Slalom Buzz ~ 2014 WPA World Championship Travel Discounts

Playak News Flash - August 31, 2014
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines Slalom Buzz Martina Wegman - After Canada I flew back to the States and left 'TeamNoPlan' behind, as I dropped into the 'serious' slalom scene. It has been quite a different buzz and change of direction and I had some troubles at the start switching from the super mellow creeking buzz into serious slalom training. 2014 WPA World Championship Travel Discounts World Paddle Association - The WPA has partnered with Delta Airlines, Sirata Beach Resort and Hertz to bring you travel discounts for the WPA Championship Race in October. Specialty Clinics begin on Thursday October 23, 2014 and events conclude on Sunday October 26, 2014. Dnr to Cartecay River Experience worldkayak - It was a perfect summer Saturday with the sun shining bright. Super excited about our day on the river Jackson (3) and myself started our trip with our fun tradition of. Madlocking selfie post to Facebook of all river goers in the vehicle adding hand expressions and goofy smiles. My vacation to the Pacific Northwest, and my largest wild king salmon YakAngler - I live and grew up fishing in Florida, and it's a thrill each and every time I fish. I recently vacationed in upper reaches of the Northwest at the base of the breathtaking landscape of Olympic National Park. It's surrounded by the Olympic rain forest, and is known for the outdoor filming of the movie Twilight - La Push, WA.  SUP Footwork for Running Rivers Badfish SUP - Let's start by getting on the same page with regards to terminology for the various ways to stand on a board. Surf Stance. Surf Stance is standing sideways on the board, like when you are surfing, feet even along the longitudinal center line of the board or stringer, with either your right foot forward goofy or your left foot forward regular. Proposed Development Plans could negatively impact the Grand Canyon Outdoor Industry Association - Today, Wendt has thrown down the gauntlet against developers who would threaten aquifers that feed the Colorado River in its course through the Grand Canyon. At issue is the proposed Tusayan development that would add 2,200 homes and collateral services and amenities less than two miles from the South Rim entrance to Grand Canyon National Park. Tales to Tell: A Hiking and Kayaking Journey Across Iceland AirKayaks - Earlier this year, we were approached by Charlie Turnbull , a young Australian adventurer with a passion for the outdoors. He had recently launched his "career" with a 25-day, one-thousand kilometer canoe journey from Mongolia to Russia, through one of the least densely populated areas on earth; from the southern end of Lake Khovsgol to the tiny river The State of the World's Rivers International Rivers - International Rivers has launched The State of the World's Rivers: a first-of-its-kind interactive online database that illustrates the role that dams have played in impoverishing the health of the world's rivers. The database illustrates how decades of dam-building have put many of the world's major river basins on life support, degrading biodiversity and water quality. Gorge Paddle Challenge - 2014 Riviera Paddlesurf - Last week a few of the Riviera Team Racers. Thomas Maximus, Chance Feilder, and Shae Foudy, headed up to Oregon for the Gorge Paddle Challenge. It was a long weekend of racing with a course race on saturday and two 8 mile Downwind races on sunday. Times from sunday were combined for the event total. Rivering A Different Kind of Kayaking Documentary. Simon Wyndham - I am always on the lookout for new and interesting kayaking videos. I have long wanted to make a decent documentary about the sport myself, so I was pleasantly surprised to find out about a documentary being made in New Zealand called Rivering. Welcome New ACA Staff Member - Hillary ACA - Hillary joined the ACA's Membership Department in August of 2014. Originally from Chincoteague Island, Virginia, Hillary has long held an appreciation and respect for the outdoors.

