August Adventures ~ My First Standup Paddle Race The Ta-Hoe Nalu

Playak News Flash - August 17, 2015
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines August Adventures Level 6 - Summer is always busy in the Columbia River Gorge, but we managed to skip town and find a few epic adventures, starting in Salt Lake City, UT and ending in McCall, ID. 12 Months After The Second Biggest Race of 2014, Changes to The World Rankings SUPracer - Despite there being no big races this weekend there have still been a few changes to the SUP Racer World Rankings. Why? Because it's been exactly 12 months since the 2014 Ultimate SUP Showdown was held, which means it's now time for that event to be purged from the system. Sup Awards Presented by Tommy Bahama — Vote Now, Win Big SUP Magazine - Voting is now open for the 2015 SUP Awards presented by Tommy Bahama! Log on to SUPawards.com and vote on your favorite nominees for top female and male paddlers of the year, top expedition, movie of the year and best philanthropic cause, and you'll be entered to win big prizes from our event sponsors Tommy Bahama, GoPro, Martin Guitar and Futures SUP! All you have to do is log on and make your vote count today. My First Standup Paddle Race The Ta-Hoe Nalu Sup Currents - I was digging through all my t-shirts this morning and low and behold what did I find….the event shirt from the 2009 Tahoe Nalu.  Yep, you read it right, my first standup paddle race was the Tahoe Nalu in 2009 at Kings Beach on Lake Tahoe. Win a Waterproof iPhone 6 Case from Catalyst SUP Examiner - Are you ready to get out on the water and snap photos of you and your friends during your next paddling adventure? We want to help! SUP Examiner has partnered with Catalyst, the makers of one of the world's top performing waterproof cases, to provide you with the chance to win a new waterproof iPhone 6 case, valued at $69.99. Level Six Does Outdoor Retailer 2015 Level 6 - We just got back from Salt Lake City and had our best Outdoor Retailer yet! From the on-water demo to our new booth, we are super stoked for 2016. RinseKit Cleans Up at 2015 Outdoor Retailer SUP Examiner - RinseKit made big waves at this summer's Outdoor Retailer trade show in Salt Lake City. The innovative 'hose-to-go' was the honoree of two of the outdoor industry's most prestigious awards: Outside's Gear of the Show and Gear Junkie's Best in Show. Pete Holliday The Road to The 11cities Part 2 SUPboarder - Pete Holliday is back with Part 2 of his 'Road to the 11 Cities' series. In September Pete will be taking part in the notoriously challenging 220km 11cities 5 day SUP race in Holland. Being the first time Pete's taken part in such an event, he decided to share with SUPboarder his training and preparation in the lead up to the big day. Easiest Pop Up and Take Down on The Beach Distressed Mullet - I'm a big fan of LightSpeed shelters. We have a 3 (almost 4) year old and to be able to bring a light shelter to the beach that fits full-size beach chairs, provides shade and a home base and sets up and breaks down in seconds is crucial—and without a lot of stuff that goes into it. A Swell to Remember Supfiesta15 Performance Paddling - With a building south swell approaching, the nerves of youth sup athletes from all over the world were feeling the pressure and anticipation of what the ocean would have in store for them, on the morning of May 3rd. Conners introduction to whitewater Kokatat Blog - I always love introducing new people to the sport of kayaking, so recently I made it a nice cold mission to introduce my friend Conner to our sport during her stay in New Zealand. Dart Flow Standup Paddle First Annual Fundraiser Race Sup Currents - The DART race showed up on my radar last minute and I have Michael Melville to thank for asking me to take a closer look. Choosing the Right Board for You Part 3 – Some Thoughts on Boards and How You Paddle on Them Larry Cain - In the last couple of Tips of the Week I've talked about the importance of trying boards before you make a decision to buy one and what to consider when you are developing your own protocol for testing boards. This week I'd like to just share some things I discovered as I did my own testing and that I have learned over my time paddling SUP. Lots of principles from my sprint canoe racing days apply here as well, so what I'll share here is really a bunch of ideas that come from everything I've experienced in paddling. Winding Down in the Valley Trash Paddler - With yesterday's last job of the day leaving me close to the Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge boat launch, enjoying the final hours of daylight while afloat on the Nashua River seemed a capital idea. SUP Women | Shelby Taylor Rose SUP Magazine - After competing at the national level in soccer by the age of 16, Kentucky's Shelby Taylor Rose faced an unexpected injury that led her to the dark depths of depression and an eating disorder, among other health issues. The mental and physical strains on her young body worsened over time, and, for the elite athlete, it seemed that her dreams of returning to a high level of competition were dissipating.

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