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 Grand Canyon Lottery Dates Set
In an announcement e-mailed only to registered applicants on January 17, 2008, Grand Canyon National Park announced the dates for the main 2009 non-commercial river permits lottery.
 First Winter Paddle Around Vancouver Island
In January 2008, Ken Campbell will begin his attempt at a solo circumnavigation of Vancouver Island
 '08 National Rafting Championships in Idaho
The United States Rafting Association voted unanimously Jan. 7 to hold this
year’s national championship event at the Payette Boise River (PBR)
Festival in Idaho which takes place May 31st - June 2nd.
 Paddlers First to Finish Tasman Sea Crossing
Two adventurers arrived in New Zealand today after paddling more than 2,000 miles from Australia in a kayak — the first such journey by kayak to succeed.
 Alabama Gets New 631-Mile Water Trail
The water route will stretch from the Alabama-Georgia state line to the Gulf of Mexico through a network of seven rivers, two creeks, and Mobile Bay.
 Freya Paddles 2300 km in 70 Days
Freya Hoffmeister becomes the first woman to circumnavigate New Zealand's South Island by sea kayak.
 Santa Cruz Kayak Surf Festival 2008
The 22nd Annual Santa Cruz Kayak Surf Festival (SCKSF) will take to the waves March 14-16, 2008 in Santa Cruz, California.
 Olympian Barton Becomes Michigan Hall of Famer
Former World Champion and Olympic Gold Medalist kayaker Greg Barton will be inducted into the State of Michigan Sports Hall of Fame (MSHOF)
 Larsen Ice Shelf Expedition Started
The expedition will provide a unique look at how the seventh continent is
changing and evolving and dramatically influencing the
world’s oceans.
 Iranian Teens in WW Junior Olympics
Dangerous is the wrong word. But it did seem like the paddlers from Iran should have a bit more--I don’t know--edge.
 Oil and Water Film Wins Best Picture Award
Oil + Water tells of the thrilling adventures of Seth Warren and Tyler Bradt, two friends and world-class kayakers who drove, petroleum-free, over 21,000 miles down the Pan-American Highway
 U.S. Olympic Trials for Whitewater Slalom
USA Canoe/Kayak (www.USACK.org) announced today that the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Slalom Canoe/Kayak will take place April 25 – 27, 2008 at the U.S. National Whitewater Center in Charlotte, N.C.
 Holiday Paddling Charity Gift Guide
Just win the lottery? Sick of giving the same old gifts? Here are some great paddling charities that deserve your donations this holiday season.
 USA Canoe/Kayak Jr. Team
National Junior Team and National Performance Squad athletes in the sprint canoe and kayak disciplines are comprised of the top performing junior athletes from the 2007 season in the 18-year-old and under age group.
 Cyclone Threatens Crossing
According to the Sydney Morning Herald ,Justin Jones and James Castrission are 1440 kilometres out in the Tasman Sea with a Cyclone looming.
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