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The Pros and Cons of Caffeine ~ The Pyranha 9R On The Green Narrows

Playak News Flash - August 30, 2014
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines The Pros and Cons of Caffeine SUP Magazine - With energy drink marketing increasing its reach, the continued spread of Starbucks and the rise of craft coffee houses complete with bearded baristas, our culture has become more caffeinated than ever before. The Pyranha 9R On The Green Narrows unsponsored - The 9R and Mike Patterson take a trip down the Green River Narrows. The 9R needs little hype as once you paddle it you will understand. It's all about having a great time on whitewater be it fast or mellow the 9R produces. The Board Size Debate Continues SUP Magazine - As with age and taxes, there's no running from change. And this year, the sport of standup has seen a lot of it. Not the least of which was the formation of another association aimed at safeguarding the sport of racing and its disciples—the Stand Up Paddle Athletes Association (SUPAA), headed by Chase Kosterlitz. River-Running Sphinx Moth Log of Ibi - The sphinx moth, also called a hawk moth or hummingbird moth, is huge, and its behavior closely mimics the hummingbird. It flies erratically, darting about so rapidly that it is often difficult to follow with the eye. Play Your Way to SUP Technique Elder SUP - Waking up the day after the Naish Columbia Gorge Paddle Challenge 8-mile down wind event I had a very cool discovery. I was sore in different places than my usual. Whitewater Kayaking Season Is Almost Upon Us Costa Rica Rios - Well it is that time of year again when you whitewater kayaking junkies start thinking about heading south for the winter to get your off season fix. At Costa Rica Rios we have been planning for your arrival over the past several weeks and our team is raring to go. Accessories for Stand-up Paddleboards SherriKayaks - I've heard people tout one of the advantages of taking up stand-up paddle boarding (SUP) as the fact that all you need is a board, a paddle, and a life jacket. Unfortunately, it probably isn't quite that simple. There are some additional items that you will likely need and should be budgeting for if you are planning to get started. Morning Session At Sfb Atlantic Paddle Surfing - Fun leftovers from the 3 day Nor' Easter. The Cristobal Swell has not arrived this morning. Jesse was on his new 7-2 Sharpe getting it wired and John Heidal surfed his NSP DC 8-2 catching lots of waves. I got some nice little nuggets after a long summer of paddling with tourists. Wanderlust Squaw Valley & The San Diego Yoga Journal Conference Paddle Into Fitness - The Paddle Into Fitness team of Gillian, Natali, and Kara Raftery had back to back events for the entire month of July, starting with a race workshop & certification in Canada, the San Diego Yoga Journal Conference, Wanderlust Festival Lake Tahoe, and a SUP Yoga Certification in San Diego. Why You Should Give SUP Yoga a Try ACA - Yoga on a standup paddleboard, aka SUP Yoga, can sound intimidating to some, or more like extreme fitness to others. But having taught SUP Yoga to all levels, beginners included, SUP Yoga is truly accessible to everyone - you included. Here are a few quick reasons why you should get on board. 2014 ICF Canoe Marathon World Championships Team USA - The excitement begins Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. with the Opening Ceremonies. We invite you to join us in welcoming our international guests to Oklahoma during this ceremony at the Boathouse District featuring dance and musical performances. Confluence Named Vendor of the Year Confluence - A few weeks ago, West Marine – one of the largest waterspouts outfitters in the world – held its annual Very Important Vendor Awards, and we are excited to announce that Confluence Outdoor was named Vendor of the Year. SUP and the Shuswap River with Eli Fischbuch Nikki Rekman - This season has been a bit different for me than last because I am not doing as many races. I decided this year to just commit to four races over the summer and this has given me some time to do some other kinds of paddling and adventures. I have done some long paddles on the Shuswap, spent a day paddling at Adams Lake and helped with some kids camps at Kalavida Surf Shop. Gsi Outdoors Commuter Java Press Rapid Media - Early mornings mean beautiful paddling destinations, but it also means falling asleep in the cockpit. The Commuter Java Press, $22.95 (MSRP), from GSI Outdoors is great for the paddler who needs (yes, we need it) French Press quality coffee even at on trip. MWF Championships Draws Record Number of Beginners! worldkayak blogs - Unlike most competitions, the Midwest Freestyle Championships is set up to allow everyone to compete at their level. Beginners, Intermediates, Experts, Masters, and Womens' classes are all options to push your skills to the next level. Over 50 competitors participated in this years beginner freestyle championships and over 90 competitors total.

