2015 Battle of the Paddle-California Cancelled ~ Mountain Kayak Race

Playak News Flash - May 3, 2015
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines 2015 Battle of the Paddle-California Cancelled SUP Examiner - We received word today that Rainbow Sandals, the producers of the iconic and world-renowned Battle of the Paddle, have made the decision to cancel the Battle of the Paddle-California in 2015. The decision was made largely due to the economics of staging the event, which had seen exponential growth since its inception in 2008. Neenah, Wisconsin Urban Paddle Guide SUP Magazine - When you think of SUP, you may not think of Wisconsin but we have beautiful Midwest scenery and many rivers and lakes just ready for you to explore. I live in northeast Wisconsin where pristine rivers flow in and out of stunning lakes. Our culture here derives from our love for the water. Getting Back to The Roots - Laps in Oetztal Mike Dawson - Oetz is one of those places that is a paradise on earth. It's a quaint little town nestled at the bottom of a valley between two sky rocketing peaks, surrounded by the top notch biking, hiking and most importantly sick whitewater. Level Six Enters the Standup Paddleboard Market SUP Magazine - Level Six manufacturers of innovative, quality paddling gear, apparel and accessories—is excited to announce the launch of its line of standup paddleboards available in spring 2015; offering 10 models of SUP boards to choose from including one inflatable. Biggest Catch Ever for Oklahoma 254-Pound Alligator Gar Canoe Kayak - When we saw this story on GrindTV.com yesterday, it got us thinking. With kayak fishing on the rise and paddling anglers flocking to lakes and streams across the country, would anybody ever expect to haul a behemoth like this from the depths of a reservoir in Oklahoma? Mountain Kayak Race Astral Currently - A few weeks ago, in Korea, we had our first Mountain Kayak Race in Jiri Mountain (a 1900m mountain). The river is usually class 4 but there was a really low water level causing it to be extremely rocky. Astral Appoints Christie Dobson VP of Sales and Marketing Astral Currently - Growing at an increasingly fluid speed, aquatic footwear innovator, Astral, is jumping into the season with the introduction of a new VP of Sales and Marketing. Show Your Support for Protection of Mountains to Sound Greenway (WA) Am. Whitewater - Extending from the Seattle waterfront to Ellensburg Washington, the Mountains to Sound Greenway is 1.5 million acre outdoor recreation paradise. It includes great whitewater runs like the Middle-Middle, Club Stretch, Ernie's Gorge, Fall in the Wall in the Snoqualmie River drainage; Cooper and Cle Elum in the Yakima River drainage; Cedar River Slalom Course; and many more great paddling destinations. Spring Has Sprung In the NC Highlands Jackson Kayak - This past weekend was one of the best times I've had kayaking with good friends in a while! My trusty Karma Lg gave me some great whitewater boat riding good times! It was the kind of whitewater weekend that still has you smiling well into the middle of the work week. Kayaking The Illinois River Northwest Rafting Company - This adventure down the Illinois River was just a small part of the expedition my friend, Nate Wilson, went on to document a watershed from start to finish. By beginning high up in the watershed of Rough and Ready Creek and following it to the ocean, the project hopes to draw a clear connection between the proposed nickel strip mining there, and the impacts that it would have downstream. Like A Girl unsponsored - Four years ago, I was inspired by a group of women to become more involved with whitewater kayaking. It made me realize what I was missing in life, and when I had the chance to take an independent study my senior year, I jumped on it. Working with a semester-long project, I decided I wanted to encompass a lot of women, kayaking, and showing power. 8th Annual Paddle For A Cause Announced Standup Journal - The Dean Randazzo Cancer Foundation is proud to announce the date for our World Paddle Association (WPA) sanctioned and overall incredible 8th Annual Paddle for a Cause presented by Johnson's Popcorn of Ocean City NJ. A New Texas Record 100+ Miles on Sups in 4 Days Standup Journal - 4 friends Questor Sapnu, Johnny Mauldin, Davis Caldwell, Daniel Underbrink and I (Sam Mauldin) hit the Guadalupe River in south Texas for a 4 day 100 mile trip to the Gulf of Mexico. Lost GoPro? – Tips and Tricks for Finding Your Lost GoPro Camera Vermont SUP - Losing gear to the river, waves, or bottom of the lake is a pretty good way to ruin your day. It's a bummer, and can get pretty costly, pretty quickly. Kokatat Ambassador Freya Hoffmeister completes solo circumnavigation of South America Kokatat Blog - German kayaker and endurance record holder Freya Hoffmeister has completed the first solo circumnavigation of South America. Freya returned to Buenos Aires, Argentina today almost four years after her departure on August 30, 2011.

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