Batteries and Electronics ~ Top Six of 2013 ~ Favorite Haunts on Ice

Playak News Flash - January 9, 2014
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines Batteries and Electronics Jackson Kayak - So you have a kayak and you like to fish, and now you've decided to install a fish finder. So after picking out that cool new unit you've been wanting, you realize that you need to get a battery and you're wondering what size and type to purchase. Nashville Whitewater Facebook Group Hits 500 Members worldkayak blogs - On me, I originally started paddling in Atlanta, GA where I lived for almost ten years. It was there I met folks like Chuck Armentrout, who taught me to roll and gave me river advice. Other folks like Rick Thompson, who gave me a good paddler to boat with, and by watching him I was able to progress pretty fast in my river skills. Top Six of 2013 Wavesport Blogs - 2013 was an Awesome Year. Lots of firsts, a few checks off the bucket list, and too many adventures to count. Here's my Top 6 of 2013! Favorite Haunts on Ice Trash Paddler - It wasn't like I was really going to launch my boat in today's bitter cold conditions, but I was curious as to how some of my favorite launch sites are weathering the artic conditions. So I emerged from my snug cave and ventured out with my camera and a trash bag. 1st Annual Youth SUP Fiesta A Huge Hit Performance Paddling - History was made at the Inaugural Performance Paddling Junior Pro & Youth SUP Fiesta presented by Ocean Minded. For the first time, a venue was created for the youth, only, to display their advanced skills. First Paddle of 2014 Jackson Kayak - Every year our family participates in the Shoshone New Years Day Paddle to kick of the new paddling season! It was our 3rd year joining the 30+ Colorado boaters for this epic day and we plan on making it a family tradition. Winter SUPin' with Lina Augaitis Nikki Rekman - The beauty of Vancouver is that we can paddle year round for those of us brave and smart enough to handle the frigid waters and low air temperatures. It can be a beautiful and very peaceful time of year to be out on the water with snowy mountain tops and quiet waters. Introducing the 2014 Boardworks Sup and Surf Lineup Boardworks SUP - 2014 is going to be a great year here at Boardworks! With the goal of enhancing your paddling experience and keeping you stoked, we have made many new additions to our SUP and surfboard collections that we are really excited about. New to the EK Store, NRS H2Core Rashguards Mark Sundin - The new & innovative products have really started to pile in over the last few weeks, from Lendal USA's new X-Range paddles, to the brand new range from Peak UK. The first of the latest wave from NRS arrives on Monday, the H2Core Rashguard. 2-Day SUP Racing Clinic Performance Paddling - Pro SUP Shop presents a Performance Paddling Weekend. Hosted at the Jamaica Bay Inn: Candice Appleby, Anthony Vela, and Matt Becker in a 2-Day SUP Racing Clinic. Winter Paddling the Pacific Northwest SUP Magazine - Meet these tough guys, many think they are crazy to paddle in winter conditions, but here is their take on why they paddle in the cold. These guys are Karen Wrenn, Cyril Burguriere and Beau Whitehead padling the the waters of the Pacific Northwest when its dead cold. If we can contemplate about our life now it should strike us that nothing stops us from doing something bold, it might be uncomfortable and difficult initially but its all worth it to experience the best of what our life can offer. This video is definitely inspiring... 2014 Lobster Sup Cup Distressed Mullet - The 2014 Lobster Sup Cup offers three days of racing in famed Penobscot Bay, Maine. Building on the success of the 2013 race, this years race will add an additional sprint race to join the two other longer courses/days. 2014 National Paddling Film Festival (NPFF) Am. Whitewater - Come see American Whitewater and the year's best photos and videos at the National Paddling Film Festival (NPFF) . This year's NPFF will be held on February 21-22 in Frankfort, KY at the Buffalo Trace Distillery. 2014 Sunset Beach Pro SUPboarder - Just one month to go for Sunset Beach Pro and this short video will show you what one can expert expert, in that its obvious that there would be some awesome SUP surfing action, enjoy the video. Also a happy new year as a new season of SUP race action begins... New Year & New Logo Paddle Into Fitness - Happy New Year Everyone, we hope your 2014 will be filled with health, happiness, and SUP! We officially have a NEW logo at Paddle Into Fitness, and we are excited to share it with you.

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