2 SUP moves for the bucket list.. ~ Breathing for Sup Part I

Playak News Flash - March 12, 2014
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines 2 SUP moves for the bucket list.. SUPboarder - Which is your favourite SUP move? The nose ride?… smooth and stylish. Or the 180 air backside?… technical and fast. SUP lends itself so well to both styles. Which is your preferred? Race The Lake Of The Sky is all about the spirit of having fun Stand Up Paddling SUPracer - There had been no prize money in the first two edition of Race The Lake of the Sky, yet both of those had still received A+ reviews from all that had attended. The event had garnered a reputation of being more about participation than professional competition. It had become one of those races that defined the pure spirit of SUP. Finally, Chris, the organizer of the event decided to use the $10,000 to help make the event bigger and more fun for every single paddler... Breathing for Sup Part I SUP Magazine - Eat, breathe, sleep. That sums up life's basic needs. Seems fairly simple doesn't it? Well, as we know it's not because we struggle with getting enough sleep and eating right. Then we ask ourselves: are we breathing correctly? The answer is "probably not. Tournament Masters: Jason Austin Rapid Media - Jason Austin, fishes Louisiana's Gulf coast for reds, specks and flounder. As an ambassador for Heroes on the Water, Jason wrapped his truck with the nonprofit's logo and a picture of a giant redfish. Read more about Jason in his Profile in the Spring 2013 issue of Kayak Angler. Ottawa River Dam Wave unsponsored - Boom. High water on the Ottawa River featuring Buseater, and the rarest of the OV Giants, Dam Wave. Brought to you by TEVA, Level Six, Ottawa Kayak School, and Airborn. Personal First Aid Kits Northwest Rafting Company - I always restock my first aid kit on the first day of each season. Since Spring is just two weeks away I recently pulled out my personal first aid list. On our multi-day expeditions and international trips we carry large first aid kits full all kinds of goodies. Spring Cleaning Jim Krawiecki - Over the past few months my good friend Trevor has been busy getting involved with the Marine Conservation Society and their Beachwatch scheme. Sweet, Sweet Karma Jackson Kayak - As most of you know Jackson's newest creek boat is the Karma, which I might add is a sweet boat. Hint the name of the title. I have recently bought my second Karma and I am still in love. I have never found a boat that works so well for me. Karitek Easy Load Roof Rack long term review.. SeaKayakPhoto.com - After I tore tendons in my shoulder lifting a Delphin off my roof rack I fitted a Karitek Easy load roof rack. I have already reviewed this here but thought it would be worth revisiting given I have now started kayaking again after shoulder surgery. Level 6 Emperor Drysuit – Review unsponsored - I first heard about Level Six's new Emperor Drysuit through this video made by Rapid Media at the Outdoor Retailer Show 2012, and understandably (I think so, at least) got quite excited about the release. Level Six are a Canadian paddling equipment brand that have built up quite a reputation over the past couple of years for making outstanding equipment that's not only highly durable, but also looks great too. Seekonk Below the Blackstone Trash Paddler - Yesterday, under a bright blue sky, I journeyed to Pawtucket, Rhode Island with plans to visit the spot where the Blackstone River transitions into the Seekonk River. SUP magazine's Paddle Town Battle SUP Magazine - Welcome to the Paddle Town Battle. During NCAA's March Madness, we're running our own contest to determine the nation's best paddling town (look for the feature in the Summer issue). 2014 Payette River Games – $105,000 prize purse Jackson Kayak - The Payette River Games are back and they are going to be even bigger and better than last year. Launched in 2013, the Payette River Games are one of the most talked about events on the world kayaking circuit. Set at the Kelly's Whitewater Park, in the small town of Cascade deep in the heart of Idaho, the PRG's will see hundreds of competitors come together to take part in 3 days of non-stop action sports. Short, Big Bay Session Jackson Kayak - After recently rigging my new kayak, I couldn't wait to get out and test it out. so, I decided for a quick morning session. Launched out of Shelter Island to small wind, and slack low tide. Supreme Wake Surf Championship - Packed Full of Talent Boarders Magazine - The Supreme Wake Surf Championship in Parker, AZ is the first stop out of 13 stops in the 2014 World Series of Wake Surfing and is sure to be one for the books with Jeff Walker organizing it! He was the organizer of The Supreme Mexico Wake Surf Championship last year winning an award for "Best Event" at the Wake Surf Awards in Las Vegas so you know this one it's going to be awesome.

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