Hobie Announces Top Gun Program ~ Giant halibut in Kodiak Island, Alaska

Playak News Flash - February 28, 2015
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines Hobie Announces Top Gun Program Kayak Angler Magazine - Hobie has announced a new team, an elite group of fiercely driven kayak anglers: the Hobie Top Guns. The group of anglers will be sharing species-specific kayak fishing techniques and tactics that they have had great success with in order to educate and share information about catching different species of fish. Giant halibut in Kodiak Island, Alaska Kokatat Blog - Fishing from the kayak in my home waters of Northern California, I was amazed at how much more comfortable and practical using a dry suit could be, as compared to my former wetsuit/splash jacket combination. I've been kayak fishing in dry suits for over ten years now. Multiple guide trips to Alaska have reinforced my preference. All aglow in the Lynn of Lorn. SeaKayakPhoto.com - Our winter adventure was now nearing its end. The sun was well down as we continued our exploration of the sheltered waters of Port Ramsay at the NE end of Lismore. Olympic Medalists Launch Golden Season ICF - This week sees the start of a thrilling 'golden' season on the Olympic course at Lee Valley White Water Centre for Britain's top canoe slalom athletes, with a home World Championships for the first time in 20 years and the ultimate prize of a Rio 2016 Olympic place up for grabs. A challenge to kayak after becoming a mummy Nikki Rekman - Lori Neufeld pursues kayaking even though she is a young Mom with a young baby. She explains that it's challenging for young Mom's to come out kayaking when there is a baby to handle but thankfully there are many people who baby sit for her while she goes kayaking. Being a parent takes a toll, and there are less opportunities to pursue some fun stuff like getting outdoors, exercising etc., yet Lori manages it. Atta Girl, super paddler mummy… IFA Kayak Fishing Tour 2015 Opener Kayak Angler Magazine - Inshore anglers from across Florida and surrounding regions will converge at Punta Gorda, Florida, March 7-8, for the season-opening events for the 2015 IFA Redfish Tour Presented by Cabela's and IFA Kayak Fishing Tour Presented by Hobie Fishing. O'Neill Launches New Global Brand Campaign Unreasonable Standup Journal - Today, O'Neill, the legendary surf company founded by Jack O'Neill in Santa Cruz, California, launches their new global brand campaign, unreasonable expectations since 1952. SUPing the Upper San Juan SUP for the Soul - Here's a little video from an Upper San Juan trip I took in October. It's got a couple of rapids, some catch on the fly waves, and lots of good times on the river. YakAttack VISIcarbon Pro: VisiCarbon Pro YakAngler - I was fortunate enough to get the VisiCarbon Pro for a Christmas present (my girlfriend is the bomb!). I have used it several times since then. Folded up this thing takes up hardly any room. Extended it is just the right height to let others know you are around, but not so high as to harm your night vision. The 2 LED bulbs are bright enough, but I would think YA would have made the cone out of a clear acrylic. Brazilian Canoeing benefits from home Olympics ICF - Canoeing has earned a multi-professional place to prepare to Rio 2016 in Curitiba. Athletes of Sprint Canoe have the chance to been monitored to develop their performance. International Paddling Film Festival Coming to Virginia ACA - The ACA presents the 10th Annual Reel Paddling Film Festival at the Byrd Theatre (2908 West Cary Street, Richmond, VA) on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at 2:00 pm (doors open at 1:30 pm). The Reel Paddling Film Festival is an international film tour presenting the world's best whitewater, sea kayaking, canoeing, SUP and kayak fishing action and paddling lifestyle films of the year on screens in 100-plus cities across the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Europe and Australia. Flying Fisherman Sunbandit YakAngler - I am a big fan of the buff style headwear. I wear them when it is cold or hot, at work or when I am on the water. They fit perfectly under my hard hat at work and keep me protected. Toledo'S Water Crisis Federal and State Responses American Rivers - One August 2nd, 2014 over 400,000 Toledo residents were warned not to use their tap water because an algal bloom parked over the city's water intake in western Lake Erie had made the water toxic. Rivers on the Rise with Mcquade Andrade SUP Magazine - Back in the day, his great grandfather surfed North Shore and was buddies with Duke Kahanamoku. Now, McQuade Andrade takes his heritage to the river. Born in Hawaii, thirteen-year-old McQuade now lives in Ogden, Utah, and continues his family's surfing tradition hundreds of miles from the ocean. LA Waterkeeper adds iSUP Racing Category to Annual Stand Up for Clean Water Event SUP Examiner - The Los Angeles Waterkeeper has added a separate category for inflatable SUPs (iSUP) racing in the short course at their fourth annual Stand Up for Clean Water event on 18 April at Paradise Cove in Malibu, California.

