Confluence Race Course ~ Werner Paddles in Patagonia ~ Roxane Robinson

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

News Watch Headlines Confluence Race Course Hala - One of the great things about living in Denver is the whitewater course at Confluence Park. The man made chute on river right is a series of challenging drops made of concrete and placed rock that can be run year round. The drop should be run by beginners kneeling down, while those with with a little more experience will have fun running laps on the section. Werner Paddles in Patagonia System X - System X and Werner team-member Will Copestake is leading expeditions in Patagonia. He takes some amazing photos. 15 Gift Ideas for Stand-up Paddle Board Lovers AirKayaks - Short on time and a long list of gifts to search for? We've compiled a list of 15 gift ideas for paddle board lovers in a wide range of prices, certain to make that special person happy! We've focused on portable options for those planning on travel or short on space, though many can be used by all paddle boarders. Live Blog of Bora Bora'S Beautiful But Brutal Ocean Adventure Race SUPracer - Welcome to our live coverage of the 2015 Ironmana challenge on Bora Bora. The Ironmana event is part race, part torture test, with competitors subjected to five days of grueling events in one of the world's most paradisaical locations. Roxane Robinson Elder SUP - Many of you have read my posts about the value of coaching, clinics and on-going training for technique and fitness. mental attitude is another aspect of training that is invaluable. The Evolution Is Here PaddleFit - One of the things that we pride ourselves on at PaddleFit is the relentless pursuit of producing the best educational experiences. Each year we reevaluate our current offerings and make the necessary progressions to propel us into the future. Dinner Time Angling Addict - A temporary leave from the office chair shackles was granted for a rare Tuesday and the boss lady kindly approved my plan for stripers and togs. Summing Up The Amzing 2015 Year Jackson Kayak - It is near the end of 2015, man what a great year. I have Learned so much, and met so many great people because of new tournaments my dad and I had fished. Here is a collaboration of clips from this benchmark year. Live Results From Australia'S Annual Trip to The Doctor SUPracer - One of Australia's longest-running and most prestigious SUP races, The Doctor , is happening in Western Australia today. With a small but very talented group of Aussies and internationals, The Doctor is the first of two major races in Aussie Downwind Week. The First Trip for Mosquito Jackson Kayak - Here's a little summary of my beginning of 2015 season, in which you will find pictures of Hawaii on Rhone, St Pierre de boeuf rivers and my travels in Uganda and Canada. Supkids – a Kids Sup Programme with a Difference SUPboarder - Spreading the word of SUP and getting young paddlers onto the water are two fundamental things needed to grow our sport. The first one is easy, SUP is what we love to do. Cocoa Pier Looks More Like Carolina Beach Pier Today NC Paddle Surfer - The morning conditions reminded me of typical Carolina Beach. Mike Boxer from North Carolina is down here. Here Mike is testing Jacky's Accelerator Pro (7'7 x 28.5 x 3.5) against Mine. A 7'8 x 30.5 x 3.75 Accelerator. Florida – The Sunshine State Coreban - When many people think of Florida, they think of hot, flat and sunny. After all, we are the Sunshine State. However, there is much much more to Florida than that. Team GB Selection for Isa 2016 Worlds British SUP Association - We are please to announce the TEAM GB 2016 TEAM selection for the ISA World Sup, Prone, and team worlds for 2016 –this year for the first time prone was included in the the selection events and now TEAM GB can send a full team including prone riders which should have a positive effect on the teams results results. The Grand Canyon IS unsponsored - This is how I decided to share my adventure down the Grand Canyon fall of 2015, some great times, great lines, and great people, thanks Y'all.

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The Incedible Khri - Meghalaya Part 1 ~ Happy Thanksgiving Some Surf Too

