Yak – Wrapz ~ Kayak Fishing on Dry Land ~ Mexico Highlights from Isaac

Playak News Flash - April 20, 2015
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines Yak – Wrapz unsponsored - A little bit of work from the UK team behind Yak – Wrapz can be seen here. I reckon this Jackson boat wrapped in the Union flag looks pretty good. Kayak Fishing on Dry Land Jackson Kayak - I often drive around with my Jackson Kilroy on top of my Chevy Tahoe, not because I am too lazy to take it off, but because I want to be able to fish at a moment's notice if an opportunity presents itself. What has really caught me off guard is the number of people who want to stop and learn more about kayak fishing and where they can go try out a kayak. Could The Air France Paddle Festival Be Tahiti's First Big International Race? SUPracer - While April 18th & 19th is a crowded weekend in the States, with at least three solid races in California, the big one at Ft. DeSoto in Florida and various local and regional events, the results sheet I'm most interested to see will come from the other side of the Pacific. Mexico Highlights from Isaac Jackson Kayak - On a last whim I decided to book a ticket to Mexico for the 2015 Alsececa Race, in Tlapacoyan Mexico. I found myself franticly packing my kayak full of the essential gear, enough clothes for 10 days, and nothing else. Supaa'S Chase Kosterlitz Releases Supersized Race Training Guide SUPracer - Stupid question, right? But while the answer is obvious, how many of us actually focus on our SUP training? The training we need in order to become better paddlers and competitors. So many of us spend so much time pursuing this sport we love, yet so many of us train with blinkers on. Fav Photos from 2010 & Whitewater Difficulty vs. Run Difficulty in Regards to the Zion Narrows Mess Boofington Heights - Time has been limited for this father of two and as such, I've just been sitting on a bunch of images from last year. Finally got around to sorting through some of em and decided to post in a get pumped for spring kind a thing. Post 15 – Jenny Gets a Little Dolled Up Newfoundland Kayakoholic - North Cape Jenny has taken a few knocks on her hull in the last month of paddling. I have been trying to dissuade her from going into rocky places but she just simply has a mind of her own. Making the Best of Life Lessons Andraz Krpic - My second season living as a raft guide in BC was kind of same, same. I moved to Whistler instead of Squamish to be closer to The Cheakamus and the Callaghan, while I still worked in Squamish, but other than that, not much changed. Bad-assery Bryant Burkhardt - I recently had the privilege of watching a screener for Ben Stookesberry's new film, Destination Torngat. If you're a whitewater kayaker you've probably seen some of Ben's films if you're not, you should still check them out. Future Stars Set for Brazilian Showdown ICF - Jessica Fox (AUS) and Jiri Prskavec (CZE) headline a star-studded cast at the premier event of the International Canoe Federation's season, the 2015 ICF Canoe Slalom Junior and U23 World Championships that will be contested from the 22-26th April at the stunning artificial canoe slalom course in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil. Outrigger to SUP – Seat to Feet Elder SUP - Understanding the basic mechanics and physiology of stand up paddling can increase both motivation and effectiveness of our training. East Coast Paddlesports and Outdoor Festival Kicks Off Today ACA - The ACA is proud to sponsor the 2015 East Coast Paddlesport and Outdoor Festival. Whether you're a devoted outdoor sporting enthusiast or just beginning to explore nature's playground, you'll find your perfect fit for fun and fitness at this amazing three-day festival. Two Weeks, For the Rivers American Rivers - As I concluded my second week on staff at American Rivers, floating down the upper Flint River in a kayak with Joe Cook, the Coosa Riverkeeper, I couldn't help but reflect on the meandering path that brought me here. 2015 Molokai 2 Oahu race board rental and buyback program Blue Planet Surf - Now that the start list has posted, we have been getting questions from customers looking for a board to use for the Molokai to Oahu race in July 2015. Filmmaker Q&A: Mike McKay's 'Chaos Theory' Canoe Kayak - Mike, super interesting way to profile a paddler, mixing off-river cultural elements and evoking his internal struggle.

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