Grab 2016 by The Balls ~ El NiñO Brings Winter Kayaking to Wisconsin

Playak Weekly Digest
The world's top paddling links in week 53, 2016.

News Watch Grab 2016 by The Balls Brittany Parker - Being a guide I meet many different kinds of people. Most of them have this one thing in common, they have college degrees and a solid full-time job (almost always in an office). El NiñO Brings Winter Kayaking to Wisconsin worldkayak blogs - For those of you who don't live in the upper Midwest, you probably at least know that winter means most rivers are frozen and the brave few scurry into the below freezing temps to run short stretches such as piers gorge. The rest of us practice in the pools while waiting for the thaw. 50' Striper and The Curse of The Slim Jim Kokatat Blog - We got off the exit and decided to grab a quick bite to eat along with some drinks for the upcoming paddle.  Along with the normal pregame snackage, Jeff opted to grab a Slim Jim as well.  The Most Popular Videos of The Year SUPracer - As the year draws to a close and we reflect back on 12 months of paddling adventures, one thing that stands out is just how many awesome SUP videos were released in 2015. Winter Weather Doesn't Have to Keep You off the Water Distressed Mullet - If you're from some place warm and would never need to contemplate paddling in freezing, icy conditions you don't need to read any further.  On the other hand, if you have some morbid curiosity about what it's like for northern climate paddlers for a good chunk of the year, by all means read on. Ej- The Beginning of a New Mission in 2016 Jackson Kayak - My mind is not super complex, but it is quite self-driven.  I have learned that it needs to be occupied in the right ways to keep me from going on tangents that are bad for me or others.   Bend Oregon Paddle Boarding Paul Clark - The Deschutes flows regulated from Wickiup Resevoir to the Columbia River through Central Oregon. It's the lifeblood of the region, providing drinking water, irrigation, habitat, and recreation. Paddling opportunities in and around middle Tennessee areas worldkayak blogs - The middle Tennessee area offers a variate of beautiful scenic rivers and streams to paddle for all skill levels. You can find information about these streams through various sources. 2015 Naish One Design Series A First Time Racers Perspective SUPboarder - 2015 saw the first full season in the UK for the Naish One Design series, N1SCO. A format where everyone was on the same board giving a level playing field for paddlers and an easy way to try out racing. Top 9 Standup Paddleboard Photos of the Week Standup Journal - This week's top 9 standup paddleboard photos has us getting towed behind a truck, fishing for bass, cruising Lake Tahoe, enjoying some yoga, spending a little family time and taking a fall in epic style. Two Indigenous North American Boats in Maine Museums Indigenous Boats - A couple of trips to small museums in Maine yielded two nice boats: a bark canoe and a skin-of-frame kayak. It's almost like a snapshot from Adney and Chapelle's The Bark Canoes and Skin Boats of North America .  5 Reasons To Stand Up Paddle Your Way To A Fit Body SUP Connect - Stand Up Paddling is a good work out that keeps you active and fit. Did you know Stand Up Paddling even beats your gym? Once you have read the five reasons below you will never want to skip a paddle-session for a work-out in the gym anymore. Cleaning Out The Camera NC Paddle Surfer - Surfing photos from Christmas day. Windsurfing from Tuesday. Lots of wind for almost 2 months now. Mostly wind sports. Sorry, not much surfing going on. Journey Down the Rio Kwanza Canoe Kayak - Rumors of the spectacular whitewater in Angola have circulated throughout the paddling community for many years. With an abundance of water in rivers dropping over 3,000 feet through the Bie Plateau into the Atlantic Ocean, there was little doubt about what Angola had to offer those willing to explore. Stay motivated to paddle – Join 100/100 Paddle Challenge Distressed Mullet - To be a paddler, you have to paddle. Simple. Doesn't matter if you're a pro prize money winning athlete or a recreational cruiser. You're a paddler, if you paddle; and if you WANT to be a paddler, paddle you must. The most basic and simple training plan ever; Consistency and commitment. Join the 100/100 paddle challenge facebook group and you get a third "C", COMARADERIE.

Factor Athletes with top online media coverage in 2015 1. Connor Baxter 2. Kai Lenny 3. Candice Appleby Videos Æ Beach Landing Demo for Resort use (supzero) Okere Enduro 2015 (Bottoms Up Kayaking) Protect Your Fishing Rod; Use a rod sleeve: Episode 233 Marlon French Blulldog wiping face - Cute (Paddle4play) $1 Dollar Tree Selfie Stick Cell Phone Camera and Tripod Hack: Episode 231 Upcoming Danny's Poke Truck Season Opener HI, , Jan 3 La Ventana Classic Mexico, BS, , Jan 6 - Jan 10 Mauao Hoe Tahi Tauranga Moana Paddle Challenge New Zealand, Mount Maunganui Tauranga Moana, Jan 9 - Jan 10 Surf Expo US, FL, , Jan 14 - Jan 16 Lancelin Ocean Classic Australia, , Jan 14 - Jan 17

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