We’d been working at a hostel in Agnes Waters for a few weeks before deciding to take the sea surf kayak tour. Run by an athletic surfer/hippie named Luke, the tour took off at 2pm on a sunny cloudless Thursday afternoon. Luke drove his van up to the hostel, his small black dog eagerly barking through the window. Luke had moved to Agnes Waters seven years earlier, falling in love with the small town and its picturesque beaches.
We drove to the 1770 beachfront and received brief instructions about how to maneuver kayaks. Andrew and I both sat in the back of respective canoes with female coworkers occupying the fronts. The journey out of the marina was grueling since it was against the tide… Details & Pictures
VAIL, Colorado — Vail resident Kristin Williams wasn’t expecting huge crowds and an array of sporting events when she took her family to the Teva Mountain Games this year.
“The last time I went about five years ago, it was just a little kayaking event, and you hung out around the International Bridge,†she said. “I had no idea how big it was, and how many events there were.â€
In fact, thousands athletes and spectators converged upon Vail Village during the four-day event to watch kayaking, climbing, biking, running and even dog-jumping competitions. Demo booths lined the village streets, and crowds enjoyed giveaways, free concerts and films, and family activities during the outdoor sports festival…Â Details
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The 2009 Surftech Jay Moriarity Memorial Paddleboard Race is an annual ocean paddleboard race in the beautiful waters of the Monterey Bay. This event is in memory of legendary Santa Cruz Waterman Jay Moriarity. Participants will enjoy a challenging course, a family-friendly atmosphere, and a great raffle.
Paddlers can take on the challenging 12 mile course or opt for the fun 2 mile course which runs parallel with New Brighton State Beach. There are free races for kids 12 and under following the 12 mile race.
Date:
Saturday, June 13, 2009 @ 6:00 AM
Address:
New Brighton State Beach
1500 Park Avenue
Capitola, CA 95010
Registration:
http://www.active.com
Online Registration Closes:
Saturday, June 13, 2009 – ????????
Race Day Registration
6:30 am: registration opens for both the 12 and 2 mile races
Fees:Â …Â Details
The Oahu Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association’s regatta season starts June 6, and Hui Nalu Canoe Club is ready for another challenging summer.
With more than 200 registered paddlers and the ability to put crews in virtually every race, the club believes it can at least equal last year’s fourth-place finish at the OHCRA Championships and fifth-place finish in the AAAA division at the HCRA State Championships.
Individually, the Boys’ 15 crew paddled to a … Details
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