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.

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