Astral Limited Edition ~ Mexico ~ Extreme Kayak Fishing Challenge

Playak News Flash - February 6, 2013
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines Astral Limited Edition worldkayak - Welcome to the latest installment from the Astral Limited Edition (LE) Program. This time we dug deep into our design archives to revisit the classic Astral rescue vest, the Aquavest 300. Mexico Level 6 - This Christmas I was lucky to have enough time and money for a quick trip down to Mexico, the destination was Tlapacoyan and the Alseseca River. All in all I managed to paddle eight of the nine days we where there, missing only one day because I was sick. Extreme Kayak Fishing Challenge Werner - A new episode of Seaguar's Extreme Kayak Fishing Challenge airs tomorrow at 1:30 EST on NBC Sports. A Ban on Soft Plastic Lures Pat Kellner - Could soft plastics soon be banned? There is a bill in the state of Maine that proposes to do this. However, it is a unclear what the bill is actually trying to do, calling for the ban of "rubber" lures, without defining what rubber lures are. How to Get on Your Standup Paddleboard From a Dock Distressed Mullet - Put your board in the water and sit on the dock next to it. Put your feet where you want them to be when you stand up. Put your paddle in front of your feet (you'll use it as a brace). How to Practice Good Dock Etiquette and Avoid Dock Hazards Distressed Mullet - So, let's say your're lucky enough to have water access at a dock. That means you don't have to get your board muddy or sandy or your feet muddy or sandy, and you have an easy to get on and off the water. Mark Horton Named Ceo of Open Air Dynamics SUP Magazine - The newly formed OPEN AIR dynamicsTM, whose portfolio of brands include Tahoe SUP and Odyssey SUP has announced the appointment of Mark Horton as CEO. Paddle Nation Project Applications Due Today SUP Connect - Outdoor Nation is pleased to announce that it is accepting applications from individuals between the ages of 18 and 28 or 501c3 non-profit organizations who are interested in connecting young Americans with their waterways through recreational paddling. Spreading Sup Safety with The Academy of Sup Instruction SUP Magazine - As standup paddling has exploded in popularity, the number of new enthusiasts and instructors eager to teach has also grown. The short learning curve and minimal equipment required to paddle is allowing the sport to spread like a virus. Sup Paddle Party, Hailey'S House & World Records SUP Connect - Toward the end of August of last year there was a huge stand up paddle event called Paddle Party 2012 that set out to break the Guinness Book of World Records for the largest stand up paddle board lesson. Sunset Beach Pro and Turtle Bay Pro Kick Off Next Week SUP Magazine - Next week will see the return to the iconic Sunset Beach on the North Shore of Oahu for the dramatic opener to the 2013 Standup World Tour season. Getting to The Heart of It Badger - We have received many heartwarming emails from paddlers over the past few years about their Badger paddles

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