First Descents 2014 ~ Yoga for Kayakers with Adriene Levknecht - Part III

Playak News Flash - September 13, 2014
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News Watch Headlines First Descents 2014 Jackson Kayak - This season was no exception. Late July/Early August, I spent a week in Montana on the Clarks Fork River, shortly followed by two amazing weeks on the Rogue River in Southern Oregon. Yoga for Kayakers with Adriene Levknecht - Part III Sportscene - Part 3 of my yoga blog is going to consist more of the core workout and the arm balance aspect of my power yoga practice. This is the part of yoga that really strengthens my core and stabilises my shoulders for strong paddling while on the water. It is also my favorite part of yoga because of how challenging it is! Surf Ontario Riviera Paddlesurf - Surf Ontario started as a surf school teaching surfing on the great lakes, followed by SUPing on the great lakes as it came into vogue. Realizing there was demand from our students for boards we opened up the Surf Ontario surf shop to provide our customers with the complete package of lessons and product. What Do You See When You Cannot See Kialoa - A paddler usually discovers the source of pure joy while on the water. KIALOA Paddles 'Elele, Vic Allen, finds absolute joy in every aspect of being alive, being in nature and being among the most powerful forces: wind, water, waves and lava. European Championships 2014, Bratislava Palm Blogs - The freestyle Kayaking Euro Championships were held in Slovakia. Everybody knows the whitewater course in Cunovo as it's one of the best slalom courses in Europe, but not all know there is a decent hole on the second channel. It is not a big one, in fact you can even miss it, if you don't know the exact place, it is a bit flat and a bit shallow, but you can throw very high scoring rides in there. Competition European Championships 2014, Bratislava katya-kulkova 08.09.14 14:17 The freestyle Kayaking Euro Championships were held in Slovakia... Mt. Bailey Cvt Roof Top Tent Exploring Elements - If you don't have a vehicle large enough to sleep in, rooftop tents can be a good option for camping on the go. Isle & Friends Tackle Hurricane Marie South Swells at SPOT X In SoCal Isle Surf and SUP - Hurricanes brew up in the south east Pacific off mainland Mexico every summer but typically fade out as they move northwest like shooting stars before they cast their powerful swells or harsh weather upon California Shores. Clean Trails Inflatable Kayak Blog - During our recent visit to the Outdoor Retail Show in Salt Lake City, we became acquainted with an organization called Clean Trails. A Land Workout SUP Magazine - Cranking up the intensity is the best way to make the most of your time training on land. Make sure that you can perform these exercises with outstanding form. High-intensity training leads to fatigue which leads to bad form. Form first, then turn up the speed and intensity. Blowin' in the wind Tony Paradise - On our paddle down to Gulch Pond some people had an issue with the wind which came up. That's the thing about wind. Most will not like paddling in wind but the weather can be unpredictable and the forecast wrong. Therefore, it is necessary to prepare for windy paddling. Ballan Bonanza Palm Blogs - One thing or another had kept me off the water for the last few weeks; onshore winds, family bereavements and work commitments to name but a few. I returned to County Galway to put that to rights. I intended to go out to fish for ray and tope but as (bad) luck would have it I realised that I had forgotten my anchor when I was out on the water. Fishing Ballan Bonanza gary-robinson 09.09.14 12:13 One thing or another had kept me off the water for the last few weeks; onshore winds, family bereavements and work commitments to name but a few. I returned to County Galway to put that to rights... Live Mic at the Carolina Beach SUP Challenge Distressed Mullet - I think I accidentally said sh*t after the racers started and I stood too close to the speaker and got feedback. But, out of maybe 24 hours of being on the mic that is the first time I slipped up all year. I blame my lack of unsweet iced tea in the morning. Casper Steinfath and The Danish Vikings Fight for a Spot At The Worlds SUPracer - On the weekend of the 15th – 17th of August we saw the 4th annual edition of the Danish SUP Surf and Beach Race Championship. The location being Klitmøller on the west coast of Denmark, which offers great conditions for both surfing and paddling. The story of a SUP boarding rookie SUPboarder - The biggest surprise after my first experience on a SUP was that I walked back on to shore with not a drop of water anywhere above my knees. US SUP Tour and Surf Race to Victory Join Forces SUP Magazine - The US SUP Tour and Victory Koredry have teamed up to bring you the Michelob Ultra SUP Surf / Race to Victory September 13th and 14th.

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