Do You Know an Instructor Who Deserves Recognition? ~ NRS Pilot

Playak News Flash - October 31, 2015
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines Do You Know an Instructor Who Deserves Recognition? ACA - The ACA is proud to partner with Kokatat for the Instructor of the Month recognition program. Winners receive a free Kokatat life jacket as well as recognition in the ACA's eMagazine, Paddle. Columbus Hometown Throwdown Kokatat Blog - I am so happy that we were able to make it to the 2nd annual Columbus Hometown Throwdown! It was as fun as everyone says it is. We made it there a week before the competition and have been in Columbus, GA many times before. NRS Pilot Rapid Magazine Blog - When choosing a river knife, the sheath can be as important as the knife itself. From raft guiding to river running, having an accessible but secure knife means you know it's there when you need it. 10 Basic Tips For Organizing SUP Races SUP Connect - Attention to detail is key, but here are top 10 basic tips to get you started on organizing stand up paddle (SUP) races. Here we present the overall framework. It requires planning, organisation, a team that can make all things happen, read on to know what all things need to happen and the planning that needs to be done. Ponder over your paddle experiences of this year … Pete Holliday - As 2015 racing season has almost come to an end, here is a list of SUP achievement and activities done by a paddle athlete. It includes participating and getting placed well in 11 cities endurance race, Uk's Battle of the Thames race, Euro tour races. Check out the photos and videos as well. Now what were your SUP experiences this year? , you may think on your SUP goals for next year now and chill this year. Join American Whitewater for a River Trip on the Wild and Scenic Rogue River Am. Whitewater - In June 2016, American Whitewater members will have an opportunity to join American Whitewater staff and board members for an exclusive trip on Oregon's Rogue River . We invite you to come learn more about our river stewardship program while having a great time enjoying one of our nation's first Wild and Scenic Rivers. The summer that keeps on going – PFD's & PFR's Jackson Kayak - Our family is travelling North America for a year, with the goal to kayak, surf and mountain bike as much as possible. We left our home in Yukon in the middle of June and since then I have paddled for 53 days on 6 different rivers, at 2 play parks and 2 separate ocean locations, either in my Fun 2.0 or my new whitewater slalom kayak. Current GoPro Setup October 2015 unsponsored - I receive a couple of emails each day asking about the GoPro setup that I currently have running, so here is an update. Boardworks Introduces All New Line of Inflatable Sups Boardworks - With new shapes and updated features, the Boardworks inflatables have never been better. Boardworks has created brand new inflatable SUP models for 2016, as well as new features and graphic updates on previous models. You can now view our full line of inflatables online, and all boards will be in stock shortly, just in time for the holidays. Is it Possible to Enjoy a 32 Mile Paddle Race? A Look Back at ChattaJack 2015 Wave of Wellness - I've resisted racing ChattaJack, the 31.5 mile paddle race, for a few years now despite the attempts at persuasion by my crazy paddle racing friends. I've never been an endurance athlete or enjoyed racing or training for long distances. 1200 miles, 4 rivers, 1 swamp and the Kilroy DT Jackson Kayak - I tend to wait a bit before I write reviews of my new models because I want to really feel them out to be thorough in my thoughts. Chileans Stand to Defend the Maipo River International Rivers - Yeso River, tributary of the Maipo River. Monti Aguirre From the high, icy glaciers of the Andes Mountains, the waters of three rivers the Colorado, Yeso and El Volcán descend to form Chile's Maipo River. Stand Up Paddle Athlete, Will Schmidt, Featured on Cbs Sports, Courage in Sports Program SUP Connect - Indoor Kayaking at the Western Swimming Pool, Peel continues to grow in popularity, with all groups fully booked until the end of the year. New Neighborhood Sea Kayak Stonington - As the season at Old Quarry wound-down, we pondered our next move. Returning to Georgia was not much of an option. When we left in June, the owner of the business was ill and it seemed a long shot that Sea, Surf & SUP would begin to thrive enough to provide ample work. The Rise of The Inflatable SUP International - Inflatable boards are ubiquitous in sup, but it wasn't always that way. It was summer 2008, and the stand up paddle landscape of the UK looked a lot different to what it does now.

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Columbus Hometown Throwdown ~ 2015 Lord of The Fork Race Results

Playak Weekly Digest
The world's top paddling links in week 44, 2015.

