Protection of the Historic Rogue River ~ SUP at the Royal William Yard

Playak News Flash - July 6, 2015
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines Protection of the Historic Rogue River Northwest Rafting Company - This week, Oregon Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley introduced a new bill that would protect more than 200,000 acres throughout Oregon, primarily along the coast and in the southwest corner of the state. Below the Waterline: Kayaks provide affordability, functionality Misc. - The evolution in boating has seen some neat technological innovation both in features and comfort, but with that has come higher prices, more feature-rich packaged models and high-tech gadgets on every upgrade. While good for those with the wherewithal to afford them, many have been priced out of the market. An area of concern for new anglers is the cost of entry may be too high. There is another option. Liptovsky opening day provides world-class action ICF - The opening day in Liptovsky provided some great action as the world's best canoe slalom athletes contested the third in a series of five 2015 ICF Canoe Slalom World Cups. Give Me a Hand or At Least Five Fingers Durhamblogger - Sunday morning was made for paddling - low temperatures and moderate humidity. Rachel's back was talking ugly to her and she elected to stay at home. I decided to explore the Five Fingers area on the Eno River - so named because the pond and marsh area bodies of water resembles a person's hand. Click on the photos to enlarge. As The Oarlock Turns Part 7 Don'T Feed The Wildlife NRS Duct Tape Diaries - There I lay on my inflatable sleeping pad. Two inches of foam wrapped in synthetic material. My sweaty back makes contact. Sticky. Gross. I scoot the sheet over the exposed plastic. A sleeping pad and full-sized pillow are a luxury on the river. Introducing the Wild Mississippi River American Rivers - When you think of the Mississippi River, what do you think of? Do you think of mile long bridges over a glassy surface? Do you think of deep water teaming with giant catfish? Do you think of levee breaches and houses on stilts? Do you think of big barges and Huckleberry Finn? There are a number of images that come to mind when the Mississippi River is invoked, but one image people rarely relate to the Mighty Mississippi is white water rapids. Monitor Your Training by Keeping Some Type of Training Log Larry Cain - If you're going to learn from your training then one of the most important things you can do is record all your training in some kind of log or journal. If you work with a coach it's a good idea because it will help you and your coach monitor your training and fatigue levels and assess the impact the training program is having on you. Paddling Meetup Groups How to Grow Your Own Sup Community SUP Magazine - I'm not an avid paddler, I can admit that. When I RSVP'd for a Distance Training Paddle on Meetup.com I was taking it simply to get out on the water and meet some new people, I wasn't expecting much. Threewaves Nose Clips Available In The UK & Ireland unsponsored - Threewaves Nose Clips are now available in the UK & Ireland via Unsponsored. I was so impressed by the quality and performance of the nose clips (read the review here) that I have brought a few pairs back to the Unsponsored HQ here in the UK. Paddle: Volume 1, Issue 3, July 2015 ACA Paddle - Introducing the new bimonthly digital magazine from the ACA. From stewardship stories and paddlesport-related policy changes, to competition and event announcements, Paddle is your go-to source for news in the world of paddlesports. SUP at the Royal William Yard SUPboarder - It's often published that SUP is the world's fastest growing water sport and that seems to be the case with more people testing the water every week. Steve Toze from Plymouth Bike Emporium Rockets and Rascals updates SUPboarder with their first SUP event held in the historic Royal William Yard in Plymouth. Casper Steinfath & Celine Guesdon secure victory on Day 1 in Finland Waterman League - Casper Steinfath (Naish) puts on a dominant performance in the Long Distance Race today on Day 1 of the 2015 Sieravuori Masters, Stop 2 of the European Cup. The morning dawned with blue skies and a strengthening side shore wind providing epic conditions for today's Long Distance race. An All Star Line Up Headed to The Adriatic Crown SUPboarder - An all star line up headed to the Adriatic Crown race on the 19-21th June in Italy. Part of the Euro Tour this event for the second year running was a great success, even if the weather wasn't on its side. What You Need To Know to Start Kayak Fishing Wired2Fish - Learn what you need to get and know before you start kayak fishing and hear what one professional angler had to say about his first kayak fishing trip. Greenjacket LE8 : Rise Up Astral Currently - This fresh new vest is a collaboration between ASTRAL's design team, pro athlete Evan Garcia, and artist Walker Howard Regarding the influence for the LE8, Evan explained Ive always loved the Rasta lion style, and that is the theme of our media company 'Substantial Media House' so I wanted to get a unique spin on the lion and mix that with some water for obvious reason. The condor and mountains came from the crazy amount of time I've spent in Chile it was just some ideas I had that I knew Walker would be able to run with.

Featured Pau Hana Lotus 10' Yoga SUP - First ever full length interchangeable yoga pad on a SUP. Seamount system for attaching accessories.

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