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Kayak Fishing Show Visits Jim Sammons Home in San Diego ~ Racing the Zen

Playak News Flash - September 30, 2015
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News Watch Headlines Kayak Fishing Show Visits Jim Sammons Home in San Diego Kokatat Blog - Jim Sammons lands his first Yellowfin Tuna from a kayak in San Diego Kokatat Ambassador Jim Sammons recently filmed the Kayak Fishing Show in his hometown San Diego. Tour Developments Spell for An Exciting Future & Increased World Title Implications Waterman League - It has been an extremely exciting time here at the Waterman League as major new partners step up to align with the Tour & Series for 2016 and beyond, a move will elevate the World Championship properties to a whole new level both in terms of scale, reach and impact. Racing the Zen Jackson Kayak - As I am in the airport and getting ready to fly over to Austria for the Adidas Sickline Race, I am anxious, excited, and ready. Sickline has been on my list for a couple years now, and now I am old enough to race one of the premier events out there. Stand Up World Tour Stop 2 SUPboarder - The Stand Up World Tour has kicked off, and their second stop this year is at Huntington Beach for the US Sup Open. The trials for the event have got underway with 43 male athletes battling it out for 4 spots in the main event which is due to take place in a few days time. The trails this year has more male competitors than the main event which has 36.  Us Open of Stand Up Paddling Most Comprehensive Event in The Sport Waterman League - Beyond the first weekend and into mid week of World Tour Surfing and Waterman activities, the US Open is the ultimate showcase of all things SUP. Sign Up for a Free Breast Exam Onsite Standup For The Cure - More details to follow on how to sign up for a FREE, onsite breast exam at our Miami event on November 7th. Peak UK – idiot5 unsponsored - Peak UK are celebrating 25 years in the business. To commemorate 25 exceptional years Peak UK has released some highlights from idiot5. idiot and idiot5 were massive when they were first released (on VHS tape?) many years ago. Sort of Surfing Recommended for 2020 Olympic Games But No Room for Sup SUPracer - History has been made today, with surfing one of five sports officially recommended for inclusion in the 2020 Olympic Games. However the news is bittersweet for the stand up paddling community: Only shortboarding has been approved for inclusion, with no room for SUP racing on the program. A New Sport Is Born – Sup Golfing Isle Surf and SUP - We're always looking for different ways to enjoy more time on our paddle boards. SUP Surfing is of course surfing on your paddle board, SUP Yoga is practicing a yoga flow on a paddle board and now we have SUP Golfing which is exactly what it sounds like, golfing on iSUPs (inflatable Standup Paddle Boards). Norway – Waterfalls, Snow, and Amazing Canyons Kokatat Blog - We just got back from a trip to Norway. Most people know Norway as an amazing paddling destination, with waterfalls galore, and challenging whitewater. The Evolution of An Aging Athlete + Tips for The Beginner Isle Surf and SUP - The internal need to move in life is an intrinsic part of most competitive athletes. An unrelenting desire to push harder, faster and longer in search of the ultimate endorphin reward is how our bodies, minds and souls are wired. Kialoa Paddles: PO'Okela, Laulima and Malama Elder SUP - Over the years Elder SUP has shared stories about people, places and events. We have enjoyed adventures and talked storywith some incredible athletes and SUP-pers. For me, each outing on the water was powered by one KIALOA paddle or another – from the Gerry Lopez designed Hulu GL rac e and surf, to the Tiare adjustable (designed specifically for women)  and many more. 5 Reasons Why a Semi-Drytop Is The Perfect Summer Top - Stohlquist Freeryde Drytop Review David O Sullivan - I have been paddling with the Stohlquist FreeRYDE for the past 3 months and I have to say I'm loving it. It is the ideal summer top, perfect for those days when you're not too sure whether to go skin to win but you also don't want a heavy drytop or drysuit. Kayak Deck Slates maybe for those of you who make notes while paddling? Check it out… Kayak Yak - Here is an interesting piece of kayaking gear - Kayak Deck Slates . These deck slates are a kind of laminated sticker to put on your kayak's front deck near the front end of the coaming, where you can reach them while paddling. They're sold online through Paddling Light and they actually look pretty nifty. The left-hand slate is set up for writing a tide chart and the right one is for making notes. Well, what are your opinions on this product? The ISA Lands Stand Up Paddling At The Door Of The Olympic Games SUPracer - Well ISA's goal is to have surfing and Stand Up Paddling included in the Olympics and there is great news for the community here and it is… The 2019 Pan American Games that will be held in Lima, Peru has added surfing and Stand Up Paddling into its schedule of events!! Here we have can see the passion and hard work of ISA ambassador Fernando Aguerre as ISA under him lobbied hard for its cause… he is the man famous for appearing in bow ties matched to colourful suits and exotic hats, remember ?

