Volunteer Sea Kayakers Needed for Marine Debris Cleanup on Shuyak Island, Alaska

Playak News Flash - December 17, 2015
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News Watch Headlines Volunteer Sea Kayakers Needed for Marine Debris Cleanup on Shuyak Island, Alaska Kokatat Blog - Since I've been a sea kayaker, guide, and instructor in the Gulf of Alaska for the last 15 years, I'm keenly aware of the marine debris pollution crisis impacting our shorelines. I'm now spearheading a Community Marine Debris Cleanup of Shuyak Island State Park in cooperation with the NOAA Marine Debris Program and the State of Alaska. Riviera Paddlesurf Launches 2016 Catalog SUP Magazine - Today Riviera Paddlesurf announces the launch of their 2016 Catalog. We have been hard at work and are excited to introduce updates and additions to our 2016 line. Our popular 12'6" Voyager and Riviera 10'6" & 11'6" Originals have been refined. We are introducing two new SUP Surf models, the El Tigre and our Ryan Helm signature model called the Whirling Dervish. Paddle Diva Rolls Out Operations to ​Rincon, Puerto Rico​ SUP Connect - Paddle Diva is joining forces with Road To Happiness Surfing and Tours to create an unique stand up paddle experience in Rincon, Puerto Rico. ​Paddle Diva will be offering: Beginner Lessons, SUP Surfing, SUP Yoga, SUP Fitness and guided tours. SUP The Algarve – 7 Day 160km SUPboarder - Back in November Nick from Algarve SUP was joined by two other paddlers to complete a SUP first, paddling the length of the south coast of the Algarve. Here is his account of SUP the Algarve; On a quiet morning in early November, three stand up paddlers entered the Atlantic ocean from the town of Sagres, Southern Portugal. Cracking The Zevenhuizer Code Part 2 Jackson Kayak - A while ago I posted part 1 of my attempts on my home water near Rotterdam, the Zevenhuizer lake. Unfortunately I am not in the lucky position to spend time on the water in my kayak each week but with some planning it is possible to spend my hours on the water. When the body is tired sometimes all you need is a fun run! Adrian Shanahan - With it being Christmas Party season I was less than excited about traveling too far this weekend so with some friends visiting we hit up a little used hidden Gem in Co Waterford the River Colligan, it ain't going to set your world on fire but when you are all in good form its a […] Eric Jackson'S Fun Tour- Part 2 – Angling Orion Coolers - I have a wonderfully diverse lifestyle of which can basically be described as a life based on family, whitewater kayaking, and fishing. From these activities sprout my business life; in fact, without these activities, there would not be a Jackson Kayak or Orion Coolers today. Remembering Larry Zuk, 1923 - 2015 ACA - At the opening of the ACA Annual Encampment, Larry Zuk always said, Remember those who went before you, and the work they did. Rippin' Bluefish Kayak Angler Magazine - I was out on Raritan Bay off of Staten Island earlier this week with kayak guide Elias Vaisberg, said Aaron Frisch. A Busy Day At Jaws & Kai Lenny Is Still Killing It on a Sup SUPboarder - It's good to see that on a good day at Jaws with lots of different sports on the water Kai Lenny can still score the biggest barrel of the day on a SUP (2:30mins). Respect as always to Maui's finest waterman. The post A busy day at JAWS & Kai Lenny is still killing it on a SUP appeared first on SUPboarder Mag . Joaquin & 26 Inches Of Rain WaterTurtle - For the last year or so, I've been spending more time in the Charleston SC area.  That has brought many opportunities to hit the water, both windsurfing & SUP (surfing, downwinders, & flat water paddling).  September and October were active SUP surfing months with some good swell activity. Stand Up Paddle Boarding Through Algarve's Legendary Benagil Caves SUP Connect - Is there a better way to explore Algarve's remote marine caves than via SUP? Probably not. The Basecampers, who are a group of friends traveling around the world seeking alternative experiences in popular travel destinations, traveled to Faro in the Portugal's Algarve region where Nick Robinson, a SUP instructor in the area, guided them through the legendary Benagil caves. Floundering Around in Poole Jackson Kayak - The Poole Bay Flounder comp is the last big meet of the year in the U.K. and always good fun. As usual I arrived on the Saturday morning to make a weekend of it, with Jackson team mate Martin arriving soon after. There were already a few friendly faces in the car park but they weren't looking like they were launching any time soon. Sacrificing Human Rights for Development on Lake Turkana International Rivers - Whoever is cutting off the source of water to the lake is being selfish and wants to benefit alone. We will die of starvation. - Selina Akiru, pastoralist and firewood seller. The hot sun rises on another long day in scorching Turkana county. Meanwhile the rays graze over the greener, but also marginalized, Marsabit county. 10 Products Every Paddle Boarder Needs This Winter Isle Surf and SUP - Winter is almost here (December 22nd) and as the water and air starts to get colder you need to look for ways to keep you on the water and your board out of storage. We received a lot of feedback from our 10 Products Every Paddle Boarder Needs This Summer so we decided it was necessary to keep you in updated on the seasonal gear.

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Today's News Editor(s): Adrian Shanahan.