Paddle For The Planet celebrates 5th anniversary ~ ReSUP with Tom Jones

Playak News Flash - May 13, 2015
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines Paddle For The Planet celebrates 5th anniversary ICF - The ground-breaking global Paddle For The Planet project will celebrate its fifth anniversary when the world-wide paddling relay in support of ocean and river environmental awareness takes place on 6 June. From its roots as an annual drive by surfski paddlers to highlight threats to key ocean reserves, the programme has expanded to include a variety of different paddle disciplines and extends to all waterways used by paddlers, from dams, canals, and river to oceans around the world. McGregor scoops Athlete of the Year Award at World Paddle Awards ICF - Hank McGregor, South Africa's number one canoe marathon paddler scoops the Athlete of the Year award at the inaugural World Paddle Awards in Germany on the weekend. A Deeper (and Infrared look) at Cherry Creek Canoe Kayak - C&K Contributing PhotographerDarin McQuoid explains the inspiration for his moody take on a recent descent down Upper Cherry Creek, the High Sierra wilderness classic marked by technical granite slides, a 12-mile hike in, and the very remote possibility of a rogue May blizzard. McQuoid could tell you more details about what happened, but sometimes, less is more. 2015 Battle of The Thames Sup Race SUPboarder - The Blue Chip SUPer Club hosted the 2015 Battle of the Thames last weekend on the River Thames, London. This event was also the 2nd race in the UK SUP series, so points will contribute to the competitors overall score at the end of the year. ReSUP with Tom Jones SUP Examiner - Tom Jones does not just train for training sake. He is a man on a mission. A mission which will take him across a stretch of ocean so vast and unforgiving it has never been paddled. In 2016, Tom will attempt to paddle from San Francisco to Oahu on a route which will take him through the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, a vortex of debris comprised in large part of plastic floating in the Pacific Ocean. Standup Paddling Gear Guide Canoe Kayak - Standup starters have a few choices when it comes to paddles. In general, wider blade profiles and longer lengths favor longer, more powerful strokes used by distance touring paddlers and racers, while slimmer blade profiles and shorter lengths favor the more dynamic, shorter cadence strokes used by standup surfers. Standup for The Cure Newport Beach, 2015 Isle Surf and SUP - Isle attended the 4th Annual Standup For the Cure in support of Susan G Komen. This event helps raise awareness and educate younger people about the importance of early cancer detection and what to do if they have no health insurance. Why We Love Nouria Newman Rapid Magazine Blog - You're always seeking that perfect moment, that perfect run, says Nouria Newman. It's the thing I like the most about slalom, and it's also the most frustrating. I ask her what it feels like when that perfect moment happens. California's Top-10 SUP Spots SUP Magazine - California is a waterman or woman's paradise with paddling opportunities abound. Whether your calling is the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean or one of the Golden State's breathtaking lakes or rivers, waterways of the West Coast among the most pristine on earth. In this state of limitless paddling options, deciding where to set out may be overwhelming. Surfing with Dozer How to Paddle Board with Your Dog Isle Surf and SUP - Dozer first caught the surf bug when his owner Gigi took him to a dog surfing event in San Diego. While walking along the beach a board washed up and immediately Dozer jumped on and wouldn't get off. Doug was excited to introduce Dozer to surfing so the next day he and Gigi got a soft board, bought a life vest and the rest is history and his surf skills and lack of fear in the waves is the stuff of dog surf legend. Til the Break of Dawn Angling Addict - 10pm Friday night and Rudee inlet was completely deserted. Slick calm water and a dense fog made for an other-worldly ambiance as I took the first paddle strokes of my new Ocean Kayak Ultra 4.7. At 15 and a half feet long, it's meant more for open water rather than a small inlet, but I had to try it out. The acceleration and smooth glide had me geekin' to say the least. ISA world comp SUPboarder - The fishing town of Sayulita has been invaded by the worlds best, as all the competitors get ready for the first day of competition. The first surfing heats are set to kick off today at 2pm UK time. More Nibbling on the Nashua Trash Paddler - Buoyed by yesterday's 3 mile upriver paddle from Still River Depot Rd., I decided to give another try to a downriver trip from Rt. 117 Cartop Boat Access in Lancaster. I launched late in the afternoon of what was an absolutely beautiful day. Launch Thursday Morning Sarah Outen - Assuming that the weather holds as the forecast suggests, and that my new AIS unit arrives today and is fitted in the next couple of days, then this Thursday 14th May morning at 09:45 am will see Happy Socks and me push off from Chatham Bars Inn pier and head out to sea on the ebbing tide. Keep The Edisto River Flowing American Rivers - Rains have been abundant in South Carolina this spring, with major storms seemingly every week and rivers on the rise.

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