Northeastern Amerindian Canoes: Peabody Museum 8 ~ Winter Paddling, Part 2

Playak News Flash - January 28, 2014
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines Northeastern Amerindian Canoes: Peabody Museum 8 Indigenous Boats - As the final installment in the series, let's look now at boat-related exhibits of Northeastern American Indian cultures at Harvard University's Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology. Winter Paddling, Part 2 Pawistik - I posted recently about our family's trip to Florida and getting out for a paddle on the ocean while there . The next day, I got out on the water again, this time with the rest of the family. Wind and weather forecasts Tony Paradise - Accurate and reliable wind and weather forecasts are most important when we decide to paddle and where to paddle. I have found SmartBay to be the most reliable, at least the most reliable to verify the forecasts of other sources. Camera-Action Connor & Zane Connor Baxter - Recently, Boyd Jeffrey, event organizer for the Ultimate SUP Showdown, joined me, Zane Schweitzer and Matty Schweitzer on a really fun beach day. Ecuador Day 2- The Lower Oyacachi A Wet State (CA) - The plan for the day was to do a quick run on Bridge to Bridge of the Quijos and then head to San Rafael falls with our friends Nate and Lori. At breakfast however we ran into Phil and Mary DeReimer with whom Diane had traveled several time before. Werner Paddle'S Ambassador, Dylan McKinney and Friends, with Unreal Video of Mexico White Water. Werner - Winter break for college kids just isn't the same as it used to be. Taking time away from classes at North Carolina's Appalachian State, WernerPaddles ambassador, Dylan McKinney and friends headed down to Mexic to run some amazing white water. South Florida Spring Kayak Fishing Jackson Kayak - Dreams and aspirations go a long way sitting on the couch thinking about fishing. Everything always looks better on paper. Fishing new areas is tough. Google only explains so much, and your mind is left to create the rest. My second time traveling to fish this great tournament based out of pompano beach FL. Day 5 in the Canyon: The truth about the whitewater in the Grand Canyon Shane's Logic - Day 5 in the Canyon contains a bunch of fun whitewater as we drop into the Upper Granite Gorge with some big name rapids like, Hance, Sockdolager, Grapevine, and Horn Creek. New Zealand Sup Champs SUPracer - The 2014 New Zealand SUP Champs have just wrapped up at Ōhope Beach on the North Island, with two full days of racing deciding who the national champs are, who gets the bragging rights for the next 12 months and who has the potential to represent NZ at the upcoming ISA World Champs in Nicaragua. Stand Up Paddle in Venice with Robby Naish Standup Journal - Robby Naish takes us on an adventure through Venice Italy on a stand up paddleboard. Venice is a beautiful place for Stand Up Paddling, its a unique place where the city is on water so SUP is a great way for sightseeing Venice. Watch the video and catch this guy exploring Venice. Thrive / ProspéRer Jackson Kayak - My 2013 season has been stifled by many important projects (including the birth of my second boy, Mr. E), I neglected my fitness and I felt it on this trip . Short Creek With Family Jackson Kayak - We are renowned for bringing the rain everywhere. We could cure droughts in the driest of places. And sure enough last week we brought the storms to Alabama. When we arrived, the rivers were too low and then the next day they were gushing. Torque and cadence training for stand up paddle racers Riding Bumps - We are getting A LOT of inquiries lately about personal coaching. It is no surprise that paddlers are looking for ways to paddle faster. As a general rule, to paddle faster you need to increase your power. New Longer 14' Sea Eagle Needlenose SUP iSUPworld - For 2014 Sea Eagle has added to their lineup of popular Needlenose SUP's. There is now the option of a long 14' board! This is one of the longest if not the longest inflatable stand-up paddleboard that I know of. So Tomorrow'S Hanohano Should Be Kinda Massive SUPracer - One of the biggest races of the year is going down in San Diego tomorrow and it looks set to be a cracker. The 18th Annual Hanohano Huki Ocean Challenge might not be part of any elite world tour, it might not have lucrative prize money on offer and it might not get the hype it probably deserves, but one thing's for sure: It's one hell of a big race.

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