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Playak Weekly Digest - week 50, 2018
Playak Weekly Digest
The world's top paddling news in week 50, 2018.
Jackson Kayak Creeking in a Play Boat
Jackson Kayak - By now every one knows how well the Antix does at creek boating. What isn't as well known is how comfortable the new RockStar 4.0 is in a creeking environment.
Jackson Kayak Easy to Make First Aid and Survival Kit to Put in Your Kayak
Jackson Kayak - Ever since I was 13 years old I've been going on fishing trips that last from a day to a week or more. Over those many years I have found that you will eventually need some form of first aid and some form of a survival gear.
Jackson Kayak How I Transport My Kayak or Paddleboard
Jackson Kayak - Kayak fishing can be a lot of fun, but the tricky aspect can be transporting my kayak or paddleboard to the water’s edge. This isn't as hard as it might seem to some of you though.
Rafting Life A Northern Summer – Tatshenshini
Rafting Life - During the summer, I leave health care work for a little while and head to the Yukon. For the past three years I have been heading up in August, this year I decided to try July for a switch. It turned out to be a good switch as it lined up with some excellent weather.
Simon Wyndham 11 Simple Reasons Why Freestyle Is Good for Your Kayaking Mind
Simon Wyndham - The idea of play boating or freestyle sometimes gets mixed responses from kayakers who are traditionally from river running backgrounds. Interestingly many such people who go on kayaking courses want to increase their boat control, or have a lack of confidence in their roll which then manifests itself a lack of confidence to run rapids or hit lines.
Canoe Roots 12 of the Best Camp Coffee Gifts for Paddlers
Canoe Roots - We hope these products mocha you very happy. But you should know, this article is reader supported, which means if you buy something through the links, we may earn an affiliate commission.
Canoe Kayak Why You Should Join Us for the Patagonia Multisport Adventure
Canoe Kayak - C&K and Adventure Sports Network are partnering with Bio Bio Expeditions to present the Patagonia Multisport Adventure.
Frogma A Pearl Harbor Post for December 7th
Frogma - I was going to post about the fancy duck of Central Park today, but it is December 7th today and I've decided to re-share one of my Pearl Harbor photo posts instead. 
Mt. Hood H2O South Fork Chetco
Mt. Hood H2O - This is a low elevation stream (take out is under 200') tucked into the southwest corner of Oregon. Access is pretty reasonable and the significant whitewater is short. 
unsponsored Beating Cold Hands
unsponsored - I reckon cold hands are almost worse than cold feet. When my hands get cold they hurt and as they warm back up they really hurt. If the air and water temperature isn't too bad then I’ll go through the pain barrier as once my hands are warm they’ll stay warm.
Canoe Kayak Expedition Planning 101- Gear Part-II, Cooking
Canoe Kayak - What follows is Part II in C&K Editor-at-large Alan Kesselheim’s collection of field-tested, functional gear that has the potential to elevate your trip and serve you well, standing up to the rigors of continual use and the gamut of weather.
unsponsored Movie Monday 10 December 2018
unsponsored - Welcome to Movie Monday 10 December 2018 at Unsponsored.  Sit down and take some time to check out these great whitewater videos.
unsponsored Peak UK Rescue Tape
unsponsored - Peak UK have released their own version of the rescue tape. This bright yellow 5m long tape is constructed from 20mm tubular tape.
SUP Examiner Paddling in Panama’s San Blas Islands
SUP Examiner - Talking to a friend last winter, she mentioned she mentioned she had recently returned from a trip to Panama.
Adventurous Experiences Learn 2 Kayak in 2019
Adventurous Experiences - We offer a few options to begin sea kayaking with us. All are available as Gifts on demand. Suitable for those with and without previous sea kayaking experience. Spectacular views and coastline.
Athletes with top online media coverage in December
1. Michael Booth
2. Kai Lenny
3. Clay Wright
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