Whispers of Sindhu – A Story of Struggle ~ Australian Open

Playak News Flash - March 5, 2015
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines Whispers of Sindhu – A Story of Struggle International Rivers - Today, when the day dawned, Sindhu came rushing towards me and started whispering something into my left ear. Following is what her whispers spoke about. Fiona Wylde Gives Us the Inside Scoop On Master of the Ocean Standup Journal - I am just coming back from the Dominican Republic where I competed in the waterman event called Master of the Ocean. Master of the Ocean is a windsurf, kitesurf, stand up surf and surf contest at Encuentro Beach in Cabarete. Titouan Puyo, Celine Guesdon Win The Nrj Pro Cup in Paradisaical New Caledonia SUPracer - Everyone's favourite dark horse (though I think he's long since outgrown that label), Titouan Puyo, has won another couple of trophies at home in New Caledonia. The NRJ Pro Cup, held in New Caledonia's famous turquoise coral reef lagoon, offered paddlers both a downwinder and course race in paradise. Australian Open Martina Wegman - We had two rad weeks in Australia training and racing the Australian Open. It has been fun paddling on the course and hanging out at the Penrith Plaza, day tripping Sydney and relaxing at Manly Beach. Arthur Arutkin, Krisztina Zur Win The Lanakila Classic in Redondo Beach SUPracer - One of Europe's leading paddlers, Arthur Arutkin, has taken out the annual Lanakila Classic in Redondo Beach today. Water Skills Academy – What is CPD? SUPboarder - CPD or Continual Professional Development, is, or should be a part of any coach's ongoing relationship with their coaching skills, their association and a key feature to be invested in, through time and sometimes money. Job Opportunity – SUP Instructor Wanted British SUP Association - Hunstanton Watersports are looking for a skilled stand up paddle boarding instructor to work in our growing paddleboard school. Hunstanton Watersports started offering paddleboard courses three years ago and has seen a huge growth year on year. Fiona Wylde charges Sunset in the Men's World Tour event SUPboarder - A few months ago the name Fiona Wylde wasn't as well known as the 2014 Stand Up World Tour Champion and fellow Starboard Team Rider Izzi Gomez. Zane Schweitzer is Master of the Ocean SUP Magazine - Your champions of the 2015 Master of the Ocean, Zane Schweitzer (1st), Samuel Perez Hults (2nd) and Fiona Wylde (3rd). The Mental Game Rapid Magazine Blog - I'm sitting in an eddy with a pang of anxiety swimming around the bottom of my chest. My brain is working at hyper speed, playing over every possible scenario that could happen once I peel out. I know this feeling well. I know the moves, and I know the longer I sit here, the louder the noise clouding my mind and body will become. Uganda Trip 2015- A trip of Firsts!! Jackson Kayak - This past three weeks I have been lucky enough to spend on the banks of the White Nile, River in Uganda. While this destination is one of the best in the world for warm water kayaking. It is slowly disappearing due to dams being built. Unexpected Window Jackson Kayak - There's a reason why I always keep my Kraken strapped on top of my car…never know when you might get a chance to hit the water. Advanced Creeking Clinic on Canyon Creek Alder Creek Kayak - A successful descent of Washington's Canyon Creek was on my bucket list for 2015. This gem of a run located just outside of Amboy, WA, is a staple of the steep creeking community in Portland and a wintertime playground for whitewater boaters from all over the region due to its incredibly favorable fun to consequence ratio. Stand on Liquid Native 12'6" Touring SUP Alder Creek Kayak - Recently I had the opportunity to take the Stand on Liquid Native 12'6" Touring SUP for a paddle, and the speed and stability profile here is excellent. This board has it all. Justine Curgenven at Ocean River Sports Kayak Yak - Earlier this evening, Louise and I saw adventure film maker Justine Curgenven speak about her latest kayaking DVD, Kayaking the Aleutians at Ocean River Sports in Victoria.

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