SUP Surprises: Oregon Coast Delivers ~ An Evening with Sean Rice

Playak News Flash - March 2, 2015
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News Watch Headlines SUP Surprises: Oregon Coast Delivers Elder SUP - Two "Elder SUPs" on an adventure It was the final day of our "SUP Surf" trip up the southern Oregon Coast.  A wicked series of winter storms fueled by gale force winds and torrential rain filled the creeks and rivers to flood stage. The best surfing is near the mouths of these rivers and conditions were not good for our favorite water play. There are SUP adventure articles below, check them out... Bridge Access Bill Set for Hearing (WA) Am. Whitewater - As part of our work to protect and promote access to public waterways, American Whitewater is pursuing a bill in the Washington State legislature to require an evaluation of providing public access for state highway projects that include construction of a bridge across a navigable waterway. An Evening with Sean Rice Mark Sundin - Last night my mates at Dolls Point Paddlers hosted World Surfski Champion Sean Rice for a coaching clinic and 'Q&A' dinner. The ultimate week of downwinding Down Under SUPboarder - Fueled by wind and swell, there is no other SUP discipline quite like down winding. With the wind on your back this exhilarating and technical side to the sport gives you a fantastic sense of freedom and the ultimate feeling of being at one with the ocean. There's nothing quite like it. And until you've experienced it, you won't truly understand it. A Simple Tip on How to Be a Stronger Surfer SUP Fitness - Aloha surfers. Here is challenging but simple tip on how to be a stronger surfer. If you were in my studio or on the beach with me right now I'd say drop and give 20 pop ups!" Could you do it or would you puke? I hope not. Fishing Blind Kayak Angler Magazine - This was on the Susquehanna River, about 20 miles North of Harrisburg Pennsylvania, said Jeff Lupinacci. It was a very foggy morning and we started fishing using the sense of sound and touch only. Drifting downriver I hooked into this sweet smallmouth bass. Masters Of The Ocean 2015 SUPboarder - The second day of the 2015 Master of the Ocean started with a slight breeze and some nice swell; the sun came out early and strong making conditions great for the semifinals of the surf and stand-up paddle categories for overall competitors in the morning. Hardcore supporters were on the spot bright and early, and were later joined throughout the day by more and more people. Something Magically Meditative About Standup Paddling Standup Journal - There is something magically meditative about standup paddling. Whether catching an intense wave in some serious surf, or stroking through silky, flat water with crisp morning air at your face, your mind is able to turn off all the many open apps and experience a calming freedom. Can I Surf That? Complete, Premiere Announced SUP Magazine - After two years in the works, the film about four ladies in search of the perfect river wave is finally complete and scheduled to premiere at the CKS Paddle Festival on May 22. Can I Surf That? features a favorite breed of paddler, women, ripping on a favorite breed of whitewater, rivers. See the trailer of the SUP film here... Claire O'Hara How to Train for Freestyle SquareRock - For the last 4 weeks the awesome Dennis Newton has been living and training with me and Jez in Sydney and New Zealand. Dens arrival in early Jan kicked off this years training in style as he set me up with a plan aimed to get me ready for this years worlds. The Kayaking Calm Before the Storm Kayak Yak - From British Pathé comes this 1938 kayaking clip from Germany. Breslau High School apparently won a championship on River Wiese. How disconcerting it is to see swastika pennants on some of the kayaks. There is some nice scenery in this short clip. Check it out embedded below... There'S Still Time ACA - The ACA is thrilled to be offering the Club Fostered Stewardship Grant Program for the 13th year in a row. If you are interested in applying, act fast. The deadline for applications is tomorrow, February 27th. 2014 National River Cleanup Photo Contest Winner American Rivers - Let's give a big round of applause from our computer screens to Lisa Cochran, everyone who pitched in to help plan, and all of those who volunteered at the 2014 Ohio River Sweep for winning the 2014 National River Cleanup Photo Contest .

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