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Kayaking Tips - Whitewater kayak tips by WhiteWhaterLovers .. . If you don't take lessons, you will be doing a lot of swimming as you try to whitewater kayak You don...
Kayaking Tips - Choosing a kayak by WhiteWhaterLovers .. be the right size for someone 220lb. Get a slalom kayak. Also called whitewater kayaks, these are shorter...Choose a comfortable seat. Look for good back and hip support, and take the kayak...
Zen and the Art of Kayak Rolling by Spencedoggie Patient Expert and during recovery, whitewater kayaking is it. I "paddled" for many years before we had kids and stopped.... Much of it could be encapsulated in the basic magic trick of rolling a kayak. Rolling is one of the strangest things...
Zen and the Art of Kayak Rolling by Spencedoggie Patient Expert and during recovery, whitewater kayaking is it. I "paddled" for many years before we had kids and stopped.... Much of it could be encapsulated in the basic magic trick of rolling a kayak. Rolling is one of the strangest things...
Kayaking Tips - Getting started by WhiteWhaterLovers .. weather, water levels, whitewater, safte landing spots, and local agencies to contact in event...
White-Water Dating by Nina A. Healthy Living Professional ’re into travel and adventure, and I mean adventure like climbing mountains and whitewater rafting...
UW-Whitewater is a serious player in economic development by Mike Klein Patient Expert Earlier this summer, the U.S. Department of Commerce tapped UW-W to administer a $5.9 million grant to help entrepreneurs start companies and small businesses expand in six state line counties. The university is a serious pl
Sea Kayak Georgia Sea Kayak Symposium by derrick m. Healthy Living Professional Oh Savannah you know we can’t wait Cos it might be too late If we wait any longer – gary brooker Sea Kayak Georgia will be hosting their Symposium and BCU Week October 28th...
Kayaking Tips - Kayak fishing by WhiteWhaterLovers .. ) for maximum comfort Get a gunwale. Having a gunwale on a fishing kayak will let you mount a rod holder...
Kayaking Tips - Sea kayak tips by WhiteWhaterLovers .. to steer. If you put the kayak on edge, you go over. Use a strong stern rudder to keep going straight...

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A little bit of me
Hello I'm Dave Robbins. I kayak the Chenago River and my life is like it. There are parts that are scary, stinky, slow, peaceful, fast, wonderous. Needless to say my life has been an adventure. I grew up in a loveless home. My father an active alcoholic who was and still is verbally abusive. My older brother beat...crap

Going for Gold with Crohn's Disease: Meet Carrie Johnson
Carrie Johnson recently placed fifth in the 2007 World Championships of Kayaking. She was also the first U.S. kayaker to qualify for the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. Carrie Johnson also makes no secret about the fact she lives with Crohn's disease. Read more about her! 2008 Olympicscrap

San Francisco Chronicle Examines Summer Camp That Seeks to Empower Young People Living With HIV/AID
' physical and mental well-being through learning basic whitewater kayaking skills. The Chronicle reports that Camp Liquid was founded in 2003 by Juliet Starrett -- a former member of the U.S. Women's Whitewater...crap

Going for Gold with Crohn's Disease: Meet Carrie Johnson
Carrie Johnson recently placed fifth in the 2007 World Championships of Kayaking. She was also the first U.S. kayaker to qualify for the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. Carrie Johnson also makes no secret..., the highest ever for a U.S. kayaker.   Carrie is a proud advocate for people living with Crohn's disease...crap

Wonderful gift!
to my way of life, my true love for kayaking and hiking.... so I sold ALL of my gear and boat to a friend...!  My siblings could no longer say I was just making it up to get attention.  When I sold my kayak, they knew it was real. Well, I want all and everyone to know I have been kayaking twice this week.  The first...crap

Turning a "worst moment of your life" into a real plus
I found out I had breast cancer in 1993. I had a partial mastectomy and lymph nodes taken out. While I was doing radiation, I took up kayaking, computer art, and stopped drinking alcohol almost totally... different. I met a new community of kayakers, went on several ocean trips, began a whole new career...crap

Reducing cholesterol/LDL/triglycerides & Increasing HDL
days/week. Go hiking/kayaking/rock climbing, etc - on weekends.   Not taking medications right now...crap

How to handle changes in the seasons emotionally without feeling "Down"
. Even though I love to Kayak, it takes me a while to "Get Started" as does my mother love my...crap

Is medication necessary or can diet only work? What's best medication and diet?
My current lipid panel results:   TC=360; Triglycerides=549; LDL =199; HDL=41.   I'm non-smoker. BMI=29. Work out 3 times per week. Hike/kayak/climb, etc on weekends.Couple glasses wine or 2 beers very evening. Enjoy cheese, BBQ. tuniscrap