days but let's start from beginning! My last post included wrap-up before the championships. Every day was very busy for me with mostly 2 starts ... Cameron Creek - Alberta Dave Crerar - With poor weather on the horizon, we headed towards Waterton, a diamond in the rough in my opinion. Waterton has an old Swiss feel to it, the picturesque town is in the middle of a national park and so is kept pristine. As it was May long weekend the town was busy, ... The Lazy Man'S Whitewater Paradise Palm Blogs - As we crossed the border into Pakistan, we stumbled upon a small shop with a refrigerator. The temperature was around 40 degrees Celsius and the sun shone proudly in a cloudless midsummer sky. Dagger Sponsorships for 2012 Confluence - Year after year, Dagger strives to reflect the passion found in those who motivate us those who are exploring their own boundaries and inspiring others to do the same. In 2012, Dagger is again sponsoring a variety of events, organizations and projects that are inspiring goodwill and supporting exploration for those who find vitality and adventure on the water. Australia's Jessica Fox wins 3 gold Medals and retains Junior Women's K1 title ICF - The Australian this morning retained the Junior Women's K1 World Champion title she won at the 2010 Junior Championships. Confluence Still Proud to Offer Products Made in the USA Confluence - For more than 40 years, the Confluence Water sports brands have been producing canoes and kayaks in the United States. Shetland Mainland - part 1: The best laid plans Will Herman - I distinctly remember a brief stop at a well known sea kayaking retailer's shop while travelling north a few years ago, on what would be my first visit to Shetland with a kayak, though I had visited the islands many times previously. Having established our destination, ... Wave Sport Promotes Whitewater Initiatives with 2012 Sponsorships Confluence - For 26 years, Wave Sport has been at the forefront of all things whitewater, so it only makes sense that Wave Sport's 2012 sponsorships support its big water obsession by giving back to the paddling community. Perception Prodigy 13.5 Confluence - The Perception Prodigy 135, the industry's first true companion kayak that features a unique over sized cockpit that can accommodate an adult and a small companion such as a child or dog, via a removable child's seat. What makes it especially innovative is that it also paddles great as a solo kayak. Three Major Kayak Fishing Media Events Confluence - Wilderness Systems is teaming up with three major national media outlets for a high-profile angling sponsorship package developed by The Heliconia Press. The much anticipated partnership will showcase the brand's leadership position in the kayak angling community and star well seasoned Wilderness Systems Pro Staff Director Chad Hoover.

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Dagger Announces 2012 Team Line Up ~ Bomb Flow Issue ~ Sognedalsfjord

Playak News Flash - July 17, 2012
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News Watch Headlines Dagger Announces 2012 Team Line Up Confluence - Dagger has announced its pro team for the 2012 season, celebrating more than two decades since the very first Team Dagger hit the water in the late 80's. Team Dagger athletes will continue the heritage of competing at the highest levels of kayaking, as well as exploring remote rivers of the world and using their unique position in the action sports world to promote activist and philanthropic causes. Bomb Flow Issue Bomb Flow - Jon Turk tells an up close account of his travels during his 1500 mile trek on Ellesmere Island with Erik Boomer. Sognedalsfjord Bike2Boat - Our journey led us to Norway's longest fjord: we took the ferry from Gudvangen to Kaupanger through the 240 kilometer long Sognedalsfjord. 2,5 lazy hours on deck were a more than welcome break from cycling. Ashnola River and Exploratory Kayaking Adam Frey - I haven't been firing up the ol' writing skills as often lately, mainly because I have been doing lots of kayaking, which is not a bad thing. Winter seemed to drag on forever here in South West BC. Watch out for the paddler in the stopper! Rod Swan - We had a new paddler join our group on Saturday, Jason Sanderson. He joined Steve Pierce, Darryl Voss, Eric Minger and Myself for a paddle in the unseasonal white water yesterday. It was raining of course and the rivers are up, unusual for July. 2012 Freestyle Nationals recap worldkayak - We went to the Reno Whitewater Festival last year and gave Jeffery his first taste of freestyle. Although his first love is ocean surf, he soon realized that freestyle was a challenge and a passion all it's own. After several trips to Wenatchee this year and a week at Kelly's Whitewater Park last year, we decided that we would give Nationals a shot. Emily's European Adventure- Competing in my First World Cups: Part 4 Jackson Kayak - As the race was coming up I was getting super excited to see how I would do. Watching the other women paddle I knew that paddling well wasn't going to be the hard part but placing higher then last and possibly making a cut was going to be a challenge. The Big Timber Spiritual Chamber Boofington Heights - Shit has been on fire. Excuse my language here but it's been crazy. Crazy hot, crazy smokey and my local canyon was on fire for about a month. I was camping with the family when lighting struck a nearby ridge and next thing you know the blazing sun is red behind a thick veil ... The Washburn unsponsored - The Washburn is a dam controlled river just north of Leeds near the Thurscross reservoir on the A59 from Harrogate to Skipton. The river itself is both narrow and shallow but does provide ample scope for freestyle paddling. The Washburn has received a massive amount of changes ... Connor Wins the Triple Crown of SUP Overall Elite. Starboard - Congratulations to Starboard's Connor Baxter for winning the Overall Men's Elite Division of the Maui Triple Crown! A tremendous feat considering he missed the first leg of the series due to competing in Chicago for the Stand Up World Series. Federal Decision Could Change West River Am. Whitewater - A decision by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to abandon efforts to restore Atlantic salmon to the Connecticut River basin could change the game for whitewater releases on the West River in Vermont. Platte-A-Palooza Jackson Kayak - I spent the weekend at the Casper Whitewater Park in Casper, Wyoming. The ninth annual Platte-A-Palooza is a great event put on by the Casper Whitewater Club. Robert Grant (Owner of Backcountry Kayak School) was the main organizer of the event. This Event is one to plan into your schedule next year. Video: Fall in the Wall Daniel Patrinellis - Fall in The Wall is a tributary to the South Fork of the Snoqualmie river here in Washington State. Coming right off the pass, the water is cold and fast, and the creek has a very short window during late spring. I was able to meet up with some friends early Saturday morning and got a solid 5 or 6 ... Big Wins for Czech Republic and Australia ICF - The Czech Republic again came out on top on the first day of finals at the 2012 ICF Junior & U23 Canoe Slalom World Championships, winning a medal in almost every event category. Building a Cedar Strip Stand Up Paddleboard: Fiberglass and Epoxy Dash Point Pirate - It can be a real challenge to achieve a totally clear, transparent finish with fiberglass and epoxy.

