Pacific Paddle Games Announces World Record Prize Purse Of $55,000

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The world's top paddling links in week 31, 2015.

News Watch Pacific Paddle Games Announces World Record Prize Purse Of $55,000 SUPracer - Yesterday, SUP the Mag announced their inaugural Pacific Paddle Games will offer athletes a prize purse of $55,000. In what can only be described as massive news, this instantly makes the Pacific Paddle Games the richest event in stand up paddling history. Lady Bodybuilder Epic Sup Fail SUP Magazine - The bigger they are, the harder they fall. Well, that sorta applies here. You see, no matter how much time you spend pumping iron and puckering pectorals at Muscle Beach, the truth is, muscle mass does not equate to paddling prowess. 2016 Rockstar – First Impressions Jackson Kayak - I just picked up a new 2016 Rockstar, and used it for the first time yesterday on the Ocoee River. What an amazing kayak! Let me start by saying, I'm not a pro playboater. Your First Time Paiwen SUP Boards For Women - One of the most rewarding parts about Paddleboarding is having friends stand up and paddle for their first time. It isn't a hard sport to get the basics so you will see them progress right before your eyes.Here are some images or our friends from Oceanfolk experiencing their Paiwen SUPs maiden voyage.  One Minute Visual Meditation SUP Radio Show - A beautiful friend gifted me a incense box with a scent she said I must try. It's called Nag Champa. I placed her gifts to me on my table as I was about to start my morning quiet time. I lit the incense turned away from it and was immediately called back to it through spirit. Learning the Alphabet Through Paddling Canoe Kayak - Montana illustrator Seth Neilson has come up with a way to instill outdoorsy vocabulary in today's youth. His Encyclopedia-like posters called My Outdoor Alphabet pass along a lexicon special to the people who are passionate about their respective sports—skiing, climbing, backpacking, cycling and, yes, paddling. Brand new to the collection is the Paddler's Alphabet. Some of the classics include "G" for Groover, "P" for Portage... Stout Hunting – Scotland July 15 unsponsored - Over the last few days Team Unsponsored has been camped out on the West Coast of Scotland. With a number of pieces of gear ready for a final review it made sense to use a couple of the days to hunt down some whitewater that may not have been paddled before. Suffice to say the hunt was very successful. Kokatat paddler Freya Hoffmeister completes solo circumnavigation of South America Kokatat - German kayaker and endurance record holder Freya Hoffmeister has completed the first solo circumnavigation of South America. Hoffmeister retuned to Buenos Aires, Argentina today almost four years after her departure on August 30, 2011. Daddy's Girl Distressed Mullet - Tuesday morning was like every other dawn patrol training morning. The air was thick with Southern humidity yet at 5:00 am still the coolest part of the day. I left the house a little later than usual I wasn't going to work. It was the day of my dad's surgery. He had just moved in with me four weeks prior, from Arizona. My mother passed away just three months prior. Man My Back Is Sore Voss, Norway Kokatat Blog - After our few days in Telemark we drove over to Voss, land of slides and waterfalls large enough to make the bravest kayakers give pause. I am certainly not the bravest of kayakers. Core Exercises for Paddlers, Part I Canoe Kayak - The torso is the paddler's powerhouse. It's where we get our oomph to boof, sweep, and forward paddle our way through the biggest of rapids. It protects our spine and gives us the support to paddle long distances. Interview with Defending Champion Sonni Hoenscheid as She Prepares for M2o15 Distressed Mullet - I guess it´s the thrill of the feeling crossing that channel!! After winning the Molokai to Oahu last year 2014 as first European to win a long time dream came true. Just being able to take part in this race is an amazing opportunity, an experience of a lifetime. Kokatat supports Svalbard Circumnavigation Kokatat - In July, three paddlers will depart on a 2,000 km expedition attempting to be the first team to successfully circumnavigate the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard. Titled Ice Bears and Islands, Kayak Around Svalbard 2015, the expedition is expected to take 60-90 days to complete The Truth Back Stage SUP International - I often wake up with a precise idea for a photograph in my head. This Guy Wants To Paddle Across The Atlantic Ocean (On The Weirdest Board You've Ever Seen) SUPracer - Now here's a story. There's this guy in France that wants to paddle across the Atlantic ocean. Totally unsupported. All 4,000 kilometres of it. That's 2,485 miles, or in layman's terms: A bloody long way.

