And The Winner Is Fiji Isa World Championship Sets Sail for The South Pacific in November

Playak News Flash - March 20, 2016
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News Watch Headlines And The Winner Is Fiji Isa World Championship Sets Sail for The South Pacific in November SUPracer - It's official. After months of speculation, the International Surfing Association has secured Fiji as host of the 2016 ISA World Stand Up Paddle and Paddleboard Championship, an announcement that will no doubt be met with rapturous applause from the paddling community. Leashology: Leash Components and When to Use a Straight vs. Coiled SUP Examiner - A leash has three parts. Let's start with the "rail saver," which is the velcro section that attaches to the string on your board. The rail saver folds in on itself with the string inside, assuring a strong attachment to your board. Better quality leashes often have an extra tab of velcro beyond the final fold, giving the paddler extra assurance their safety line won't peel off in a tough situation. Quebec City, The Paddling How to - Elusive Classics Level 6 - So you've heard a lot about it, the videos posted by the Qc paddling community have you fired up and you made the decision, you are going paddling in Quebec City. Kayak and SUP Party Wave Gone Wrong SUP Magazine - When it comes to SUP surfing, the vibe in the water at some traditional surfing breaks can occasionally feel inhospitable. Despite the growing presence and appreciation of SUP in the lineup, the crowds at some traditional surf breaks continue to begrudge standup surfers. Defending Champion Daniel Kereopa Storms Back in to Contention The Ultimate Waterman - Defending Ultimate Waterman Champion Daniel Kereopa (NZL) has stormed back in to title contention with a win in the shortboard discipline held in Fiordland on Thursday (17th March). Tips for Falling Off a SUP Rob Casey - Falling off your board is a fact of life in stand up paddling.  If you're not falling or trying not to fall, you're not having much fun or learning. Nass – The Sacred Headwaters Team Pyranha - The Nass, what a mission this one turned out to be! 19 hr hike in, 5 days on the river and a 250km hitch. This river is one of three veins flowing undisturbed off the pristine wilderness of the Sacred Headwaters Plateau. Fiji to Host 2016 Isa World Championship of Sup SUP Magazine - Legendary SUP hellman Jamie Mitchell on a backside bomb at Cloudbreak, location of the SUP surfing competition for the 2016 ISA Worlds. 5 Reasons You Should Attend The Air France Paddle Festival SUP Connect - Aside from being one of the most gorgeous places on Earth, Tahiti is also one of the paddling wonders of the world. The small island nation located in French Polynesia produces a grip of deeply talented watermen and women, all who excel in ocean and water sports. Tahitians, and Polynesians in general, have been paddling for thousands of years, you might even go as far as to say that it's part of their DNA. Weekend Racing and Awards Ceremony with Tarryn King Coreban - First week home in Capetown, after an epic trip to Hawaii and we are straight back into it with a big weekend of racing .

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