Tekapo Throwdown 2015 - New Zealand ~ Principles Of Safety – CLAP

Playak News Flash - December 2, 2015
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines Tekapo Throwdown 2015 - New Zealand Kokatat Blog - The first weekend of November is always one of my favorite ones in New Zealand, as it's the weekend of the annual Tekapo Throwdown. Principles Of Safety – CLAP Adrian Shanahan - During a recent trip on a local river with those starting to make their way into White Water boating we had a small incident where a boat ended up in a newly formed syphon. Worst Drought in Recorded History Caught on Film Standup Journal - World Class standup paddle athlete and President of the Stand Up Paddle Athletes Association, Chase Kosterlitz shares this powerful clip. California and much of the western United States are experiencing the worst drought in recorded history. Follow us as we explore some of the waterways affected. Shot and edited by Chris Olivias. The Dragon Run Coreban - The Dragon Run is a highly anticipated race on the Surfski calendar, with its world class downwind conditions and unbelievable setting,no wonder it is becoming one of the more popular races in Asia, with numbers in participation doubling every year. New Move in Freestyle Kayaking Palm Blogs - During my last sessions on Mugl Wave in Graz I started trying new combo and trophy moves, as for a freestyle paddler it's very important to fit in as many moves as you can do into one forty-five second run. First of all I'll explain what is meant by combo and trophy moves. Boardworks Announces New Sales Leadership & Expanded Sales Support for West Coast SUP Connect - Boardworks, a premier surf and standup paddle board company, announced its new sales leadership and expanded sales support for the West Coast region. Boardworks named Andrew Valentine sales director, promoted Rick Gravesen to sales rep for Southern California, and is actively searching for a new sales rep for Northern California. Some of Sup'S Finest Tackle a Grand Teton Adventure Standup Journal - Follow international sup athletes Annabel Anderson, Ken Hoeve, and Gillian Gibree on a Grand Teton Adventure raising awareness of National Park conservation. Creeking in Kerry Jackson Kayak - Three weeks ago, we went to the most beautiful region in Ireland with Barry Loughnane and Aoife Hanrahan. We spent three days in Kerry for creeking. Excerpt From Sunday Bonus Escape - Two Swans and a Goat. Frogma - Clubmate Dotty L. organized an absolutely splendid Bonus Escape for the club on Sunday, which TQ and I were able to attend. It was billed as a Use Up the Leftovers Paddle (paddle followed by a fantastic feast of Thanksgiving leftovers), nota Bonus Escape, but that's what it was for me. Expedition to a Haunted Landscape American Rivers - I have been lucky to visit so many natural treasures across this country, which, when their given names are spoken, conjure up singular images about the place. Grand Canyon, Washington Monument, the Everglades, Zion, Nebraska when you hear those words spoken, an image flashes across your mind that tells the story of that place in a second. November Sessions SUP International - 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! This is a little "throw-together" of my clips from this month. Getting at it early PaddleFit - Getting at it early. Early morning #blackfish workout at daybreak. California SUP Coastal Cruising surfingsports.com - Magical day California coastal cruising with lots of fishies…near the Gaviota Coast on our One World SUP designs. Aquarium SUP day video clip. Columbus Whitewater Park Kokatat Blog - This summer I was fortunate enough to head down to Georgia to check out the new feature at Columbus. I have heard about this place for a few years and was pumped to be able to have the opportunity to check this place out. Top Zambezi Tips & Go Before It'S Gone Palm Blogs - I think most people probably do not pack their boat and paddle for their honeymoon but Scott and I had our hearts set on a destination which we had been wanting to visit for a very long time the mighty Zambezi. The river starts at the bottom of the famous Victoria falls, and runs through a deep gorge forming the border between two countries on your river left you have Zambia and on river right you have Zimbabwe.

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