Fluid Changes Focus to Rec and Fishing Markets for 2015 ~ Mount Kilimanjaro

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

News Watch Headlines Fluid Changes Focus to Rec and Fishing Markets for 2015 Playak - Fluid's recreational and fishing kayaks have until now, been exclusively available in the South African market. The entire range will be available in Europe and the USA beginning in early 2015. Corran Addison: Back in the Kayak Biz, Perhaps? Playak - A PL Q&A with Corran Addison, Who Recently Sold Corran SUP to Move Back to Montreal. Lou Jull 1988 – 2015 Palm Blogs - We're deeply saddened to hear that Lou Jull drowned whilst paddling on the lower Kaituna on the 11th March 2015. In the short time we knew Lou she was an enthusiastic, positive person and a talented kayaker, at the forefront of a new wave of female whitewater paddlers. Loved by fellow kayakers around the world, Lou was a fantastic role model for male and female paddlers alike. An Unofficial Record of the Brazos River Jackson Kayak - I have fished multiple rivers and creeks in Texas, but I have never fished the Brazos River at least from a kayak. I have always wanted to go to the Brazos, but have never found the right time or the right spot to go to. Tour Del Rio- Day One Jackson Kayak - We started this project sunday last week and we call it Tour del Rio I think is a good name and really covers what we will be doing the next ten days. The boys showed up in Pucon late on Saturday night and we gathered in My Moms hostel on the Trancura river. 3 Frozen Paddling Tips with Brian Meyer of Capital SUP Boarders Magazine - Paddling in the winter can be risky, especially when the temperatures and air drop below freezing. If you're having any doubts on going out, it's probably best you don't go. If you do decide to paddle, make sure to tell someone, and also bring a means of communication. I take my cell phone placed inside a waterproof cover, in case of an emergency. Featured Review Polar Bears and Paddleboards Documentary SUPboarder - In August 2013, a team of nine intrepid travellers attempted to stand up paddle board 100km up the Sermilik Fjord on the East Coast of Greenland. Despite warnings how crazy it would be from the local Greenlandics, the team persevered and decided to carry on until the ice was too thick to continue. Kiwi Daniel Kereopa wins SUP discipline at The Ultimate Waterman The Ultimate Waterman - New Zealander Daniel Kereopa has completed an upset of sorts at The Ultimate Waterman driven by Subaru today by taking out the Stand Up Paddleboard Surfing Division over his more experienced international opponents. Milwaukee Sup Urban Paddle Guide SUP Magazine - Welcome to the 2015 Urban Paddle Guide presented by SUP ATX! Our mission is simple: build the best online resource for padding in towns and cities across the United States. Every urban area has unique places to paddle and we want your help finding out where those are. Candice Appleby, Mo Freitas Win The Santa Cruz Paddlefest SUPracer - Mo Freitas and Candice Appleby have been crowned King and Queen of the Santa Cruz Paddlefest after taking out the elite SUP race and also performing strongly in the surfing event. Northern Winter SUP League Race 3 SUPboarder - Southport's first SUP race took place this weekend, organised by Alan, Simon and me, Lucy founders of SUP North and newly-initiated Starboard UK team riders. The third in the Northern Winter SUP League . Wednesday Training Group Meeting At 5:00 Pm Hawaii Kai SUP Surf - Wind is forecast to be light and variable. After coaching, we will do the regular 2 mile time trial training course, meeting at 5 pm at the boat ramp in Hawaii Kai. BAT Race – Alpine Lakes Tour Round 1 red paddle co - On the registration opening day last February 24th, the 40 bibs were sold out in less than 3 minutes. Finally, the organisers managed to welcome 10 more competitors coming from France, Switzerland, Germany and Slovenia for this sensational race. Mount Kilimanjaro Confluence - Last month, Confluence Outdoor's President and CEO, Sue Rechner and VP Sales, Shelly Moore traveled to Tanzania to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. Their months of training and hard work preparing for the climb paid off and they had a wonderful adventure. Below is a photo journal and highlights of their trip. Imagine Recruit / Icon 11' Sup Rob Casey - A friend of mine loaned me his 2014 Imagine Recruit (now Icon) for a few months to try out. For a big guy like me, I found the board to be super fun for surfing, river paddling and general paddling.

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