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Check out this great endurance race in Kentucky October 19th 2013 http://www.cumberland101.com/

Rob Mirlenbrink will be holding a free distance training workshop at the Dunedin Community Center August 24th from 12 to 1:30pm.  The Dunedin Community Center is located at 1920 Pinehurst Road, Dunedin, FL 34698. Whether you are a beginner or like me have raced many times throughout the state, this class will enhance your ability to paddle the distance.  Rob has endurance raced all types of craft from Surfski to Outrigger to SUP and much more... Info on the class: We've been getting a lot of questions from people who are going the distance for the first time this season, so we've decided to offer this FREE event for you! Join Rob Mirlenbrink, our distance expert, for this informative session about how to prepare your body for a distance paddling event.  The workshop will cover topics like:  *exercise physiology (the way the body functions) in a distance event *training concepts and planning *sports nutrition concepts *mental preparation *tips and tricks of the trade

I found this great link showing proper technique for remounting your Surfski in flat water or high waves.  I do it this same way.  This works in high waves and wind. http://pdl.vimeocdn.com/70214/336/148494327.mp4?token=1376926537_1b24c89395c55c5178dfee9f613b6ba8

There are several great events coming up this fall: Sunday August 25th 750am Captain's meeting Paddling Pasco Bluesway Program Anclotte River Sponge Docks Paddling Adventure  - Paddling from Anclotte Gulf Park to the Alternate 19 bridge along the Sponge Docks and possibly stopping at Paddling Pasco's private island.  For more information go to http://www.pascocountyfl.net/index.aspx?NID=1642 or contact Rick Buckman at fbuckman@pascocountyfl.net Friday August 16th 6:00 - 9:00 pm Durney Key Sunset Paddle  - A group of 20-30 kayakers of all ages will be paddling out from the Salt Springs Park to Durney Key which is at the mouth of the Cotte River (Pithlachascotte).  A second group of 4 paddlers will be paddling a longer route from the Sims Park dock to Durney Key joining the main group.  For registration, map & times see the link below. http://www.saltspringsalliance.com/upcoming.htm Saturday September 21st Coastal Cleanup Paddling Pasco  - A group will gather at Anclotte Gulf