Sawyer Photo Contest ~ Post World Champs (Very Belated) Debrief

Playak News Flash - November 23, 2013
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines Sawyer Photo Contest Playak - Enter a photo for a chance to win Sawyer Bucks just in time for the Holidays. Attachable SUP boards that is easy to store and transport now possible say Corran company Corran SUP - Corran has an exciting idea for manufacturing a SUP board that can be attached through parts. One piece is 3' and a 9' board can be made attaching three parts together. If you made a longer 12' board then you can attach an additional piece in the centre and lengthen it. This board would fit inside your travel bag, your small car and you can transport it in plane easily as it can fit into travel bag like inflatables do. Just go, to the link mentioned and find out about their project. If you support the project, you can fund them. Post World Champs (Very Belated) Debrief Luuka Jones - I was pleased with my progress over the five months I was in Europe. There was a lot to learn and big improvements to make but I was really fortunate to have such great support from all my providers at HPSNZ and full time coaching from Campbell Walsh from May until September. Stupid Is as Stupid Does YakAngler - I always find it satisfying when criminals get caught and find it even more satisfying when criminals get caught by their own stupidity! Meet Louis Castro, a 30 year old Texas resident who loves fishing and sharing photos of himself on Facebook. Johnson Outdoors Watercraft Launches Adventureonthewater.Com Playak - Johnson Outdoors Watercraft, home to some of the most storied brands in the paddlesports industry, rolled out a new website, AdventureOnTheWater.com, to help people discover and relate to the possibilities, fun and adventure found in the world of paddling and kayak fishing. White Water Genius on Show in Rotorua, New Zealand Sportscene - The world's greatest exponents of white water rafting have been fine tuning their skills this week in and around Rotorua ahead of the elite and masters World White Water Rafting Championships which blast off tomorrow (Thursday) at Okere Falls near Rotorua. Rob Sleeth Appointed Gb Canoeing'S Men'S Sprint 1000m Coach Sportscene - Following a thorough recruitment process GB Canoeing has appointed Canadian Rob Sleeth as Men's Sprint 1000m coach. Sleeth, who begins his new role later this week, comes from a highly successful 21 year coaching and senior leadership role with Canada's National Sprint Canoe Team. 7th Uk Storm Gathering - Oban 2013 Jim Krawiecki - Having had an amazing blustery day in the Caingorms the previous day, arriving on Friday afternoon through showers of sleet and rain did little to inspire me to join Ollie Jay who was playing in the Falls of Lora. Instead, we stopped for a nice warm brew in the Oyster Inn over the road then headed into town to browse the wares offered by Sea Kayak Oban. 2013 Hurley Classic – International Showdown Palm Blogs - The Hurley Classic has been running for 24 years now, it's one of freestyle's most iconic events held in europe and best of all it's held on a feature worthy of it's reputation. Naish's Yatani & Nagamatsu Take Top Honors At The All Japan SUP Championships Naish - Naish's Yoshy Yatani and Yoshi Nagamatsu dominated the 2013 All Japan SUP Championships in both wave & race disciplines on November 9th at Kikukawa Beach (Omaezaki). Aca Members Save 50% on Hobie Polarized Sunglasses ACA - ACA members, don't forget to take advantage of the exclusive member prices offered by the ACA's official sunglass partner, Hobie Polarized. Amphibious Kayak Inflatable Kayak Blog - Ever wanted a kayak that you can use on land and water, an amphibious kayak? Randy Ridings did and when he couldn't find one, he just decided to make one. He labeled it a Quayak and it can be pedaled on land just like a bicycle or paddled on the water like a paddle-wheel steamboat. Chile'S Astorga Clan Ready to Fight for Wrc Title International Rafting Federation - Competing in their third world rafting championships, the Chilean National Rafting Team 'Team Cascada' is excited to be in Rotorua. This unusual team, which consist of 7 cousins and brothers, are carrying forward a long rafting tradition as part of the Astorga clan. Palm Spark Surface Immersion Suit – 18 Months On unsponsored - The Palm Spark Surface Immersion suit has been awarded Canoe & Kayak UK product of the year for 2012. I picked up a Spark earlier shortly after it was launched in early 2012. Dash to The Finish ACA - Don't miss the annual Deception Pass Dash on Sunday, December 8. The event consists of an exciting 6-mile paddle through the swirling current of Deception Pass near Oak Harbor, Washington.

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