Best Advice Ever From Johnny Puakea ~ 2015 Tuolumne River Rafting Update

Playak News Flash - July 21, 2015
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines Best Advice Ever From Johnny Puakea Distressed Mullet - I am a firm believer in the biking quote, it's not about the machine, it's about the engine. 2015 Tuolumne River Rafting Update All Outdoors WW Rafting - The Tuolumne is a winner for so many reasons. Shall we count them? Since none of us has all day, let's stick with some highlights: the whitewater, for starters, which is an abundant and delightful mix of Class IV-IV+ rapids. 30 Lakes in 30 Days | Lake Martin | Alabama SUP Magazine - Throughout our 30 Lakes in 30 Days series, we've revealed some of America's pristine and primitive natural getaways fit for outdoorsy SUP families or those simply looking to escape the bustle of civilization. Alabama's massive man-made reservoir, Lake Martin, does not fall into that category. Rather, it's a marvel of modern lake life, popular among recreational boaters as a destination with luxury lodging, wakeboarding camp, pontoon boating and personal water crafts. Turks and Caicos Dreaming – Magical Sup Sessions Standup Journal - Check out this edit shared by Standup Journal's friend Wes Matweyew with his friends Anika LaLopa, Chris and Christy Gutziet, Clark and Anna Clement standup paddling and loving life in the Turks and Caicos. This video features some great drone/GoPro footage include manmade reefs, see life, amazing scenery, and Wes catching some fun waves. Stand Up for The Cure Turns Michigan'S Muskegon Lake Pink Distressed Mullet - Nearly 500 paddlers turned Lake Muskegon into a sea of pink to help find the cure for breast cancer. Watch Out, The Kids Are Coming SUPboarder - SUP is such a diverse watersport, and that's why we all love it. For many paddlers the enjoyment comes from cruising along the canal, exploring the coastline with mates or having fun with the family at the beach. But there is a massive competitive side to this widely diverse sport too. Would you like to come to Antarctica with me? CackleTV - I had an amazing time sailing and kayaking in Antarctica in 2014 so I'm really excited to be going back in December this year for another trip aboard the Spirit of Sydney. Expand and Extend unite paddlers in Iran ICF - Launched in 2013 in Nepal, the Expand and Extend ICF programme visited Iran in April 2015 with the same goal to develop the white water activity for women though fulfilment and leadership. 15 minutes with Keahi De Aboutiz SUP International - A world class athlete in surfing both with a sup and a kite (7th in the 2014 Men's Stand Up World Tour rankings and 2x KSP World Tour Champion), 23 year old Keahi enjoys a broader frame of reference than most regarding the interplay between those disciplines. We grabbed him between flights to Morocco (one of which he missed, Lufthansa's fault, not ours) to speak about the new JP Surf Slate, dog surfing and threading barrels… David Suzuki rescues capsized canoeists at Site C Dam protest Kayak Yak - When a canoe carrying several people capsized on the Peace River during the 10th Annual Paddle for Peace event on Saturday, 80 year old David Suzuki rushed in to provide help. The event was to celebrate the northern BC's scenic Peace Valley and to oppose the development of the Site C dam. Check the link in given in the blog to the news relating to this instance which is inspiring. SUP Racing with Kim Barnes Boarders Magazine - Recently joining the Riviera Team, Florida based Kim Barnes traveled west to compete in Race the Lake of the Sky in South Tahoe, California. The Impending Dam Disaster in The Himalayas | Scientific American International Rivers - Earlier this year earthquakes in Nepal leveled thousands of buildings, killed upward of 8,500 people and injured hundreds of thousands more. The magnitude 7.8 and 7.3 temblors also cracked or damaged several hydropower projects, underscoring another imminent danger: dam bursts. Nantahala Cascades Release Jackson Kayak - Almost all boaters can agree that a scheduled release of a river that doesn't usually run is one of the best things ever. Last week was a scheduled release of the Nantahala Cascades, as well as the upper Nantahala. With all the craziness down at the NOC it was nice to get away from it all for a couple of hours and rock some laps on the Cascades. Aussie Michael Booth takes Durban Downwind surfski.info - The final race of the 2015 FNB Durban Downwind Series saw some fantastic downwind conditions as paddlers made their way from La Mercy on the North Coast to the Marine Surf Lifesaving Club on Saturday with Australian Michael Booth narrowly claiming a beach sprint over Matt Bouman with Michelle Burn showing her class to claim victory in the women's race on Saturday. Come See Us at ICAST This Week Confluence - Boardworks, Wilderness Systems, and Perception are at ICAST this week, and we are excited to share our new product, catch up with industry friends, and see all the new innovations in our sport during the show. Here is our guide to connecting with us during ICAST, plus please be sure to swing by the booth.

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