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   <title><![CDATA[About.com Paddling: What's Hot Now]]></title>
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   <description>These articles that had the largest increase in popularity over the last week</description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Kayak and Paddle to Roof Rack]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[While attempting to strap a kayak to a roof rack can present its own problems, figuring out what to do with a kayak paddle poses its own set of obstacles.  Most people try to fit the kayak paddle in their vehicle, scratching the roof, doors, seats, and dashboard in the process.  For some reason very few people consider strapping the paddle onto the roof rack along with their kayak.  This method keeps the paddle out of the car and lessens the likelihood of damage to interior of your vehicle.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Getting Started in Standup Paddle Boarding]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Standup paddleboarding, SUP for short,  is taking the sporting world by storm and is quickly becomming the fastest growing watersport in the U.S.  An activity that draws broad appeal from among people who love watersports, fitness sports, and adventure activities, paddleboarding can be enjoyed by people of every demographic, age, and fitness level.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Definition of Type V PFD]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Type V PFD refers to the 5th level of the United States Coast Guard's (USCG) classfication for personal flotation devices.  Type V PFDs are intended for specific activities and must be used in accordance with the specifications on their labels. Some of the features that may be included in these devices is hypothermia protection, inflatable portions, and work vests.[/]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Choosing a SUP Paddle]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Choosing the right standup paddleboard paddle is the next most important decision you will make after you decide what type of standup paddleboard to buy.  In some ways this is even more important than choosing the right kayak paddle since when paddling a paddleboard the rider is so much higher off the surface of the water.  Choosing the right SUP paddle is a decision that will ultimately affect the paddling efficiency of the paddler, the paddle, and even the board.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Paddling Explained]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[This article explains the basic definition of paddling as well as the difference between kayaking and canoeing.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Olympic Rowing Rules]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Olympic Rowing can be a complicated sport to understand.  There are single sculls, double sculls, coxless pairs, coxed quads, and eights to name just a few of the events.  Learn all about how to decipher this terminology and how the events are run.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Festival Calendar]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[This document contains a calendar of paddling and whitewater festivals around the United States.  Start filling up your weekend schedule from now.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Strap Kayak to Roof Rack]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[This article describes how to bring the canoe straps over the canoe to the other side of the canoe roof rack. If you are using long enough straps you should be able to pull the buckle side of each canoe strap around the front and rear of the vehicle, respectively, to the other side of the canoe roof rack.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Getting Started in Paddling]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Getting Started in the Sport of Paddling.  Choose the Right Type of Paddling for You.  There are many factors to consider when deciding to paddle.  Some of these factors are why you want to paddle, where you will paddle, who you will paddle with, and what type of canoe or kayak you want to paddle.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Parts of a Standup Paddleboard (SUP)]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Here is the different lingo referring to the parts of a standup paddleboard and their overall function as they relate to the design of the board.  While some of the terminology and components are the same as a surfboard there are a few extra components on a standup paddleboard that every SUP paddler should know.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Whitewater Classification]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[This article explains the Whitewater Classification System known as the International Scale of River Difficulty.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Rafting Checklist]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[If you&#8217;ve never been whitewater rafting, it may be a bit perplexing what you should bring on the trip with you.  Even if you are a whitewater rafting veteran, it is still easy to forget what to pack for the river.  This whitewater and river rafting checklist will help guide you through your trip preparation.  Of course, check with your outfitter for more specific details on what you should bring as this rafting checklist contain mere suggestions for your whitewater or river rafting trip.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[USCG PFD Specifications]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has developed their specifications and criteria for approved personal flotation devices or PFDs as they are known.  