Chemo - 7 Down, 1 to Go. Plus a Bit of a Trip Report. Whoop ~ Is it Spring?

Playak News Flash - March 15, 2016
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines Chemo - 7 Down, 1 to Go. Plus a Bit of a Trip Report. Whoop Frogma - And how am I doing? Like this. OK, full disclosure, that was actually taken on Saturday, 2 days before Round 7; I just had round 7 today and I'm not feeling quite that chipper now. Stand up Paddling Kentucky playak.net - The state of Kentucky has more navigable waterways than you can imagine.  What better way to explore this wonderful state than through its watery roads? SUP Kentucky is here to get you out on the Scenic streams and lakes of KY. Venture Kayaks Fit 4 Outfitting New for 2016 WWTCC - Venture Kayaks have been working on a new seat and backrest system for their range of touring boats this winter and the first Flex with the 'Fit 4′ outfitting arrived today. 5 Awesome Places To Stand-Up Paddle In BC iSUPworld - British Columbia is known as Beautiful BC for a reason. There are hundreds of lakes and rivers throughout, it is boardered by the Pacific Ocean to the west and surrounded by gorgeous mountains. It is a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts. You can stand-up paddle board here year round if you want to. I Kayak Because Win a Kokatat Centurion Buoyancy Aid WWTCC - Tell us why you kayak to be in with chance to win a brand new Kokatat Centurion PFD. Like our Facebook page and simply leave a comment on the completion image starting your comment with I Kayak Because The comments with the most likes will go into a random prize draw on Monday 21st March with the winner getting a new Kokatat Centurion in the color and size of their choice. 5 Things You Need To Know Before Buying a SUP Isle Surf and SUP - However, selecting your very first paddle board can sometimes seem challenging, and when confronted with so many questions things can quickly start to feel overwhelming.We want to alleviate your worries and show you that shopping for a SUP can be simple and fun. We've answered the top 5 questions people typically have when shopping for a stand up paddle board. Zane Schweitzer wins Prone Paddleboard discipline at The Ultimate Waterman The Ultimate Waterman - Hawaiian athlete Zane Schweitzer paddled his way to a significant win in the Prone Paddleboard Race held at Piha Beach, Auckland today. The Pocket Monkey from Zootility Tools: Lightweight Universal Tool for SUP SUP Examiner - The Pocket Monkey In a world full of quick fixes and nifty gear, the Pocket Monkey made by Zootility Tools stood out as an inexpensive universal tool stand up paddlers could easily toss into a pocket in their gear bag and never again be without a screw driver. Plan your paddle trip for the warm conditions and longer days that are up coming Sea Kayak Stonington - In a few days, thanks to Daylight Savings, we could enjoy twilight until almost seven pm, and it just keeps getting later, all the way to June 21st. It's good to keep this in mind, reminding ourselves to take advantage of the daylight, since on June 22 – only three and a half months from now - we again begin the slow march toward short days and long, dark nights. While I like to celebrate living in the moment, inspired planning can be its own reward as well, whether it's a flight of fancy, imagining all those places we might go, or detailed planning. Trailblazers: It'S Time to Bring Your Own Division Distressed Mullet - I've been around events for a long time and there seems to be a consistent theme. With 80,000 potential divisions, people end up paddling a craft, age group, and/or gender that sets them in their own category. National Student Rodeo (NSR) 2016 SquareRock - Mention the National Student Rodeo to any paddler who has experienced one and you will quickly get an idea of what a crazy and brilliant event it is. Wiesenwehr Rodeo Jackson Kayak - On a sunny but cold March weekend resounds loud music under the highway 57 in Neuss . Approximately 70 thick boxed figures huddle around mobile stoves , warming numb fingers takeaway coffees or try to keep warm by rhythmically bouncing . Well spotted , this collection can only mean one thing : it is again Wiesenwehr Rodeo. Is it Spring? Adventurous Experiences - Sunday Sea Kayaking with the Adventure Club this morning, paddling from Port St Mary, round the Calf of Man, out to Chicken Rock, in for a break at South Harbour and back to PSM. Not sure where John is on this pic? Turning Forward The Time Distressed Mullet - Listen closely. Maybe cock you ear a bit toward the east. Hear it? That noise you hear, ever so faintly, is the sound of at least one very happy paddler in at least one state that observes the confounding practice of moving the clock hands or the digital dials backwards or forwards each year doing a Happy Dance. What'S New in Uganda? All Kinds of Things But Not The President Jackson Kayak - Since the Nile Fest, this winter has flown by, and it's been busy. American paddler Haley Buffman, who spent the past three months in Uganda, made a huge effort this winter to get the Save the Nile website, www.savethenile.com, up and running with a link direct to the World Bank.

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