World First Stand Up Paddle Around Sydney Basin to Help Protect Marine Environments

Playak News Flash - March 26, 2014
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines World First Stand Up Paddle Around Sydney Basin to Help Protect Marine Environments Standup Journal - Stuart Murray (50), 9 x New Zealand and Australian Stand Up Paddle Champion and marine conservationist today completed a world first, by stand up paddling around the entire Sydney Basin. With the help of local community's, SUP clubs, schools and supporters, Stuart's not only showed what a world-class athlete he is, but was also raising awareness on the marine debris issue in both Australia's rivers and oceans. Team Usa'S Squad for The Isa Worlds Revealed SUPracer - We've just caught a glimpse of the team that will be representing the United States at the 2014 ISA World Stand Up Paddle and Paddleboard Championship and, judging by the names listed below, the Americans are going to be very competitive in Nicaragua. Another Nail in the Coffin of HidroAysén International Rivers - After less than two weeks in office, the new administration of President Michelle Bachelet set an important precedent last week – no more business as usual. Failed to Demo YakAngler - In my 11 years of kayak fishing, I've learned a lot. For most of it, I didn't have mentors and fishing forums that I could frequent. I was on my own, messing things up by trying to rig things, and getting good at patching holes. That first Pelican kayak (The Banana Boat), My Winter So Far SquareRock - My year so far has been very exciting, I have entered the CIWW boater cross series and came 1st in the juniors, the winning prize was a WRSI helmet which was a fantastic prize to win. During the races I was using my Sandiline cag-deck and my other WRSI helmet. US SUP Tour HB - 2014 Riviera Paddlesurf - The US SUP Tour this weekend was a lot of fun. It is one of the few local SUP Surfing events, so we got the whole team together to compete. Blazing Luuka Jones - Time is blazing. Its been nearly a month since my return to NZ and I have no idea where the weeks have disappeared. Off Season Training- Aussie Blog Jackson Kayak - With selections already done I have been fortunate to be able to enjoy a rare 'off season' this year. Now, 'off season' is an interesting term as although it implies time off. What it actually means is a winter of alternative and often more intense training. Would you relocate for SUP? Home or away? SUPboarder - Are you a SUPboarder who everyday dreams of sunnier climates, surfing in boardshorts and no need for neoprene? Or do you enjoy the challenges and variety of weather we face by our UK climate? Paddleboarder Lucy Robson talks about the pro's and con's and her own experience of relocating for SUP. Cold Water Stand Up Paddling Tips: What to Wear With a Drysuit Standup Journal - Just as you can't enjoy your kayak, canoe or SUP without a paddle, you can't use a drysuit without some accessories. Although drysuits provide an essential layer of protection for paddlers in cold water, they're not complete. Here's what else you need to wear. Eric Terrien Wins In France Before Jetsetting Across The Atlantic SUPracer - Eric Terrien has won another SUP race in France, surprising absolutely nobody but showing he's in good form ahead of a big month on the road. Naish Germany Welcomes Noelani Sach to The Team Naish - At just 16 years old, Noelani is no stranger to the sport of stand up paddling. Hailing from Eutin, Germany, she is already a force to be reckoned with on the water thanks to her solid background in ballet, windsurfing and surfing. Naish Goes Big for Harry'S Challenge Naish - March 22nd & 23rd shaped up to be an action packed weekend during Australia's Harry's Challenge event with team Naish. Paddle Technique Part 8: Buoy Turn, Pivot turn, Crossbow turn Zen Waterman - Here, is a nice write up of how to make different turns fast, so in a race you end up in good position ahead. All these are essential skills and it's a good thing on build on the techniques mentioned in the article. There are two SUP tutorial videos here also for you to watch. So if your training to paddle better you got to read this, it will definitely help to better your Stand Up Paddling skills. Georges Cronsteadt, Lina Augaitis And Team SIC Go Racing Down Mexico Way SUPracer - Fun little clip of the SIC crew's recent trip to Mexico for the Punta Sayulita Classic, where team riders Georges Cronsteadt and Lina Augaitis dominated the event. The two world beaters each made a clean sweep, taking out their respective Elite and Distance Races.

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