The Fear of Falling off a SUP - 4 Tips on Falling off a SUP

Playak News Flash - August 16, 2014
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News Watch Headlines The Fear of Falling off a SUP - 4 Tips on Falling off a SUP Rob Casey - Every time I start teaching a paddle board class, students express their fear of falling off the board. The reasons vary from not wanting to look bad, feeling embarrassed, a sense of failure or simply not wanting to get wet. kayak Legend Josh Lowry Dead At 61 After Fall Scouting Deschutes River Playak - You can survive all the hard whitewater in the world, but sometimes fate deals out different cards. Such is the case with the Aug. 2 death of longtime kayaker and South American river exploring legend Josh Lowry, who died at age 61 after falling from a cliff on Oregon's Rogue River.. Unsponsored Q&A Series 2014 – Ross Montandon unsponsored - Ross Montandon is fortunate enough to spend most days on the water. He has paddled extensively around the world; competed in World Championships, become British Freestyle Champion, and is one of the youngest ever Level 5 coaches. He created New Wave Kayaking which offers extensive whitewater kayak coaching, to help paddlers really enjoy their paddling. Put your ID on your Gear Rob Casey - Over the years I've managed to leave a paddle at various locations. In one case I left the paddle on the Washington coast 5 hours from my home in Seattle. A few days ago, I once again left a paddle at a beach where I was teaching near my house. Masupu River part 2 Palm Blogs - I monitored the water level for over an hour to tried and assess the situation, moving camp inland in the middle of the night was something I was keen to avoid. Tim was either happy to let me watch, had decided it was fine or dead to the world in his hammock. Using an array of measuring sticks, I figured it was started to drop so emergency over and back to sleep Masupu River part 2 chris-eastabrook 13.08.14 09:51 I monitored the water level for over an hour to tried and assess the situation, moving camp inland in the middle of the night was something I was keen to avoid.  Tim was either happy to let me watch, had decided it was fine or dead to the world in his hammock... Paddleboarding record set by Brit adventurers GrindTV On-Water - Arron Ford and Robert Cunliffe paddle a world-record 380 miles on Panama coast, discover two new populations of Antillean manatee along the way. Rare opah catch might be a world record GrindTV On-Water - Joe Ludlow's catch of a 181-pound opah has been submitted to the IGFA for record consideration; it exceeds the current record weight by 18 pounds. Home Surfboards Sup Boards Team Technology Shop Closeout Surftech Launches New and Expanded Recreational, Touring, and Racing Line for 2015 Boarders Magazine - Surftech will be releasing its 2015 paddle-board lineup, including new recreational, touring, and racing paddle boards, and stand up paddle boards at Outdoor Retailer in Salt Lake City this August. Founded in 1989, Surftech has been at the forefront of product innovation in the surf, stand up paddle board, and paddle board industry for the last 25 years. Best Local SUP Instructors: Heidi Burgoyne SUP Magazine - Heidi Burgoyne's roots are firmly planted in the water. Having grown up on the shores of Lake Michigan, swimming was an integral part of her life. Her love for the water was deepened by a move to Hawaii eleven years ago and then SUP came into the picture and Burgoyne picked up a paddle. It was only natural. Welivewater- New Boardworks Product From Outdoor Retailer Norm Hann Expeditions - I just spent the last couple of days at the Outdoor Retailer show in Salt Lake City with the Boardworks Surf Team. The is the second time I have been down to OR with Boardworks. World Kayak'S Am I Ready for The Gauley Yet? Jackson Kayak - For the eighth year running World Kayak wants to help boaters answer this very important question. Pairs of world class guides will once again volunteer their time to help boaters step it up on this amazing river. Each team of guides will work with a group of 5 first timers to ensure that we have the most fun possible on the Gauley. Duke's OceanFest Kicks Off This Weekend SUP Magazine - Every August, Waikiki celebrates legendary Hawaiian waterman Duke Kahanamoku with Duke's OceanFest. The nine-day festival at Queen's features 23 competitions and activities centered around the ocean and beach, with events kicking off this Saturday, August 16. Now in its 13th year, the tribute to Kahanamoku will be celebrated from August 16 – 24, concluding on the anniversary of the waterman's 124th birthday. Kayaker Completes 2300 Mile Solo Descent of Europe'S Longest River Snap Dragon - Expedition kayaker Mark Kalch has just completed a 71-day, 2300 mile source to sea descent of the Volga River in Russia, the longest in Europe. PR – Fate of Nam Ngiep River and Thousands of Lao Villagers in the Hands of ADB's Board International Rivers - Tomorrow, the fate of thousands of villagers living on the Nam Ngiep River in central Lao PDR will be in the hands of thirteen people sitting over 2,000 kilometers away, at the headquarters of the Asian Development Bank (ADB). Short Distance & Interval Training Connor Baxter - The last weekend in July was all about distance. It was 32 miles across the Ka'iwi Channel for the M2O. The Molokai 2 Oahu is all downwind and gnarly, challenging and fun! It takes its own unique preparation and training for that distance challenge. Just two weeks before that I did the Maui 2 Molokai distance race.

Featured New: Old Town Predator XL - The Predator XL will set a whole new bar in what consumers expect in a fishing kayak. TNP Photo Contest - 5 best photos win a TNP paddle of choice - contest open through August 31. Kokatat GORE-TEX® Icon Rear Entry Dry Suit with Relief Zipper and Socks - Previously only available in the Kokatat Jackson Collection. Now in our main collection in men's and women's styles: denim and violet.

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