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Day of the dolphin ~ Another Piece of the Connecticut ~ The Bucket List

Playak News Flash - September 29, 2015
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News Watch Headlines Day of the dolphin Will Herman - Some time before my first encounter with a dolphin on the water, a friend told how he had spent an hour watching a small pod from the cliffs at South Stack on Anglesey. Another Piece of the Connecticut Trash Paddler - Drove down to Connecticut on Friday morning and rendezvoused with my friend Capt'n Dangerous who'd ventured down from the Adirondack region of the Empire State. Change Is in The Air Level 6 - Four years ago, after another long summer playing on the Ottawa, I packed up my Ford Escape with a (then) 6yr old and everything we would need to spend the winter in one of BC's little ski towns. Joel Kowalski Goes to His 3rd Sickline Jackson Kayak - Joel- You don't travel much to compete- Why sickline? I'm a few days away from flying to Austria for the 2015 Adidas Sickline race. Bunchgrass Ridge - OR (9.19.2015) Nathan Pfeifer - Bunchgrass Ridge / Heckletooth is an all-day epic, running along a ridge that connects Fuji Mountain to the town of Oakridge, and also happens to be part of the Eugene to Crest Trail. The US Open of Stand Up Paddling is ON at Huntington Beach Waterman League - The Stand Up World Tour kicks off the Grand Slam that is the US Sup Open here at Huntington Beach, Surf City USA with the Men's Trials. With 43 Male athletes battling it out for just four spots in the 36 man, main event, it was a stacked opening day of performance stand up paddle surfing here in Southern California. September Move of The Month: The Infamous Plank Level 6 - A lot of people ask me how to go about strengthening their core.  Many relate a strong core to a six pack. however, you can have a strong core without actually having that six pack look.  Glimpses of the International Sea Kayak Symposium Adventurous Experiences - A few pics from Wednesday and Thursday of our International Sea Kayak Symposium 4 day training, on the Isle of Man. Combining rescue scenarios and rough water handling exercises, challenging personal paddling and fundamental skill acquisition... a lot of fun!! Pacific Paddle Games Is Almost Upon Us. Check Out The Teaser Video Here SUP Gladiator - In case you haven't seen it yet, Pacific Paddle Games put out a teaser video last week. California Coastal Cleanup Day trash collection done with the Jackson Kayak Karma RG Jackson Kayak - #JustPickItUp is a motto that Jeff and I have adopted and encourage others to do the same. The third Saturday in September is reserved on our calendar for California Coastal Cleanup Day. Our friends join us in a variety of craft that include whitewater kayaks, recreational kayaks, sea kayaks, surfskis, sit on tops, canoes, and other traditional small craft. This year Jeff and I chose to use our Jackson Kayak Karma RG's. Paddle buying tips from Quickblade Quickblade - We will be posting more buying tips in the future, but for now, find the right retailer to work with who has the paddles you want to try. And most important, use that adjustable paddle to find your desired length. A couple first things you can do when looking for a new paddle... The Bucket List Kialoa - In December of 2014 I was given the go ahead to return to working out via Pilates after several years of neck problems and migraines. I immediately committed to 3 mornings a week at 6:30 am, rain, snow or shine. Changes in Latitude Kokatat Blog - It takes me awhile to get used to the idea of air and water temperatures that are warm enough to wear just a swimsuit or shorts. Pacific Northwest coastal waters never get that warm. We paddle year 'round which means in shoulder seasons and winter we wear minimally a wetsuit or a drysuit. The Binders Have Arrived. Thank You Exos for The Opportunity PaddleFit - The binders have arrived. Thank you EXOS for the opportunity. Our coaches are arriving and preparing for next week. No Need to Cut The Planet'S Arteries to Save Her Lungs International Rivers - International Rivers welcomes today's US-China Joint Presidential Statement on Climate Change. We salute the increased focus on phasing out fossil fuels and strengthening climate resilience, and the inclusion of a South-South climate cooperation fund.

