2015 Vancouver SUP Challenge Results are up ~ Fanatic Sup Collection 2016

Playak News Flash - August 20, 2015
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines 2015 Vancouver SUP Challenge Results are up Paddle Surf Canada - Another great race day put on by Gary Parsons and his team with the fifth installment of the Vancouver SUP Challenge. First descent on Mongolia's Tsagaan Gol Funhog Blob - Ranger Gana led from his horse. Behnid him on a string walked the camel with our kayaks. A light rain began as we scrambled along the rim of the gorge, scouting. At a chunky 20-foot falls, a simple up-and-over portage route was apparent. Twenty minutes later there was little doubt about the precipitation. It was full-on snowing. Two Trophy Sheepshead, Spades, Togs, and a Keeper Cobia Angling Addict - A dim glow was slowly creeping across the eastern sky when my kayak set free from the beach. The water was black and glassy and the glide was silky smooth. I looked up at the stars, smiled, and whispered gratitude. The Most Common First Timer Mistakes Blue Planet Surf - At Blue Planet we offer downwind coaching to those wanting to get into this exciting sport.  After doing many coached downwind runs I have noticed that most beginners make the same common mistakes when first trying to catch bumps. Come Explore Ireland On a Standup Paddleboard Standup Journal - Recently Nikki Gregg explored the beauty of Ireland on a standup paddleboard, visiting the world's longest defined coastal touring route named the Wild Atlantic Way located on the west coast of Ireland. The 2015 ICF Canoe Slalom World Cup Series prepares for it crescendo in Pau, France ICF - 300 athletes from 50 countries are set to contest the final of five 2015 ICF Canoe Slalom World Cups at the superb course in Pau, France. Fanatic Sup Collection 2016 SUP International - For 2016, our wave collection is world class, spiced up with that little bit of innovative Je ne sais quoi. The high performance ProWave remains the adrenaline junkies trusted steed. Supercharged, powerful and balanced, its flow on the wave is outstanding, delivering tight arcs deep in the pocket. Stakeout for The Young Ones Team Pyranha - Stakeout, Freestyle kayaking's big wave tour and an annual pilgrimage for us to Canada. This is the land where some of the biggest waves and rapids in the world are found and where freestyle kayaking is pushed the hardest. Travis Grant Is Number One SUPracer - This year has flown by. Seems like only yesterday we were getting excited about the first major race of the year, the Carolina Cup. That was four months ago. Missy Campau'S Wilderness Systems Tsunami 125 Canoe Kayak - Kayaking has been transformative for Missy Campau, 35, of Port Huron, Michigan. The paddling bug has transformed the upbeat, former stay-at-home mom into a key community volunteer and entrepreneur. Naish Sup Range 2016 SUP International - Adding even more diversity to an extensive collection, the newest shapes for 2016 offer more variety for riders to choose from. Whether a seasoned professional, weekend warrior, or just getting their toes wet for the first time, Naish's assortment of boards and paddles ensures anyone can enhance their time on the water, no matter what the conditions call for. Stakeout for The Young Ones Palm Blogs - Stakeout, Freestyle kayaking's big wave tour and an annual pilgrimage for us to Canada. This is the land where some of the biggest waves and rapids in the world are found and where freestyle kayaking is pushed the hardest. 1 – Out To Chile Lee Royle - Flying with a kayak is never something to look forward to, however it went down well enough with Air Portugal, so I arrived in Santiago with all my stuff, and after a 12 hour wait for Rory to arrive and a bit of gentle persuasion to get my kayak on a bus, we were on our way to Pucon to start another leg of our adventure. Restoring Rivers To Protect Communities From Climate Change American Rivers - The amount of impervious surface those surfaces covered in concrete, buildings, etc. in our communities can turn even an average rain event into cause for concern. However, it is often more catastrophic events that serve as a wakeup call and spur change. A boat that fits a 5 year old paddler Werner - Here is 5 year old Rushton paddling the seven foot Hornbeck's standard kids boat, built by his grand pa, Pete Hornbeck. The boat weighing less than 8 pounds, certainly was one of the most special Pete has ever built, knowing how important the captain would be.

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