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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