Application for the 2016 American Made Outdoor Gear Award opens soon…

Playak News Flash - July 23, 2015
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News Watch Headlines Application for the 2016 American Made Outdoor Gear Award opens soon… Kokatat Blog - Companies committed to domestic manufacturing are invited to submit their "made in America" story for the 2016 American Made Outdoor Gear Award (AMOGA). The award program recognizes companies with the most compelling domestic manufacturing stories and will begin accepting entries on Wednesday, August 5, 2015, the opening day of the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market in Salt Lake City, UT. Founded by Kokatat, known for its longstanding commitment to American manufacturing, the program is targeted to the outdoor industry and is open to all companies with a solid commitment to American manufacturing and sourcing that have a compelling story to tell... Industry News Standup for The Cure Michigan SUP Magazine - July 22, 2015. Over 500 people turned out Saturday, July 11 for Standup for the Cure's (SUFTC) inaugural visit to Muskegon, Michigan. With successful events in Newport Beach, California and Miami, Florida, the national organization, with urging from their partners, chose Muskegon, Michigan for the tour's first Midwestern stop. Rogers creek Palm Blogs - Rogers creek is one of those classic elusive British Columbia summertime creeks that you want to hit when the water level is just right but most of the time it just isn't right. It will be too high early in to the season and then it goes to too low in a matter of days. Gore Canyon Whitewater Park SUP for the Soul - River surfing in Colorado has entered a new era. With the completion of the Gore Canyon Whitewater Park on the Upper Colorado River, we now have our first wave with its very own water rights. Flows ranging from 860 – 2500 CFS, if not higher, are guaranteed from April 5th – October 15th annually. Results And Photos From The San Clemente Ocean Fest SUPracer - One of the long-running staples of the SoCal racing scene, the San Clemente Ocean Fest, was held on the weekend. Despite the unseasonably strange weather, a good chunk of the local paddling community came out for what looked to be a fun weekend of racing. Watch: America'S Cup Hero Jimmy Spithill'S Molokai Insights SUPracer - The most prestigious race of the year, Molokai 2 Oahu , is only six days away. We'll be previewing the big race all week, including a look at the contenders for the men's and women's crown. We'll also have live coverage and mid-channel updates from the lead boats on race day. Pendleboard Hybrid Sup SUP International - Mat Pendle has created the first hard tail inflatable hybrid SUP. Designed in Mauritius, the epoxy tail provides performance and glide, while the inflatable nose allows for easy transport and storage. Stand Up for Littles and Follow the Journey Standup Journal - The training has begun for Stand Up for Littles, the unique fundraiser benefitting Big Brothers Big Sisters of New Hampshire (BBBSNH). Two years ago, Big Brother Chris Carragher, an avid surfer and marketing professional, committed to embark on a 14+ mile round-trip journey to the Isle of Shoals on a standup paddleboard to raise both awareness and funds for Big Brothers Big Sisters. Rare Footage of Duke Kahanamoku Standup Paddling Standup Journal - And you thought YOU were a sup pioneer! Check this newly discovered 1939 COLOR film of the great Duke Kahanamoku. Boardworks Introduces the Tracker SUP for Anglers Boardworks - Boardworks, the makers of award-winning stand up paddleboards, was one of first brands to cater to the growing legion of SUP anglers. Boardworks strengthens its dedication to fisherman this season with the Spring 2016 release of the Tracker SUP, a new angling-specific SUP board with a fish-approved color scheme. New freestyle competition in Poland Palm Blogs - In Poland for a long time we had only one freestyle kayak competition in the hole. Last year we organised the Beaver River Games which was a first event of the International Polish Cup. It took place in Jelenia Góra, our homespot. Pete Holliday / The road to the 11Cities # Part 1 SUPboarder - The 11cities SUP race is definitely one of those races that gets etched in racers minds, much like the Tour de France for cyclists. Set in the beautiful waterways in Holland it's one of those races that for many racers has has to be on their SUP race bucket list. For the first time, top UK racer Pete Holliday has got his sights set on competing in this years event. Caution: Missing Summer #ORShow May Lead to FOMO Outdoor Retailer - In just a few weeks, as August begins, your social feeds will begin to fill with the latest and greatest gear being released to the Outdoor Industry. Beyond the pictures of tents, SUPs and sneakers, there will be instagrams of cheers among friends, days of fly fishing and dancing into the night. Board Meeting Episode 3 How to Choose a Sup Board – Part 1 SUP Surf - Welcome to another episode of Board Meeting. In this episode, Robert and I will talk about how to choose a SUP stand up paddle board. We discuss some of the different types of SUP boards available, what kind of board to get for you intended use (surfing, racing, or cruising), and selecting the correct board for your height and weight. Southeast Ladies Paddling Series: FB9 Girls at Play - After Saturday's lovely run of the French Broad section 9, we are officially more than halfway done with the Ladies Southeast Paddling Series for 2015. We have completed 4 installments out of 7–how time flies when you're having fun! A huge thank you to the 17 ladies who joined us on FB9, several of which completed their personal first descents of the section.

Featured New for 2015: Maximus Centurion PFD - For 2015 Kokatat has added the Maximus Centurion to its popular and award winning Maximus PFD platform. Victory KoreDry - Revolutionary KoreDry Technology - a water repellent and breathable fabric

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