Factor Athletes with top online media coverage in July 1. Casper Steinfath 2. Celine Guesdon 3. Connor Baxter Forums elie Horizon 80 XE (Discuss) Videos Three laps down Jacobs Ladder @2Kcfs doing the Vertical Mile in a Day (sheena.coles) Werner Paddles-Demshitz LE. The end draws near. (WernerPaddles) Surikami　River (kakinotanesennin) Raoul Aqua Party Elizabeth Turner v 1 (sheermadness) Upcoming Slave River Paddlefest Canada,NT, Fort Smith, Jul 31 - Aug 3 Full Moon Bum Beach Rum Race US, FL, Melbourne, Jul 31 Hudson Valley Paddlesport Symposium US, NY, Cold Spring, Jul 31 - Aug 2 Cayuga Lake SUP Cup US, NY, Lansing, Jul 31 - Aug 2 European Cup Dora Baltea River Italy, , Jul 31

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Lady Bodybuilder Epic Sup Fail ~ Core Exercises for Paddlers, Part I

Playak News Flash - July 30, 2015
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News Watch Headlines Lady Bodybuilder Epic Sup Fail SUP Magazine - The bigger they are, the harder they fall. Well, that sorta applies here. You see, no matter how much time you spend pumping iron and puckering pectorals at Muscle Beach, the truth is, muscle mass does not equate to paddling prowess. Team Youth In Motion Take 1st in the Pailolo Channel Standup Journal - Molokai's young paddler Alex Mawae who just turned 13 years old was determined to do the Maui 2 Molokai race and form his team under the banner of Molokai's non-profit organization, Youth in Motion. Core Exercises for Paddlers, Part I Canoe Kayak - The torso is the paddler's powerhouse. It's where we get our oomph to boof, sweep, and forward paddle our way through the biggest of rapids. It protects our spine and gives us the support to paddle long distances. 30 Lakes in 30 Days Lake Jocassee South Carolina SUP Magazine - South Carolina, not only the home of the Carolina Cup but also Lake Jocassee. It's one of the largest lakes in South Carolina, but one of the most modest. Hidden between mountain ranges the water is the perfect cooling off temperature and beautifully crystal clear. Kokatat expands SwitchZip in Spring 16 collection giving more options and versatility Paddling Instructor - For Spring 2016 Kokatat is expanding its offering of gear with the award winning SwitchZip technology, which features a fully separating watertight zipper allowing paddlers to wear a garment as a full dry suit or as an individual top. Kokatat to Expand Switchzip Line in 2016 Canoe Kayak - Last year paddle wear manufacturer Kokatat broke new ground with the innovative Idol dry suit, the first dry suit model to feature a fully separating watertight zipper that allows paddlers to wear the garment as a full dry suit or as an individual top. Soon, the California-based company will be expanding the line of gear offering the Idol's SwitchZip technology to three new garments. Playtime NC Paddle Surfer - Sorry I haven't been posting much lately. We're super busy remodeling the house. We've been passing up a lot of water time to get the house in order. August 15th – Uhrichsville, OH Local Event River Bassin Trail - Uhrichsville, OH is getting ready for River Bassers to arrive for their event on Saturday August 15th and they've got some fun lined up before and after the tournament. Sea Lions  and Jetties  Oceanside, CA Blue Paddle SUP - Come stand up paddle board in and beyond Oceanside Harbor! It's a great place for the beginner to advanced paddler. Oceanside Harbor is located 37 miles north of San Diego and 83 miles south of Los Angeles. The marine life is abundant-sea lions, dolphins, and garibaldis. Be sure to get an early start as boat traffic can sometimes be heavy on the weekends (mostly summers). The waters are normally calm allowing beginners a fun and easy place to stand up and paddle. Columbus Super Regional River Bassin Trail - The skies were ominous and unforgiving over Ohio in the days leading up to the Columbus Super-Regional River Bassin event hosted by Columbus Kayak. Fall Off Your Sup And Get Back On Kayak Angler Magazine - You can't make an omelet without breaking a few eggs and you can't go fishing on a standup paddleboard without eventually falling overboard. With the proper precautions and a dose of situational awareness, falling off your SUP is just part of the fun. Biggest in the West Level 6 - When you think of the best big wave boating destinations, you generally think of Ottawa, Quebec, and pictures of Stakeout! come to mind. I don't deny that these waves are unreal, but if you find yourself creeking in BC or Washington, or planning that Skook trip, check out spot called Brilliant, near Castlegar, BC, home to some of the biggest waves in the west. Making the Case for Kayak Fishing ACA - The amazing thing about kayaks is that they provide a sort of simplicity to the angling sport. Here are a few reasons having a kayak scores over pursuing angling with a motor boat, and they are stated by Crystal wife of Tony who is a ACA certified kayak instructor. Port of London's Vulnerable River Users Campaign Canoe London - The Port of London's latest safety campaign the Vulnerable River Users Campaign  is looking to improve all river users' awareness of how to share the river safely with smaller, vulnerable recreational craft on the tidal Thames. Why I Race the Big River Regional Boarders Magazine - The Big River Regional was an impossible dream three guys had while paddling almost the exact route 4 years ago. We though how cool would it be to put on a race down the busiest, wildest and widest section of the largest river in America the Mighty Mississippi.

