Spring Time in 4 Corners Upper Taos Box with Good Flows ~ Always Learning

Playak News Flash - May 19, 2015
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines Spring Time in 4 Corners Upper Taos Box with Good Flows Kokatat Blog - I get a little nutty watching our local runs fill up when the snow starts melting. My eyes always go to the New Mexico gauges - in particular the Embudo and Upper Taos Box. Top2Bottom2 Fundraiser Jackson Kayak - The diving community put on a giant raffle in April which raised a ton of $ and positive vibes for Stephanie, and I decided to reach out to my local kayak angling club (NorCal Kayak Anglers) and spearfishing club (Monterey Bay Tritons) about doing a Top2Bottom2 contest between the Hook and Line guys and the the spearos. Always Learning Jackson Kayak - Last weekends weather forecast was too juicy to pass up. Friday, Saturday and Sunday all looked good on paper for the kayak fisher. I managed to get away on Saturday and fish with my buddy Steve. Steve had big trout on his mind and I was listening. I can readily admit that I don't know enough about catching trout, so getting the opportunity to fish with Steve and learn a bit about trout was worth it. Istanbul, Turkey Minarets, Ships and Turkish Delight SUP Crossing - When we arrive in Istanbul, Turkey, we also arrive in the modern world again. Istanbul lays at the Bosporus strait, the connection between the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, partly in Europe and partly in Asia. Istanbul is Eastern, Western, old and modern at the same time. Olympic Stars Show Their Pedigree in Portugal ICF - Lisa CARRINGTON (NZL) and Mark OLDERSHAW (CAN) topped the bill with each winning two gold medals from the weekend's action at the first of three 2015 ICF Canoe Sprint World Cups. Discovery Bay, CA Urban Paddle Guide SUP Magazine - Nestled next to the beauty of Mount Diablo and just along the banks of the rich and historic California Delta water system, you will find Discovery Bay. Photos of Seattle's Kayaking Protesters Canoe Kayak - For the last few years some of the most mesmerizing images in paddling have come not from dreamy wilderness landscapes but from the colorful swirl of massive paddler gatherings like Floatzilla and Raft-a-Palooza that have set off an arms race to become the largest raft of canoes and kayaks in history. 11 year old Luciana downwinding Lake Washington on her new custom Bullet 11 SUP Surf - Great 5+ mile downwinder from the mouth of the cedar river to Enetai park on a custom 11′ x 24″ SIC Bullet using a Werner Prodigy paddle. Appleby and Baxter Win Technical Races Usa Captures Team Gold SUP Examiner - Candice Appleby (USA) and Connor Baxter (HAW) each won their respective races at the ISA World Standup Paddle and Paddleboard Championship in Sayulita, Mexico. Remembering Legend of Paddling Chick Dermond ACA - The ACA family has lost a friend, competitor, historian, and Legend of Paddling. Russell Chick Dermond passed on Friday May 8th, 2015 from heart complications. High Energy Foods: Paddle Healthy Presented by SPZ SUP Magazine - We all know the feeling of fatigue and dragging yourself through the day, despite consuming inordinate amounts of coffee. If you're tired of feeling tired, you may need to reassess your diet. Progress to a Cleaner Water Supply American Rivers - I started working for American Rivers in August, one week after the infamous water crisis that left more than 500,000 people in Southern Michigan and the Greater Toledo area without water for over two days. ISA World Champs Silver for Canada in the women's Long Distance SUP race Lina Augaitis - Here we are back at the ISA World Champs but this time in Mexico, Sayulita to be exact. We have a killer team full of awesome athletes and most importantly folks with hearts of gold. Surftech and NSP Announce New Distribution Partnership SUPPaddleboard.com - Chris Dunn, CEO of Surftech announced today that Surftech and NSP have joined forces in a distribution agreement for the United States that will commence on July 14th, 2015. The transition moves NSP away from their current distribution partner in move that will expand their reach in the US market. Although the details of the new partnership are still being formalized, the companies will share many of the core administration functions allowing for more efficiency in the field and allowing both brands to scale more rapidly in the market. Mackay Mirage Sea Kayaks Rod Swan - I have been looking for a new sea kayak for some time and I decided that the Mirage kayak is a great product. Have you heard the old saying . I thought the product was so good, I bought the company.

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