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.

Featured Mistral introduces revolutionary iCross technology - The woven fabric crosses from top to bottom like a X. Super light, super stiff. New: Old Town Predator XL - The Predator XL will set a whole new bar in what consumers expect in a fishing kayak.

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