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Playak News Flash - November 18, 2017
Playak News Flash - November 18, 2017
The world's latest paddling headlines.
Canoe Kayak Camp Chairs Helinox Chair Zero
Canoe Kayak - Light and compact are the best descriptors. It packs up small, weighs in significantly lighter than other chairs in this class, and is built sturdily enough to handle people well over 200 lbs.
Traversing 2017 Canoeing Photo Contest for Canadian Outdoor Canoe paddlers
Traversing - As the 2017 Canoeing season starts to wind down we look back fondly through the trips we've taken... which means it's time for our yearly photo contest! The contest is open to Canadian residents only. Check out the prizes winners stand to win and the rules...
Canoe Kayak Camp Chairs Thermarest Quadra
Canoe Kayak - Stout and comfortable. I like the bombproof shell container the chair fits inside well protected and easy to stow.
American Rivers The Realities of Industrial Farming
American Rivers - This guest blog by Lin Wellford is a part of our America’s Most Endangered Rivers® series on the Buffalo National River.
Palm Blogs Whitewater kayaking in Peru’s Urubamba river attending the Machu Picchu Kayak Fest
Palm Blogs - The Machu Picchu Kayak Fest is the first kayak competition held in one of the seven wonders of the world and this year has been the Second Edition. It was held from the 3rd to the 5th of November on the Urubamba river (Peru), where I had the opportunity to return to compete and have fun with kayakers from different countries including Chile, Ecuador, Catalunya, United Kingdom, USA, Canada, Peru and many more …
Jackson Kayak Steel Yakage
Jackson Kayak - Fall has come and here in the Midwest feels like it has already left us for the icy grip of winter. Most anglers have traded in their rods for bows or settled into an offseason routine. But right now is primetime for one of freshwaters hardest fighting fish.
AirKayaks New 2018 Kokopelli Inflatable Packraft Product Line
AirKayaks - We recently received news on the new 2018 Kokopelli lineup of inflatable packrafts.
BC Wetcoast Euro Trip Report 2017
BC Wetcoast - Our first stop is the 2260 m high Kronplatz where strange sights greets us: North American tippis and Nepalese yaks. So we don’t feel so much out of place?
The Paddler ezine Five Day, Three Stop, Europe
The Paddler ezine - Following the winter of 2014/15 with the lowest snowpack in recorded history, California has no water. That’s given us plenty of time to start a business importing Prijon kayaks.
worldkayak blogs 2017 Tallulah Race Results
worldkayak blogs - A Benefit Event for Sponsored by Micah Cox charging down Oceana – Photo by Rob Giersch The race starts in the river right eddy beside the wooden launch ramp at the bottom of the 660 steps to get down into the gorge.  The finish line is at the confluence of the river into Tugalo Lake. 
Kayak Session Inside the Machu Picchu Kayak Fest : Winners Rountable Interview
Kayak Session - The Machu Picchu Kayak festivals a unique event that promotes Peru as a whitewater kayaking destination and highlights the importance of river conservation, it got concluded recently. Here are the winners of the various events - Downriver, Boater Cross and Slalom races talking about the how the water conditions were and their experience in the competitions they took part in.
Jackson Kayak October was a great time for kayak fishing
Jackson Kayak - For me it’s the month I live to fish. I typically get pretty lax on my day to day responsibilities in October because the only thing I can focus on is where I am fishing next. This past October we did a great deal of exploring on some unseen water hunting for smallmouth which added a lot of fuel to the fire.
SUPracer Aussie Titles Boothy, Lincoln, Angie and Karla Earn Victories
SUPracer - Here's a brief recap of the Australian SUP Titles that are happening all week on the SUP mecca of the Gold Coast, with a spot on the almighty Team Australia and a place at the 2018 ISA Worlds up for grabs.  
SUP Connect Athlete Training Program Bart De Zwart
SUP Connect - Training Program series. We are chatting with some of the fastest, strongest, and most fit SUP athletes in the world to find out what feeds their paddle engines. From their paddle routines and cross-training habits to diet regimens, recipes, and more, these athletes share the details of their daily grind. First up, we have SUP distance racing machine and expedition enthusiast Bart de Zwart.
Kayak Angler Magazine Florida's Best Tarpon Fishing Spots
Kayak Angler Magazine - Tarpon are one of the most revered gamefish on earth. They jump, run, dive and charge, pulling all the tricks out of the hat. If you go to caught Tarpon fishes, it would be fun because you get into a fishing battle to catch this impressive fish. Here is a guide for you aspiring tarpon fish anglers weather you intend to fish on Florida’s east coast or west coast
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