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Playak News Flash - December 7, 2015
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines Flipped Switch Brittany Parker - Yesterday a switch was flipped. I took a young married couple out on a SUP tour - my first solo tour (I've been training all week). They were ripe with that I'm on vacation and everything is amazing smell. Video: Ennistymon descent during floods caused by Storm Desmond Misc. - With roads closed these lads in Ennistymon (Ireland) took to the river... Deerfield River (MA) Flow Studies to Explore New & Improved Boating Opportunity Am. Whitewater - In response to requests by American Whitewater, several affiliates, and other stakeholders, FERC directed Brookfield Renewable to study the impact of its hydropower operations on whitewater boating on the Deerfield River in western Massachusetts. Guide to Choosing Your WaterTech Gear Bags from Advanced Elements AirKayaks - This past summer, Advanced Elements of Benicia, California, introduced their new WaterTech™ Gear line of deck and cargo bags designed to fully complement Advanced Elements inflatable kayaks and paddle boards, as well as any kayak or watercraft. The new WaterTech Gear accessory line consists of seven models ranging in size from 3 to 60 liters, with retail prices of $24.95 to $79.99. 500 Paddlers Stand Up on The Seine for The Paris Crossing Race SUPracer - Welcome to our live blog of the 2015 Paris Crossing , a grand spectacle that has arguably become the single largest race in the world of stand up paddling. Surf & SUP Storage and Display Racks Isle Surf and SUP - How do you store your Isle Surf and SUP surfboards and paddleboards in between swells? Hopefully not in the corner of your garage where they get dinged and damaged. The Waterman League Announces New Event in Toronto SUP Examiner - The Waterman League has announced a new and high profile territory for 2016 as it establishes formal representation in Canada with a groundbreaking event in Toronto. New Zealand scoop up Slalom medals in all categories International Rafting Federation - All the teams say they love Slalom. It is the most challenging of the disciplines, demanding team work, water reading skilsl as well as stamina and endurance. Getting one's six paddlers working well together gives them enormous satisfaction, even if they don't win medals. Brazil continue to dominate the Open Men by taking Gold once again. New Zealand did an excellent job of keeping defending champions, Czech in third. Information on kayak fishing hotspot - Pompano Beach Kayak Angler Magazine - In the Winter issue of Kayak Angler, we took you to some of the hottest kayak fishing destinations with the pros who live there and fish there. Here is more info on those hot-spots and more hot spots for you to take your imagination. This edition it is on Pompano Beach, the spot famous for the Extreme Kayak Fishing Tournament... The Waterman League is proud to announce representation in Canada for 2016 Waterman League - It is all systems go here at the Waterman League as we ramp up for what will be a spectacular year in 2016. With provisional schedules already with the athletes and Official Schedules to be released mid December, we are proud to announce that we are opening doors in a new territory for 2016, with with a groundbreaking event in the works right at the heart of its Capital City, in Toronto. Rogue Rewind: 2015 SUP Examiner - Join Rogue SUP as they look back on the highlights of the 2015 stand up paddling season. From epic waves in Sayulita and Bicho's stunning victory at the ISA World Games to the rugged mountains of Idaho at the Payette River Games and the pristine waters of Lake Tahoe, this clip has it all. 3 Degree F Swedish Sup Session Standup Journal - What do you do when the temp hits 3 degrees? Well if you are are Fredrik Jelk of Sweden then you grab your inflatable Red Paddle Co. stand up paddleboard and hit the river. Into The Wild a Beautiful Tahitian Adventure Standup Journal - F-ONE SUP sent over this video via email this morning and I have to say I'm am stoked they did! This video is so well produced and has everything you could want; great relaxing music, beautiful scenery, all star athletes, flatwater, rivers, camping and let's not forget the tubes. Lawton Campground on Lake Lawtonka Log of Ibi - The full moon rises over Lawton Campground in SW Oklahoma. I wanted to get to Lake Lawtonka for some paddling, while Jean wanted to visit Medicine Park.  With the help of Mother Nature's vagaries, we ended up doing both. William Armstrong'S Checkered Paddles Paddle Making - Back in 2009 I posted about a decorated paddle featured in a painting by William Armstrong (circa 1860-1870). The artwork entitled, Hudson's Bay Store, Fort William illustrated a narrow paddle with a distinct checkerboard like pattern in red and yellow.

Featured New for 2015: Maximus Centurion PFD - For 2015 Kokatat has added the Maximus Centurion to its popular and award winning Maximus PFD platform. BruSurf Surf Shred Swallow Tail 9'6" - Excellent "Fun Surf" shape. Very stable and good for paddling and fun to surf.

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