2015 OluKai Ho’o: Local Suzie Cooney Talks What’s New

Playak News Flash - April 30, 2015
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines 2015 OluKai Ho'o: Local Suzie Cooney Talks What's New SUP Magazine - Suzie Cooney has worked behind the scenes at the OluKai Ho'o—Maui's famed North Shore downwind race—for the past five years. A Maui local and veteran of the North Shore downwinding scene, Cooney knows the course, its nuances and history as well as any paddler. But this year—for the first time in its seven-year span—the event will be a bit different. Here, Cooney breaks down the changes and gives us a heads up on what to expect at next weekend's 2015 OluKai Ho'o. Claire O Wave Boating Part 2 – Africa Jackson Kayak - Its not long until these incredible waves will be lost forever with the building of the new Nile river dam. For now its time to enjoy them whilst they last. Saying goodbye to the shop Cape Falcon Kayaks - Well, f*ck it.  I suppose that's not a very professional way to start a post, but by all measures 2013-2015 shall hereby be known as the years that stuffed my whole life into a food processor and hit: Puree.  There's no easy way to say this so I might as well have out with it, I came home earlier this month to discover that the big red barn that I rent for the Cape Falcon shop has been sold, and I have until the end of June to vacate. Ontario'S Great Getaways Canoe The Wild Agawa Canyon Rapid Magazine Blog - The Agawa River flows 30 kilometres through a dramatic Canadian Shield landscape. It provides nearly continuous whitewater, from easy to intermediate, interspersed with portages around waterfalls and canyon narrows. SUPfm hits the airwaves SUPboarder - If you are a fan of the hottest and fastest growing water sport in the world, then Friday May 1st 2015 is a date to mark in your diary. It's the official launch of the SUPfm podcast, an online radio series devoted to stand up paddle boarding (SUP). The 2015 SUP Race Season has begun! Bote - The 2015 Standup Paddleboard Race Season has begun, and an exciting start at that! The conditions and compeition at both The Carolina Cup, and the first race of the SUP The South Series were both fierce to say the least.  Read this for a recap of these events... The Ever Evolving Paddle Size Debate Quickblade - Anyone else remember the blades we all started with? 110, 120 sq inch blades have now become 90, 83, 96 square inches. It's getting more rare for us to ship a blade over 100 square inches. St Ives Bay Celtic Cup SUP International - Throughout the weekend, Carbis Bay will provide the hub from which the event will take place. There will be an athletes village comprising of trade stalls, demo equipment and refreshments. British Universities Creek Race 2015 Team Pyranha - This March saw the third annual British Universities Creek Race take place in Glen Etive, Scotland. In the event's short history the race has seen super low levels in it's first year and beautiful medium levels last year. Fortunately the river gods have continued this theme of escalation and this year we were treated with way more water than most have seen in the Etive. Stand Up for the Ocean Bote - Most ocean-loving SUPers would probably agree that paddling through Florida's calm blue bays and tangled mangrove forests is pretty awe-inspiring. In fact, connecting with the ocean can have such a strong impact on peoples' lives and behavior that there is an entire organization dedicated to the cause in Sanibel, FL. Sanibel Sea School with a mission to improve the ocean's future, one person at a time. Kayaking Patagonia with Erin Bastian : TPZ 089 The Pursuit Zone - For five weeks, Erin Bastian and two teammates paddled sea kayaks 800 km through a beautiful and remote wilderness in the Chilean Patagonia. Starting in Puerto Eden, they traveled south through the fjords and rivers and among tidal glaciers and icebergs until their finish point in Puerto Natales. Paddlers' Nepal Relief Efforts Canoe Kayak - Well, Nepal earthquake disaster makes us all sad. Here we have the author of 'White Water Nepal' Peter Knowles raising funds to help the affected forks out there. Nepal does have great rivers to paddle on, and is a great place for a paddle expedition, as a British expedition paddler the incident has moved Peter into action which is inspiring. More than money, travel, culture, its humanity which binds us all. Pyranha 9r – Beth Morgan's Perspective unsponsored - I was lucky enough to try the 9R prototype back in August and ever since have been in love with the boat. I have had the opportunity to try it in a number of different situations – steep creeks to big volume, river running to racing to expeditions, and it just keeps surprising me by how well it performs. Protecting the Northern Forest Canoe Trail Northern Forest Canoe Trail - We recently added the word protect to the Northern Forest Canoe Trail mission statement. NFCT MissionWe are not necessarily talking about land protection in the traditional sense we don't plan to own land. We want to protect access to experiences. A Race Among Friends on the Northern Forest Canoe Trail Northern Forest Canoe Trail - Do you enjoy a little friendly competition? Northern Forest Canoe Trail's Walter Opuszynski assembled a small group of us last September for just that: a paddle-pedal race on Vermont's Missisquoi River and the Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail.We were a group of friends and family. My husband Culley and I paddled together; Tim and Ben Hille, and Russ and Kent Ford formed father-and-son teams with Russ and Kent deciding to do a relay;

