My Sunday Muse Aloha Florida ~ Encounters from a Kayak ~ Baja Kayak Fest

Playak News Flash - January 19, 2015
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines My Sunday Muse Aloha Florida Brittany Parker - Some of you may now already, but I'm headed back to the mountains. Florida has been good to me. I worked at a great surf shop with some amazing people. Got closer to my family here in the Sunshine state and got better acquainted with the ocean, although we still have a long way to go. I'm not sure if I'll ever feel as comfortable in the ocean as I do in the river but I respect it immensely and can't wait for another chance to get lost in it's vastness and power. Encounters from a Kayak Log of Ibi - If you don't know his history, you certainly recognize Nigel Foster's name. Born in 1952, he started kayaking off Brighton, England, in a skin-on-frame at the age of 15. He was the first and youngest paddler to circumnavigate Iceland. Accent Paddles New Fishing Paddles Kayak Angler Magazine - Accent Paddles has just released four new kayak fishing models to their lineup of fishing paddles. The Kauai Carbon Slider ($219), Premier Edge Slider ($299), and Pro Edge Slider ($399) all slide out to different lengths to accomodate different paddling styles and boat shapes. After four decades, a victory for the North Fork American Rivers - After four decades, the wait is finally over for all the citizens and conservation groups who have patiently and persistently fought to maintain the integrity of the North Fork of the Flathead River watershed along the western boundary of Glacier National Park. Right-of-Way, Paddles and Packing SUP Magazine - Sam George knows paddling. That knowledge was procured the old fashioned way. By doing it From grinding away at surf contests to utilizing kayaking to find remote surf breaks to becoming one of the early practitioners of standup. Baja Kayak Fest Canoe Kayak - This five-part series was shot at the Baja Kayak Fest held every year in Ensenada, Mexico, on the Baja Peninsula. It's a stunning area, and I was determined to show it in a cinematic way. Confluence Outdoor Brings New International Managing Director on Board Confluence - Confluence Outdoor© began the new year by appointing Alistair Thorburn as Managing Director, International beginning on January 1, 2015. Thorburn brings more than three decades of relevant leadership experience to his new role at Confluence, with a successful track record of growing the international presence of major sporting goods companies. SUP Chicama – A guide to the longest wave in the world SUPboarder - A consistent 2.2km long, SUP friendly wave. Sound too good to be true? It's not. Chicama in Peru is definitely one to add to your bucket list if you haven't already. Five Tips for Your Best Sup Racing Season SUP Athletes Association - If you're anything like us, you are getting excited for the 2015 SUP racing season to get under way. However, excitement does not always equal good training and results. Native Watercraft 'Slayer 14.5' YakAngler - I added the front hatch cover for some dry storage, but also have the soft cooler which is a great investment. India Rivers Week (2014) Highlights International Rivers - India Rivers Week was held November 24-27, 2014 at the WWF-India campus in New Delhi. A first of its kind gathering of more than 100 river activists working to protect, conserve and rehabilitate India's rivers, the four-day meet sought to tackle a wide array of issues regarding river health. Tamur with Pat Nepal River Trip Team Pyranha - Way back in 2014, I spent six weeks in Nepal; a country that has been on my 'hit list' for countless years. Arriving before the rest of our buddies, Erik Johnson and I signed up for a Tamur river trip with Pat O'Keefe and Ultimate Descents. Yamuna My River Story International Rivers - I have no teenage recollections of the river that flows through my place of birth and schooling. This is a most unhappy reflective statement from someone who now works for an organization that campaigns and advocates for healthy and flowing rivers. Leonard Nika More Than Just a Racer SUPboarder - Leonard Nika is a well known SUP racer, but he is pretty handy in the surf as well. Judging by this video will we be seeing him on the Stand Up World Surf Tour as well as the World Racing Series? If so, then he's going to have a busy year.

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