Jazz guitarist makes first stand up paddle from Cuba to Florida

Playak News Flash - August 7, 2013
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News Watch Headlines Jazz guitarist makes first stand up paddle from Cuba to Florida Sportscene - Ben Friberg successfully completes his second challenge, this time Stand Up paddling 110 miles in 28 hours non-stop across the Florida Straits leaving Port Hemingway, Cuba and arriving at Key West. The Florida Straits are tricky to cross due to choppy waters, jellyfish etc but Ben has done it. New 2014 Pyranha Burn unsponsored - The Pyranha Burn has been a huge success here in the UK and around the world. For 2014 Pyranha have made the Burn longer, thinner and faster. Essentially the best features of the Mk I and Mk II Burn have been combined to create the new Burn. Awesome Shoes, A Chacoverview worldkayak blogs - I must admit, at first I was skeptical of the Chaco shoes. Originally I was a Keen guy only. I must've gone through three or four pair of Keen river shoes when I realized that they just don't hold up to the kind of abuse someone like me inflicts on a pair of shoes. Gearing up for the Naish Gorge Paddle Challenge Elder SUP - A paddler trains for the Naish Gorge Paddle Challenge by practicing Stand Up Paddling in the early mornings hours regularly. This paddler has realized that having mental discipline is important and has made herself get accustomed to paddling on, even in cold windy conditions but she enjoys it too... The Doors, Is Riviera Crazy, Genius, or Just Having Fun? SUPracer - Take a look at The Door from Riviera Paddlesurf, perhaps the strangest looking SUP race board you're ever going to see. The Door has almost exactly the same nose as it does tail. And both ends are very square. EJ Talking about the 2013 Worlds, about Dane- and the Father/Son Rivalry and More… Jackson Kayak - World Championships are coming to the USA soon!!I can't believe it has been 20 years since the last time we had the World Championships in the USA. In that worlds, Corran Addison, Bob McDonough, Mark Lyle, Chris Spelius, Scott Shipley, were the favorites to win that event. Bart de Zwart Tells His Arctic SUP Expedition Story SUP Connect - Life is incredible and there is always so much more to do. Bart writes about his incredible and dangerous Arctic expedition. It was a wonderful experience for Bart paddling between giant ice burgs and exploring the less known Arctic where climatic conditions are cold, windy,harsh and different... How Close Is Too Close Jackson Kayak - That depends on your personal minimums. Although he won't share his personal minimums, Bill Farrar chooses his storms very carefully. Paddling for Hope 2012 SUPSNZ - Breast Cancer is the leading cause of death in New Zealand women. Each year one in seven mothers, sisters, daughters, or wives will be diagnosed with this awful disease. But if they discover it early enough, most of these women will survive. Revisiting The Queen Passionate Paddler - Maybe because of the success we had the past couple of days, or the thrill and excitement of discovering new routes, either way, I wanted more. Abbey, Strickland Win The Na Pali Race SUPracer - Kaeo Abbey and Mariko Strickland have taken out the 2013 Na Pali Race, an event held along one the most spectacular stretches of coastline in the world. Jake Jensen Joins Fanatic SUP International - Just as we were about to print, the phone rang and a breathless Fanatic PR department told us: "We are happy to announce that a new rider joins the International SUP team. 2013 Starboard Paddle For Hope SUPSNZ - Paddle for Hope festival, initiated by Karin Horen and Victoria is a SUP festival with a beginner's SUP Clinic, a SUP Yoga session and a fun teams relay race. The fund proceeds go to New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation that have SUP board rehab programs for breast cancer survivors. Russian youth owns the 200 meters ICF - The Finals of the 200 meters were the main attraction of this Sunday in Welland for the last day of the 2013 ICF Junior and U23 Canoe Sprint World Championships. Russia pulled a masterstroke, while Jorgensen (DEN) and Vincent-Lapointe (CAN) are in a class of their own. Susquehanna River Kayak Fishing Report fishyaker.com - This morning was one of the most epic outings I have ever had on the North Branch of the Susquehanna River.

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