It Doesn’t Have to Be That Way ~ Future Is Renewables

Playak News Flash - October 18, 2015
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines It Doesn't Have to Be That Way NRS Duct Tape Diaries - Before Lydia Cardinal was the managing partner and lead instructor for H2O Dreams, she was a skirt-pulling, wide-eyed newbie like everyone else. Here she offers words of love and encouragement, to you, the brand new kayaker. Listening to Kara Women Speak: One Woman's Journey to the Omo River International Rivers - Here is the story of how Jane Baldwin became someone who is supporting the Kara community women to voice out their concerns on the construction of the Gibe III Dam on the Omo River. She has reached out to International Rivers arranged photo and video exhibition for the world to know and help save the Omo River. This is a heart-warming story and shows that we can never be whole without a healthy ecosystem, we must preserve it for a healthier world. Rockin Highlights From The Pacific Paddle Games SUP Magazine - The ocean made sure that the inaugural Pacific Paddle Games presented by Salt Life were a rocking and rolling time. Pumping waves, sweltering October heat and the best paddlers in the world made for the most talked about event of the year. Add a $55,000 prize purse and paddlers were going all out, no matter the cost. Going Slowly on Norway's Trollstigen Road Rapid Magazine Blog - Steep mountainsides, blue-green fiords and a 101-kilometer snaking roadway have made the Trollstigen Road a national icon in Norway. This two-and-a-half-week trip was a test mission for a larger, month-long tour for the group, which included Klatt, renowned filmmaker Olaf Obsommer, and writer and kayaker Philip Baues. The plan to cycle to rivers instead of drive came about through a concern about climate change and a desire to just slow down. Xavi Masdevall and The New Red Paddle Co Whip Win in Spain SUPboarder - We have been watching the development of iSUP surf SUPs with interest, from all the different brands. And there was one board that caught our eye a few months ago the Red Paddle Co 'Whip'. Remember That Time When Paddlefit Hosted a Trip in Costa Rica? PaddleFit - Remember that time when PaddleFit hosted a trip in Costa Rica? Beyond The Shore Paddlefest Captures True Spirit of Sup SUP Examiner - The third annual Beyond the Shore Paddlefest took place this October, the speciality of this paddle event is that it connects the SUP community, including the recreational paddlers unlike commercial SUP racing events like the 2015 Pacific Paddle Games . It also raises awareness on the need to preserve and save our oceans. Paddlers also got the opportunity to meet the SUP champions Danny Ching, Anthony Vela, SUP yogi Jeramie Vaine. Future Is Renewables International Rivers - Soumya Dutta is the Convener of the Climate and Energy Group in the Beyond Copenhagen collective in India, a network of 40 plus environmental organizations. He sat down with Bharat Lal Seth to talk about India's electricity growth trajectory, the future of renewables and the global climate change impasse. Hot Fishing in Cold Conditions Jackson Kayak - Regionally bass fishing can be a gigantic challenge. All across North America while less ardent anglers choose the comfort of the fireplace others embrace the task of fooling largemouth bass in frigid air and water temperatures. Christian Vs. Follower of Jesus Canoelover - This has nothing to do with paddling. But nothing says that I have to only write about paddling. My house, my rules. I remember when I was a kid over at some friend's house. His parents were expressing outrage over those gay people ruining the word for them. Funding Needed to Continue Historic Restoration Program American Rivers - Please take a moment to tell the Obama Administration that restoration funding for the Upper Mississippi River is important to you. Connor Baxter Is The New World Number One SUPracer - Following his amazing, come-from-behind performance at the Pacific Paddle Games last weekend, Connor Baxter is the new world number one on the SUP Racer World Rankings. Pacific Paddle Games Becomes 500th Race on Results by Riviera SUPracer - There are now 500 events listed on our Results by Riviera feature page, with the Pacific Paddle Games becoming the 500th race result we've ever posted here on SUP racer. Dave Kalama Shows Us The Imagine Surf Angler DLX Fishing Sup Standup Journal - Ever sat staring out at a river, lake or the ocean wishing you could go fishing? Well wish no longer. The Angler DLX is the real deal offering multiple features that are designed for fishing squeezed into a light and portable package that you can take anywhere. Red Paddle Co Wins Euro SUPA Surf Title With New Surf Design – The Whip Standup Journal - Xavi Masdevall (Spain) has had a fantastic European SUP surf champs, taking the win in the Inflatable division. The conditions were near perfect with 3ft – 4ft clean swell peeling off the sand bars at Cantabria in Northern Spain.

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