Standup Paddler Poses Next to 35k Tonnes of Old Munitions

Playak News Flash - June 22, 2015
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News Watch Headlines Standup Paddler Poses Next to 35k Tonnes of Old Munitions Standup Journal - Standup Paddler Shane Skinner posed next to the wreck of SS Richard Montgomery, the US Liberty ship ran aground off Sheerness in August 1944 and is said to contain 35 thousand tonnes of munitions that could still potentially explode. Mo Freitas, Rebecca Giddens Reign Supreme on The River SUPracer - Mo Freitas and Rebecca Giddens have just won the 2015 Payette River Games following a hugely entertaining three days of racing here in Idaho. Who to watch out for on the 2015 Stand Up World Series Waterman League - With a wealth of talent and a winter of training under their belt, the performance level from the world's best is sky rocketing as we anticipate the tightest competition yet on the 2015 Stand Up World Series. Recap From Stop 2 of The #Suwt Waterman League - It was an epic event this year at Stop #2 of the 2015 Stand Up World Tour in Tahiti, as the #SapinusPro turned on to provide some of the most exciting action and fierce competition, as the Title Race has started to take shape, and key Contenders are showing their teeth. Dan Gavere – Tiki Team Talk SUPboarder - Over the next few months Starboard will be carrying out close and exclusive interviews with their international riders. This months 'Tiki Team Talk' features Dan Gavere. Adventure Technology: Paddles for Every Passion Confluence - With paddling season in full force, Adventure Technology is ramping up their Paddles for Every Passion campaign starting this month through mid-August on atpaddles.com, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. 2015 Payette River Games Warm Up Gallery Presented by Nexen Tires SUP Magazine - Ahhh, the Payette River Games. One of the world's most adored SUP events and the richest one, too. This weekend, as the majority of the elite SUP community gathers at Kelly's Whitewater Park in Cascade, Idahohome to the Payette River athletes of all backgrounds are charging through a course fit for carnage in hopes of a taste of that sweet, sweet $50,000 prize pot. Wetting my feet in whitewater Tony Paradise - Brian suggested a trip out to the Terra Nova River in Glovertown at the site of a former papermill locally called "The Ruins" for some whitewater paddling.  I had never done any and was a bit apprehensive but said yes anyway.  We got on the water to play. The water was fairly low which suited me just fine. The first skill I got to work on was peeling out of the eddy. Longest fishing day ever Jackson Kayak - First time I fished from sun rise to sunset. Although there was a short lunch break involved. It was a phenomenal day of fishing. The water was like glass again this morning. This is not at all common for Raritan Bay. Not complaining at all these days are the most beautiful! It was the day of a new moon. The tides on these days are significantly different being noticeably higher water at high tide and lower at low tide. As a kayak anglers we should take note of this as it can become a big obstacle to land on back bay beaches during extremely low tides. A six and half foot tide difference can mean a long walk back when the foot of water on the flat is gone. Epic | Travis Baptiste | Surviving My First Downwinder SUP Magazine - The scariest moment in my standup paddling career was probably my first downwind run at 12 or 13 years old.... Travis Baptiste, now 19, used the six years since his first (terrifying) downwind experience to transform himself into a champion. Aztek™ Paddles Announce Mary Anne Boyer, Margareth Lagace Are Now Official Team Members Distressed Mullet - AZTEK™ Paddles has announced that Mary Anne Boyer and Margareth Lagace are now official Aztek Paddles Team Members. Boyer and Lagace will be using Aztek Paddles for all racing, training, and SUP enjoyment going forward and will be key ambassadors for Aztek Paddles. Boyer is a resident of Weston, FL and Lagace is from Brazil and now also resides in Weston, FL. Lighthouse Reef, Belize Canoe Kayak - Forget the hustle and bustle of Belize City, Ambergris or even Caye Caulker. Head out paddling on the real islands, mon, by hopping a boat to Halfmoon Cay. Located in the easternmost portion of Belize, 45-acre Halfmoon sits in the heart of Lighthouse Reef National Park, the first protected marine area in the entire Caribbean. The Best Surfing Locations in Costa Rica Costa Rica Rios - Want to head south to catch superlative waves at anytime of year? Welcome to Costa Rica. One of the world's most revered surfing destinations. Celebrate National Rivers Month ACA - As our planet faces increasing environmental issues due to development and misuse of natural resources, the ACA is committed more than ever to making the world a better place to paddle. June is National Rivers Month, and we are asking for your support to create healthy paddling environments and a cleaner planet for everyone by addressing one of the greatest threats to our waters: marine debris. On The Road Colorado College to Fibark Am. Whitewater - On my way down to Salida for FIBArk, I had a great opportunity to spend some time with students at Colorado College, who are spending the next 10 weeks focusing on Western water issues. They're digging into topics ranging from water savings and water banking, to tribal rights, to perceived conflicts between recreation and ecosystem needs, and even to water quality.

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