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Playak Weekly Digest - week 06, 2019
Playak Weekly Digest
The world's top paddling news in week 06, 2019.
Brittany Parker Childlike Not Childish
Brittany Parker - Cliches are cliches for a reason. They hold real meaning. But we’re fed them in such a way that it becomes repetitive. Eventually, they’re met with eye rolls and tired sighs.
Palm Blogs Cantabria Road Trip
Palm Blogs - We took advantage of the first rains of the year and went to Cantabria – one of the best places to kayak in the whole Iberian Peninsula, especially in winter.
Bellyak Understanding Shuttle Math and Other Paddling Tips
Bellyak - New year, new you! And you’re ready to take up bellyaking . Here’s how to have the best time on the water.
unsponsored Throw Bag tips for whitewater rescue
unsponsored - It's important to re-stuff a throw bag correctly, so the next time your buddy decides to go in the drink, you're ready to rescue.
Kayak Base Best Camping Cots 2019 – Lightweight Portable Cots Review
Kayak Base - Camping is surprisingly rewarding if done properly. One common mistake every newbie makes is by not taking enough preparation for the trip.
Chris Baer A Day in the Life of a Winter Grand Canyon of the Colorado Trip
Chris Baer - You know what you’re going to do tomorrow, sort of First you’ll wake up. Crawl out of your warm cocoon of a bed/nest. Get dressed in the first of multiple costumes for the day.
Jackson Kayak Duck, Dodge, and Deflect on Washington’s Raging River
Jackson Kayak - I love exploring new sections of whitewater and while the Raging River in Washington state was narrow and chocked full of wood, it was still a beautiful and enjoyable adventure. The Raging is a tributary to the much larger and popular Snoqualmie River.
Jackson Kayak How to Get Your Creek Boat Footrest Just Right
Jackson Kayak - Team member Seth Ashworth gives us the low down on how to adjust your footrest so it is Solid.  This makes a huge difference on everything from paddling forward to rolling and more.  
Adventure Kayak S2O Design Completes New Eagle River Whitewater Park
Adventure Kayak - Colorado rafters, kayakers and standup paddleboarders will have a great new playpark to surf this spring when the new Eagle River Park opens in the town of Eagle.
Jackson Kayak Bemm River Bream Trip
Jackson Kayak - hat a few days I had over the weekend. Left Thursday afternoon after work, drove and hour to pick up a mate. Then drove 4.5hrs to bemm river, arriving around 10.30pm meet up with a  couple other mates.
Adventurous Experiences Cairngorms - Winter Climbing
Adventurous Experiences - Winter Climbing in Coire an t-Sneachda Jim and I arrived in Aviemore on Tuesday evening, for our fix of ice and mixed winter climbing.
unsponsored Check out Waka’s new river running play machine
unsponsored - Source To Sea (S2S) have taken delivery of the new Steeze from Waka Kayaks. These great shots show the pod in situ and removed.
Newfoundland Kayakoholic 2019 - Post 2 - Tors Cove to LaManche
Newfoundland Kayakoholic - Last weekend I sent an email to see if anyone wanted to paddle or hike Cathy begged to go paddling and so we plied the waters from St. Philips to Portugal Cove and back. I didn't take any pictures though.
Traversing Groundhog Day 2019
Traversing - Well it's Groundhog Day again. The fate of our outdoor adventures rests in the hands of our Canadian ace weather predictors, Wiarton Willie, Shubenacadie Sam, Balzac Billy and Manitoba Merv.
Sea Eagle Rob Samuelsen: Good Times on the Big Muddy
Sea Eagle - By Tom Schlichter Rob Samuelsen is a serious world traveler who strives to get the most out of every adventure he undertakes.
Athletes with top online media coverage in February
1. Victoria Burgess
2. Dave Boehne
3. Bren Orton
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