Catching Up with New Jackson Paddler Steve Fisher ~ Greenland Paddle Board

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

News Watch Headlines Catching Up with New Jackson Paddler Steve Fisher Playak - In case you're still paddling a Dancer and haven't heard, kayaker and film producer Steve Fisher recently joined Jackson Kayak as the company's newest sponsored paddler, bringing together EJ and Fisher, two of the industry's most flamboyant characters and best paddlers. We caught up with Fisher for his thoughts on joining his one-time on-water rival, his recent marriage and what's next after the Grand Inga project. He also gives his views on why he likes Jackson kayaks for doing his whitewater pursuits. Good things happening in NM Jackson Kayak - Check out the great work that Kelly Gossett is doing in NM. He is truly using his fleet of JK boats to better his community.Kayak New Mexico to Hold First Annual Adaptive Clinic for Special Needs Children and Adults. Greenland Paddle Board PenobscotPaddles - So a decision has been made: implementing our standard excuse ( Anything that gets us outside and improves our balance saves us money by reducing health costs) we've purchased two paddleboards. France Warms Up For Its Euro Tour Main Event With The Northpoint Classic SUPracer - While Eric Terrien was kicking off the Euro Tour with a win on Mallorca this past weekend, his fellow countrymen were battling it out back home in France. The 6th annual Northpoint Classic, a SUP event that combines surfing and racing into one big weekend, was held in the village of Goulien on the country's west coast and enjoyed some picture-perfect race conditions. With sunny skies, light winds and small waves, the 50+ paddlers battled it out... In a tight finish, young gun Arthur Daniel took the win in a time of 48 minutes, 39 seconds, just 7 seconds in front of event organiser and French paddling stalwart, Greg Closier. The first hand account that we received sums it up like this:    → READ MORE Sam Grafton runs POW at 6500 cfs Daniel Patrinellis - This Spring has been off to a slow start in the PNW. Tumwater hasn't hit Nuclear levels yet but it has been hanging arounf the 5-7,000 cfs range for a couple of weeks. Land'S End to John O'Groats in a Straight Line ... Palm Blogs - 4 people, 2 double sea-kayaks and an exited support team left Land's End at 13:00 on Saturday 17th May and after 34 hours of non-stop paddling and over 200kms the team stepped on to a Pembrokeshire beach. Land's End to John O'Groats in a straight line - Beeline Britain is under way! nick-horwood 21.05.14 13:41 A record breaking start! 4 people, 2 double sea-kayaks and an exited support team left Land's End at 13:00 on Saturday 17th May and after 34 hours of non-stop paddling and over 200kms the team stepped on to a Pembrokeshire beach. This is only first leg of a huge challenge, but the first leg is a record breaker itself... Vallecito...the Best Mile of Kayaking in Colorado!!! Fluid Blog - The original guide book to Colorado paddling was created by Gordon Banks and Dave Eckart and in the Durango section it claims that Vallecito is the best 1 mile of kayaking in Colorado. I'm not sure if this is correct or not but every time I paddle it, I think of that statement. And you know what...it seems to make sense. Live from the Grand Prix, stage 5 - Freestyle Leif and Natalie - Stage 1 - Big Trick Contest Stage 2 - Boatercross Stage 3 - Time Trial Stage 4 - Big Wave Freestyle Stage 6 - Giant Slalom Stage 4, the big wave comp at Black Mass, had been the low point of the series for me. However, things started to take a turn for the better that very night. Joel came back to the hotel room pretty late and didn't snore at all. Reno River Festival 2014 unsponsored - Another Reno River festival is in the books, and it was an interesting one for sure. We started off the festivities in the Ninkasi Penthouse overlooking the WW park for judges meetings and a out of town boater party. Needless to say the beer was top notch and the parings of the different beers with good cheese was a nice high brow surprise for all us river bums. Dave and Marilyn got on the Tampa Bay redfish 5/18 Tampa Bay Kayak Charters - Got out with Dave and Marilyn to do some inshore fishing from the kayaks on lower Tampa Bay. There was a slight breeze out of the east and we knew the bite would be a little slow going but off we went. SUP Safety Basics SUP Magazine - River, ocean, lake, canal, pond; race, surf, tour, downwind. Where and how you can paddle a standup board is endless. And that means a safety realm just as broad. Having fun is important, but doing it safely should be priority one. The Girl Who Stand Up Paddles with Scissors Standup Journal - As a passionate soul, I'm inspired each day more and more by those in the stand up paddle community, and their desire to not only paddle but to live out a purpose. As I travel the globe with BiC SUP, I continue to be amazed by the men and women I come across with passions far beyond just getting on the water. Bart de Zwart Completes Expedition in French Polynesia SUP Magazine - After four days and three nights paddling solo and unsupported through French Polynesia, Maui's Bart de Zwart made it to Bora Bora. Bart took off from Tahiti early last Thursday, May 15, and paddled 180 miles to Bora Bora, arriving late evening, Sunday, May 18. Although Bart's an experienced and prepared expedition paddler (having completed a crossing of the North Sea and a crossing from Hawaii's Big Island to Kauai, to name a couple big ones), he still couldn't plan for every possible situation, and faced some serious challenges throughout the journey, including staying dry at night and seasickness. European Cup just 3 weeks away and Japan event announced Standup Journal - The European Cup will provide a prestigious Title for the Sport of Stand Up Paddling, as the World's best paddlers congregate in Europe for a dynamic Series of events spanning Europe during June and July. This Series is open to everyone, from Elite to entry level paddlers, as well as our Na Kama Kai Youth Racing component: there will be short distance courses and open Sprint Racing to complement the Full Long Distance and World Series Sprints, providing a complete program of racing with something for everyone. Kayak Handle Hawg Tape Rapid Media - The Kayak Handle Hawg Tape is designed to go right on the handle of your paddle, this allows kayak anglers a quick and easy Keeper measurement of your Hawg, said the F&H Decals website. "It's made from a durable, UV protected, water resistant vinyl.

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