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Earning turns on the first Raquette release of the summer

Playak News Flash - July 15, 2012
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News Watch Headlines Earning turns on the first Raquette release of the summer Dagger Blogs - If there's one classic Adam Herzog line, this might be it -- "Don't be a fucking pussy." It's applicable to almost every situation in which Adam finds himself, and the Raquette put-in is no exception. "But we can drive shuttle and be back in ten minutes," Alan said. Money Money Money Bike2Boat - One of the Park'nHuck classics around Voss is Moneydrop on the Strondaelva river. But why Moneydrop? Jackson Kayak Rock Star Review. worldkayak blogs - I have had my Rock Star for just under a year now. It hit the UK shores a little over a year ago. As they say the Honeymoon period is over! So how is the Rock Star shaping up? In short, great! But let's go into a little more detail. First days of the 2012 Youth Program worldkayak blogs - Well, I am a week late but I have some pictures J Thanks to Kari-Anne from the Boys and Girls! We had a big waiting list for the Wednesday evening so we have 2 classes this season as Robert is in Toronto and will be for most of the summer L and also, all the kids are pretty much the same size so boat wise, 2 groups work well. So we have one from 4:30 to 6:30 with 6 kids for which I am the only instructor ( When Zachary comes back he will be able to help me and Emily jumps in the water to help out when she gets back from her Hoop class too so I am not really alone J) and then 12 kids from 6:30 to 8:30... Our Humbling - North Fork Payette, Idaho Jordan Searle - After our all out Huckfest in Oregon we proceeded with the obligatory bender in Eugene's BARmuda-triangle, one that will never be forgotten. The end result was 1 lost credit card, 1 police citation, 1 person being physically thrown from the bar, 1 person sleeping between dumpster, ... How to Make Boating Fun for Kids Sea Eagle - When kids enjoy their early boating experience, it can lead to a lifetime of nautical fun and adventure. We heard recently from a Sea Eagle 370 owner who is introducing his brood to the joys of boating at an early age. Central Coast SUP To Host Race Series...Again Werner - That's right, they are racing again.Central Coast SUP will host three races, with the final one being the 4th Annual Jesse King Memorial Paddle. Avondale River Fest Judy Ranelli - Avondale RiverFest to Benefit Black Warrior Riverkeeper on Saturday July 21 Free Live Music Event at Avondale Brewing Company from Noon to Midnight Birmingham – On Saturday, July 21, noon to midnight, Avondale Brewing Company will host "Avondale RiverFest" to benefit Black Warrior Riverkeeper, a nonprofit organization protecting the Black Warrior River and its tributaries. Zachary Lokken wins big for America in Men's C1 Junior Heats ICF - Spectators at the Wausau Whitewater Park in Wausau, Wisconsin were today treated to spectacular performances by paddlers competing at the 2012 ICF Junior & U23 Canoe Slalom World Championships...

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