Hovie SUP team paddlers take on the O’Neill / Ron Jon Beach’N Boards Fest Saturday March 14

Playak News Flash - March 14, 2015
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News Watch Headlines Hovie SUP team paddlers take on the O'Neill / Ron Jon Beach'N Boards Fest Saturday March 14 Hovie SUP - Check out the Hovie SUP Comet ZXC race board in action at the 2nd Annual O'Neill / Ron Jon Beach'N Boards Fest Stand Up Paddle Challenge. There is a 3 mile race for those wanting to test their endurance and paddle skills and an Elite 8-mile race with a cash purse of at least $3,000. Both races will be on the river. Pelican International named one of Canada's Best Managed Companies in 2014 Press Releases - Pelican International, the leading manufacturer of kayaks, stand-up paddleboards (SUPs), canoes, pedal boats and fishing boats was named one of Canada's Best Managed Companies in 2014 for excellence in business performance. Sponsored by Deloitte, CIBC, National Post, Queen's School of Business and MacKay CEO Forums, the Best Managed award recognizes Canadian owned and managed companies with revenues over $10 million for sustained growth, financial performance, management practices and the effor... Hovie SUP all new Manta design Hovie SUP - Hovie SUP introduces an all new Made in the USA hollow molded composit touring SUP for summer of 2015. The all new 11' x 32" Manta. Kokatat Gore-Tex® Expedition Dry Suit, Extended Long Term Test and Review. SeaKayakPhoto.com - My Kokatat GORE-TEX® Expedition Dry Suit is probably my most used bit of kayaking kit. In the West of Scotland I use it from October until June. I bought in October 2008 so it is six and a half years old. Frozen spring A whole bunch of Ing's - The clear night had brought temps dipping into the -20s; the ocean hung still in the calm with a thin layer of ice. The cold gnashing at my face as I slung my kayak onto my shoulder and ventured onto the sea. If The Big Ones Won'T Bite Catch The Small Ones. Jackson Kayak - You are always going to have occasions when the big fish won't play ball, whether it is the wrong time of year or just wrong conditions and I would rather be catching some fish than no fish. Paddle Board Yoga 10 Poses Anyone Can Do Isle Surf and SUP - If you love Yoga it's likely you've heard of or have practiced on a stand up paddle board. SUP Yoga is a popular yoga-fitness fusion involving practicing a yoga routine on a paddle board while floating on water. The wind and constant motion of the water only add to the intensity. While the occasional passing bird, fish or dolphin tend to really mix it up from a traditional land yoga practice. Cod in the North Sea from 14 Cuda Jackson Kayak - A windless Friday in November was the target and the day came . When I arrived at 7:30 in the parking lot at the beach , I was amazed to 4 other kayak enthusiasts had the same idea . Kayaking The Aleutians Yet Another Review SW Sea Kayaking - I'm a bit late with this review. I just Googled 'Justine Curgenven Aleutians review' and received 4010 results so it's highly unlikely that you're reading this having either never heard of or read a review about her latest film, Kayaking the Aleutians. Paddle for Polar Bears Quickblade - Every once in a while we get emails from people who are out doing adventures using our paddles. As you can imagine, for our office it is really gratifying to see the paddles being used all over the globe and in some cases to benefit great causes. Meet Me at the Sea Canoe Kayak - It took Bill Mason a number of tries to sell the National Film Board of Canada on afilmrendition of Holling C. Holling's classic children's picture book Paddle to the Sea. But the filmmaker persisted, and when the 28-minute film was released in 1966, it became an instant classic, garnering an Academy Award nomination and becoming one of Canada's most popular productions. Dream Vacation Calls for a Week in Costa Rica Rios Costa Rica Rios - We are entering the time of year when families begin to plan their summer vacations selecting destinations, activities, and routes. Isle Paddles Tulum Ruins & Playas Del Carmen Mexico Isle Surf and SUP - Share/BookmarkGood times on the Mayan Riviera On a paddle trip to Cancun last December after being tipped off by a friend from Brazil via Facebook we stumbled across Playas Del Carmen. A picture perfect little town situated just an hour south of Cancun. Famous for its perfect beaches, delicious food, beautiful people and now infamous BPM music festival – a world class 10 day electronic music festival on the beaches of Playas Del Carmen and Tulum held at the beginning of January every year. We could never do the full 10 days but opted for opening weekend and to paddle all the places we missed the year before due lack of time and the worst storm in a decade that never let up during our short stay... Cyclone Pam Aligns with The Ultimate Waterman The Ultimate Waterman - Organisers of The Ultimate Waterman surf competition are rubbing their hands together at the prospect of unprecedented conditions thanks to Cyclone Pam due to hit New Zealand early next week. Standup for the Cure Expands Nationwide in 2015   Standup Journal - Standup for the Cure (SUFTC) kicks off its fourth year of fundraising with its flagship event Saturday, May 2 from 9:00am-3:00pm at Newport Dunes in Newport Beach, California.

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