News Watch Columbus Hometown Throwdown Kokatat Blog - I am so happy that we were able to make it to the 2nd annual Columbus Hometown Throwdown! It was as fun as everyone says it is. We made it there a week before the competition and have been in Columbus, GA many times before. 2015 Lord of The Fork Race Results worldkayak blogs - This was the 21st edition of the Russell Fork Race. It was renamed "The Lord of the Fork" race in honor of Jon Lord, who died at Tower in 2004. If you could decipher the script at the bottom of the bibs, it pays tribute to him. Adidas Sickline 2015 Kokatat Blog - Every year at the first weekend of October the best extreme kayakers in the world meet at the Wellebrucke rapids of Oetztal Ache in Austria to compete for the World Champion title in extreme kayak racing. This year was the 8th edition and the race is getting more popular with every year. The Rise of The Inflatable SUP International - Inflatable boards are ubiquitous in sup, but it wasn't always that way. It was summer 2008, and the stand up paddle landscape of the UK looked a lot different to what it does now. Historic Paddle Illustration: Mi'Kmaq Paddle Art Paddle Making - An interesting article entitled, Art Sales: colonial Canadian art reawakened, in The Telegraph discusses how auction sales of 19th century colonial artworks are fetching record prices. Boardworks Introduces All New Line of Inflatable Sups Boardworks - With new shapes and updated features, the Boardworks inflatables have never been better. Boardworks has created brand new inflatable SUP models for 2016, as well as new features and graphic updates on previous models. You can now view our full line of inflatables online, and all boards will be in stock shortly, just in time for the holidays. How to: Switch Freewheel Jackson Kayak - Turn around backwards and look over your shoulder to watch the entry. You want to be watching and able to see the lip to know when to throw the freewheel. Every Paddler Needs to Learn About Leptospirosis Jackson Kayak - Recently I contracted Leptospirosis in Costa Rica and this blog aims to educate the masses of what this disease is as all whitewater kayakers need to learn these symptoms, it could save a life. 2nd Annual Tofino Paddle Surf SUP Invitational Nikki Rekman - We had a great weekend in beautiful Tofino with the crew from Tofino Paddle Surf , thank you Catherine, Zak, your staff and the many volunteers. The Composite Patch Kit Quickblade - Being on the road as much as all of us at QB here are, we have pretty much seen it all. And for anyone that travels to races you know that when it comes to your board and our paddle – certainly anything can happen. Just recently before the PPG we set up a make shift board hospital out front to fix some of the team's boards that were damaged in transit to Southern California. The Old Man of The Mull of Logan SeaKayakPhoto.com - At the Mull of Logan there are a number of hidden inlets which lead to the great rock arch called the Devil's Bridge. Phil, Tony and I had been before but as Maurice had not been before (and we had said nothing to him) he amazed when he found it.  Those entering the recesses and passing under bthe arch do so under the baleful stone gaze of the Old Man of the Mull of Logan.  We dallied for Ryan Helm & Brandon Rambo SUPboarder - Speed, power and flow. If you're a competition surfer you'll be aware of these words as it's what the judges are looking for in any surf competition, with or without a paddle. But it's not just for competition surfing, it's what separates the good surfers from the very good surfers. River Flair: A Gallery of Camp Costumes NRS Duct Tape Diaries - Who wears an evening gown on a river trip, you ask? At some point the river trip dress-up night became a tradition. Who knows when or by whom, but it probably began on the banks of the Grand Canyon of the Colorado River. Regardless, all river rats are privy to the knowledge that miscellaneous costumes are a necessary addition to everyone's drybags. Enjoy these pictures of paddlers in funny costumes. Washington, DC: Energy Solutions for the 21st Century International Rivers - In the face of the global challenges of energy poverty and climate change, renewable energy options like wind and solar can play a major role in powering rapidly developing countries. Coal and large hydropower projects often considered the primary options to address growing energy demand entail significant impacts to the climate, local environments and communities, and are often not well suited to deliver energy to those who need it most. Bad Hydropower Legislation is Back Am. Whitewater - The Hydropower legislation we've been tracking since late spring is on the move again in Congress, and it still spells really, really bad news for rivers. Paddler's voices are important in the process.

