Upper CO Wild and Scenic Alternative Moves Forward

Playak News Flash - July 12, 2015
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines Upper CO Wild and Scenic Alternative Moves Forward Am. Whitewater - Excellent news on the Upper Colorado River today. The Records of Decision from both the Forest Service and the BLM supporting, and approving our 8 year effort to create a Wild and Scenic Rivers Alternative stakeholder plan. Easy Rider does SUP Polo Paddle Surf Canada - Easy Rider in Edmonton just held their very first Starboard SUP Polo tournament, and by all accounts it was a great success. Warren Currie had this to say about the event. "What a blast. There was more laughter than any SUP event I have ever been a part of. Toby Cracknell Should Be On Your Radar SUP Magazine - Along the central coast of New South Wales, kids have a very different sporting education than their American counterparts. Instead of baseball, basketball and football, it's surfing, rugby and Nippers (that's junior surf lifesaving for the uninitiated). So it was no surprise that Toby Cracknell, one of Australia's rising SUP stars, felt at home in the ocean long before he could even pop up on a board. 30 Lakes in 30 Days Pinecrest Lake California SUP Magazine - Way up in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, but only a mere three-hour drive outside the San Francisco Bay Area, Pinecrest Lake is an often overlooked paddling paradise. The lake rests at 5,600 feet above sea level, a gem reflecting the lush offerings of the Sierras. Pinecrest Lake has been a go-to camping and recreational area for generations, and it's growing a reputation as the perfect place to SUP. Payette River Games Premieres on Cbs Sports Network This Saturday SUPracer - This Saturday will be a momentous day for the sport of stand up paddling, though most of the top athletes won't even get their feet wet. Instead, they'll be crowded round the telly, tuning in for the world premiere of the Payette River Games on CBS Sports Network. Rogues on The Rogue River Canoe Kayak - What better way to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Wilderness Act than to round up a bunch of Canoe & Kayak magazine contributors and test a new breed of whitewater kayak on one of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act's original rivers? Inside The Edit Chaos Theory Part Iii Canoe Kayak - Point of Divergence, the latest installment in Mike McKay's 'Chaos Theory' series of abstract whitewater profiles makes the rhythmic connection between a painter's rapid brush strokes on canvas and kayaker Capo Rettig's paddle strokes down Washington's White Salmon River. Memorial for Capts. John Doswell and John Krevey - another photo set. Frogma - I have another small set of photos to share with you today - not as happy this time, as the event in question was a memorial for Captains John Doswell and John Krevey, both gone from us far too soon. Hard to imagine what sort of waterfront we'd have without them, but I think it would be a lot less fun and accessible. Molalla State Scenic Waterway Public Meeting And Comment Opportunity (OR) Am. Whitewater - Last fall the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (ORPD) solicited input on the designation of a segment of the Molalla River that includes the Three Bears Run as a State Scenic Waterway. American Whitewater is actively supporting this designation. Why Laird Hamilton's Naked Photo Shoot For ESPN Is Kind Of A Big Deal For SUP SUPracer - And now for something completely different: Laird Hamilton stand up paddling naked with his wife and former Olympian Gabby Reece. Online Registration Closed Standup For The Cure - We have professional SUP instructors, fun races, paddle boards to demo or purchase, happy hour beer, wine and a delicious lunch all lined up for you. You can also get a free breast or skin cancer exam with the friendly doctors & nurses from Radiology Muskegon & Hackley Community Health. Win great prizes, check out the partner expo and silent uuction and rock out to the live music – there's somethng for everyone Kealii Mamala at one in Tahiti SUPboarder - It takes a lot of skill and a massive pair of bo##*cks to surf like this! And it takes guts to stand in the surfing line up deeper than anybody else! Surfing like this you're either going to get smashed or get the wave of your life. Kealii Mamala reads the wave like he really is at one with it. Truly inspirational SUP surfing and a nicely put together edit. Sup Acro Yoga – Taking Sup Yoga to The Next Level SUPboarder - Just when you think you've seen it all! SUP Acro Yoga blends the dynamic power of acrobatics and the wisdom of yoga on SUPs. Great for not only your core stability, but also a laugh with your mates! There really is nothing you can't do on a SUP. Give SUP Acro Yoga a try this summer.

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