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New Parking Area Greets Upper Yough Paddlers ~ Christine Graham

Playak News Flash - April 29, 2015
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines New Parking Area Greets Upper Yough Paddlers Am. Whitewater - May 2nd will be the first Saturday Upper Yough release of the year, and hundreds of white water paddlers will converge on the small town of Friendsville, MD. After $25,000 in paddler-donated seed money and $160,000 in grants raised by the Town the new parking area is complete and awaiting final approval. Surf Snowdonia Wavegarden, Announces Partnership with Starboard Uk SUPboarder - We are all getting very excited about the Surf Snowdonia Wavegarden opening to the general public, in the Conwy Valley, North Wales this summer. Just as the sea goes flat and the summer starts to get into full swing, we can look forward to endless summer waves. 3 Miles of Story and Stoke Maui Elder SUP - Four years ago a rubbery-kneed, nervous version of me set off from Paia Youth Center on Maui for the 3 mile Fun Race inspired and lead by Suzie Cooney of Suzie Trains Maui. Christine Graham SUP Magazine - She's been a staple in Southern California's SUP scene for years, competing in and participating in a variety of races, fundraisers and other SUP events. Merced in Yosemite Officially Open At Last Am. Whitewater - Late last week, the Merced River in Yosemite National Park was officially reopened to paddlers! Even though the new Wild and Scenic River Plan was finalized a year ago, the actual rules and regulations for the Park (the Superintendent's Compendium) still needed to be updated. Gearing up for Summer Paddling Canoe Kayak - Snowflakes and icy river banks begone, spring is upon us at last. With warm temperatures throughout most of the country, that means shedding our drysuits for the season and gearing up for sunny days on the water. Outdoor Retailer and Surf Expo Announce Partnership SUP Magazine - Outdoor Retailer and Surf Expo, tradeshows within the Emerald Exposition's portfolio of business-to-business events, today announced a partnership with the Stand Up Paddle Industry Association, SUPIA. The forgotten wave Palm Blogs - When the Nile Special is occupied by more than twenty paddlers it's really hard to be satisfied from practice runs. Sometimes I have to wait more than a half hour for my turn. How to be a Pro Kayak Fishing Guide Kayak Angler Magazine - In the Summer issue of Kayak Angler, Drew Haerer asks pro guides Rob Alderman, Walt Lariscy and Gary Ribet what it takes to do their dream job. Here is a list of prerequisits. … Rain, Rain. Dirty Water Discovery Jackson Kayak - There's a cure for muddy water bass enthusiasts. Obviously you want to exercise caution in our kayaks by staying off high, swiftly moving waters deemed unsafe. Winter in Uganda Jackson Kayak - This past winter in Uganda was really busy!! Perhaps the busiest winter I have ever had there. Between Soft Power Health, paddling and trying to advocate for the preservation of the Kalagala Offset on the Nile (and hence the smallest possible Isimba dam), I was definitely running around like chicken with my head cut off. South East goodness Palm Blogs - Asheville. Surrounded by amazing rivers and home to one of the biggest and most welcoming boating communities in the world. It is by far one of my favorite places to hang out. From one paradise to another. SeaKayakPhoto.com - We left the delights of Shoe Bay on Eilean Shona and paddled the short distance to the mouth of the South Channel of Loch Moidart. We turned north up the exposed west coast of Eilean Shona. Now we were well and truly on the open sea, what a contrast to the confines of Loch Shiel!  At first we had a little wind to assist us but it soon died away leaving...  ...an uneven slop as...  ... Georges Cronsteadt Wins Air France Paddle Festival SUP Surf - Last weekend Georges Cronsteadt took charge of the Air France Paddle Festival in front of all of his friends and family in Tahiti in the 24km Elite SUP Race. The 24km Elite Race Course was tough to say the least. Kumu'ohu Challenge 2015 Results Distressed Mullet - The Washington Canoe Club scored with great weather on Saturday. Congrats to Kathy Summers for putting on a great event. Great job Steve Dullack who looks like he's coming into the Carolina Cup strong like ox.

