Making a World Class Effort in 2014-SUP Radio ~ Grateful ~ Phoebe Island

Playak News Flash - January 2, 2014
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines Making a World Class Effort in 2014-SUP Radio SUP Radio Show - Reluctant Kung Fu Panda Master Po authored one of my favourite lines from one of my favourite movies, Kung Fu Panda 2. Po is a somewhat famous, somewhat klutzy, somewhat out of shape, Panda Bear who somehow came to be a Master of Kung Fu in spite of himself and in the movie he manages to bring order to chaos Grateful Connor Baxter - There are a pretty unbelievable number of people and sponsors to thank as I reflect back on one of the most amazing years of my life – 2013. Phoebe Island Sea Kayak Stonington - Every now and then the forces of the universe are in alignment: not too cold, not too much wind, we're not too lazy, and we don't have any commitments, and we get a chance to get out for a paddle. 2013 Surfit Year in Review SURFit - This has been such an exciting year for SURFit USA. We started this business at the beginning of the year after much years, debate and consideration. We are so happy that we decided to follow our dreams and just go for it. Jessie Rice Wins Women'S Palguin Hat Trick Pucon Kayak Hostel - It was a blue sky Chilean day for the 2013 Palguin events. This year the annual Upper Palguin Race expanded to adding a Friday Giant Slalom and Sunday Lower Trancura Enduro Race to the featured Upper Palguin Boater-cross spectacular event. Nevis worldkayak blogs - On the darkest day of the year I went alone to the Nevis, to give expression to some dark feelings: fear, loneliness, exposure to cold, wind and rain. New SUP Award for Boy Scouts ACA - The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) has partnered with the ACA to develop a new Stand Up Paddleboarding Award. The new SUP award was introduced at the BSA's 2013 National Jamboree in West Virginia. Skipper's Annual Report 2013 Trash Paddler - Back on the very first day of this year I looked beyond the tip of my boat's bow to a choppy Lake George in New York (above) and wondered what kind of waters I'd encounter in 2013. Now I can safely say it was a year of very pleasant paddles on numerous streams, rivers, ponds, lakes, and coastal ocean waters. Join Us on The Akishma River in Siberia Northwest Rafting Company - We have chosen the Akishma River in Eastern Siberia as our prime destination. Why did we decide to go to this river? Our previous trips have been located in more popular tourist areas of Siberia. Last Post for The Year Newfoundland Kayakoholic - Well, this kayaking year is over. In 2013 I decided to just paddle whenever I was able and ended up with my best year of kayaking since I began paddling in June of 2008. Guided Fishing Trip Giveaway Winner Casting Tales - I had over 130 entries between Facebook, Instagram and my website. Thanks to everyone who participated. Top 7 Natural Immune System Boosters SUP Magazine - At this time of year, many of us have already gotten a flu shot, or are planning on getting one. We've also re-stocked our medicine cabinets with cold remedies and loaded up on multipacks of fizzing vitamin C powders. Yep, it's winter, and we want to be ready to tackle the inevitable viruses and infections that are swirling around like snowflakes. Making River Sup Accessible SUP Magazine - The river can be a mysterious place. But it doesn't have to be. Thanks to modern engineering, playparks traditionally created for kayaking but now used by all sorts of paddle-able craft from regular surfboards to SUP boards—are popping up in river towns across North America. Dropping In With Standup Paddler Daniel Kereopa SUP Magazine - The challenge. I always get asked the questions, "Can you get barreled? Can you do an air? Can you surf a SUP like a short board? The answer is yes, but SUP is unique in its own way. Kayak Fishing FAIL YakAngler - Here it is folks, the article you have all unknowingly been craving. Almost everyone here has had some kind of Kayak Fishing Fail. So here are my top picks from our very own community.

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