Shop Talk: Hayward Outfitters ~ Jersey Sup Race 2014 ~ Florida Cup Sup Race

Playak News Flash - May 3, 2014
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News Watch Headlines Shop Talk: Hayward Outfitters SUP Magazine - Shop Talk: Hayward Outfitters Hayward Outfitters is a little mom and pop paddle shop nestled on the coast of the Namekagon River in Hayward, Wis. Owner Jane Montag lives the dream, working alongside her husband and putting people on the water. Here, Montag tells us about running a business with her husband, why SUP is important to her, and an event Hayward Outfitters hosts, Stand Up & Paddle for the Cure. Nutrition and drafting strategies for longer SUP and prone paddle races Riding Bumps - The 2014 Carolina Cup is in the bag. By all accounts, this race is quickly becoming or has become THE race of the early season that all the pros want to do well at and many of the age groupers we talk with are focusing on as their A-priority race. Huge kudos to the event promoters for putting on a professional and extremely well organized event in a killer location.  If you missed the race this year – you now have 355 days to get training. Don't dilly dally. Chris Korbulic Captures Epic Images of India, and Pedro Oliva, Round Two First Ascent - On Monday, we ran the first in a series of three galleries from Chris Korbulic, Ben Stookesberry, and Pedro Oliva's recent expedition to Northeast India. It's an epic but it had a purpose. "It was all filmed for another season of our Kaiak TV show in Brazil with Pedro Oliva," emphasizes Korbulic. "Please do mention Pedro. The first World Paddle Association sanctioned race in the Caribbean is heading to St. Croix Standup Journal - The first World Paddle Association sanctioned race in the Caribbean is heading to St. Croix on May 9. It's going to be three days of SUP Races, demos, clinics, music and entertainment, in what can only be described as a slice of paradise on earth. We are very stoked (and somewhat jealous) to bring you the official release from the Coconut CUP SUP Race organizers below. Jersey Sup Race 2014 SUPboarder - The second stop on the UK SUP Clubs calender was held in Jersey, and the conditions were far from perfect and Jerseys usual topical climate! It was one of the toughest SUP races ever to be help in UK. But it looked like everyone had a great time and was up for taking on mother nature! Simple – a way of life Palm Blogs - In this beautifully shot edit from the White Nile in Uganda, Palm ambassador Katya Kulkova, along with her filmmaker husband James Bebbington, take the destination paddling video format to another place. The Nile is surely one of the world's most beautiful kayaking destinations, but not one immune to change. Simple – a way of life nick-horwood 01.05.14 15:16 In this beautifully shot edit from the White Nile in Uganda, Palm ambassador Katya Kulkova, along with her filmmaker husband James Bebbington, take the destination paddling video format to another place. The Nile is surely one of the world's most beautiful kayaking destinations, but not one immune to change... Greenland trek anything but identical for twins GrindTV On-Water - Hugo and Ross Turner will cross 340 miles of Arctic terrain, one wearing modern gear, other donning what polar explorer Ernest Shackleton wore 100 years ago Identical twins from Britain just began a 340-mile journey across the Greenland ice sheet in an expedition that won't quite be identical for both. Florida Cup Sup Race Distressed Mullet - Some paddlers may like to know that the WPA Championship is going to be run on the same course as the Florida Cup, so this is a great opportunity to run the course under race conditions before the championship at the end of the year. It'S Time to Pack Up and Head South Distressed Mullet - Once you're done killin at the Carolina Cup head on down to Key West and bring it .You could walk away with some cash money. If you are competing in the 12-mile distance race at CC and plan to compete in the KWPC paddle, also 12 miles, we will be selecting a winner from the Men's 14' board class and the Women's 12'6" board class for lowest combined time . Kayak Angler Tosses Rod Overboard, Catches Record Marlin GrindTV On-Water - When battling a fish, the last thing you'd think a fisherman would do is throw his fishing rod overboard, but kayak fisherman Devin Hallingstad had no other choice if he wanted to land the huge black marlin he hooked in Hawaii. RESULTS- Stage 1 WW Grand Prix Jackson Kayak - We just finished watching the highlight reel from yesterday's competition. (10am april 29th)   Each athlete's moves were put on the video for everyone to watch. The athletes were then given a blank sheet of paper to write down their top 10 men and rank the women 1-7 based on their personal opinion.   2014 WPA Championship Race Event Information World Paddle Association - St. Petersburg-Clearwater is an amazing paddling destination with miles of open water and inter-costal conditions, it will challenge all competitors in this championship event. Get ready for a fun-filled three days of events showcasing our true Gulf Beach charm hosted by The Sirata Beach Resort and its first class beachside amenities. Lifejacket Loaner Board ACA - The Sea Tow Foundation is proud to announce that the ACA has opened a new Life Jacket Loaner stand at Motts Run Reservoir Recreation Area. The Butterfly Effect Gets Women on the Water SUP Magazine - This year's Butterfly Effect (BE) Maui event was huge! Over 400 women participated and paddled Maui's North Shore in extreme conditions. The winds were howling, boards were being blown and flipped over along the beach, shorebreak was crunching, and the waters were choppy. How to Put Your Purchasing Power Toward Paddlesports ACA - Amazon Smile is the same Amazon site you know, with one difference--it donates a portion of proceeds to the charity of your choice.

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