Anatomy Of A Whitewater Kayak ~ Whitewater Kayak Gear Guide ~ Llassic

Playak News Flash - May 17, 2015
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines Anatomy Of A Whitewater Kayak Canoe Kayak - Whitewater kayaking is exhilarating, but it helps to know what you're talking about before you jump in one. Let our annotated guide show you everything you need to know about your whitewater kayak. Surftech and NSP Announce New Distribution Partnership SUP Examiner - Surftech and NSP have joined forces in a distribution agreement for the United States which is scheduled to commence on 14 July 2015. The transition moves NSP away from their current distribution partner in move that will expand their reach in the US market. Outdoor Retailer and Surf Expo Announce Partnership with the SUPIA SUP Industry Association - 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.SUPIA is the trade organization of stand up paddle businesses: Manufacturers, Retailers, Service Providers (Instructors, Guides, Race Directors, Event Planners, Certifiers), Media, Sales Reps, Distributors, Suppliers, etc. Whitewater Kayak Gear Guide Canoe Kayak - If there was ever a paddling discipline in which to pick your gear battles, it's whitewater. You can get a little bogged down with everything you need to pack. Don't get lost in the paddle pogies and nose plugs. Jessica Fox winner of the Academy Award World Paddle Awards - Canoe slalom star Jessica Fox was recognised for her historic performances during the past 12 months by winning the Academy Award for outstanding achievement at the inaugural World Paddle Awards in Augsburg, Germany on Saturday. Wind, Sun and 200 Stoked Paddlers at the 2015 Paddle Imua SUP Magazine - Last weekend, for the Bluesmiths Paddle Imua 2015 event, 200 male and female standup paddlers, OC-1 paddlers, OC-2 paddlers, Surf Skis and Prone Paddlers took to the water to raise funds for the benefit of Maui's children with special needs and specifically for Camp Imua—a one week camp in the West Maui Mountains. Llassic unsponsored - Unsponsored's little brother River spent a view days over the border in North Wales. A Deana Carter Song Rediscovering North America - Upon our arrival to the Bois de Sioux River, I was reminded of an expression my Dad (Steve Delano) would use when something was built-up, highly anticipated, looked forward to greatly, then completely underwhelmed. Irish SUP Surf Classic 2015 SUPboarder - The SUP scene over the water in Ireland is growing rapidly with a record turnout for the 2015 Surf Classic. Paul Byrne from Irishsup updates SUPboarder. Anna Goes Down the Mississippi Log of Ibi - Credit: Dale Sanders' Facebook page For any of you that don't know Dale Sanders' story, this may be a trip more than worth your while to follow.

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