The Hole Left By The Battle of the Paddle’s Cancellation Has Already Been Filled

Playak News Flash - May 5, 2015
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines The Hole Left By The Battle of the Paddle's Cancellation Has Already Been Filled SUPracer - Following last week's announcement that the Battle of the Paddle has been cancelled, at least for 2015 and perhaps indefinitely, the stand up paddling world has been asking one question. What's going to fill the massive hole left by the Super Bowl of SUP? Germany and Great Britain dominate Euro Medal Tables ICF - Germany dominated proceedings at the 2015 European Canoe Sprint Championships in Račice, Czech Republic winning seven gold medals; whilst Great Britain were equally dominant in the Paracanoe events with four podium topping performances. There'S Nothing Like a PFD, and There'S So Many of Them Near You Jackson Kayak - There's nothing quite like getting a PFD – or personal first descent. What's around the corner? What are these rapids I've heard about really like? How long will it take? 2015 Standup For The Cure Raises $50K For Breast Cancer SUP Magazine - A plethora of pink jerseys overran Newport Dunes Saturday for the fourth annual Stand Up For The Cure (SUFTC) presented by Riviera Paddlesurf. Battle of the Paddle - A Look Back Riviera Paddlesurf - The Battle of the Paddle. The Superbowl of SUP. The one event each year that gathered the entire SUP Community. From humble beginnings the BOP became a stage for the Elite Athletes to battle for the crown and a proving ground for the up and coming paddlers to see where they stand, and test their skills. Hydropower Industry Takes Aim on Rivers Am. Whitewater - Late last month, U.S. Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) released a discussion draft of a bill that is, by far, the most dangerous piece of hydropower legislation for rivers that we've seen in over a decade. Christie Cochran Rapid Magazine Blog - For Christie Cochran, a love for flowing water is an inherited trait. Growing up in Texas, Cochran spent her childhood summer travelling and canoeing with her parents, both ardent river rats. They paddled the Guadelupe, San Marcos and Frio rivers in central Texas. The Bote Report Ryan Hambel Bote - Salty Roots Founder and BOTE Ambassador Ryan Hambel reports on the new BOTE Rackham and the early tarpon season that is upon us. Participate in Our Survey of Oregon Whitewater Am. Whitewater - If you boat whitewater rivers in Oregon, American Whitewater wants to hear from you! We're doing a survey to better understand the importance of some of the state's best whitewater runs. The information you provide will be used to support our work to protect, restore and improve access to your favorite rivers in the state. Isa Italian Captain Leonard Nika Surf in Town SUPboarder - Some surf action from the Italian & European SUP race champion Leonard Nika. Leonard has been getting some great waves recently at this town break. How to McNasty - The Playboating Bible Kokatat Blog - Basically it is half a spin flowing into a loop. Start in a back surf and begin to initiate a spin so your nose starts moving towards a front surf. As this is happening, load up the nose of your boat by pushing down on your feet. The idea is to use the top side of the nose of your boat to be used to push the nose down into the downwards moving water which will in effect pop your boat up and out of the water. The first iceberg of 2015 Tony Paradise - Word had it there was an iceberg in Torbay. Even though we paddled out of Middle Cove two weeks ago we decided to leave from there again to go to Torbay because there's no guarantee we'll see any more bergs this year. It was make hay while the sun shines so to speak. Questions to Nam Ngiep 1 Power Company International Rivers - The following letter was sent to Nam Ngiep 1 Power Company raising questions about the delays in confirming compensation rates, identifying and building appropriate resettlement sites for the displaced people, reported rape cases by construction workers and how so-called 'biodiversity offsets' will be identified. You All Are Nahskwell Riders Nah Skwell SUP - There is an Official Nahskwell Team, and there are the others, you, the riders of the shadow that surf or paddle on stand up paddle Nahskwell, every day, whatever the spot, the conditions. Frothing Pueblo Alex Mauer - It's hard getting back in the swing of everyday life. I have been working everyday since I have gotten back from my trip to Tuck Fest and Rock Island, to try make up for the money I didn't make while I was gone. I am stoked to be home aside from the stress of catching up on bills. I even worked right through my Birthday.

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