Attaining Perfection in the Karma UL ~ Fiona Wylde My Diagnosis

Playak News Flash - June 18, 2015
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News Watch Headlines Attaining Perfection in the Karma UL Jackson Kayak - Find your local attainment spot. Chances are that if you live somewhere within driving distance to a whitewater river on the weekends, there is a river with some gradient within 15 minutes from where you live. It does not take much to make a great attainment river. Here is the recipe I have found. Fiona Wylde My Diagnosis SUPracer - This is a graduation story. I think of graduation as a time in life when something comes to a close, and looking back you smile about all the successes and failures that got you there. And once you're done looking back, you look forward to a set of bright doors that are beckoning to be unlocked, with new opportunities and new experiences behind each one. Returning the Balance Jackson Kayak - As I grow older in life I find the biggest challenge to be finding the balance between a professional career and my complete obsession with the sport of whitewater kayaking. North Fork Championship IV Photos and Results Canoe Kayak - Now in its fourth year, Idaho's North Fork Championship has grown into one of the most exceptional gatherings in whitewater kayaking. A three-day event, the NFC is recognized not just as one of the most wild races of the year, but also as a weekend of festivities that any outdoor enthusiast will enjoy. Destinations Sup Sweet South Carolina SUP Magazine - Twenty miles south of touristy Myrtle Beach is the Hammock Coast, a pristine peninsula where five rivers converge before flowing into the Atlantic Ocean. The area is dotted with eclectic little villages, including Pawleys Island. Here you'll find Surf the Earth, which offers SUP rentals ($40/day) and tours ($60/person) of nearby North Inlet. How to Find Other Paddle People ACA - Two search features on the ACA website make it easier than ever to find people to paddle with. Check them out today. Tommy Bahama Paddleboard Race & Ocean Festival at the Santa Monica Pier Results and Photos Distressed Mullet - Mo Freitas and Shea Foudy Sweep Overall Honors at the Tommy Bahama Paddleboard Races & Ocean Festival at the Santa Monica Pier. Build your Big Race with Smaller Races & Events Distressed Mullet - We've been writing a lot lately about the state of SUP racing. It's at a tipping point, in part because there are so.many.events. and people just can't go to all of them. The Mullet posted a great article about that which you can read here. Bigger water events are absorbing SUP. Colin McPhillips Is Back on PaddleWoo With Exciting News! Standup Journal - Colin's first episode resonated with listeners – I received a number of emails requesting we have him back for a second conversation that would dive into some of the more technical aspects of SUP surfing. Definitely tune in if you're looking for advice from one of the sport's great legends. Sup Carbon Racing Fin Board Meeting Episode 1 SUP Surf - We're trying out a new SUP show where we talk about everything stand up. In this episode, we take a look at Blue Planet Surf's new carbon racing fin. Hopefully you guys like this. We will be posting more videos in the future. Alpine Lakes Tour 3 Lake Annecy red paddle co - After the underground Lake of St Leonard in Switzerland, and Lake Aiguebelette, the Alpine Lakes Tour next stop this week end is in Annecy. It's the first time ever that a SUP Race is taking place in the heart of the city of Annecy, famous for it's old town and canal. USA Surfing America Championships Riviera Paddlesurf - Congratulations to Anthony Maltese and Jade Howson for there results at the 2015 USA Surfing America Championships down in Encinitas, CA. Anthony finished 3rd overall in the Open Men's SUP Surfing division while Jade finished 1st overall in the Open Women's Technical Race and 5th in the U18 SUP Surfing division. The Wedge Brennan Rose A Mixed Bag of Boardriders SUP Magazine - Newport Beach's The Wedge is, for board riders, somewhat like a watering hole in the Sahara Desert is for animals. When the water's turned on, boarders from all walks of life show up to indulge and the place turns into an absolute zoo. Want to Remove a Dam? Not Sure Where to Start? American Rivers - As a national leader on dam removal, American Rivers strives to provide resources to the public to help inspire, educate, and ultimately increase the comfort level of groups working on-the-ground that would like to get involved in opening up rivers across the country. Did you know that we have an entire online resource center packed with great information about dam removal? You should check it out . Rookie'S Guide to Supbikerun Part 3 SUPboarder - Well, it's done! We did it! And what a fantastic day it was. The weather gods were on our side with light winds and patchy sunshine. I was amongst several participants who stayed overnight the night before, and the atmosphere of the whole event from start to finish was fantastic, with a real friendly feel and supportive camaraderie set in the most incredible surroundings in Exmoor national park.

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