Fitting a Flat Earth Kayak Sail to a P & H Aries 155. ~ Cks Paddlefest

Playak News Flash - May 18, 2013
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines Fitting a Flat Earth Kayak Sail to a P & H Aries 155. SeaKayakPhoto.com - The Aries is the composite version of the rotomoulded polyethylene Delphin so I knew it would be a great sea kayak for paddle sailing. Maui Paddle Championships Prepares for Maliko Run SUP Connect - With a new event website, and an updated name the race directors are counting down to the big day where hundreds will gather to do battle on a world-renowned course known as the Maliko Run. Jan'S Corsica Road Trip Gene17 - Since Corsica was blessed with an exceptional snow cover this year, I decided to book Gene17's "all inclusive" Corsica road trip in mid-April. A rental boat and paddle were part of the package, so I was able to fly without much hassle and avoided an otherwise long trek by car and ferry. Jez Blanchard'S Summer Wrap-Up Snap Dragon - So over the last few months I have been extremely busy getting the Australian National Team ready for the World Championships. Usually Australia attends with just one, two or in some very great cases three athletes at the Worlds. Vertical Mile in The Jocassee Watershed Jackson Kayak - Vertical miles usually involve lots of meticulous planning, coordinating the perfect amount of rain, enough daylight, relatively easy river access and committed driver (s) into one big day of paddling. Cks Paddlefest Badfish SUP - Paddlefest in Buena Vista, Colorado (May 24-27) is my favorite paddling event of the year. I love Paddlefest because there is so much opportunity to meet and paddle with people. Unlike competitive oriented events, the goal of Paddlefest is unique. Downwind SUP race report. From Maui to Malibu, Team Werner making their mark. Werner - The past weekend saw Team Werner Paddles standing proud in both the Olukai Ho'Olaule'a in Maui and at the 10th annual Malibu Downwinder.  Beth and Sandy Deeley, just prior to the Olukai with the SIC downwind boards and Grand Prix paddles.  Cruisin With An Inflatable SUP Magazine - Traveling is hard. Traveling with SUPs is harder. In 2011 my husband and I timed our honeymoon so that we could combine it with the SUP World Tour on Namotu. Foul Weather Tournaments Jackson Kayak - My best friend Corey Galloway drove up from Prattville, AL to fish the SKA Brushy Branch event with me. As if on cue, the temperature dropped 15 degrees and the rain came in sheets; a persistent, chilly downpour that pounded us the entire day. Sup America Tour Presented by Natural Vines SUP Magazine - Throughout the summer of 2013, SUP magazine and Natural Vines, makers of all-natural licorice, have partnered to support some of the best events in standup paddling like the Santa Monica Pier Festival, the Midwest Paddlefest, the Tahoe Nalu and the Chicago stop of the Standup World Series. A Gorgeous Day for Some Redfishing Capt Linda Cavitt - I have been trapped in the house for 9 days straight due to a back injury. The last few days I have been feeling better and although I probably should have waited a few more days, I had to get out there. Chuck Patterson Makes a Statement on His Naish One Inflatable in Pelzerhaken Naish - Over the weekend, Naish's Chuck Patterson paddled the Naish ONE to the podium, placing 3rd overall and 2nd in the 12'6 class at the Surf Festival race in Pelzerhaken, Germany…closing out the competition against 12'6 and 14' carbon race boards. Greenland Intensive with Cheri Perry & Turner Wilson Solent Sea Kayaking - The course was booked and organized by Steve and Jackie from NFKCC, who had already attended a course with Kayak Ways and were keen for more. They did an excellent job of sorting out all the details and assembling a keen bunch of paddlers for Cheri and Turner to coach. Key West Paddleboard Classic 2013 SUP Magazine - The Conch Republic may not be recognized as a sovereign nation, but a trip to the Florida Keys can be like entering an entirely different world. The 16th annual Key West Paddleboard Classic race provided a four-day festival of SUP fun in the sun for hundreds of paddlers. Larry Cain'S Carolina Recap SUPracer - While yesterday saw many of us pouring over the OluKai results and the US East Coast already move onto its next big race in the Keys, it seems the Carolina Cup from a couple of weeks back isn't quite done hogging the spotlight.

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