Wave Training – The Build to Worlds ~ King of the Waves — Piha 2015

Playak News Flash - January 29, 2015
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines Wave Training – The Build to Worlds Jackson Kayak - In 8 months time the ICF World Championships will be taking place on 'Garb' wave on the Ottawa river in Canada. The Ottawa River is renowned amongst freestyle kayakers as one of the best training venues and is home to some of the best surf waves in the world. Jackson Kayak Journey in the Wild Swamp of the Ghost River Jackson Kayak - The Ghost River section of the Wolf River between LaGrange and Bateman is approximately nine miles wild swamp river representing five distinct ecosystems. King of the Waves — Piha 2015 SUP Magazine - The 2015 New Zealand Surfing Nationals Standup Paddleboard Surf Race King of the Waves went down in epically wonky and wild conditions last week at Piha Beach, and made what one local competitor called, "One of the roughest, nastiest races we've ever done at Piha. 5 Life Lessons from Ecuador's Jondachi Fest Canoe Kayak - The jungle whitewater mecca of Tena, Ecuador recently hosted the first (and hopefully not last) Jondachi Fest. Check out the results from the elite-class Upper Jondachi Race, posted on the Ecuadorian Rivers Institute website. Third Time Lucky As South Africa's Downwind Dash Continues To Roll Down The Cape SUPracer - Last Wednesday night, January 21st, marked Week #3 in the new edition of the ten week PRIMI Naish Downwind Dash Series. And finally we had some well-timed wind here in Cape Town. Manca Notar's Beautiful Winter Wonderland SUPracer - Recently I spotted some beautiful images of Manca paddling in the depths of winter at home in Slovenia, so I asked the Red Bull and Naish team rider if she'd share some insights into her unique (and very scenic) training regime… Where I live I'm quite lucky because we have so many cool destinations within a short drive: I can wake up in the morning and decide if I'm going to hit the mountains for some snowSUP, train on the lakes or go down to the ocean side and paddle in the Adriatic Sea. Team Canada Announces Complete & Competitive Squad For The ISA Worlds SUPracer - As the march towards Sayulita gathers pace, more and more teams are announcing their lineups for the 4th annual ISA World Stand Up Paddle and Paddleboard Championship. This week it was Team Canada's turn in the spotlight, with the Great White North announcing a full squad battle it out in Mexico way from May 10-17. And the lineup looks mighty competitive… Goal Zero Venture 30 Kayak Angler Magazine - Solar power can unlock greater adventures by letting you recharge and keep going further and further. Goal Zero's new Venture 30, $99, is another gem of an adventure enabler that can keep cameras, headlamps, tablets, phones and more charged up and ready to go. NRS Flux Drytop Rapid Magazine Blog - This old favorite has been rereleased with new colors and the same breathability we know and love no sweat-soaked inner layers with this one. The fabric is soft to the touch to reduce friction and boost comfort when paddling. Common Sense on the Colorado River Am. Whitewater - As many paddlers know, the future of the Colorado River is fraught with competing demands to pump and pipe water to faraway cities, against efforts to protect what little water is left in the river. Hooked for Life Kayak Angler Magazine - This is Brittany Hammac from Pensacola, Fl, said Hobie pro staffer Brandon Barton. This slot red was 24inches and was the first redfish she has ever caught on topwater. She was super excited and now she has started to get the kayak fishing bug. Hung Up Kayak Angler Magazine - Every angler shares one experience. Whether we are fishing for monkeys in the trees or our jigs are anchored to rock-fish, we all get snagged. Learning to free your lure not only saves time and money, but it can help you save face. With Sean Poynter First Up, Starboard Launches Its Team Tiki Talks SUPracer - Starboard, probably the world's strongest and most elite stand up paddling team, have just launched a new series: Team Tiki Talks. It's basically an interview with one of their team riders each month. And first up is Sean Poynter. Monster for Dad Kayak Angler Magazine - This is Jeff Bosch, said his son Jonah, who sent in this shot to surprise his dad. He and his buddy Mark Zoratti were just about to pack up when this monster yanked at his LIVETARGET Lure. It was a sunny Monday, in Pincher Creek, Alberta, Canada." Hano Hano 2015 Riviera Paddlesurf - The Hano Hano is one of the largest races in SoCal, and attracted over 400 paddlers to Mission Bay this weekend to race SUP, Prone, Surf Ski, and Canoe's. The Hano Hano is the first major race in So Cal every year, and a fun one to get back into racing after the holidays and winter break.

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