USA Kayak Polo Nationals to play Aug. 31-Sept. 1 at Tega Cay

 

TEGA CAY — The biggest kayak polo event in the country is heading downstream.
Originally set for McDowell Nature Preserve in Steele Creek, the upcoming national championship event will be held in Tega Cay. The event still will be hosted by Carolina Kayak Polo Club, and still will happen during Labor Day weekend.
“No major changes, basically just location,” said Carolina club and women’s national team member Kim Parker. “It will be at the beachfront area near the pool.”
The club announced earlier this year it would host the tournament, which annually brings teams from across the country from California to Massachusetts, to its training ...more

What Kayakers Can Teach Us About Living Well

 

Some plunge down waterfalls while others fish from their vessels, but kayakers have one thing in common: They all know a thing or two about leading a healthy lifestyle.
Bobbing around on a kayak offers a lot more than a relaxing way to spend a sunny afternoon. Here's what kayakers can teach the rest of us about leading happier, healthier lives.
Strength pays off.
All of that hardcore paddling (and water resistance!) lends itself to a serious workout. Just one hour of kayaking can burn over 350 calories, depending on how hard you paddle. Kayaking builds muscle strength in more areas than just the arms. "Since kayaking utilizes the core muscles, you can enjoy the benefits of an ab workout far from the confines of a sweaty gym," Brad Bostrom, REI Outdoor Programs and North Bay Area Outreach Market Manager, tells The ...more

Andy rises to challenge with third place at Europeans

 

Portrush Surf Kayaker, Andy McClelland, is celebrating after finishing among the medals yet again at the European Surf Kayak Championships last week.

The former World and European Junior champion was thrilled to finish third in the long boat category and fifth in the short boat having made the step up to the senior ranks.

Over 50 competitors took part in the event, which was held along side the Ocean Spirit Festival in Santa Cruz, Portugal, with some travelling from as far away as Brazil and Australia.

It was a very challenging field, so understandably Andy was delighted to finish with a medal: “The week long contest had great surf throughout with some days providing big and challenging conditions,” he told Times Sport. “I surfed really well all week. It is a long and difficult contest so you have to keep your head down and take each round as it comes.

“Leading up to the contest I didn’t have as ...more

Coos Bay Kayak Fishing Tournament August 23

 

The Caddis Fly is thrilled to be one of the sponsors of the Fifth Annual Sunset Bay Angler of the Day (a kayak-only fishing tournament) next month at Sunset Bay State Park in Coos Bay, OR.  

Tournament Description:
This is a points per inch based contest. Points are assigned to each of the available species that can be caught in the area. The angler with the highest point total at the end of the contest will be declared the winner and receive the Hobie Outback Mirage Drive Kayak.

Species List:
1. Lingcod 4.5 points per inch
2. Rockfish 7 points per inch
3. Greenling 9 points per inch
4. Cabezon 8 points per inch
5. Surf Perch 11 points per inch
6. Halibut 3.5 points per inch
7. Flounder 7 points per inch
8. Chinook 4 points per inch
9. Coho 5 points per inch

Rules and Regulations:
–Check in begins at 5:30 AM–
–Cut off time to measure your fish will be ...more

Jersey native shares his sea-kayaking adventure

Teaneck native Dov Neimand can write the book about sea kayaking. In fact he is doing just that.

Neimand recently completed an ambitious journey by sea, from Barcelona, Spain, with a layover in Naples, to Cyrpus, some 2,500 nautical miles.

Along the way, he tested his skills, his stamina, and his equipment. He is sharing his experience with daily postings on his blog, kayakdov.wordpress.com.

He mostly hugged the coast, stopping at ...more

LCKC's quest for national title gets off to fast start at Olympic Venue

 

GAINESVILLE -- The Lanier Canoe/Kayak Club’s quest for another national title sprinted out of the starting gate on Thursday.

The LCKC won eight events on the first day of 2014 USA Canoe/Kayak Sprint National Championships at the Lake Lanier Olympic Venue at Clark’s Bridge in Gainesville, putting itself in prime position to nab its 11th overall crown.

“Everything went really well. The LCKC did very well,” LCKC coach and Olympic Venue director Morgan House said. “I think we’re probably looking really good for winning the thing, but we’ve still got two more days to go.”

Competition will resume on Friday, with ...more

Circumnavigation of the Isle of Man by Sea Kayak

 

This years team from the Adventure Club have been training for the challenge of paddling round the Isle of Man since January. 

Led by George, the team of Mark, Anouk, Andy, Chris, Sarah and Martha set off from Laxey beach on Thursday evening paddling north, arriving at Ramsey to set up camp on the ...more

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