Inland Paddler: Last Minute Paddleboard Gift-Giving Guide

Playak News Flash - January 5, 2016
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News Watch Headlines Inland Paddler: Last Minute Paddleboard Gift-Giving Guide Distressed Mullet - Maybe it's too late and your holiday shopping is done. But it you're still looking for ideas, or just want to treat yourself, here are some suggestions. First, please buy at your local shops. Second, buy from the mullet. Anything ordered today ships Monday. Trisup – New Series for 2016 SUPboarder - TriSUP Triathlon Series. The triSUP series is the ultimate alternative triathlon series, which replaces the traditional swim leg with a 'SUP' (stand up Paddleboard). Participants will therefore SUP, Ride and Run. SUPing has seen massive growth in recent years and is one of the fastest growing sports in the UK. 14 Best National Forest Destinations to Paddle Austin Kayak - When I re-joined the ACK team in mid 2015, one of my goals was to try and get outside more. With unlimited access to the best in paddling and camping gear, it only made sense. Well, 6 months later, I have about meager 3 paddles and 1 camping trip to speak of. I was doing some research on places to paddle beyond the borders of Texas and I happen to stumble upon this quick read put together by the fine folks of the National Forest Foundation. Broadening My Horizons with a New Pb Jackson Kayak - The weather is still shocking so I'm still on the freshwater. Some of the reports from the Norfolk Broads had been grabbing my attention with one of the local guides seeming to be pulling out big pike daily since Christmas. With that in mind myself and Martin decided a trip was in order. On Kayaking After a Life Changing Injury Team Pyranha - The details don't matter so much about the series of events that led up to my injury. We were at a lake, there was a sandbank, I dove, and then for me, there was darkness. What does matter in this story is that I was 14, I was paralysed from the chest down, and I was face-down in the water. Top 10 paddles of 2015 - #1 Tony Paradise - I drove with my sister from Woodstock, White Bay to Mings Bight, kayak on the beach ready for a paddle around the coast back to Woodstock.There was a light breeze blowing out the Bight. It looked good. Winds were forecasted to pick up around noon and I hoped to beat them getting off the water before they struck. At Pines Islet near Grapping Point and open water a swell was running in from the northeast. Getting started on 2016 Tony Paradise - Today, January 2nd, I got started on the 2016 paddle year. I joined Brian, Cathy, Dean Derek, Derrick, Gary, Shane and Terry in familiar territory. We met at St. Philips where snow covered the parking lot and slipway. That made it convenient getting the kayak to the water by puling it along on the snow and a seal launch.When I downloaded the pictures from today I was struck by how dark they were. The only colours were the kayaks and kayakers. Otherwise, everything else was back or white. Starboard Bue Carbon Technology Atlantic Paddle Surfing - Starboard blue carbonLightest weight, quickest response strongest build. Features include. A full deck, bottom and rail wrap of high density PVC foam makes the board stronger for impact and increases overall hull strength. A Glimpse in The Rearview Mirror loveyourbigmuddy expedition - On April 14, 2013, I left Columbia, MO, and set out on an extraordinary solo kayak voyage down the 4th longest river system in the world, the 3,800-mile Missouri-Mississippi River System. Upon completing the expedition on December 5, 2013, I became the first American, and first woman, to traverse the entire river system from source to sea.  Kelly Slater Wave Company Atlantic Paddle Surfing - Now that the world title has been decided and events for the year have finished, I'm excited to show you what I've been sitting on for the past couple of weeks. For nearly ten years, my team and I have been working on creating the first truly world-class, high-performance, human-made waves. This is something I dream about as a kid. Winter Boarding in Minnesota Boarders Magazine - It was the day after Christmas and the Jost family had had enough eating, sitting around and more eating.  The temp was about 17 degrees fahrenheit and the good news was that the deepest lake in the Alexandria area was still open.  Mostly open anyway.   Neponset Quietly Flows Along Trash Paddler - I've been wanting to return to the upper Neponset River ever since I got my first look at it back in 2014.  This morning I joined Erik and Bill (both of whom commuted past it on Rte. 95 for many years) in paddling an 8 mile section from Bade Canoe Launch in Norwood to Paul's Bridge in Milton.  Connor Baxter on the Maui 2 Molokai Race and the Velocitek Makai Distressed Mullet - SUP Racing World Champion Connor Baxter paddles with the Velocitek Makai. Connor tells us how he used the Makai to help him win the Maui 2 Molokai Race. My Year End Review Happy New Year. Claire O Jackson Kayak - As the new year rolls in with some epic fireworks out here in Sydney its time to take a few moments to look back and reflect on what an awesome year 2015 has been. So much happened in just 12 months I got engaged to my best friend Jez​, won two more world medals including my 8th Gold, celebrated the arrival of my gorgeous little nephew Riada and had an amazing non stop adventure travelling all over the world with great friends. It really has been incredible once more. 9r – She Be Lovin' It Team Pyranha - The 9R is without a doubt the most fun and dynamic kayak I've ever paddled.  I am not great at looking at a kayak's design and immediately understanding how it will behave in whitewater.

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