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

Playak News Flash - September 30, 2015
The world's latest paddling headlines.

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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