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

News Watch Headlines The Incedible Khri - Meghalaya Part 1 Nick Bennett -  It's Tuesday of week two. I am sat on the beach at the put in for the Kynshi. It is as beautiful as any beach I have been to. White sand only tarnished with specks of coal, a clue as to the major driver of the local economy. Abbe Museum Coming Home Gallery Guide Paddle Making - One of my must visit places when I eventually get to Maine is the Abbe Museum in Bar Harbor. Over the years, it has had very informative displays and events showcasing the Wabanaki canoe culture. One of their 2015 exhibits (set to close on December 19th) is Coming Home . New Zealand's Tekapo Throwdown '15 Jackson Kayak - The first weekend of November is always one of my favorites in New Zealand, as it's the weekend of the annual Tekapo Throwdown. Why we keep returning to paddle in Wales Kokatat Blog - It may seem strange to spend the time and money to travel abroad when the US has such a variety of paddling environments. But when we were ready to go for our British Canoeing (formerly BCU) four-star sea kayak assessment in 2014 and our five-star sea kayak training in 2015, we chose to do just that. Lured by the opportunity we wanted to gain insight into these awards in the waters for which they were created. When we arrived in Wales in 2014, we were excited to paddle and train in some of ... Dave Kalama's Paddle Stroke And Placement Tips SUP Connect - Having a proper paddle stroke is something that takes time and practice to master. Many times when paddling, paddlers make a splash when in the catch phase of the paddle stroke, which shouldn't be happening. Here, Dave Kalama takes us through a mini clinic on paddle placement in the catch phase of the stroke and gives tips on how to properly execute this phase of the paddle stroke. Big Picture Approach to Technique Part 3 – Using Big Muscles and Body Weight Larry Cain - You'll recall that when I introduced the concept of a big picture approach to looking at technique rather than focusing on isolated details of body positions and joint angles, I mentioned using big muscles preferentially over smaller muscles and using body weight whenever possible as two separate elements of this approach. 2015 National SUP Surf Championships Watergate Bay Report British SUP Association - The Extreme Academy, Watergate Bay, Cornwall once again played host to this years BSUPA National Sup Surf Championships. Now in its seventh year these championships still remains the UK's premiere Sup Surf only competition. Meet Heather Brewer From Oriental, Nc Distressed Mullet - Where do you SUP the most? Mostly at sunrise in the Neuse River and Pamlico Sound near Oriental, NC. What board do you ride? SIC X 12' 6" What paddle do you use? Kialoa Have you changed boards/paddles since you started? The Czech women's rafting team geared for the R6 WRC in Indonesia International Rafting Federation - Here are insights into the Czech rafting women's team, they were World Champions in Costa Rica in 2011, overall European Champions in 2012, runner up World Champions in New Zealand in 2013 and at R4 WRC in Brasil 2014. How do they train, what are their passion, team member Katerina Vacikova speaks about her team here. Coming up for them is the R6 WRC in Indonesia next week. Happy Thanksgiving Some Surf Too Atlantic Paddle Surfing -  Blessed and Thankful to all who have touched my life and for what I have  I'm very lucky. The surf at sunrise this morning. Jesse and I snagged a few in the NE swell  before the tide dropped.  Product Review: New 2016 Red Paddle Co Sport 12'6″ Inflatable SUP Board AirKayaks - We have avidly been awaiting the arrival of the 2016 Red Paddle Co product line. Recently, the truck rolled in and we had our first opportunity to take a look at the new Red Air inflatable SUPS, consisting of 17 models. New for this year are three boards – the 8'10" Whip, the Explorer Plus 13'2″, and the Sport 12'6″. 'Aussie Downwind Week' Set to Light Up Western Australia King of The Cut' The Headline Act SUPracer - While the racing season has officially ended in Hawaii, California and pretty much everywhere else in the world, Australia's summer of SUP has only just begun. First Wintergreen Falls Jackson Kayak - Wintergreen Falls is pretty much considered the grand finale of the Toxaway gorge, but don't be fooled into thinking that the gorge is done with you yet. Turkey Day Fun NC Paddle Surfer - Here I'm trying to chase Larry after he came looking for me. Provisional Team GB – ISA 2016 Worlds SUPboarder - After the three selection events held in September and October the provisional line up for Team GB has been announced with some new faces and some ISA seasoned veterans for the SUP line up and, for the first time, two prone paddlers.

Featured Pau Hana Lotus 10' Yoga SUP - First ever full length interchangeable yoga pad on a SUP. Seamount system for attaching accessories.

