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

Playak News Flash - July 30, 2015
The world's latest paddling headlines.

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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