The Small Isles - Another crossing and a couple of dolphins ~ Pursuing Esox

Playak News Flash - August 2, 2015
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines The Small Isles - Another crossing and a couple of dolphins Will Herman - Before settling in for the night on Rum, I had watched the skies darken above the Cuillin, the pastel shades of a summer sunset darkening above Loch Bracadale, thinking back again to our trip around Skye four years earlier. Why I Got Out of the Sea Kayak Guiding Business PaddlingLight - According to a study published in APS journal Psychological Science, after receiving an unappealing prize for hard work, a six-year-old kid will hold on to it. Whereas a four-year-old kid who works hard for an unappealing reward will detach themselves from that reward by giving it away. PaddleFit Performance Details PaddleFit - Internationally renowned amongst travellers and surfers for its laid back pace, easygoing atmosphere and world class waves, Taghazout is a unique gem on Morocco's Atlantic coast. Conveniently located 40 min from Agadir international airport it's a short hop (2-3hrs) from most central European cities. Columbus White Water Park Jackson Kayak - Hot water, big waves and loads of sun. That's the best way I can describe the Columbus White water Park. Set in the deep south of Georgia there's a new play park that's got some epic features in it. Grambler - Out for Delivery Bote - The first day I met Tim Bluhm the rain was falling in buckets. Tim is a musician, surfer, traveler and an old California soul. He is the lead singer in the band, The Mother Hips, and also plays in his wife's band, Nicki Bluhm and the Gramblers. Micro Guide : Morocco SUP International - Internationally renowned amongst travellers and surfers for its laid back pace, easygoing atmosphere and world class waves, Taghazout is a unique gem on Morocco's Atlantic coast. Conveniently located 40 min from Agadir international airport it's a short hop (2-3hrs) from most central European cities. Pursuing Esox Jackson Kayak - I have had the pleasure of being involved with some recent filming. Austin Green of The Uncommon Angler has been working tirelessly on making a documentary titled Pursuing Esox. I have been involved in the production of this film from the beginning. We finally got to get on the water and chase some pike on the fly. Molokai to Oahu race 2015- Interview with Travis Grant and Blue Planet race team photos Blue Planet Surf - The Blue Planet 14' x 28" Bump Rider model was well represented and the results show that this board works great in all conditions. It excels in good downwind conditions but also glides well in light winds. SUP Training the Smart Way Offers Time Tested Tips and Techniques SUP Examiner - You heard it folks! Rollersup'ing is the new trend sweeping the sup industry. So get out those old 1970's rollerskates, dust em' off and bring them to your next sup session. Rowing specialist completes trip around the most beautiful and important sea island in Brazil Standup Journal - Roberta Borsari is a Brazilian athlete who has more than 15 years' experience in sports linked to canoeing. Since 2010 she has undertaken some first-time ever trips and expeditions on her stand up paddle board. This relationship with the board led the athlete to choose the island of Fernando de Noronha for yet another of her exploits. Never Give Up America'S Cup Winner Jimmy Spithill on The Molokai 2 Oahu Stand Up Paddleboard Challenge Soul SUP - Bluesmiths announces the release of Never Give Up a short documentary film about the experiences of James Jimmy Spithill in the Molokai 2 Oahu Paddleboard World Championships. Racing Low At Naskeag PenobscotPaddles - As I sit in the basement, trying to get my brain to think on this hot, sticky day, it's hard to remember how cold it was last Saturday. 61 degrees (F) with a light but steady wind from the east and iffy skies. So of course we headed to Naskeag, a launch site from which we regularly get caught in fog or rain. Mike of 27 North Talks Sup Paddles and 3 Tips to Make You a Better Standup Paddler Standup Journal - Of interest in the episode is Mike's 3 tips about paddling to make you a better surfer near the end of the episode. There are definitely some gems in this information-rich hour, and I learned about blade size, dihedral, paddle constructions. There's nothing better than having a SUP Pup SUPboarder - And continuing the dog theme, when SUPboarder team member Chris Jones bought a Labrador Retriever puppy in February he intended to train him as a SUP Pup. Chris explains why it took him longer than he thought to SUP with his Pup. Paddle Healthy How to Combat Muscle Cramps with Tom Jones SUP Magazine - If you've ever endured muscle cramping, you know how debilitating it can be. The pain it causes can temporarily put even the strongest athletes out of commission, and unfortunately, lower body cramping is a common issue for standup paddlers.

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