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Giant halibut in Kodiak Island, Alaska ~ C Tug Cart ~ Rock Spins

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The world's top paddling links in week 09, 2015.

News Watch Giant halibut in Kodiak Island, Alaska Kokatat Blog - Fishing from the kayak in my home waters of Northern California, I was amazed at how much more comfortable and practical using a dry suit could be, as compared to my former wetsuit/splash jacket combination. I've been kayak fishing in dry suits for over ten years now. Multiple guide trips to Alaska have reinforced my preference. C Tug Cart YakAngler - I have had this cart for the better part of a year. It has been used and abused and still is ready for more action. My trips from the truck to the water are typically not long so I don't have a long trek to speak of. My typical trips are over roots, dirt, leaves etc. Kayaking ban in Venice René Seindal - The City of Venice has published a modification to the city traffic rules, which bans kayaks, canoes, dragon boats and others from navigating certain canals. International Paddling Film Festival Coming to Virginia ACA - The ACA presents the 10th Annual Reel Paddling Film Festival at the Byrd Theatre (2908 West Cary Street, Richmond, VA) on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at 2:00 pm (doors open at 1:30 pm). The Reel Paddling Film Festival is an international film tour presenting the world's best whitewater, sea kayaking, canoeing, SUP and kayak fishing action and paddling lifestyle films of the year on screens in 100-plus cities across the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Europe and Australia. A challenge to kayak after becoming a mummy Nikki Rekman - Lori Neufeld pursues kayaking even though she is a young Mom with a young baby. She explains that it's challenging for young Mom's to come out kayaking when there is a baby to handle but thankfully there are many people who baby sit for her while she goes kayaking. Being a parent takes a toll, and there are less opportunities to pursue some fun stuff like getting outdoors, exercising etc., yet Lori manages it. Atta Girl, super paddler mummy… Kokatat Maximus Centurion Rescue PFD Review CKS Blog - In the long running debate between which type V rescue PFD is the best, the Kokatat Maximus Centurion Rescue PFD has come along to try to de-throne all major contenders . Every paddler is different…they have different wants and needs, carry different gear, and have different body sizes. Here we'll quickly run through some of the features of the Kokatat Maximus Centurion. Kayak surfing at Point San Pedro, CA Kokatat Blog - The warm, sunny and dry start to the year here in California is not what we need but when compared to the storms the northeast have been experiencing, I guess we'll take it. While we have not had the massive swell that is normal for this time of year it has been consistent, and I got to taste some of it at one of my favorite breaks, Point San Pedro. Feb Fishing Everglades & the Keys Capt Linda Cavitt - Its been a mild winter, like so many in recent years. Its hard to believe spring is right around the corner, other then short days it hasn't really felt much like winter. One thing I've noticed now that I almost always fish from a standup paddle board, is how much I despise the wind. Norway and Sickline footage Palm Blogs - I made this clip from a jumble of footage, some of it was filmed by me, some shots from Nick Pearce, and some from the Adidas Sickline crew. It's a bit of a mishmash compilation showing some of the races I was l took part in and some of the rivers I got to enjoy over my season in Norway. Rivers on the Rise with Mcquade Andrade SUP Magazine - Back in the day, his great grandfather surfed North Shore and was buddies with Duke Kahanamoku. Now, McQuade Andrade takes his heritage to the river. Born in Hawaii, thirteen-year-old McQuade now lives in Ogden, Utah, and continues his family's surfing tradition hundreds of miles from the ocean. Zen Sm,Md, Lg Vs Karma Md for Medium Paddler Jackson Kayak - For 2015 Jackson sent our 2013 River Runner, the Zen, to the gym and it's back all pumped up and ready to rumble! More bow rocker, higher parting line and a bit more peak to the decks mean this Zen is easier to paddle in more places than ever before. Rock Spins unsponsored - I just love these short edits. Pat Keller gives us a quick one minute tech tip on pulling off a downriver classic the rock spin. Best rivers in the World for rafting International Rafting Federation - We asked the public for their lists of the best rivers to raft in the world. We were surprised by the names of the rivers that were NOT on the list! But these rivers deserve equal place in the summary. Lines How to Do It Right unsponsored - Style is more important than ever – here are the Brandnew moves for the upcoming season. Colorado's Yampa River Named World's 10th Most Threatened Paddling Run Am. Whitewater - Canoe & Kayak magazine has compiled a list of ten classic paddling runs around the globe that are critically endangered. Calling upon athletes, adventurers and conservationists to speak on behalf of each of the runs, the list focuses on rivers that offer stretches of world-class whitewater and/or wilderness paddling, but are threatened by dams, diversions or other development projects.

