Emotions Stirred During The Ultimate Waterman Traditional Maori Welcome

Playak News Flash - March 16, 2015
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News Watch Headlines Emotions Stirred During The Ultimate Waterman Traditional Maori Welcome The Ultimate Waterman - The Ultimate Waterman athletes, guests and ambassadors were officially welcomed to New Zealand yesterday during a traditional Maori welcome held at Orakei Marae, Auckland. Ultimate How To With Cobian Footwear Team Rider Zane Schweitzer Standup Journal - Cobian Footwear has enlisted the help of its PRO SUP team to create what we believe is the ULTIMATE in "How To" videos. More than 50 videos cover 3 SUP disciplines (Surf, Race, Tour) to help Stand Up Paddlers from around the world elevate their performance, enjoyment and safety of SUP. Optrix Photoprox - Turn Your Iphone Into An Action Sports Waterproof Camera Boarders Magazine - Standing apart from the rest, the Optrix PhotoPro X is not your typical everyday use type of phone case. This specialized adventure case is capable of withstanding water pressure at a depth of 33 feet, and is rated to survive drops of equal measure. Ching Wins First The Ultimate Waterman Discipline and Scores Double Points The Ultimate Waterman - The waka ama discipline of The Ultimate Waterman driven by Subaru was completed with a neck and neck finish determining the race which was finally clinched by Danny Ching (USA) today (Saturday 14th March). Spring Sup Surf Escape with Jason Bergin SUPboarder - To kick 2015 off in style the Urban-Recovery team will be heading to the stunning Pembrokeshire Coastal National Park to deliver a unique and action packed watersports experience in conjunction with The Big Blue Experience. During the Spring Bank Holiday Weekend we are offering 3 days of Professional Paddleboard Surf Coaching to suit all levels from beginner to advanced, combined with Yurt Camping, Healthy, Award winning local cuisine, Surf stretch sessions and a half day Coastal Foraging experience with local expert David Hunter. Stand Up for The Cure Expands Across The U.S. in 2015 SUP Examiner - Standup for the Cure (SUFTC) kicks off its fourth year of fundraising with its flagship event Saturday, May 2 from 9:00 am-3:00 pm at Newport Dunes in Newport Beach, California. Over 1,000 participants are anticipated to come show their support of the Orange County, California Affiliate of Susan G. Komen. Avoid the Top 3 Nutrition Mistakes Made by Stand Up Paddlers SUP Athletes Association -  Use this article to learn which stand up paddle nutrition mistakes to avoid so that you can reach your peak performance on race day. The information below is pulled from different parts of the 21-page chapter on stand up paddle nutrition in our upcoming eBook, SUP Training The Smart Way.   Brazil to host 2015 Grand Slam World Tour Surfing and Racing Standup Journal - Final details of this year's Grand Slam Surfing and Racing stop in Brazil confirm a shift in dates for what will be a groundbreaking stop for the sport, the World Tour & the World Series in 2015. The ICF is deeply saddened to learn of the death of New Zealander kayaker Louise Jull. ICF - The International Canoe Federation is deeply saddened to learn of the death of New Zealander kayaker Louise Jull, 26. Louise was white water and extreme kayaker of international reputation and the 2014 New Zealand extreme series women's champion after winning three of the four events in the competition. Finding Your Favorite River A Guidebook Author'S Guide NRS Duct Tape Diaries - Leland Davis, long-time paddler and guidebook author explores the qualities that make his favorite rivers standout. From chasing rainstorms at home to hitting the road to find elusive whitewater, Davis embarks on a physically and mentally epic journey to discover his favorite runs. Upcoming Events and Courses International Rafting Federation - This event pulls together guides and other rescue professionals to test themselves in various rescue scenarios. A great event to make new friends, enjoy a great atmosphere and take advantage of a great learning platform. Rollin Rollin Rollin in The Daf Christina Russell - Last Thursday, the Russells went out in the DAF. Mom and I agreed well, we pinky promised each other that we would learn to drive the DAF together and we did The Ultimate Waterman SUPboarder - The Ultimate Waterman' is the search to find the world's best, all-round waterman. Developed in New Zealand, it's a world first and will take place throughout the country, from 14-21 March. Andrew Enlists Mt. Hood H2O - Into the Outside's favorite waterfall runner has joined the military. Andrew left town early this week, but before leaving put together this Edit of his last trip down the Little White as a civilian. We wish him the best, that the rewards outweigh the sacrifices. Beaten, Battered and Bruised – It Was Brutal Jackson Kayak - This fish is the recognized thug of the underwater world around the U.K. Coastline, the bouncer of the fish world, the bull terrier of the reef, it doesn't get huge but is built for power with a tail almost the size of the fish itself, and if you target it you know there will be collateral damage in huge amounts of lost gear.

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