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Playak Weekly Digest - week 51, 2016
Playak Weekly Digest
The world's top paddling news in week 51, 2016.
Palm Blogs Setting up my PFD
Palm Blogs - So it was time I replaced my trusty Kaikoura with something else. The choice was easy I replaced it with another, new model Kaikoura. Why? They're what I need, none better for the kayak angler in my opinion.
Canoe Kayak Canoe Paddle Nearly Impales Florida Driver
Canoe Kayak - A Florida woman was nearly impaled by a flying canoe paddle that pierced the windshield of her SUV, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Christina Theisen, 33, was driving west on Interstate 74 when the aluminum paddle fell from a motor home in front of her Chevy Suburban. Troopers say she ran over the paddle, which then flipped up and pierced the driver’s side windshield. Thiesen ducked the paddle, which came through the windshield handle-first. Theisen narrowly avoided impalement, and kept her rig on the road.
Canoe Kayak CK Vault: “James Bond in a Sea Kayak”
Canoe Kayak - Caffyn is a shy, reticent New Zealander who has been doing extraordinary things in a sea kayak, but doesn’t much care for the publicity they create. Take, for instance, his most recent circumnavigation of the Australian continent, a distance of 9,200 miles in 257 actual paddling days. During Caffyn’s Australian trip, he was caught by Cyclone Dominique in the Coral Sea, had his dome tent approached by huge sea turtles…
Jackson Kayak Why this paddler chooses to paddle in arctic conditions
Jackson Kayak - I’m not going to lie . . . 21 degrees on the thermometer and 2 feet of snow on the ground doesn’t scream, “let’s go kayaking”!  There is ALWAYS this battle of deciding if paddling 35-degree water in 21-degree air temperature sounds “FUN”, or just snuggling in a blanket, with a hot fire sounds better.But, it never fails . . . when I just put on my gear and launch into the river, I NEVER regret the experience.
Kokatat How to gear up for Winter Kayaking
Kokatat - Just because it’s cold doesn’t mean you can’t paddle…Assuming your waterways are not all frozen solid! The key is to gear up for the conditions and you can still have an amazing time! I’m loving the ocean surf and river kayaking even when the ground and air is frozen, thanks to my amazing gear! Here’s my advice…
Kokatat How to perform s-turns in a whitewater kayak using mid stream features
Kokatat - Video - This video is an instructional lesson from Aquabatics Calgary on how to perform s-turns in a whitewater kayak using mid stream features. Before tackling the s-turn you need to be proficient at…
Canoe Roots Quiz: Where Should You Go On Your Next Canoe Trip?
Canoe Roots - Not sure where you should go on your next canoe trip? Let us help! Take our detailed quiz and figure out which amazing canoeing destination is right for your 2017 paddling adventure.   
unsponsored Good time’s at The Bhote Koshi River in Nepal, damming would make it disappear sadly!!
unsponsored - In this episode we head to our favourite river, the Bhote Koshi, where we met up with new and old friends from Nepal, UK, USA, New Zealand, Sweden and Australia for the incredible Bhote Koshi Express race! As well as enjoying laps on the rest of the river. Sadly this section is under threat from damming and with other sections that already have dams on them, the Bhote Koshi will soon disappear, along with many, many other rivers in Nepal.
Simon Willis Not All Bike Fits Are Created Equal
Simon Willis - I've had a few bike fits in my time.  I think - I hope - I've just had one of the best.
Am. Whitewater Safe Boating Passage Through Tusher Dam (UT) Is Threatened By New Conflict
Am. Whitewater - The Green River, from the Flaming Gorge Dam to its confluence with the Colorado River, is known for its beautiful and iconic multi day paddling trips enjoyed by boaters and anglers.
Jackson Kayak Getting Wacky for Bass
Jackson Kayak - Just after Thanksgiving, I was able to convince Corey Galloway to join me on a float of my home creek. This was before the rain returned to the parched south, so water levels were low and the temps had dropped quickly.
Northwest Rafting Company Planning for a rafting/whitewater kayaking holiday at Owyhee River?
Northwest Rafting Company - The Owyhee River is a 48 mile, 5 day rafting adventure filled with side hikes, unbelievable high desert landscapes, fun whitewater, and some of the best birding in the country. The section of the Oywhee River most commonly rafted is in the southeast corner of Oregon. From its headwaters in northern Nevada, it meanders through southwestern Idaho and into Oregon.
Traversing Fjallraven Knee Pads Are Great For Camping & Canoeing
Traversing - Fjallraven's lineup of trousers are perfect for any outdoor pursuit and they have one my favourite features... articulated knees. One underused feature however is the slot just below the double layer of material that lets you insert a knee pad. Knee Pads come in handy for both canoeing and camping any season of the year. The are made from 100% EVA Foam and are dense enough to provide the right amount of cushion without being too soft.
Adventure Kayak The gear you need to keep paddling straight through the coldest months
Adventure Kayak - What if the paddling season didn’t need to cease come fall? If you want to try paddling through the coldest and darkest months of the year, you will need a few solid pieces of gear to make it happen.
Team Pyranha British Universities Kayaking Expedition 2017 – Selection Event
Team Pyranha - The British Universities Kayaking Expeditions have been running every other year since 2005, and the teams selected have chosen all manner of interesting destinations to explore, from Siberia in the north, to Madagascar in south. Venezuela in the west to Vietnam in the east. Students from around the country are invited to submit paper applications which were scored by previous team members, with the top twenty being invited for a 3 day ‘selection event’ in North Wales. This year’s first day selection took place at Swallow Falls on the Llugwy.
Athletes with top online media coverage in December
1. Aniol Serrasolses
2. Kai Lenny
3. Rush Sturges
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