Fundraising for World Water Day ~ A Guide to Running Competitions

Playak News Flash - March 27, 2014
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines Fundraising for World Water Day Live Love SUP - Live Love SUP was again thick in the action for stand up paddling and fundraising for World Water Day March 22. With the Abu Dhabi Stand Up Paddlers community group, we organised and sponsored the Emirates Palace SUP Festival. 2014 Paddle Nation Grant Program Has Launched Confluence - Outdoor Nation, paddlesports community members, Outdoor Retailer, and the National Park Service announced the opening of the 2014 Paddle Nation Grants last week. Now in its third year, the program opens up the application process to organizations across the United States to vie for 16 spots to receive $2,500 in funding to connect young Americans to their waterways through recreational paddling. A Guide to Running Competitions Paddle Surf Mag - So how many of you out there have wanted to attend a paddle surf competition but not been able to due to the lack of events? Well we are trying to have a bit of a push on the amount of paddle surf competitions available to people around the world. We have teamed up with www.h20training.co.uk and Peter Blenkinsop to bring you a guide on how to go about running a paddle surf competition. This guide is based around a surf kayak competition to be run in England, so it will need to be changed accordingly. Please note that IT IS ONLY A GUIDE, and we take no responsibility for any competitions that you may organize. From Lisbon with Live Love Sup Live Love SUP - Like many others around the world, Tiago Silva readily admits that SUP changed his life. It is obvious that he found a sport, a passion that he is able to channel all his energy, knowledge, skills and spirit. Kayak Tracking and Safety YakAngler - When I thought of writing an article on this topic, it was going to be geared toward offshore safety. However, the more I thought about, the more this information is just as applicable to tidal areas, deltas, marshes, rivers etc. Regardless of where you fish, be safe. Friendly, Forgiving, Fast and Fun Jackson Kayak - It's always an exciting time when a new product comes to fruition. All the concepts, planning, hard work and anticipation finally realized in the form of a hunk of plastic, floating down a river. Running The Lower Jalacingo Jackson Kayak - There's a special feeling when you leave the car and start hiking towards the water. It's mostly nerves, anxiety: you know it's THAT river that requires your maximum performance. Maybe it's time to run that drop again. Your friends are with you, and you can only project through the look in their eyes that they are nervous too. A big day is about to start. Buyer's Beware: Of Inferior Potentially Hazardous LiftSup Knock Off Standup Journal - On a recent trip to China it was brought to our attention that a knock off (see pic below) of our patented LiftSUP handle has entered the market. The copy is constructed of very inferior materials, making it weak and potentially hazardous to you and your board. The LiftSUP handle is a fully patented design. We use the best materials on the market to create a light, exceptionally strong, durable and functional piece of equipment. Standup for the Cure Saving Lives in 2014 with new Partners Standup Journal - Standup for the Cure's Third annual fundraising event scheduled for Saturday, May 3 at Newport Dunes in Newport Beach, California is on target to have over 1,000 participants support the Orange County Affiliate of Susan G. Komen. This Video Proves Again That Drones Everything SUPracer - Saw this video doing the rounds of Facebook this morning and had to post it. The clip is from a Stand Up Paddleboarding race that was held in Tel Aviv, Israel a few days ago. Now Israel isn't exactly the first place that comes to mind when you think SUP racing (sorry Rami), yet this video is still totally awesome. Wilderness Systems Announces Sponsorships Rapid Media - For 2014, Wilderness Systems is again showing its continued kayaking angling category leadership and commitment with a sponsorship line up that covers an extensive list of events, organizations, and individuals across the sport. Kayak Fishing with Black Sheep Kayak Charters YakAngler - Lewis Brownlee and I decided to fish with fellow Pluff Mud Pirates team member Chris Kirby in Beaufort, SC. Chris is owner/guide of Black Sheep Kayak Charters. Proposed Rule Protects Headwater Streams and Wetlands Am. Whitewater - The Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corp of Engineers released a proposed rule today that will clarify protections under the Clean Water Act for headwater streams and wetlands. Vancouver Kayak Club Festival Jackson Kayak - Jackson Kayak is proud to support the Vancouver Kayak Club Whitewater Festival,May 2 – 4, 2014 on the beautiful Chilliwack River.In collaboration with the VKC and Western Canoeing and Kayaking, Jackson Kayak is offering two clinics, Introduction to Playboating with Stephen Wright and Introduction to River Stand Up Paddling with Ken Hobie Hoeve. New Name, Same Great Content ACA - The spring edition of Talking Trash (formerly Stewardship Newsletter) is hot off the press.

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