Team Paddler Mike Simpson Stands Up in Tough Conditions ~ Youth Team R&D

Playak News Flash - February 22, 2014
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines Team Paddler Mike Simpson Stands Up in Tough Conditions Werner - Werner Paddle's athlete, Mike Simpson has been getting pounded with rough paddling weather for the start of his circumnavigation of Puerto Rico. In the first 5 days he has had winds of at least 15-20 knots, and choppy seas. Here he is on Day 5 paddling towards Arroyo, in the south east corner. The 5th Annual Punta Sayulita Classic, March 7 – 9, 2014 Standup Journal - The Punta Sayulita resort community and presenting sponsor, The Riviera Nayarit Tourism Board, are pleased to announce the dates for the 5th Annual Punta Sayulita Classic to be held on March 7 – 9, 2014, in the beautiful surfside village of Sayulita, Mexico, 40 minutes north of Puerto Vallarta. New Protections for Outstanding Wyoming Streams Am. Whitewater - American Whitewater would like to commend the Shoshone National Forest for expanding their roster of rivers considered eligible for Wild and Scenic designation under their new Forest Plan. Endless Winter? Endless Summer Elder SUP - Dateline Hollywood, Florida 1965 Holding hands, two high school sweetheart surfers still surfing through life were enjoying what has become the most iconic surf films ever made, The Endless Summer. How about you – can you remember the first time you saw "Endless Summer? How old were you? Have you managed to stay in surfing shape through the years? Is Stand Up Paddling Really Exercise? Standup Journal - It's 4am. I can't sleep. For I know that in just a few hours when the sun comes up, I am going to hit the water, just me and my SUP and the world wide open. And the early morning light can't come soon enough. Ebay - Cree style paddle Paddle Making - From this Ebay Seller is a 58" paddle with a large narrow blade and a nubby style grip. Credit again to Luc P for sending me the link. The paddle's overall shape looks quite similar to Cree Style paddle blades posted on in the past, although to my eye, it looks as though this design would be quite blade heavy and unbalanced. Hal Rosoff Classic 2014 Riviera Paddlesurf - The Hal Rosoff Classic went off this past weekend with great weather and perfect conditions for a flatwater race. Team Riviera had a great showing on the all new RP-Series Raceboards. The RP-14' and RP-12'6 are becoming the boards to beat here in SoCal and proving that they are among the fastest raceboards on the water. Youth Team R&D Riviera Paddlesurf - Here's a couple shots of youth team rider Jade testing the RP-11' x 24"! The RP-Series raceboards are all new for 2014 and now that the design for the adults has been tested, raced, and proven, we are testing the youth versions, the RP-11' and RP-12'6" youth race boards. 7 Pros Bucket List Fishing Trip Rapid Media - There is a trip in every kayak angler's mind that tops all others; the one that gets planned over and over again in your mind, day and night. It could be a multiple-week expedition in the Amazon, a float trip down an Alaskan river or a weekend road trip across the U.S. Kayak Angler asked seven pros about their bucket list kayak fishing trip. Kainoa McGee – Going Inside Pipeline SUP International - Hawaiian Waterman Kainoa McGee is the exception rather than the rule. A world-class performer on just about every type of surf craft, Kainoa has a rare ability to make magic happen no matter what is under his feet, or on occasion, his body. Elemental Perspectives Mistral - What's important for any long-term lifestyle change involving a relationship with water, is the embrace of nature, of friendships forged through participation and often a shifting of perspective in the way in which you may have previously related with the elements around you. Perfect Balance and Stronger Legs in 2 Moves Standup Journal - A super-set is when you perform two exercises back to back with no rest in between in order to target the same or opposite group of muscles. However more than just targeting large major muscle groups of the legs, such as the quadriceps and hamstrings, this "SUPer-set" will challenge your balance and core stability as well. Corran SUP and AerialiteX Corran SUP - The Dusi marathon in South Africa saw the first real extensive test of the new AerialiteX material that we're using for all our river boards (and custom Surf shapes) from here forward. In the past we've used Kevlar, which is a remarkable material, but has many practical problems in its application for use in paddleboards. Full Circle with Jane Koopman Jackson Kayak - Ten years ago this fall I stood on top of a dam in Northern Maine taking in the stunning scenery surrounding me. I reflected on the paddling I had just done over the past 3 days on the waters that flowed from the base of where I was standing. PR – Belo Monte Construction Intensifies Conflicts with Indigenous Peoples International Rivers - As the hurried construction of the controversial Belo Monte Dam nears 50% completion on the Amazon's Xingu River, a new report revealed that more than 80% of legally required actions to mitigate project impacts on indigenous peoples and their territories are mired in noncompliance.

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