Last Post for The Year ~ A Crash Course ~ Last Paddle of 2014

Playak News Flash - January 3, 2015
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines Last Post for The Year Newfoundland Kayakoholic - Another kayaking year has come and gone. When I started out this year I did not have any set kayaking goals in mind except to paddle when I was able to. Chicagoans Poised to Ring in 30th Annual New Year's Float Canoe Kayak - The late, venerable canoe historian Ralph Frese would be pleased. After being cancelled the last two years due to bad weather, one of the nation's most ardent group of New Year's Day paddlers is set to ring in their 30th anniversary by leaving the black-eyed peas simmering on the stove and bringing in the new year by paddling the Windy City's North Branch of the Chicago River. A Crash Course SUP Magazine - The learning curve is steep in downwind open ocean SUP racing. The challenges of a race crossing demand not only the common characteristics of a paddling racer exceptional fitness and stamina, physical and mental fortitude, drive and passion possibly a touch of neurosis, too but also a tailored and thorough ocean-oriented skill set, specific knowledge of the sea in that area and an ability to make condition-dependent judgment calls only acquired with experience on the big blue. First Season of Rebel Is Already Over Rebel Kayaks - First season of Rebel on the market is now done. We are happy that we could supplied all of inquiries. We are now present in whole Scandinavia and West Europe; plus in Japan. We also have very first Rebel users in Iceland and Belgium. Soon we will have our kayaks in Italy and South Korea. Last Paddle of 2014 Frogma - Not a whole lot to say here except it was a really nice paddle to see out the 2014 paddling year. Saturday was gorgeous but after several consecutive days of holiday running around I was feeling incredibly lazy and didn't do anything but sort through my holiday windows pictures, do laundry, and read the latest 3 books of Kazu Kibuishi's Amulet graphic novel series. Happy New Year from a Creek in Central Pennsylvania American Rivers - The heron led our way down 11 miles of the Bermudian on Christmas Day. We also saw other wildlife typical of central Pennsylvania's suburbia encroached rural farmland — squirrels galore, whitetail deer, kingfishers and mallards. Also, a beautiful but skittish red fox, and swooping down just feet in front of our boats, a majestic bald eagle. Why Kayak Slalom Skills Will Make You a Better Creekboater Irene's Kayaking Blog - Here's a sweet video of whitewater slalom kayaker Campbell Walsh in 2009 in Great Britain, notice the side to side ferry moves using a wave hole starting at around .10, it's a gorgeous example of boat handling skills and shows you why the kind of techniques that paddlers learn by practicing slalom can give you a huge edge in creeking as well. The Other Side Behind The Badge Log of Ibi - No one but doctors, nurses, school officials or someone involved in an accident are legally required to call the police to report crimes against them or the innocent. For everyone else, if you don't like the police or how they do their job, don't call them. Jez End of Season Review, But It'S Still Going Kokatat Blog - This time every year as part of the Jackson Kayak Team we consider an end of season blog. I always think that this is a terrible time to do this as my Australian summer and the scene is just starting down here. As I type this I am still wet from my session in 35 degree weather, but I have to say that this year has been amazing. Counting Birds in the Karma RG Jackson Kayak - Steam from coffee fogs the windshield and rain pelts down, we are making our way to the put in. On this day, we are searching for the Holy Grail. Wait, wait, wait, not really the Holy Grail. We are on a search for birds, yep that's right birds. Battle of Self Love A Personal Best Story by Haley Mills Boardworks SUP - The Battle of the Paddle was the first race that I registered for that I knew I wouldn't win. Yes, that might seemingly be a negative thought to most, but I consider myself to be realistic. I knew this race would be a a self acceptance competition. I know I have the potential to do my very best, but I always want to challenge myself to raise the bar and push my expectations of how well I can do. The Year in Review and Exciting Plans for 2015 SUP Athletes Association - As we come to the end of our first year we wanted to thank all of the athletes, race officials and industry personnel who supported SUPAA. It would not be possible to pursue our mission without the participation of these individuals. And a Happy New Year Rediscovering North America - So, I'll be totally honest here. There is simply too much to say, too much to do, and the way we've decided to manage this is to use images and the spoken word. This is not because the written word is inadequate or antiquated, but simply (slightly) more time consuming at this point. New Year's SUP Resolutions SUP Magazine - Here at SUP magazine we have one overarching goal: to spread the standup paddling stoke. It infiltrates everything we do. From events like Camp SUP, to serious adventures like the one we took in Oregon, to everyday skills pieces, we just want you, the reader, to get on the water more. Sea Kayakers of The Caribbean Mark Tozer - Jamaica is a land rich in culture, history, music and, of course, it's known for the rum too. With a population of nearly three million, the island is the largest English speaking country in the Caribbean and the third largest in the Western Hemisphere, excluding the United States and Canada.

Featured Sawyer TSR - Lightening quick, with a smooth catch and release with every paddle stroke BruSurf Surf Shred Swallow Tail 9'6" - Excellent "Fun Surf" shape. Very stable and good for paddling and fun to surf.

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