Confluence Outdoor Acquires Boardworks ~ Mexico Trip to Zone 6 - 12-23-14

Playak News Flash - January 7, 2015
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines Confluence Outdoor Acquires Boardworks SUP Magazine - Confluence Outdoor, the industry's leading watersports company, today announced that it has acquired Boardworks, a premier surf and stand up paddle board company based in Carlsbad, California. Kickstarter Hardshell Waterproof Key Case SUPboarder - Kickstarter is full of interesting projects and this one caught the eye of the SUPboarder team, a different take on how to protect our car keys while in the water. Mexico Trip to Zone 6 - 12-23-14 Riviera Paddlesurf - It all started with a call from Twon (Anthony Maltese). We just got back from an epic day trip up to North County/Ventura area where we completely scored and the boys were already looking for the swell ahead. Zone 6 is very fickle when it comes to weather conditions so after double checking Twon's forecasting skills it looked like Tuesday was on. Top 5 Moments of 2014 Jackson Kayak - With the start of a new year, I think it is only appropriate to highlight some of my favorite moments from the year of 2014. No doubt, I had one of my most successful years fishing and just kayaking. Let's not waste any more time and get right to it – here is my top five moments of 2014. This is Really Stupid Log of Ibi - Two days ago I titled the day's post "Hit the Ground Running." The problem with hitting the ground running is if you can't keep up, you'll end up flat on your face and here I lie. There were three final things I had to get done before loading the canoe in top the Ram: get lab work done, have a physical, and visit the dentist. The Fundamentals of Sup Race Training SUP Athletes Association - Winter in the northern hemisphere is pretty much the unofficial off season for stand up paddle racing. It's a great time to recover from the previous season and to think about training for the next year of SUP racing. Don't waste another off season without ensuring you have solidified the fundamentals of your SUP technique. Washougal River Post-Holiday Paddle Alder Creek Kayak - Washougal River Post Xmas Paddle. What better way to shake off the post holiday hangover than a little bit of icy cold water in the face on a wintertime Washington classic? Write-up: Bee Creek A Wet State (CA) - First off… for comparison to back in Cali, the run is a lot like Bear River in Colfax. Really fun class IV to IV+ rapids, a short length of rapids, and more sieves that you ever want to acknowledge. Like, a lot of sieves. But also really fun moves. The adventure I mentioned came in the last big rapid, two class IVs from the paddle out. One member of our group got knocked off line by a hidden rock and took a swim down the rather sievy rapid. Resolve to Get Outside and Play in 2015 Austin Kayak - Outdoor enthusiasts rejoice! This year make an effort to break away from the routine and get outside, whether you choose hiking, biking, climbing, fishing, running, or kayaking- just make sure to choose often. Horse Shoe Falls Kokatat Blog - After a really busy summer I came home with one specific goal in mind: to document my local rivers like no one had ever seen before. At the Elk I was lucky enough to have two good friends tag along. Down the canyon rim we went; me and 3 other friends paddled our best down the drops. How to Take Back Your Life Disconnect to Reconnect Standup Journal - Play. Have we forgotten what this word means? We certainly know what work means, but what about play? Our typical day involves mass quantities of many things, but playtime is not usually one of them. Happy New Years Sea-Boo-Photos - It's January first, 2015, An odd year but odd things are special. Time to make resolutions NO! Not this year. Maybe never again. Resolutions may be good for some people. Dressing for Kayak Fishing in The Winter YakAngler - I've always loved living on the Gulf Coast. Our summers are hot, but there's always a beach or waterway nearby to help beat the heat. Spring provides great scenery in the swamps and fields as flowers begin to bring new life, and wildlife are back in full force! Autumn brings a crisp, cool relief to the summer heat, along with football, tailgating, and bonfires. Our winters are usually quite mild compared to the northern states. Academy member paracanoeist Christine Selinger celebrates 8 year wheelieversary World Paddle Awards - Christine is Canada's double V1W World Champion (2010 – LTA/TA/A combined, 2011 – LTA) who won a further 3 silvers and 3 bronze at the ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships from 2009 to 2012. The Passion Returns Just Yakkin - Back in January of 2012, I wrote a blog entry about my purchasing a fluid trainer for my bike and actually wanting to get back in the saddle.

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