2015 Freestyle Kayaking World Championships ~ Summertime Slobs

Playak News Flash - September 19, 2015
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News Watch Headlines 2015 Freestyle Kayaking World Championships Palm Blogs - The 2015 ICF Freestyle Kayaking World Championships are freestyle kayaking's single most prestigious event. Occurring once every two years, out of every single competition in the world this event is the main focus of almost all freestyle kayakers. With Windsurf-Inspired Moves Like This, What'S Next for Bernd Roediger? Standup Journal - As we are hurdling into a host of new adventures on Maui and abroad, it seems as if Oregon's growing distant in the rear view mirror. Here we see the first hints of Winter, North Swell on Maui. Still, I can't simply forget all the good times my friends and I have had this Summer! Here's some Ho'okipa clips mixed in with some Oregonian shenanigans. The Great Church At St. Kyran'S Tony Paradise - Earlier in the day, on day 3 of our Placentia Bay trip, we checked out the old stone Church of the Assumption on the road between St. Leonard's and St. Kyran's.  Summertime Slobs Jackson Kayak - Summer fishing can be hit or miss. With the temperatures in a pattern of 100 plus degrees for nine days in a row, it would be a challenge. Not only the fishing but the hydration part of it. Kai Lenny Ultimate Crossing SUPboarder - The Ultimate Crossing is a challenge set to use all of Kai's water skills to cross 115 nautical miles from Maui to Oahu. That's a long way! If the wind isn't blowing and he can't kite surf or windsurf, then he'll be paddling. Dolphin and Standup Paddleboarder Collide Standup Journal - Matt Minich and Peter Nelson paddling and surfing in Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach, Ca when a dolphin surfing the waves didn't see Matt and gave him a body slam. Fortunately Matt and the Dolphin left unharmed. Ice Ice Baby Natali Zollinger - Paddling for 10,000 Year old Ice is a unique experience! There's nothing like a Moscow Mule with Glacier Ice. It was worth it on my Boardworks SHUBU Raven. Sassafras Guide Paddle - Slowly Back to Carving Paddle Making - Well after receiving a wonderful batch of Sassafras stock from friend Craig Johnson last summer, I've finally had time to properly cut a paddle blank out. Since converting my cherry guide paddle into an heirloom gift from my 2nd son, I've wanted to replicate the original design to serve as a heavy user tripping paddle. Exploring in The Land of Mayanwhitewater: Announcing The Guatemala Guidebook PaddleBlogs - Big news this month: the Guatemala guidebook is finished. Mayan Whitewater Guatemala is the first and complete guide to the rivers and creeks of Guatemala. How to Rock The Gauley Festival Jackson Kayak - It's that time of year again. If you're excited to hit the Gauley Festival and just ready to pack up, drive in and figure it out well that's certainly what most fest-goers will be doing so be my guest and have fun. Colorado 2015 Media Dump Team Pyranha - Colorado is one of the most fun and picturesque places for paddlers to visit. The Specific Preparatory Phase Larry Cain - As you'll recall from part 4 of the Training for SUP series, the Specific Preparatory Phase is the macrocycle which follows the General Preparatory Phase, with the objective of converting the general fitness built in that phase to specific fitness that is useful on the board in preparation for the competitive season. Looking Back At Past SUP Awards | A Gallery of Good Times SUP Magazine - For the dedicated community of standup paddling enthusiasts, SUP Awards presented by Tommy Bahama is among the most monumental occasions of the year. So now, with the fifth annual SUP Awards presented by Tommy Bahama on thee horizon, let's examine to some imagery from past SUP Awards in honor of our favorite night on the town. Get excited, ladies and gentlemen. This year is going to be better than ever! Sharing Waves in Cold Hawaii SUP International - Casper Steinfath talks about his deep love for his home in Agger where some decent waves hit the Danish Coastline. The perfect SUP playground. Training Tips for the Pacific Paddle Games SUP Magazine - The Pacific Paddle Games presented by Salt Life will be a challenging event, no matter what race or races you're involved in. Pros will have to deal with multiple heats over multiple days with a six-mile distance race mixed in.

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