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40-club looms for Dusi birthday boy Briggs ~ The Euro Tour

Playak News Flash - February 26, 2015
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines 40-club looms for Dusi birthday boy Briggs ICF - It was a memorable 61st for birthday boy Nigel Briggs as the man out to become the seventh person in the history of the Dusi Canoe Marathon to complete 40, charged across the line at the end of the 120km event's second stage. Kokatat Maximus Centurion Rescue PFD Review CKS Blog - In the long running debate between which type V rescue PFD is the best, the Kokatat Maximus Centurion Rescue PFD has come along to try to de-throne all major contenders . Every paddler is different…they have different wants and needs, carry different gear, and have different body sizes. Here we'll quickly run through some of the features of the Kokatat Maximus Centurion. New Euro Tour SUP racing series adds more structure to SUP racing SUPboarder - 2015 sees the launch of the Euro Tour SUP series comprising eight races across six back-to-back weekends in six different countries. Linking 7 established and very popular events with one new event in St Ives, Cornwall, the Euro Tour aims to unify SUP racing across Europe this summer. Can the Colorado Water Plan work? American Rivers - In a recent 5280 magazine article, Kate Siber asked, Can a Water Plan Actually Work"? At times she came close, but never really answered her own question. The answer is a solid it all depends. The Lovers' Stephane Etienne & Nicole Boronat, & the best swell in 10 years SUPboarder - Known as The Lovers Stephane Etienne and Nicole Boronat are a couple living the surfers dream and life to the full. Windsurfing, SUPing, surfing, body surfing, and regularly traveling in search of the worlds best waves, the ocean is a huge part of their lives. Best rivers in the World for rafting International Rafting Federation - We asked the public for their lists of the best rivers to raft in the world. We were surprised by the names of the rivers that were NOT on the list! But these rivers deserve equal place in the summary. The Euro Tour SUP Examiner - The Euro Tour is an eight event tour spanning six back to back weekends across six European countries. According to the tour's press release, The Euro Tour has been created by an experienced group of European paddlers that seeks to help support the sport in a positive direction. Who's affected by the new prohibitions in Venice René Seindal - The association Venice Canoe & Dragon takes school kids in dragon boats through the city. Until now they have done so for 9000 kids, but that is a thing of the past now. World'S First Underground Sup Race to Be Held in The Swiss Alps Standup Journal - Next March French Alpine Lakes Tour SUP tournament launches the world's first underground stand up paddling competition on Europe's largest underground lake in St-Léonard, Valais, Switzerland on 14th March 2015. Waterman League to Confirm Tour Dates SUP Examiner - The Waterman League will be confirming the dates and locations for the six stop 2015 Stand Up World Series racing tour and five event European Cup within the next week. Until then, enjoy The Proving Grounds, a fantastic short video with some amazing footage from the recently concluded first stop on the Stand Up World Tour at the 2015 Sunset Beach Pro. Cultus Lake Summer SUP Series Nikki Rekman - Ken Larsen of Pure Life Paddle Boards in Chilliwack, BC is doing great things in the Fraser Valley programming from a Beginning SUP course, to warm locale tours in Costa Rica to River SUP. Crowdfunded and Handcrafted Canoe Kayak - Matt Foley, Chris Farley's pants-hitchin', table-crashin' Saturday Night Live character, warned teens that they better shape up or they too would "be livin' in a van down by the river Wilderness Systems Introduces Two Ultralite Kayaks to Spring 2015 Lineup Confluence - Wilderness Systems®, industry leader in high performance recreational, touring, expedition and angling kayaks, introduces the Tarpon 120 Ultralite and Pungo 120 Ultralite kayaks. Aberglaslyn Gorge – North Wales unsponsored - Another great edit from Shaun Hazell. Just left overs apparently.

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