Dublin Bay SUP Classic 2014 ~ Far Beach to Round Top

Playak News Flash - May 31, 2014
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News Watch Headlines Dublin Bay SUP Classic 2014 SUPboarder - On 24th – 25th of May hundreds of paddle boarders, kiters and more descended upon Dollymount Beach, on the outskirts of Dublin, for the annual 'Battle for the Bay.' Now in its eighth year, the Battle attracts competitors from far and wide, for a whole host of activities on and off the water including boarder cross racing for the kiters and, more importantly, the Dublin Bay SUP Classic. The SUP Classic consisted of three disciplines: a survivor series, a distance race and finally a sprint race. It was SUPboarder team rider Peter Kosinski, fresh from his victory at the Battle of the Thames, that again showed why he is already a force to be reckoned with in the world of SUP racing... Far Beach to Round Top Rod Swan - It has been a long time since I have posted, so here is a quick one to maybe get me started again. Derek and I decided quite late yesterday arvo to go for a paddle this morning. So we met at Far Beach the end of Petrie Street in Mackay for a 7:00am start. I think this must be Derek's favorite paddling spot. A postcard from Valsesia, and the Palm Throwbag Olympics Palm Blogs - Last weekend in Campertogno, Piemonte, Italy, at the picturesque il Gato e la Volpe campsite beside the Sesia river, the Valsesia River Festival brought together over 300 paddlers and 100 racers in this whitewater paradise. Bardsey the Island in the Currents Jim Krawiecki - The Welsh name, Ynys Enlli translates as island in the currents. In the days of Celtic saints and their travels, three pilgrimages to Bardsey held the same merit as one to Rome. Damondale Mill from Below Trash Paddler - On this unseasonably cool morning I launched into the Assabet River at Pine Street in Concord and paddled up to Damondale, the one-time textile mill in West Concord. Sup Women: Brit Oliphant SUP Magazine - I wanted to focus on training and spend time hanging out with watermen and waterwomen. I come from a river background and decided that to take paddling to the next level I needed to learn about downwinders and surfing. I did online school so I finished early. It's time to put in the hours. European Spring sessions Mike Dawson - The last few months have gone by in a blur. It seems like I left NZ just a few days ago but it's already a few months since I landed on the European territories. How We Have Fun by Kate Watson Paiwen SUP Boards For Women - Today was one of those days where you just wake up and feel that need for fun in your bones! After a full month of dance competition and track and field days, time for family adventure was feeling low. The sun was shining and so we packed up after work and school and headed out for some family fun. Kayak angler lands a 66 lb. Halibut off the Washington coast Werner - Off the Washington coast, in his sea kayak, Werner Paddle's Pro-Staff, Todd Switzer, landed a Halibut a 51.5" halibut. The monster fish weighed 66 lbs. and fell just 4" short of the kayak-caught Halibut record in the lower 48 states. Exact details will be kept hushed, but his monster flatty was caught somewhere between the Washington-Oregon border and Canada. Racing Paddle Length and Type Connor Baxter - Facebook Question from K.R. I would like to ask you about racing paddle length and type. I'm 6ft. high and 176lbs. I just sold my QuickBlade elite race 90 because of tired shoulders and triceps and ordering high aspect. Is it better to buy Medium or Large for more convenient but effective racing? How long should I cut it? How Does a Professional Water Athlete Train? Connor Baxter - My training regiment is just like any other professional water athlete and that is spending time on the water paddling everyday. Dealer Spotlight - Island Water Sports Riviera Paddlesurf - We're a surf and skate shop that has been in business for 30+ years. About 8 years ago we tried stand-up paddleboarding, had a great time and was immediately interested. Less then a year later we began carrying SUP board, paddles and accessories. Grand Canyon with DeReimer Adventure Kayaking Funhog Blob - A somber grey overcast draped an uneasy quiet over the Canyon, accentuating our insignificance beneath limestone walls that seemed to press in from two thousand feet above. M2O Training: Distance and Fun Connor Baxter - I get a lot of questions from Facebook (Connor Baxter Athlete page) about how I train for events. Most of the questions lately have been all about the Molokai 2 Oahu (M2O) coming up at the end of July. Rogue River Trip Report Alder Creek Kayak - Earlier in May I had the opportunity to check another classic multi-day river trip off of my list by heading down to Merlin, Oregon and putting onto the Rogue River for a fantastic adventure. After working at the store for nearly 3 weeks straight, this 3-day trip on the river with a group of friends was a very welcome chance to decompress after a hectic spring sale.

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