CNN: SUP? It's a fresh way to ride the rapids ~ Never Judge The Weather

Playak News Flash - March 29, 2016
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines CNN: SUP? It's a fresh way to ride the rapids Misc. - It's not the smoothest sport, nor the most graceful. At its most exciting moments, participants end up in kind of a slipping-on-a-banana-peel stance. Yet for those who love it, whitewater stand-up paddleboarding -- or whitewater SUPing -- holds a powerful allure. Never Judge The Weather Jackson Kayak - Fellow team member Josh Tidwell and I finally aligned our calendars and were able to hit the creek. The only problem was that we were hitting one of our favorite flows the day after a massive cold front hit. With a near freezing morning forecast and wind gusts over 20 miles an hour, I expected the trip to be a bust, but beggars can't be choosers. We dropped our Coosa HDs into the chilly water and began working the shoals and laydowns. March is prime time for catching a giant river bass, so I tied on my favorite big bass lure... ACA Continues Partnership with Werner Paddles ACA - The ACA is proud to be a Werner Paddles Healthy Waters partner again this year.  Werner Paddles is committed to promoting access to rivers, lakes, streams and ocean paddling. San Clemente Kayak Mothership Fishing Trip Jackson Kayak - Fishing new grounds is always an exciting endeavor. But what about places far beyond your paddling reach? Enter, Kayak Mother ship trips. OEX Mission Bay sponsors a San Clemente Island Kayak Mother ship trip in partnership with the Islander out of Fisherman's Landing in San Diego, CA. Life After Royalex Canoe Kayak - In 2012, the Mayan Calendar predicted the end of the world. It didn't happen, and many a canoeist was among those who scoffed at the Mayans and their silly doomsday predictions. Then, just two years later, the company that made canoeing's miracle material, Royalex, was sold to plastics conglomerate PolyOne, which soon shut down the world's only Royalex production facilities. 100 Years, A National Park Love Letter NRS Duct Tape Diaries - Theodore Roosevelt said, We have fallen heirs to the most glorious heritage a people ever received and our people should see to it that they are preserved for their children and their children's children forever, with their majestic beauty all unmarred. 10 Questions With Aussie SUP Race Dark Horse, Michael Booth SUP Connect - Australia's Michael Booth is relatively new to the stand up paddle racing scene only have been seriously competing for the past few months but he's been making headlines for years for his racing efforts. Booth has an extensive background in ocean ski racing and kayaking topping the podium at numerous events around the world so naturally, his transition to stand up paddling has been relatively easy. Germany'S Lost Mills Becomes First Sup Race to Be Sanctioned by The International Canoe Federation (ICF) SUPracer - One of Europe's premiere SUP events, the Lost Mills, has become the first stand up paddle race in the world to be sanctioned by the International Canoe Federation (ICF), instantly elevating its status at home in Germany while setting up an interesting debate about the future of governing bodies within our sport. The Ultimate Inspiration SUP Examiner - In His Own Words: The Jonas Letieri Story Don't let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do. John Wooden, Collegiate Hall of Fame Basketball Coach – UCLA There were many story lines and subplots at the 2015 Payette River Games from the speculation on who would claim their share of the $50,000 prize. Banana River Fish Kill 2016 Wave of Wellness - Yesterday was International Water Day … This is our backyard today…. We need lots of shares to raise awareness and we can start doing our part now to make change. The Banana River is relatively stagnant and succumbs to runoff of pesticides, fertilizer, etc. You can see the result here – brown water and literally death everywhere. Please be conscious of the chemicals you use in and around your homes and lawns ... Whitewater SUP- New York'S Cattaraugus Creek SUP Magazine - When it comes to river SUP , the West has a lot to offer. Countless rivers and world-class rapids snake their way through states like Oregon,  Washington, Idaho and Montana. Dryrobe The Outdoor Change Robe Samata Mag - So I've been asked to do a product review on Dry Robe. I'm an outdoor girl at heart, and I'm always open to testing product. P&H Scorpio MK2 MV in CoreLite X: first impressions. SeaKayakPhoto.com - I have recently published a long term review of the Scorpio MK2 MV in the standard roto moulded plastic CoreLite. This proved to be the kayak I spent most time in last year, I liked it very much indeed. This new version in CoreLiteX promises to be both lighter and stiffer. Though I was away seakayaking for a week at the Glenuig Inn in NW Scotland at the time, I was fortunate enough to get my hands on one of the first boats off the production line. Best Friday paddle Tony Paradise - Today is Good Friday. Good Friday is a statutory holiday that most people get. In my opinion, every Friday is good but when you have it off, its Best Friday. The call to paddle went out. Only Dean and Tobias answered the call. The others were unable to attend for a number of reasons. In addition to the wind, it has been cold with wind chills near -20C. The combination of wind and cold caused the salt spray to freeze to the rocks. Altai The Russian Whitewater Mecca unsponsored - I've always been travelling over the world. 15 countries (from Russia to Nepal, Africa and Indonesia) tens of rivers from class III to VI class rivers and I can tell you that Altai has all advantages to become a mecca of not only Russian but international kayaking. What makes Altai a mecca of kayaking? And why you should come to see it?

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