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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