World Championships of Extreme Racing ~ Dealing with Loss ~ Feather Fest

Playak News Flash - September 25, 2012
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines World Championships of Extreme Racing Jackson Kayak - Dane, Nick, and I arrived last night in Oetz, Austria with our Zen 65, 75, and 75, plus an extra Zen 75 for the Olympic silver medalist in slalom this year. Dealing with Loss Five 2 Nine Productions - Yesterday I lost a good friend to the river. In fact, over the past few years I feel like I have been losing too many friends to the river. While I may not know each and every one personally, I feel we all have a connection via the river and by that we are all friends. Squamish Creeking Ryan Lucas - Well after another long drive we made it to Squamish for some quality creek boating.This would be my 2nd time creekin around squamish, I sure do love this place. Feather Fest Bryant Burkhardt - A quick note before I get into the meat: I'm heading out to BC tomorrow for some sea kayaking in the tidal races around Vancouver Island. Coreban 200m Sprint Challenge At Century City SUP HQ - First ever, 200m SUP sprint event in South Africa, took place on 22nd Sept 2012 in canals at Century City. Bell Island Newfoundland Kayakoholic - During my second summer of paddling I paddled around Bell Island with Brian, Tony, and Derrick. The Joy of Teaching Kids Jackson Kayak - My name is Anjeli. I work at an Adventure Camp in the heart of mountainous western Montana. One of my jobs there is to teach whitewater kayaking, to both campers and new staff. Advanced Elements Inflatable Kayaks Product Line Up for 2013 AirKayaks - In the past month, we've released preview information on two new inflatables from the Advanced Elements line – the AirFusion Elite and the new inflatable ISUP – the Stiffy. Around Bell Island, the long way Tony Paradise - I've circumnavigated Bell Island before. Then I took the ferry over, did the circumnavigation and took the ferry back. Live Interviews All Week With BOP Elite Racers SUP Connect - With the Battle of the Paddle being less than 1 week away everyone is prepping and getting ready for the biggest and most exciting race of the year. Ocean River Gear Grab Kayak Yak - Life can be full of tragic ironies, the latest one being that less than a week after taking part in the local Kayak For a Cure paddle a close member of Louise's family has been stricken with cancer. There are no words that fully express the feelings of moments like this.

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Suplove Sup Challenge in Sydney ~ Down The Creek Without a Paddle

Playak News Flash - September 24, 2012
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines Suplove Sup Challenge in Sydney SUP Connect - Suplove SUP Invites everyone to the "Suplove SUP Challenge" on Saturday the 6th of October, 2012! Down The Creek Without a Paddle CKS Blog - With a bow to Robert Pursig and some deep genuflection to the Jackson Kayak designers and builders without whom I might not have been able to type this. The Point Bennett Goes Under The Knife Just Yakkin - I vowed not to build another boat for a while, yet there's still that urge to create In spring of 2011 I built my Point Bennett, a plywood stitch and glue boat designed by Duane Strosaker. Wausau Whitewater Park Release worldkayak - With the paddling season coming soon to an end, everyone took advantage of their last chance to play at Wausau Whitewater Park until next summer. Rookie Mistakes in a Kayak Fishing Tourney Austin Kayak - Kayak fishing is a popular activity these days and as a result we're seeing more and more people trying their luck in tournaments. Autumn in The Adirondacks Werner - Where is your favorite place for Autumn paddling? Crisp morning air, afternoon warm ups, the changing foliage and in some parts of the world, the energy created by the desperation that "my waterway is going to be an ice cube soon!" SUP Paddleboarding Paddle Stroke Technique Kialoa - When asked about paddling technique, Dave Chun of Kialoa paddles says, "Listen to the board, Don't worry about what you look like. Listen to the water coming off of it. Feel what makes it go fast and smooth." Who'S Your Favorite Paddling Partner and Why Girls at Play - In last month's newsletter (sign up on our home page) we asked recipients to tell us about their favorite paddling partner and why, to enter into our monthly gear raffle. One Symbolic Paddle'S History Badger - Over a decade ago, Kirk Wipper (as founder of the Canadian Canoe Museum, and Camp Kandalore fame), became excited at the news that Canada Post was going to be honoring a few select Canadians for their achievements in the outdoors in the form of a postage stamp. Class IV Rafting in October All Outdoors WW Rafting - Class IV rafting is reborn this October. Much like the phoenix, which expires and then is reborn in fire, class IV rafting will wear itself out at the end of September as the Middle Fork American River loses rafting flows but then resurges in the middle of October as the Goodwin Canyon opens for a limited time. Sparkles and speed CackleTV - I've neglected my sparkly new Atlantic LV recently, in favour of the sleek & speedy Rapier. So I took my glittery green girl out to the Swellies wave during the big Spring tides we've just enjoyed.