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Ice Age Bass'n ~ How late in the season should I wear my dry suit?

Playak News Flash - April 28, 2015
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines Ice Age Bass'n Kokatat Blog - Two gentleman from Louisiana and a long time friend from the Philadelphia area made the trip north to fish with me on the Susquehanna River in Pennsylvania. The smallmouth bass cooperated nicely. We brought a lot of fish to hand and even caught three citation class fish. All were returned to the water unharmed to bring enjoyment to another angler in the future. It was a great day on the water with old friends and new. How late in the season should I wear my dry suit? Kokatat Blog - Spring fishing rolled in with warmer temperatures. However, the sudden rise in air temperatures misleads the uninitiated kayak angler into thinking dangerous conditions have passed. Not so. The water temperatures are barely scratching the 50-degree mark, which is still too cold to go for a long swim if your kayak were to roll. Push your Limits, not your Luck NRS Duct Tape Diaries - Before leaving the house to spend time in the mountains, if one can call the hills near my hometown mountains, my mom would always yell out the door Make smart choices, Kyle. in a demanding, yet loving, way that only a mother can master. ISA Worlds: Team Italy Looking To Punch Above Their Weight In Mexico SUPracer - Another day, another ISA Worlds team announcement. With just 20 days to go, let's see who'll be representing Italy at the Showdown in Sayulita. Mariners Once More, on Loch Moidart. SeaKayakPhoto.com - We relaunched into the sea waters of Loch Moidart below the falls in the River Shiel. Partly as penance for portaging we played for a bit breaking in and out of the jet of water which was pouring into the loch from the cascade. Rock Island and Tuck Fest Alex Mauer - Packing my bags, I sit on the edge of adventure. Being eaten away by the anticipation of what is yet to come. Only one thing being certain. At the end of my journey it would be a blink in my lifespan. If I made it that far. For The First Time in Forever Rediscovering North America - I can't say that I know exactly how excited Anna felt after being sequestered inside the castle all those years, on the verge of welcoming all those guests to Arendelle for her sister's coronation. Stewardship Saturdays ACA - We're starting a new weekend social media tradition here on the ACA Water Blog - Stewardship Saturdays! And to start things off, we'll be highlighting each of our 2015 Club Fostered Stewardship (CFS) Grant recipients. Corsica - Ile de Beaute - Easter Sessions Part deux Reiner Glanz - After a week of shredding in Finale Ligure I decided to pic up Manuel Köhler in Nizza and take the ferry to Bastia.  Like  pretty much every easter, a trip to Corsica marks the end of our powder weekends and gets us started into our kayaking season. This year we spend only 5 paddling days but got happy as we had pretty good levels on most of the rivers. The Vecchio, Fium Orbo, Travo, Tavignano, Taravo and the Liamone made us smile and enjoy life in the water. New Superstars Emerge in Foz do Iguassu ICF - Slovakia and Great Britain each won three medals as the first wave of finals were completed at the 2015 ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships in Foz do Iguassu, Brazil. 1860 Victoria Inner Harbour Kayak Yak - What I like best is seeing the variety of boats in the harbour, including steamers as well as sloops and yawls and brigantines. The little rowboat and First Nations canoe near the shore on the lower left are most appealing. It seems that these boat-users would put a sail on just about any vessel, no matter how small. First River Trip With the CoosaHD Jackson Kayak - In early March, I was able to get in a little river float with my new CoosaHD. I was joined by fellow Jackson teammate Evan Howard and a couple of other fishing buddies, on a quest for Alabama Spotted Bass. For me, the day was as much about spending time with the new kayak as it was about catching fish, but its always better if you tussle with a few spots. Snookzilla Jackson Kayak - Its been a personal goal this year to venture out of my comfort zones in search of giant snook in the back country. With the weather cooling down the "big" word become ever so prevalent; The transaction. I began pealing off my pursuit of Permit, tarpon and bonefish and begin plowing into the backcountry into bug infested swamps. I made it a personal goal to learn how to read new water.

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