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Naish Mana Air Inflatable SUP Review ~ Paddling for Sar ~ The Coyle House

Playak News Flash - November 28, 2015
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines Naish Mana Air Inflatable SUP Review iSUPworld - The Mana Air is a very stable and super fun inflatable stand-up paddle board. I was lucky enough to be able to paddle this board in Maui this year and really enjoyed cruising around in ocean bays and riding waves. Top 5 Reasons To Be Thankful For Paddle Boarding SUP Connect - Paddle boarding is currently one of the fastest growing water sports in the world, and for good reason. There is so much to love about this sport so in honor of today's Thanksgiving Holiday here in the United States, we've decided to jot down a list of the Top 5 Reasons to be thankful for paddle boarding. Slow Paddling Mode At The End of Our Solway Trip. SeaKayakPhoto.com - From Corbies Cove we paddled back towards our starting point in Fleet Bay. The Solway skyscapes were still superlative and had been a real feature of this trip. We now entered that slow paddling mode that often happens when you know good trip is coming to an end but you want to make it last as long as possible. Surftech Announces The Addition Of Ryan Mahoney To Sales Team SUP Connect - Surftech, The Original Board Manufacturing Company, announced today that Ryan Mahoney has joined their sales team to manage Southern California, Southern Nevada and Arizona. Ryan will manage the territory for the Surftech Brands and NSP. The addition of Mahoney is another valuable hire for the company who has been recruiting the best in class operators to be the backbone for future growth and stability. Paddling for Sar Level 6 - This creek mission started out as a phone call from local Search and Rescue (SAR) to Rob Porter, the owner of the local paddling shop in our area - Just Liquid Sports. Sam Ross Paddling Technique Series SUPboarder - The new SUP paddling technique series from Sam Ross is a great way to pick up on some basic/intermediate paddling tips. A SUP (and windsurf) coach based in the UK, Sam is well resected, and has a clear and simple teaching method which will help you get your paddling to the next level without a doubt. Which Fatyak is for me? Fatyak - When embarking on an adventure into the world of Fatyaking, choosing the right craft is crucial to your enjoyment of the sport, as well how comfortable you are in the water. New Video from newest Naish Team shredder Bernd Roediger Standup Journal - Its official. Two days before the Aloha Classic I signed with Naish! I can't tell you how excited I am to be riding for this awesome team, to be working with Robby Naish and Michi Schweiger on some spicy new sticks, there's so much to look forward to. The Movember Classic Kokatat Blog - Sunshine and warmth are ideal conditions for a race. However, at this years Movember classic it was just nice to not have to break ice to get away from the start line. On the flip side, I was still more than stoked to have put on my Kokatat Polartec® Power Dry® liner and GORE-TEX® Meridian dry suit before I left the house. Kayak Elba – Your Next Destination? Tsunami Rangers - By Barbara Kossy Editor's Note: Barbara Kossy has been kayaking the Mediterranean since 1996. She has been to Elba a number of times and it's one of her favorite kayak destinations. The Spirit of Adventure 2016 loveyourbigmuddy expedition - One never returns from an expedition the same. Your life changes, your perspective changes, your needs change, your desires change. The independence accrued from a solo paddle expedition will lead you to new heights and challenges. Life is too short for status quo. Meet the 2015 Danish Open Men's crew International Rafting Federation - 21 teams this year will take part in Open Men's division at the WRC R6 Indonesia, and we are glad that among them is again the Danish Men's National team. New Zealand's Tekapo Throwdown '15 Jackson Kayak - The first weekend of November is always one of my favorites in New Zealand, as it's the weekend of the annual Tekapo Throwdown. The Coyle House Log of Ibi - Curiosity creates wonderful things, and curiosity is easy to satisfy.  People seldom get an opportunity to talk about themselves and share their lives, so it is a rare occasion when people don't take advantage of the opportunity to share of themselves.  Charles Kuralt made a career out of following his curiosity, and it helped him build A Life on the Road, which was also the title of his autobiography.    Get Thine Self a Boykin Jackson Kayak - One of the problems with kayak hunting and fishing is your dog. I used to run large bred Chesapeake Bay Retrievers. They were my boys. Not only would we hit the blind in the fall, but they were my fishing buddies. We'd go everywhere together.

Featured Best SUP Deal on the Planet - Not only do you get the board, you get the adjustable paddle, leash, AND the padded roof racks. Pau Hana Lotus 10' Yoga SUP - First ever full length interchangeable yoga pad on a SUP. Seamount system for attaching accessories.

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