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Protecting and Restoring Fish Habitat on National Hunting and Fishing Day

Playak News Flash - September 28, 2015
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News Watch Headlines Protecting and Restoring Fish Habitat on National Hunting and Fishing Day American Rivers - The National Hunting & Fishing Day has its origins in connecting hunting and fishing with conservation, both to recognize that hunters and anglers were some of the first and most ardent people committed to restoring fish and wildlife and to encourage the continued effort to protect fish, wildlife, and the habitats they depend upon. Saving the Skinny Water Jackson Kayak - During the month of July I went exploring for skinny water to help raise awareness of the importance of protecting the delicate flows in the Tennessee Valley region and in the greater Alabama watersheds. One Exercise Workout — Part 4 SUP Magazine - One Exercise Workout: Kettlebell Swing with Olympian Sean Pangelinan. When it comes to an efficient, total-body workout, the kettlebell swing is arguably the Mac Daddy of all exercises. 5 Steps to Success: Carrying Your Heavy Kayak Through the Thick Woods Jackson Kayak - Portaging, hiking in, walking to the pub, kayak hauling comes in many forms and we all must at some point carry the plastic beast from one place to another. On the best of occasions, it's from your car to the water in few steps. Dare to Kayak: Words from 2015 Participants NRS Duct Tape Diaries - Devon Barker-Hicks' Dare to Kayak program teaches young children to paddle, challenging them to stay away from drugs and alcohol. In 2015, partnering with Idaho's Wild River License Plate program, a new focus on conservation was included. But with this year's recap, Devon decided to let the kids speak for themselves. 7 Qualities Where Isle Surf & SUP Stands Out Isle Surf and SUP - With plenty of standup paddle board companies doing business how do you know which one to choose from? When you look beyond the marketing of each brand and you pull back the layers to see exactly what each company stands for is where you'll find the most ideal brand. There are numerous reasons to choose Isle but below are the top 7 which we feel are the most important to you – the customer. My slalom season Palm Blogs - I am pretty satisfied how the slalom season panned out as a freshy. Earlier this year I made the decision to switch direction and chase the slalom dream, racing most of the international circuit. It has been a fun and challenging road and I'm satisfied with the progress I have made this year. Border Route 200 -- It'S a Race Bending Branches - Two women set the canoeing speed record for a 200+ mile Voyageur Route. Bending Branches sponsored Claire Jencks and Ann Raiho as they canoed and portaged their way from Voyageur National Park to the Grand Portage, an 8.5 mile hike, to Lake Superior. The US Open of Stand Up Paddling presented by FIAT will kick off in Huntington Beach next week SUP Surf - The US Open of Stand Up Paddling featuring World Tour & Series competition to kick off this weekend in Huntington Beach California. Tension is mounting as we build up to the US Open of Stand Up Padding that is set to kick of this weekend at Huntington Beach. Wildcards announced for the World Tour Main Event in Huntington Waterman League - This year sees the 36 man format take effect for the Men, featuring Man on Man elimination throughout to allow for the most dynamic and competitive surfing possible for the World's best. Stand Up Paddle Boarding While Pregnant Isle Surf and SUP - For this lady, SUPping was a very integral part of her life and when she got pregnant she decided to be active as it has many positive effects through Stand UP Paddling. Read about how supping kept her well in her pregnancy time. However forks, whatever you do to stay active during pregnancy do the activity that suits you, maybe even walking, but please take care and do it after consultation with your doctor. Get Some Grit and Go Faster Larry Cain - I'm engaged in an interesting study at the moment on behalf of Canoe Kayak Canada in which we're looking at our past medalists at the Olympic Games or World Championships going back 30 years or more and identifying common traits and experiences they have had which might have helped lead to their success. US Open of Stand Up Paddling all full of action coming up, check it out... Standup Journal - Tension is mounting as we build up to the US Open of Stand Up Padding that is set to kick off this weekend at Huntington Beach. This unique and comprehensive event will showcase the World's very best Stand Up Paddlers in action across both Surfing and Racing as they battle it out at Stop 3 . Check out what is so thrilling and exciting about this event this year, it's going to be great action and you can see it live too... Cottages at Cape Kiwanda: Your Piece of Paradise Elder SUP - Few things remind us of the magical quality of family time at the beach more than whimsical sand castles. Perched on a lofty rock-faced site just south of Cape Kiwanda, The Cottages at Cape Kiwanda look upon a most incredibly sculptured sand creation – Cape Kiwanda. Strange Happenings During Late Summer NJ Sup Session Standup Journal - Strange things were happening in the waters off of Stone Harbor, NJ on September 19th. Multiple pods were having sex, a calf got attacked by a male, and there was a strange meeting between 4 males where they stopped swimming and put all their heads/rostrums together on the surface for about 45 seconds.

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