USCG Project Experts Launch National Human Propelled Boat Standards Survey

Playak News Flash - August 6, 2013
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News Watch Headlines USCG Project Experts Launch National Human Propelled Boat Standards Survey Am. Whitewater - A team of experts assembled with U.S. Coast Guard  (USCG) grant funding seeks national content validation of a set of entry level, skill-based Human (manually propelled) boat operation standards. C&K Awards Highlight or Summer Market Tradeshow Playak - When Rob Lesser accepted the Lifetime Achievement Award from Canoe & Kayak magazine at this year's outdoor Retailer Summer Market tradeshow in Salt Lake City, he was quick to praise today's younger generation of paddlers for carrying the torch. The Grande Finale of The Jamie McEwan Trilogy Site Zed - It was one of those early spring days that seemed no season at all, rather a pause in seasons, as if nature had come to a stop while trying to remember what should come next. Coaching Symposium in Welland, Ontario, Canada Sportscene - An invitation was issued to all countries in the Americas to send one coach to a world-class Coaching Symposium in Welland, Ontario, Canada to be held in conjunction with the inaugural ICF Canoe Sprint Junior and Under23 World Championship. Sneak Preview: New 4 lb Packlite Inflatable Kayak from Advanced Elements AirKayaks - This week at the Outdoor Retailer summer sporting goods show, Advanced Elements announced the newest addition to their growing inflatable kayak line-up – the PackLite, weighing in at a mere 4 lbs. What's Up For Grabs At Dana Point? A Closer Look At The Battle Of The Paddle Prize Money SUPracer - Its a fact that women get less share of prize money in race events and this is a subject that is hotly debated today. It is said that women get lesser share in prize money because there are few women participants. Lets us see how the prize money of $25k is distributed in the Battle of the Paddle race... Middle Fork Salmon, June 25, 2013 DeRiemer Adventure Kayaking - There were lot's of familiar faces for our first trip of the season down the Middle Fork Salmon. Tom, who probably has more trips on the MF than Mary and myself combined, made the long drive from Texas, Arn and Deb as well as Jim S. SUP the Amazon Part 2 red paddle co - After 10 days of being out of contact with the rest of the world we have been able to get an update from the team on their current progress on the expedition, and it sounds like they have been busy! Daniel Hale – My Year So Far SquareRock - Hi, this year has been very exciting for me,it all started back on April 21st 2013 on the river Tryweryn in bala where I came 1st in the Young'uns Freestyle events, as this was my first comp it made all more exciting,since then I have had two 2nd places and another 1st at Lee Valley,i enjoyed the Olympic course so much,it was fantastic,looking forward to the final freestyle comp at hpp in September. Dogs too enjoy SUP paddle rides surfingsports.com - Its getting popular, people paddling taking along their pet dogs. Dogs also love a paddle ride...See the photos here... Dog on a SUP Ocean Rodeo Showcases Drysuit At Outdoor Retailer SUP Magazine - Once again we will be showcasing our flagship drysuit, the Soul. Back again this season, we are now offering the Soul in vibrant Orange and sleek Black, as well as Royal Blue and Silver. Riviera Paddlesurf Unveils New Paddle Series At Or SUP Magazine - Riviera Paddlesurf announced that it will be unveiling a new line of themed paddles at the Outdoor Retailer Show in Utah. SUP Fitness Move of the Week | 2 SUPboarder - Last time SUP Fitness guru Lucy showed us a SUP workout known as Assisted Squat with Paddle, this time she introduces us to another new cool SUP workout called the Mountain Climbers. Throughout this summer every week you can expect Lucy to tell you about a new SUP exercise Share Your Gopro Experiences with The New Gopro App SUP Magazine - GoPro, makers of the world's most versatile camera that captures today's most engaging user-generated content, have officially released a new version of its app for iOS® and Android devices. Beyond the Shore Festival Targets Ocean Appreciation SUP Connect - Beyond the Shore's mission is to propagate Ocean Conversation through ocean education and events. You have a chance to support their cause, by taking part in Beyond The Shore FESTIVAL.You get the chance to be part of a Guinness record attempt also...read more

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