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The world's top paddling links in week 50, 2015.

News Watch Video: Ennistymon descent during floods caused by Storm Desmond Misc. - With roads closed these lads in Ennistymon (Ireland) took to the river... Standup Paddler Nearly Becomes a Humpback’s Lunch Standup Journal - You may want to turn down the volume while watching this. Sunday morning was anything but ordinary. A beautiful morning and glassy waters were the stage to an amazing natural spectacle. The Triple Crown Canoe Kayak - Smooth granite rose in graceful arcs over the San Joaquin River, pinching a tumult of whitewater between vertical walls deep in the backcountry of California’s High Sierra. From a clinging perch just upstream, three kayakers gazed beyond the gauntlet to a calm pool in the distance. Historic Paddle Photos: In Pine Tree Jungles Paddle Making - Check out and admire the canoe and paddle designs of the olden days. We canoe and paddle builders view paddles and canoes as works of art. In this 1902 handbook ‘ In Pine-Tree Jungles: A hand-book for sportsmen and campers in the great Maine woods’ we see canoe and paddles, they are quite interesting, their shape and form so we know how today canoes and paddles differ from the olden days. This Is Squirt Boating – The Bonuses SquareRock - So here it is the final round of videos from my ‘This is Squirt Boating’ series. This time we explore the 3 main bonuses. A Tour of Portugal’S Famed Benagil Caves SUP Magazine - In this lighthearted look at Portugal’s travel potential, a handful of tourists and paddlers from around the world came together to explore the country’s southern coast, specifically the Algarve region, and its offerings as a SUP destination. There o n the Portugese shoreline, they paddle into some of the most picturesque and dreamy places known to paddlers.  Creekin’ with The Kraken Jackson Kayak - We’ve all heard the saying Don’t judge a book by its cover. Well, this holds true for kayaks as well. On a recent fishing trip I found this out. Year End Review – Karma Test Jackson Kayak - Wow, is it getting towards the end of the year already? So much has happened this year I don’t know where to begin! In the beginning of the year I started paddling a karma with a new resin that is now being implemented in all Jackson boats. So far this year I’ve put 28,582 Total Vertical Feet on 1 Karma and it is still going strong. First-Ever Solo Transatlantic SUP Expedition To Launch January 2016 SUP Magazine - 38-year-old French paddler, firefighter and soon to be the first person to attempt an unsupported crossing of the Atlantic Ocean, via SUP. Western Whitewater Series 2015 Kokatat Blog - The Western Whitewater Series is a group of events that are close to home for me. A few are less than an hour’s drive away. This year a new to the lineup Farmlands Kayak Race started off the season. It is held on the Farmlands section of the White Salmon River in Washington. This section of river is a fun class IV section. The Wind River Festival in Washington took place the day after the Farmlands Race. The water levels played a big role in last minute changes to this event. Principles Of Safety – STIG. Helping you make better decisions on the water Adrian Shanahan - Another installment to the 'Principles Of Safety' posts I'm doing at them moment, this stuff ain't reinventing the wheel and is largely aimed at the less experienced paddlers out there. No snazzy hashtags just a bit of information some might find useful, especially with all this savage rain we are having at the minute. One Boat to Rule Them All Orion Coolers - Boats are a tricky subject. To some they represent the pinnacle of your fishing gear and to others a bottomless pit in which to toss large sums of hard earned money. Personally, I love boats. 10 Best GoPro Accessories unsponsored - Capture shots and videos of your paddle with Go Pro, these are a list of 10 accessories listed that you can avail to use your GoPro camera more effectively. So really cool accessories for Go Pro fans which sure most of us paddlers and adventure forks are!! Beautiful Mexico! Palm Blogs - Super stoked and extremely lucky I got the opportunity to head over to Mexico again! It is a country of utmost beauty; the people are friendly, food is delicious and the whitewater and nature are amazing. Everything We Know About Doug Tompkins’ Death Canoe Kayak - The outdoor and conservation world lost a longtime leader when explorer and conservationist Doug Tompkins died yesterday following a kayaking accident in Chilean Patagonia.

Factor Athletes with top online media coverage in December 1. Eric Jackson 2. Clay Wright 3. Chase Kosterlitz Forums The best playboat for paddler with weight 66kg Videos Hand Wash Your Kayak Fishing Dry Gear: Episode 216 WIN an Adventure with Ray Mears in Ontario! Shallow Minded - Fly Fishing the Kennebec River in Maine Pack a Winter Kayak Fishing Go-Bag: Episode 215 Paddle Boarding en Bucerias con Francisco Franco y Surf Mexico (supzero) Upcoming Gran Canaria Pro AM Spain, Gran Canaria, Dec 10 - Dec 13 Terrapin Crossroads Long Strange Trip Paddle Race US, CA, San Rafael, Dec 12 Paddle The Pocket Toy Drive & SUP Race US, FL, Stuart, Dec 13 Cape Point Challenge South Africa, Cape Town , Dec 19 King of the Harbour Australia, Sydney, Manly Beach, Dec 19

Today's News Editor(s): Adrian Shanahan.