Meet the Next President ~ An Athlete for Life ~ Walking In Lyme Regis

Playak News Flash - December 21, 2015
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines Meet the Next President Log of Ibi - Credit: google images and formyfem.com. This one looks Presidential. If you haven't seen this story yet, it's too good to let pass.  This could well be the solution to our cast of Republican presidential candidates.  An Athlete for Life Brittany Parker - I've been reflecting on my role as an athlete a lot lately. Having Natali, an athlete, around has been inspiring this inner dialogue. Paddle Boarding Expedition Across Portugal SUP Connect - On a quiet morning in early November, three stand up paddlers entered the Atlantic ocean from the town of Sagres, Southern Portugal. They were about to attempt the first crossing of the Algarve region by stand-up paddle board. Nick Robinson, owner of AlgarveSUP, a local stand-up paddle adventure company explained why: "It appears that no one has ever done this trip on a paddle board. Prestigious Pipeline SUP Invitational Announced SUP Connect - Prestigious Pipeline SUP Invitational announced for January to showcase the sport at one of the World's most infamous waves. Pipeline, on the North Shore of Oahu is one of the most notorious waves in the world. We are proud to be able to announce that a selection of the World's best Stand Up Paddlesurfers will have the opportunity to take on the Pipeline at a unique sporting showcase in January here on Oahu's Fabled North Shore. Daniel Brasuell looks back at 2015 - a great year of kayaking in the southeast Kokatat Blog - Man, what a good year. Our first full year living in the southeast certainly provided. Not only in and around our home state of Tennessee, but also thanks to being driving distance from the northeast. To date, I have 57 personal first descents this year: 16 on roadtrips north from West Virginia to New Hampshire, 20 in Norway in Telemark, Buskerud, Hordaland (Voss), and Oppland (Sjoa), and the remaining 21 were in the southeast in Tennessee, North Carolina, and Goergia. GoPro Studio to make a quick paddling video Jackson Kayak - GoPro Studio is a free, user-friendly, quick way to build a video. The GoPro Studio freeware. I wear my GoPro almost every run. And has much had I like to play with video editing (my last editing project here), I'm currently lacking the time to play with it. Walking In Lyme Regis Boylos - Lyme Regis has got to be one of the most scenic areas in the country; drawn up by footpaths that spread across the Jurassic coastline in a net like pattern, mirrored by the sea that sweeps across the parallel; what better place to strap on your walking boots, chuck on a mac and get trekking. Why I Kayak Fish Jackson Kayak - It seems like for most, kayak fishing is the new drug that people can't seem to get off of. My kayak addiction started my sophomore year of high school when a buddy of mine talked me into buying my first kayak. From that point on it was all over! Josh Sleigh 2016 BruSurf - BruSurf Stand Up Paddle boards based in Dana Point California team rider Josh Sleigh always providing the goods on a production BruSurf 8ft Josh Sleigh Pro Series , this is shot in California at a undisclosed location that most people don't even look at – lets keep it that way. Ten photos which inspired us in 2015 ... Palm Blogs - We've had another amazing year here at Palm, with some ups, some downs, and some incredible memories to take away. There are too many individual events to take in, but here's a quick snapshot of some moments which have inspired us in 2015. Gear for All! 5 Holiday Gift Ideas from ACK's King of Christmas Austin Kayak - It's not too late to get that ideal gift you know outdoor enthusiast will use and enjoy. So be the hero this year and pick up one of these popular handpicked gifts. Summer Sessions Tearing Up Maui with Fiona Wylde Standup Journal - Maui has been glistening as usual the last couple of months with waves and beautiful weather. These clips compile my favorite parts of being on Maui with my best friends. Denmark Launches Bid to Host 2017 Isa Worlds, Bring Championships to Europe for The First Time SUPracer - Denmark has just launched its bid for the 2017 ISA Worlds, aiming to become the first European nation to host the world championship event.

Featured Jackson Kayak Rock Star 2016 - Our best freestyle kayak to date by far, the new Rock Star! A narrower, faster, looser, easier to take off hull is the platform that everything is built on. 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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