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The Magic and Mighty Rogue River ~ APEs Big Laurel FB9 Creeking Trip Report

Playak News Flash - July 29, 2015
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines The Magic and Mighty Rogue River Jackson Kayak - My love affair with kayaking started long ago, about 21 years ago to be exact, and I can trace its start to the 4 days of kayak instruction I received through Sundance Kayak School on the Rogue River in Oregon. APEs Big Laurel FB9 Creeking Trip Report worldkayak - The week of July 13th, 2015 was filled with heavy rains in the southeast which got many creeks and rivers up and running at very healthy flows during the week! Big Laurel stayed above 1'-0" on the gauge Monday-Wednesday with all the rain. This setup a possibility for the run to hold for a Saturday trip. Justin Hollands Horrific Wipeout On Largest Australian Wave Ever Standup Journal - Justin Holland gets on the PaddleWoo podcast to tell us the tale of his monster wave wipeout which some are calling the biggest wave ever in Australia. This is one episode you won't want to miss. River Garry – Boater X 2015 unsponsored - The Garry Boater-X is in its 3rd year, held on the dam-release River Garry near Fort Augustus and organised by Kevin Barclay and Daryn Hubbucks in association with the SCA, Pillow Rock and Go Kayaking Scotland. This year, the competition was attended by 41 men, 18 ladies and many more spectators. Here's a little write-up from my first experience of boater-x. The Garry Boater-X 2015 was a truly well-organised event... Sup River Stud Luke Hopkins' Epic Skookumchuck Tidal Bore Session Standup Journal - Skookumchuck is a tidal bore in the ocean that delivers a river wave experience, it's really big wave that is on a schedule with the moon! Because of this I knew of the peak tidal event a year in advance, down to the exact minute of the day that it would be best for standup paddling. Knowing this, I planned a 7 thousand mile road trip around events like the GoPro Games and the Payette River Games so that I could make it to Skookumchuck on schedule. Man My Back Is Sore Voss, Norway Kokatat Blog - After our few days in Telemark we drove over to Voss, land of slides and waterfalls large enough to make the bravest kayakers give pause. I am certainly not the bravest of kayakers. Chris Bostic'S Waterquest 15.4 Canoe Kayak - Chris Bostic, 44, is a civil engineer who lives in suburban St. Louis. Whereas most engineers are drawn to technology like bees to buttercups, Bostic loves his WaterQuest 15.4, a square stern polyethylene canoe he describes as a heavy, plastic beast. Southeast Ladies Paddling Series Pigeon River Girls at Play - Saturday graced us with another gorgeous helping of sunshine, and a gorgeous group of ladies to match! 17 of us gathered at the Pigeon for a run full of plain old fun and smiles. Shannon would approve of the laughter floating up and down the river, emanating from our group. The Wingman PFD from Hyde Offers Performance and Safety SUP Examiner - Hyde, the Milwaukee based water sports apparel and equipment manufacturer, has launched a Kickstarter campaign for the Wingman PFD. The Wingman is the first and only life jacket sleek enough for swimmers and surfers while still providing endless optional features like hydration packs, waist packs, and chest packs for paddlers and boaters. The wind mills of Kintyre were birling in the north wind. SeaKayakPhoto.com - Just round the headland from our camp site, the main sweep of Kilfinan Bay is sand. As David was getting himself ready I went off for a little beach combing. Pacific Paddle Games Announces $55,000 Prize Purse SUP Magazine - In a few short months, $55,000 the largest prize purse in SUP history will be doled out among elite finishers at the inaugural Pacific Paddle Games at Doheny State Beach. A Model for Africa? South Africa's Renewable Energy Policy International Rivers - South Africa has the largest carbon footprint in Africa. It's responsible for 40% of the total CO2 emissions in the continent. At the COP 15 climate confrence, the country pledged to reduce its carbon emissions 34% by 2020, and 42% by 2025. Last Rites for The Jade Sea? International Rivers - On a hot spring morning, Galte Nyemeto stood by the shore of Lake Turkana scanning for crocodiles. The water was shallow, the odds of reptiles low, but Nyemeto, a traditional healer of the Daasanach tribe, had come with a patient, and it would be very bad luck spiritually and otherwise for the ceremony to be interrupted. The White River worldkayak blogs - Two weeks ago, I woke up after a big party night in Leavenworth and kicked off my day with a mellow bike ride through town. After getting my coffee fix, I dropped into Leavenworth Mountain Sports to see what was good on the scene with owner Adam McKenny. Grant, Hönscheid Win Molokai 2 Oahu SUP Magazine - Travis Grant and Sonni Hönscheid have crossed a relatively calm Ka'iwi Channel to claim their respective 2015 titles at the Molokai 2 Oahu Paddleboard World Championships today.

Featured Boardworks Tracker SUP for Anglers - Boardworks strengthens its dedication to fisherman this season with the Spring 2016 release of the Tracker SUP

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