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 Cancelled Grand Canyon Permits Announced
In an announcement e-mailed only to registered applicants, Grand Canyon National Park has announced a lottery for canceled non-commercial river permits for the rest of 2007 and 2008.
 Missing Canoeist Arrested
A man who vanished and was presumed to have drowned while canoeing in the North Sea more than five years ago has walked into a London police station.
 Dog Saves Canoeist
A search and rescue team in a motorboat pulled an unconscious Tish Smith from the waters of Lake Huron after her canoe capsized in a sudden storm, but the real hero is her dog Echo
 Can. Creates Huge Preserve
The Government of Canada has taken yet anothermajor step to protect and conserve Canada's north by announcing the withdrawal of over 10 million hectares of land, one of the largest land conservation initiatives in Canadian history near the East Arm of Great Slave Lake, and around the Ramparts River and Wetlands, both in the Northwest Territories.
 Reno Fest '08
The Reno River Festival has earned a reputation for showcasing world-class kayaking at its best. This year’s event will be held May 9-11 at Wingfield Park in downtown Reno. The festival includes open and professional competitions, whitewater clinics and an expo featuring the hottest outdoor products on the market.
 New Idaho WW Park
Southfork Landing, Inc. (“SFL”) and Cascade Raft &
Kayak (“CRC”), the largest river outfitter in Idaho, have announced their partnership in
developing a unique whitewater course and adventure sport amenity at the Southfork Landing
development located in Garden Valley, Idaho.
 Outdoor Book Awards
The Grand Canyon figured prominently in this year's winners of the National Outdoor Book Awards.
 "Ditch" Crossing Started
Sydney kayakers James Castrission and Justin Jones will attempt to be the first kayakers to cross the Tasman Sea,unassisted, from Foster, NSW to Auckland, New Zealand.
 Surf Kayak Worlds
2007 World Surf Kayaking Championships, held in Basque Country Spain
 NYC Water Trail
The proposed NYC Water trail adds more sites and will create a web-based map and trail guide for 2008.
 Deception Pass Dash
The 2007 running of the Deception Pass Dash, a annual 5-mile kayak race through Deception Pass between Whidbey and Fidalgo Islands in Washington state has been announced.
 Paddlers Evacuated
Canoe/Kayak Athletes are Among the Wildfire Evacuees at U.S. Olympic Training Center in California
 Urban Boating Revival
Boathouse revival brings paddling to cities
 Mayor's Cup Winners
The Mayor's Cup New York City Kayak Championship is an elite kayaking race around Manhattan Island.
 Yukon Quest '08
Registrations are now being accepted for the 10th annual Yukon River Quest, the longest annual canoe and kayak race in the world, which will be held June 25 to June 29, 2008.
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