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Playak News Flash - December 31, 2016
Playak News Flash - December 31, 2016
The world's latest paddling headlines.
Canoe Kayak SealLine Bulkhead Compression Drybag
Canoe Kayak - It only takes one compromised gear load to appreciate the simple essential of a good day-tripping drybag.
Canoe Kayak C&K’s Top 10 Stories of 2016
Canoe Kayak - With the calendar about to turn over into 2017, it’s time to track down the most popular stories of the past 12 months. A holiday deep dive into our analytics reveals the viral click-bait and the stories and photo features you couldn’t get enough of.
Jeremy Rodgers 2015 World of Adventure Kayaking Expedition with World Champion Adventure Racer Ian Adamson
Jeremy Rodgers - 2015 World of Adventure Downeast Kayaking Expedition . A team led by 7 X Adventure Race World Champion and Guinness Book World Record Holder Ian Adamson and Jeremy Rodgers set off via kayak from the town of St. Andrews on Passamaquoddy Bay into the Bay of Fundy, past the Bold Coast & Downeast Maine, and through the Penobscot Bay archipelago.
Am. Whitewater President Designates Bears Ears National Monument (UT)
Am. Whitewater - This week, President Obama declared the Bears Ears region of southeast Utah a National Monument, permanently protecting this incredible region. American Whitewater is especially proud to announce that the National Monument Proclamation specifically acknowledges whitewater paddling as an appropriate and valued recreation activity.
Kokatat This year at Simposio De Kayak Pacifico Sur Sea Kayaking Symposium, Chile
Kokatat - The 4th annual Simposio de Kayak Pacifico Sur kicks off the southern hemisphere’s paddling season with surfing, rock gardening and flatwater sea kayak courses. With participants arriving from all over Chile, Argentina and even Uruguay, this event continues to draw new paddlers to the sport while creating its own gravitational force within the South American paddling community.
unsponsored Creeking/River running kayak - Jackson Kayak Antix (Large)
unsponsored - Mike Arvidson managed to get a paddle of the new large Jackson Kayak Antix. I really am liking the look of this boat. Planing hull, slices stern, nice rails, what is not to like!
Frogma Definite Last Session of 2016 -
Frogma - Oops, thought I was going to have my annual holiday windows post tonight, but the friend with whom I always go to see them isn't feeling well today, so instead, here are a few photos from last week's music session.
Trash Paddler 2016 A Year of Low Water
Trash Paddler - I’ll remember this past year the most for having been the ying to the preceding year’s yang. Where 2015 started out as intolerable, 2016 got off to a very pleasant start with signs of spring being seen and felt a good 3 weeks early. 
Tony Paradise Top 10 paddles of 2016 - #5
Tony Paradise - I checked ship's log for last winter. We paddled mostly in St. Philips throughout the winter but one winter paddle that stood out was one we did in Cape Broyle on March 13th. My list would not be complete with at least one winter paddle and so this memorable one is my number 5. We arrived at our usual put-in and found it frozen so we moved around to the south side where we managed to get the kayaks on the water. We got on the water alright but there was plenty of ice to navigate through.
Austin Kayak Hobie Pro Staffer’s Take On Safety
Austin Kayak - Once upon a time on the Texas Gulf Coast back in early 2004, a shark fishing buddy introduced me to sit-on-top kayaks, and I’ve been hooked ever since. Over the years of fishing and continuously learning about the multitude of applications, rigging options and techniques, I identified a pattern of something extremely important that was missing from the majority of seminars and demos – that’s what I would like to talk about in this article:
Standup Journal Standup Journal’s Winter Travel Issue now on Newsstands
Standup Journal - Winter comes. As we begin the slow descent into the depths of a North American winter season, our thoughts and dreams begin to turn toward warmer climes, adventure paddling, travel and stoke.
Jackson Kayak Top 4 Rivers to Fish
Jackson Kayak - There are many different rivers in Texas to kayak and fish, and fortunately I have been able to get on a few of these rivers. Of course, I have not covered every single river in Texas, and most of the rivers I have been on have only been for a small section of that river.
Indigenous Boats A Solomon Islands Canoe at the Vatican
Indigenous Boats - On a trip to Italy this month, we visited the Vatican Museums, eager to see masterpieces like the Laocoon group and the Apollo Belvedere.
Austin Kayak Do’s And Don’ts Of Winter Kayak Storage
Austin Kayak - Unless you’re like Nathaniel Lee Maloney (pictured above), it’s the time of year when most kayakers put their boats in hibernation until the springtime (but if you are down for extreme winter kayaking, make sure you’re prepared with the right apparel to stay dry and warm). Storing your kayak requires a few necessary prep steps to ensure its preservation; you shouldn’t just leave it in a closet like you would a bike.
Boga Boards Journey Yoga Company & BOGA FiTMAT
Boga Boards - At Journey Yoga Company, we believe that fitness truly should be a journey and not just a destination. We are a company that has taken the ancient practice of yoga along with land-based fitness routines and brought the water for a unique and invigorating workout experience.
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