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European Championships ~ Camp SUP to Host Some of Sport's Best Instructors

Playak News Flash - August 28, 2014
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines European Championships Team I-Canoe - Team training is in full swing here in Cuvono for the European Freestyle Championships. Prelims start on Thursday morning with only one more day of training for Men, Women and Junior Men. Camp SUP to Host Some of Sport's Best Instructors SUP Magazine - Camp SUP, presented by Salt Life September 13-14 Doheny State Beach in Dana Point, California, has solidified a solid lineup of instructors for its clinic lineup on Saturday and Sunday. Here's a rundown of who'll be there to pass on nuggets of knowledge to improve your paddling experience. Say No To Oahu's Potential SUP Ban SUP Magazine - A partial ban on SUP surfers in Waikiki lineups is being considered in a Hawaiian state Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) meeting on August 27 in Honolulu. Taking it easy in Prague Mike Dawson - I've just returned to my base in Prague to take it easy before boarding the big bird and heading across the Atlantic to America for the World Championships in Deep Creek. I'm always stoked to return to the capital and largest city of Czech Republic. Travels of a Yakangler 1 Four Yakanglers, Two States YakAngler - YakAngler, your ultimate kayak fishing resource – and social network? That's right, your social network. Many members of the YakAngler.com forum have become friends, and look forward to getting together and reading about each other's adventures. Sea to Summit Spark Sleeping Bag Rapid Media - Don't be fooled by this super compact sleeping bag—it packs a toasty punch. Thanks to 850+ loft goose down treated with Sea to Summit's all-new moisture repelling Ultra-Dry Down, paddlers can finally feel comfortable bringing a down bag on trip. The River of Grass Jackson Kayak - Kayak fishing can take you to many remote and picturesque waters. But every once in a while, it takes to something even better. A place where fish are plentiful, powerful and above all else…exotic. The Florida Everglades is one of those rare places. Running The Amazon Log of Ibi - No one had ever done a source-to-sea expedition of the Amazon. A few had paddled or rafted short sections, but a previous attempt at running the entire river in 1976 ended when the expedition leader died within the first three minutes of having his boat in the water. Where do you put your keys? Rob Casey - When paddling there's always the issue of where to put your keys. Some may bring the key with them, storing it in a wetsuit pocket or placing it a waterproof bag tucked in their wetsuit or around their neck. Washington - Waiting for Bc Jordan Searle - After cali Ari and I headed to Idaho to meet up with Barny for a few weeks of North Forking and the obligatory July 4th bender in Crouch, ID. After we got through this, barely, Chris Atkinson snuck into the wagon and we headed to Washington for a few weeks of creeking before making our way to BC. Sanctioned Event of the Year - StreamSweepers ACA - A big congratulations to StreamSweepers, winners of the 2014 ACA Sanctioned Event of the Year Award. StreamSweepers is a youth training and job corps for college-aged youth in Virginia. The group navigates by canoe while performing river health diagnostics and cleaning up all kinds of trash from local waterways. River Bassin Recap – Leechburg, PA Jackson Kayak - Well, another (ok, several) Jackson Kayak River Bassin Regional events have come and gone! However, it is my favorite time – recap time. This time I'll recap the regional event was held in the Pittsburg, PA area at The Rivers Edge Canoe & Kayak (Leechburg, PA). Best Local Sup Instructors Steve Gates SUP Magazine - When Steve Gates moved from Alyeska, Alaska, to Hood River, Ore., in 1987 to open windsurfing school and retail shop, Big Winds, standup paddle boarding was as foreign as a windless day in the Gorge. How things have changed. New Racks From Yakima Kayak Angler Magazine - Yakima Racks are as much a part of the outdoors as blue sky and blue water. After 35 years leading the way in utility racks and accessories, they have introduced some cool new products for kayak anglers. Cartecay River – Lower Lower – DNR to Cartecay River Experience worldkayak blogs - It was a perfect summer Saturday with the sun shining bright. Super excited about our day on the river Jackson (3) and myself started our trip with our fun tradition of Madlocking (selfie post to Facebook of all river goers in the vehicle adding hand expressions and goofy smiles.

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