Factor Athletes with top online media coverage in October 1. Kai Lenny 2. Izzi Gomez 3. Candice Appleby Forums Have your say in the next boat we put out Videos Kopie von VIDEO FILM PRODUCTION Best of slow motion ATHLETES SICKLINE 2012 (CHILKO) KC Catches a Big Fish (EJ) Lumpy Waters 2015 (amyannbesch) Happy Birthday! VIDEO FILM PRODUCTION adidas rockstars 2013 (CHILKO) Upcoming Himalayan Whitewater Festival Nepal, Marshyandi, Oct 30 - Oct 31 BWP/CPN Fun Halloween Paddle US, FL, Coco Plum Circle, Oct 30 Whanganui River Challenge New Zealand, Wanganui, Oct 31 - Nov 1 SUPer Scary SUP Race US, SC, , Oct 31 Paddle For Hope New Zealand, Westhaven, Nov 1

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2015 Lord of The Fork Race Results ~ Ladies Day on The Skykomish River

Playak News Flash - October 29, 2015
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines 2015 Lord of The Fork Race Results worldkayak blogs - This was the 21st edition of the Russell Fork Race. It was renamed "The Lord of the Fork" race in honor of Jon Lord, who died at Tower in 2004. If you could decipher the script at the bottom of the bibs, it pays tribute to him. Ladies Day on The Skykomish River Kokatat Blog - Four years ago I casually threw together an all-ladies kayaking day on the Skykomish River in an effort to meet other women kayakers. My crew had always been men, and I decided to search out other lady river-rats like myself. Coasteering Documented as National Health Solution Adventurous Experiences - The UK's first Drowning Prevention Strategy was launched 21 st October 2015 at the National Water Safety Forum (NWSF) conference in Durham. Superfishal Versatility Jackson Kayak - When most people think of fishing from an SUP, the first thought that comes to mind is inshore flats fishing. Which makes sense because it is certainly where SUP fishing excels, however it is not limited to open flat water….especially in a Jackson Kayak SUPerFISHal. New Grant Program Helps Intermountain West Communities Connect to Rivers American Rivers - Today American Rivers announced the creation of a new grant program to benefit rivers and the communities served by them throughout the Intermountain West. The Connecting Communities to Rivers grant program will provide financial support for projects that connect communities in the Intermountain West to their rivers by improving family-friendly recreational opportunities and protecting and restoring rivers and surrounding lands. Dog River Litter Woes Continue Kayaking the Mobile - Tensaw River Delta - So, how did the City of Mobile's new $660,000 litter trap do in keeping Dog River clean? I took a paddle up Dog River today to investigate and report. Every Paddler Needs to Learn About Leptospirosis Jackson Kayak - Recently I contracted Leptospirosis in Costa Rica and this blog aims to educate the masses of what this disease is as all whitewater kayakers need to learn these symptoms, it could save a life. Surfears SUP for the Soul - In Colorado the best river waves are formed by massive amounts of melting snow. After researching surfer's ear, I decided this was the season to start wearing ear protection. I chose SurfEars because they seemed to be the latest and greatest thing on the market, and the promise to allow sound in while keeping water out seemed perfect. Why Download the Paddle Ready App? ACA - In a recent Richmond Times Dispatch article , writer Tee Clarkson reviews the ACA's Paddle Ready app. He touts the float plan feature as his favorite. Paddlin' Down to Hartford Trash Paddler - Linked up with my friend Capt'n Dangerous (of the Adirondack Pirate Paddlers) Sunday morning to explore another bite-sized section of the Connecticut River.   SUP Addiction – Glide and Down Wind Wonderful Elder SUP - Peggy KIng inspires me and her adventures fuel the stoke. Innocently, you join friends and fellow competitors for your first down wind SUP adventure. River, lake or open ocean when the wind and the bumps cooperate the experience is incredible. Weekly Recap 10/27/2015 SUP Connect - Welcome to the Supconnect Weekly Recap, our countdown of the Top 5 biggest news, reviews, interviews and features surrounding the world of Stand Up Paddleboarding. If you've got anything newsworthy, weird or worth reading about, don't be shy to share the scoop with us. Solid Attempts to ensure less pollution and better health of the Holston River American Rivers - This is great news for the people of East Tennessee who depend on the Holston as their source of drinking water and for recreational users of the Holston River, including Cherokee Lake. The Tennessee Clean Water Network (TCWN), the U.S. Department of Defense, and BAE Systems Ordnance Systems, Inc. have signed a consent decree that will greatly reduce the level of RDX (a highly toxic, explosive chemical) pollution in the Holston River by 2020 Best Bras for Different Workouts Samata Mag - At Outdoor Retailer this summer I just happened to stop at the Anita booth.  Their bathing suit caught my eye, it was well tailored on the mannequin and the fabric caused my fingers to linger just a bit a longer; which proved it had my undivided attention.  It was more for the fuller figured woman and even though I'm slighter of build I'm always on the look out for product that reach all our readers. Mother and Baby Humpback Whale Swim With Dolphins Standup Journal - Check out this beautiful video of a mother and baby humpback whale swimming with a mother and baby dolphin caught by a drone off the coast of Australia.

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