Welcome To Nicaragua ~ Prone Position Watercraft Patent Issued

Playak News Flash - May 4, 2014
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines Welcome To Nicaragua SUPracer - So we're in Nicaragua for the ISA Worlds. We flew down straight from Carolina, as did a whole bunch of guys and girls that are competing here. The event doesn't officially start til Saturday so we got a place on the coast for a few days. Fun little waves yesterday. Found a kid on the beach who let me ride his mule. Prone Position Watercraft Patent Issued Bellyak - Prone Position Watercraft patent number US8696395B2, issued on April 15th 2014. It's been over three years since we filed for our provisional patent, and now we officially have a utility patent! Our patent grants us the sole right to produce boats with lateral and longitudinal rocker" with a "recessed area to accommodate the riders body. Best Way to Teach Kids, The Dynamic Duo Jackson Kayak - So I have this son (10 years old) and daughter (12 years old). They are both into paddling, mostly flat water till now, but both are starting to get that 'bug' to try whitewater. Cool! Though I do have some years experience in teaching the whitewater progression, I have often dreaded teaching my own kids. Is Ignorance Bliss? Spending Time in Undercuts of The Wairoa River, Nz Chris Baer - Twenty-six days a year the Wairoa River flows through a densely forested gorge. The other 339 days it's rerouted in order to create a small amount of hydro-power, destroying a delicate ecosystem. Who's Racing In Nicaragua? ISA World Championship Team Sheets Revealed SUPracer - So the ISA Worlds in Nicaragua kicks off tomorrow, when 25 nations will wander through the streets of Granada in the "Parade of Nations" – the colourful opening ceremony that's a unique feature of ISA events. Dave Kalama Speaks: Some Inspiring Words From The Carolina Cup SUPracer - On Tuesday, the prestigious Whitewater Grand Prix commenced with Stage 1 of 5 for the "Gladiator Wave" Big Trick contest. An impressive crew of former students and staff are representing Patagonia Study Abroad – including coach and video instructor Tino Specht, former New River Academy coach Bryan Kirk, 2013-14 coach Marcos Gallegos, and alumni Kalob Grady, Galen Volckhausen, and alternate Jake Greenbaum. Looking Back to Big Wins at the Annual OluKai Ho'olauleʻa SUP Magazine - The annual OluKai Ho'olauleʻa is the largest SUP event on Maui, with hundreds of local and international paddlers. And, for the past five years, some of the biggest names in standup paddling have taken to the eight-mile downwind run, known as 'the Maliko' to test their abilities and bump-run with Maui locals as well as legendary ocean athletes. If there's one thing that's certain about the Ho'olauleʻa SUP race, it's that past winners always return, and are always ready to defend their titles. Molokai Race Poster Unveiled (And It's Awesome) SUPracer - The 2014 Molokai 2 Oahu, the race that sold out in three hours, is set to be a cracker. We've got 2010 champ Dave Kalama feeling inspired and ready to take on the likes of 2013 winner Travis Grant, 2011-2012 title holder Connor Baxter, perennial bridesmaid Scott Gamble and Kai Lenny in what should be one of the most closely watched battles of the year.

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