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Kayak Games for Groups – Murder Ball ~ Return to the Yalong Valley

Playak News Flash - September 23, 2012
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines Kayak Games for Groups – Murder Ball Fat Paddler - I was recently tasked by the CEO of my workplace Dimmi to come up with a kayak-based activity for a National Conference we were holding in Manly. Return to the Yalong Valley Desperate Measures - In the winter of 2010 I was fortunate enough to paddle the Yalong River in Western Sichuan with five friends. Spending seven days on the river, we were all amazed at the quality of the white water and absence of mandatory portages as this river cut its way through deep canyons with fantastic rapids around every corner. Crushing Dreams, 8 Balling at Teva Mountian Games Chris Baer - The ultimate mix between Kayaking and American Gladiators. Creating maximum crowd enthusiasm, this race has multiple ruthless concepts entangled together. New Fx PFD and Fuse Cag Palm Blogs - During Paddle Expo, their were two clear favourites from Palm. The brand new FX PFD and the updated Fuse cag. The Devil's Extreme Race Desperate Measures - With their success at the Olympic Games a few athletes dropped out of the 4th world cup in Prague opening up a slot for me being first reserve. Naturally I jumped at the opportunity to race and drove out last minute with a week to the race. The 2012 Nelo Summer Challenge ICF - The wind brought some awesome racing conditions at this year's Nelo Summer Challenge. Athletes experienced on the race day, a normal west European summer afternoon with the north wind blowing solid by mid afternoon. This Week in Usa Canoe, Kayak Team USA - Nine U.S. athletes are making the trip to Italian capital this weekend, including members of U.S. Senior and Junior National Sprint Teams. Team USA will take on 39 other countries and nearly 500 competitors. 2012 Sup Woman Open Nominations SUP Connect - The open nominations phase of the 2012 SUP Woman of the Year Awards has just 10 days left! ·Only the top 5 women automatically move on to join the pre-seeded elite ladies, but some will be given an honorary entry as well. Bora Bora Crossing Ginni Callahan - They say the best kept secret of French Polynesia is the lousy weather. It can certainly be exciting! Last night we got some of the hardest rain I've ever seen this side of northern Australia. Dressing for the Classic Mark Sundin - There are about 5 weeks to go until the Hawkesbury Classic, and we are starting to field a lot of questions from aspirants about what to wear during the race. Aca Instructor of The Month ACA - Beth Wiegandt is an ACA Level 4: Whitewater Canoeing Instructor Trainer and Level 2: Essentials of River Kayaking Instructor. New BOP Distance Board Classifications Cause a Stir SUP Magazine - With only nine days left until the highly anticipated Rainbow Sandals Gerry Lopez Battle of the Paddle California (BOP), a board classification ruling in the 9-mile distance race has a few competitors grumbling. Packraft V Gumotex Ik Inflatable Kayaks & Packrafts - Don't get excited, we're talking a few hundred metres of Class 1.1, but that's as good as it gets around here.

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Alan Panebaker Dies Kayaking in New Hampshire ~ The New Dagger Jitsu

Playak News Flash - September 22, 2012
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines Alan Panebaker Dies Kayaking in New Hampshire Playak - "Alan was smart, strong and capable," says Awe executive director Mark Singleton. "He represented the future of river stewardship in the northeast and we are all stunned by this tragic accident." The New Dagger Jitsu Palm Blogs - The projects aim was to put Dagger back on top at the forefront of freestyle with a high performance, incredibly precise, super loose and fast playboat that would go big, feel great and stay true to Dagger's roots. 47 Year Old Kurt Casey Notches 15 First Descents in One Year Pucon Kayak Hostel - If you are a serious whitewater seeker in Chile or Peru there are few names more knowledgeable when you need expert advice on the regions, first descents, put-in directions, and river knowledge. Bayou La Batre After The Coastal Cleanup Kayaking the Mobile - Tensaw River Delta - A little Photoshop fun to better highlight the reality of this waterway. (2) Above right: This shrimp boat logo (actual logo) sums up Bayou La Batre. "Piss on Bayou La Batre seafood." You might want to find out where your seafood came from before you eat it. Gauley Fest 2012 Exploring Elements - I'm an east coast boater and considered WV rivers my backyard runs for the first 7+ yrs of my boating career. The Gauley river is in the heart of WV and attracts all levels of whitewater enthusiasts from around the globe. Laird Hamilton and Nidecker Announce Partnership to Launch Laird Standup Press Releases - Laird Hamilton and Nidecker are excited to announce a new partnership to develop stand up paddle boards, as well as the launch of a new brand: Laird StandUp. Silver Falls Huck and Tuck Daniel Patrinellis - Matt Kurle and I were still stretching and cooling off with a couple of cold beers when Jeremy Bisson decided to drive up with his crew to nearby Silver Falls. Amazon Warzone Jackson Kayak - In front of us another class V horizon line that I was ready to run blind in order to get out of there. It was the same feeling as the one from a war movie when the soldiers are in the trench and surrounded, one of the most dangerous moments in my life. BoardRiders Week with Robby Naish Naish - One week of board-culture immersion in Hossegor South West France from April to October. Enjoy coaching from pro athlete, Robby Naish and Fred Robin, a pro-surfer and pioneer of professional surfing in Europe who will join the surf camp as the in-house coach on a quasi-permanent basis. First Day At Paddle Expo 2012 Palm Blogs - Paddle Expo 2012 finally opened it's doors today to many visitors from all around the World. GoPro Philosophy (and another stern mount) Leif and Natalie - I wrote a blog post a while back about some of the mounts and accessories that I had built for my GoPro, along with a video that got surprisingly popular (the article can be found right here ). Paddle Expo Party with Palm Palm Blogs - Paddle Expo is not all about showing new products and all the business stuff. It's also a place to meet, catch up with old friends, make some new ones, socialise and make plans for the new season. Post Granite Awesome Tour Level 6 - The past couple springs I have been lucky enough to find myself in the Whitewater wonderland of California's High Sierras with an amazing group of friends. Long Term Reivew with Cks Squad Member Andy O'Brien CKS Blog - The Surftech B-1 is my personal choice for almost every condition I come across as a stand up paddler in the Rockies. Maroske Fittings Walrus Kayaks Blog - In the interest of keeping weight to an absolute minimum, the Griffin LT's deck uses "Maroske" fittings instead of the standard recessed fittings.

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