Glide Sup Announces Keiki Board ~ Pure Joy Amongst Pure Hate

Playak News Flash - November 24, 2013
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines Glide Sup Announces Keiki Board SUP Magazine - Glide announces the release of the Keiki kids-specific standup paddleboard. The new Keiki is 8'4" x 28" and weighs in at 15 lbs. Manufactured in Glide's Salt Lake City facility, and featuring Glide's patent-pending Surface Shield construction, plant-based bio resins and recyclable EPS core, the board is aimed at the younger generation of paddlers. Pure Joy Amongst Pure Hate Mt. Hood H2O - I had never been particularly interested in the run until Lucas Glick and I were riding on a speedboat with kayaks in tow across Green Peter Reservoir. We had just paddled off the Middle Santiam Wilderness section and found we were going to get to our cars with plenty of light left. The Hurley Classic 2013 worldkayak blogs - The Hurley Classic and event 1 of the British selections weekend has just passed and yet again the Event has surpassed expectations with more competitors from more locations than ever. MANA 8.5 GT-Compact All-around Wave Review Distressed Mullet - Here is a review of Naish's MANA 8.5 GT. Its volume is 132 ltrs and is good for someone under 200lbs showing it was good buoyancy . It's a great board for surfing waist to stomach waves, so the reviewer tells. It seems a fine board for a averagely skilled paddler.Read it all here. World Class Field for South Africa'S Premier One-Day Canoeing Race Sportscene - Hank McGregor and Jasper Mocké came out top in a battle of world class crews in South Africa's premier one-day canoeing race, the Ozzie Gladwin, presented by Parklane Superspar, on Sunday, 10 November. In the women's race, Abby Adie and Anna Adamova dominated to finish a strong 21st overall. Karin's talks about rehabilitation Stand Up Paddling Programs for breast cancer affected women Standup Journal - Karin, breast cancer survivor encourages other women to be active after cancer therapy to be physically and mentally fit. With fellow paddlers Percy and Victoria Stuart she is working to develop a clinically-endorsed stand up paddle rehabilitation centre for people recovering from breast cancer. We all know life is a challenge but we must face it and live life, like Karin as she says she is 40 and living. Stand Up Paddling is a way to get out on water and have fun, it certainly does good to anybody. Keep Fit for Sup Any Time with New Vasa Ergometer Standup Journal - While we prefer to find our fun on the water, keeping fit for SUP can be a formidable challenge when life's logistics, limited daylight or foul weather prevents it. Now paddlers of any ability can maintain paddling-specific endurance and improve stroke power anytime with the Vasa Ergometer. The Vasa Erg has an adjustable airflow resistance that delivers a smooth, realistic stroke throughout the paddler's range of motion. Claire O Hara Reports From The Sas Hurley Classic PeakUK - The action kicked off this weekend with the SAS Hurley Classic. Held on the River Thames the event saw paddlers gather together from all over the world to compete in the fun-filled freestyle and whitewater weekend. Barking Up The Same Tree SUP Magazine - Joe Bark is not a small man. His face is wrinkled and sun-freckled from countless hours on the water and his strong hands have shaped thousands of watercraft: surfboards, prone paddleboards, and SUPs. But it's his eyes that tell the real story: they light up with excitement as he talks about waves, water, and especially, family. Destination 3 Degrees Stand Up Paddle Documentary Special Discount Standup Journal - Trailer for the first stand up paddle feature film, Destination 3 Degrees. Chronicling the journey of Morgan Hoesterey and Jenny Kalmbach as they crossing all of the Hawaiian Channels on Stand up paddle boards. They did this to raise awareness about plastics in our oceans to benefit Algalita Marine Research Foundation. Naish'S Kai Lenny and Kody Kerbox Lead The Charge in The Waterman League Overall Ranking Naish - As we come to the close of an incredible season for both the World Tour & Series, the Waterman League has decided to create an Overall World Ranking to compliment the individual Surf & Race World Titles and crown an Overall World Champion. Paddling to a Rainbow Newfoundland Kayakoholic - The forecast was good for a morning paddle today, So Julie and I paddled from St. Philips to Portugal Cove.

Featured Jackson Kayak Karma - Jackson Kayak's Fourth Generation Creek Boat over the past 9 years takes leaps and bounds forward. Sawyer Photo Contest - Win $500 Sawyer Bucks just in time for the Holidays!

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