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Imprimé en Espagne/Printed in Spain by Imprimerie Espace Graphique - Pol. Ind. Mutilva Baja C/G Nº 11 31192 Mutilva Baja - Navarra - España.EDITORIAL................................................................................................ 04
WORLD WHITEWATER NEWS.................................................................... 06
NEW WAVE with Capo Rettig................................................................. 62
IMMERSED with Mariann Saether.......................................................... 64
FITNESS FOR PADDLERS with Eric Jackson............................................. 66
WHAT’S UP DOC? with Jessie Stone...................................................... 68
AMERICAN WHITEWATER Info................................................................. 70
PORTFOLIO 76PLATON AND PLATANUS - WHITEWATER FUN FOR
ALL IN NORTHERN GREECE
Manuel Arnu was astonished to learn that in the
mountains of Northern Greece lies beautiful,
accessible, family friendly whitewater. Arnu, three
other adults and five children discovered a whole
new meaning of “the classics” on their two-week trip.Creeking in Zimbabwe - Hidden Treasures
of the Eastern Highlands
Zimbabwe has long been renowned for the big
water of the Zambezi, but Dewet Michau shows
why the Zam shouldn’t be the only river on your list.
Michaud led a team of Czech paddlers to explore
the bounties of Zimbabwe’s Eastern Highlands.
LAOS - A GUIDE TO THE MEKONG’S 4000 ISLANDS
Warm water, cheap food, cheaper libations, and
top-notch whitewater. Though off the beaten path,
Lachie Carracher and Jordy Searle explain why the
Mekong’s 4000 Islands are well worth the journey,
and tell you how to make the most of a trip there.INTERVIEW - LP RIVEST
Quebec’s LP “The Wolf” Rivest has risen to the top of
the big wave surfing pack as quickly as the rivers of
his home province in springtime. Yet, there is more to
this multi-faceted paddler than meets the eye. LP talks
candidly about the good, the bad, and what drives
him to constantly evolve and progress.EVENT- UNLEASHED “ONCE MORE INTO THE FRAY”
This spring saw the first UNLEASHED competition,
held in Quebec, Canada. UNLEASHED continued
the legacy of the Whitewater Grand Prix with big
water, big names, big tricks, and stout competition.
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