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Hot Off the Press

Written by Neil Wright Wednesday, 28 July 2010 00:00

Category: Rapid

Rapid Issue 3, 2010 has just arrived and is on it’s way if you haven’t already received it.

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As with every issue this one is packed full of the latest gear, technique, photos, trends and news plus a pretty great feature on "Hot Rod OC Mods" techniques to tune up and pimp-out your whitewater ride.

To The Finish Line

Written by Neil Wright Tuesday, 27 July 2010 00:00

Category: Events

MKC will host it's final race as part of the MKC Open Canoe Fun Slalom Series on Wednesday August 18th.

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Save the Slave

Written by Neil Wright Thursday, 22 July 2010 00:00

Category: Events

The Slave River Paddlefest is held every year on the August long weekend in Fort Smith, North West Territories and is happening July 30th - August 2nd this year with pre-festival activities starting July 24th and continuing through to July 29th.

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Pics from Kamchatka

Written by Neil Wright Monday, 19 July 2010 00:00

Category: Trips

The Kamchatka Project is well under way and the team has posted blogs on the expedition website along with pics and video. Here's a few sweet picks to wet your appetite for adventure.

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River Rehab

Written by Neil Wright Thursday, 15 July 2010 00:00

Category: Standing Waves

Thanks to the folks at Five2Nine productions for putting this video together. There are some interesting ideas about AW and their role in river rehabilitation presented in this episode. And of course some really great paddling footage.

YeeHaw It's A Rodeo

Written by Neil Wright Wednesday, 14 July 2010 00:00

Category: Events

Sunday July 25th Minden Wild Water Preserve on the Gull River will be hosting a Rodeo and Boatercross event.
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Rockin the Helmet Cam

Written by Neil Wright Monday, 12 July 2010 00:00

Category: Rivers

Planning on paddling in Northern Cali any time soon. Perhaps the North Yuba is on your list of to do's then. Here's some helmet cam footage of the Sierra City section of the North Yuba in Northern California. Video courtesy of Colin Kemp and Jackson Kayak.

Sierra City, North Yuba river from Colin Kemp on Vimeo.

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Team WS and Team USA

Written by Neil Wright Friday, 09 July 2010 00:00

Category: Standing Waves

Team WaveSport announces their winning team members who have earned a spot on the USA Freestyle Team.

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Wanna Race

Written by Neil Wright Thursday, 08 July 2010 00:00

Category: Events

The 2010 Canadian Whitewater Slalom & Downriver will take place on July 25th - August 1st at the Gull River, Minden, Ontario.

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Another One Bites The Dust

Written by Neil Wright Tuesday, 06 July 2010 00:00

Category: Standing Waves

First it was M.A.C.K. Fest and now Gullfest. It seems as though this may be the year of cancelled paddling festivals after another festival weekend is cancelled due to low water levels.

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