Every PFD will have a label or printing directly on the device identifying the Type of PFD, the size (or weight) individual it is designed for, and any other pertinent information. Below are the different specifications for each Type of PFD (Type I PFD, Type II PFD, Type III PFD, Type IV PFD, Type V PFD, Inflatable PFD).]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Guide to Buy a Kayak Paddle]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[This article explains the different attributes and design features that go into buying a kayak paddle.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Kayaking Strokes]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[The list of six kayaking strokes found below are the first ones that kayakers should learn and are the prerequisites to learning the more advanced kayaking strokes.  Being able to efficiently get your kayak from point a to point b is more than just utilitarian, it is elegant.  Boat control is everything in kayaking and the more strokes one knows how to perform, the more effective the kayaker will be in getting where they want to go and enjoy the process of doing so.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Strap 2 Kayaks to a Roof Rack]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Trying to strap two kayaks to a factory installed or aftermarket roof rack without roof rack attachments can be a challenge.  Most roof racks will easily support and carry two kayaks at a time if they are placed on the roof rack using the proper method.  This article will explain the steps for safely and securely strapping two kayaks to a roof rack.   Some steps require further explanation.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Anatomy of a Paddle Stroke]]></title>
         <link>http://paddling.about.com/od/technique/a/Paddle_Stroke.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The Anatomy of a Paddle Stroke.  Paddlers have a wide variety of choices to employ in their arsenal of paddle strokes.  There's the forward stroke, the draw stroke, and the j-stroke to name just a few.  No matter what paddle stroke you use in a canoe or kayak, they all have the same parts.  The anatomy of every paddle stroke consists of three phases.  First there's the catch phase which is followed by the power phase and then by the recovery phase.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Top 10 Reasons Kayaks are Better]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[While the relationship between canoeists and kayakers is generally copasetic, there is an unspoken superiority that each group usually feels over the other.    Both enjoy a level of camaraderie that comes from doing a common activity, both feel that they are doing it better than the other.
To add to the fray, here is a list of the benefits of paddling a kayak over a canoe.   Please bear in mind these are generalizations and with the latest developments in boat technology these reasons do not hold true for all boats.  If you are a true blue canoeist and take umbrage at anything listed here, please see the Top 10 Reasons Canoes are Better Than Kayaks.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Top 5 Canoe &amp; Kayak Tips]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[The Top 5 Canoe & Kayak Tips for Maximum Enjoyment]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Plan Overnight Trip]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[If you are going to do an overnight canoe trip you need to first find out where you will be able to camp. Once you have your list of locations of where you can paddle and camp, you need to decide which location has the right kind of features for your trip.  There are a number of other factors to consider when planning an overnight canoe or kayak trip.  This article features a list of 10 things you should consider when planning an overnight paddling trip.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Hold a Kayak Paddle]]></title>
         <link>http://paddling.about.com/od/technique/ss/Hold_Paddle_3.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[This step teaches the paddler how to know which is the correct direction to hold a kayak paddle.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[The New River Gorge]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[This is a rapid by rapid scouting report of the New River Gorge.  The New River is the oldest river on the North American Continent.  Every year thousands of raft enthusiasts make the pilgrimage to Fayetteville, WV to brave the high volume Class III to Class V rapids of the famed New River Gorge.  &#8220;The New&#8221; has become a favorite among kayakers and canoeists looking for year-round paddling and consistent conditions throughout the summer.  
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         <title><![CDATA[Dress for Safety]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[To Dress for water safety should be a top priority for paddlers of canoes and kayaks.  Here is a list of the top 10 things paddlers should wear or have on board to ensure the safety of themselves and the people they are with.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Essential Kayak Equipment]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[This a list of the necessary kayak equipment a person should buy when getting started. Buying your first kayak equipment is a bitter-sweet moment.   Here you will find an explanation of the essential kayak gear that a kayaker must have as well as other non-essential equipment one may want to consider purchasing.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[What is Olympic Canoe / Kayak?]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[At first thought, it may seem that there is little to know and understand about the sports of Olympic Canoe / Kayak.  Nothing could be further from the truth.  Begin to understand the intricacies of the Canoe / Kayak events and how they are executed in the Olympic Games.  ]]></description>
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