Finding Your Hala Luya ~ UK Kayak Fishing Tournaments ~ Wear That PFD

Playak News Flash - March 27, 2016
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines Finding Your Hala Luya Hala - Last November, during Thanksgiving holiday, my fiance Chuck and I traveled to his hometown for some early Steamboat skiing. Paddle Boarding Rocky Hammock, Florida At Florida Outdoor Experience SUP Connect - Florida Outdoor Experience (F.O.E.)is located in a small settlement between Chiefland, Florida and Cedar Key, Florida along part of Florida's West Coast that is known as. The Nature Coast. With F.O.E.'s close proximity to miles of undeveloped Gulf Coast line, the Suwannee River, and several natural springs, F.O.E. has become one of Florida's prime destinations for stand up paddle boarders. UK Kayak Fishing Tournaments Jackson Kayak - This last weekend was the first tournament of the year at Llangorse. Over the last few years this event has taken place in temperatures of -8 degrees, blizzards and gales but every year people come back and the question is often asked why ? Absolutely Stunning Alaskan Tidal Bore Multi Sup Dream Ride Standup Journal - The bore tide is a huge wave or series of waves that advance down Turnagain Arm in a wall of water up to 10-feet high. Wear That PFD SUP Examiner - This editorial is the first instalment in a two-part series on personal flotation devices. Safety first can sound like an annoying cliché, but on the water it really means something. Everyone knows what a  Personal Flotation Device (PFD) is. We usually call them life jackets or life vests. The Progression Project Changing The Word'S Vision of Sup Standup Journal - PaddleWoo is proud to present The Progression Project, a film by JasonMaughan and Chandler Williams.  During November 2015 Erik Antonson, the host of the PaddleWoo Podcast, invited 9 of the world's best paddle surfers to Blue Zone SUP, a Costa Rica Paddle Surfing Retreat, to spend 13 days surfing and filming, The Progression Project. Brothers Tandem SUP Surfing SUP Magazine - A bond between brothers is one of the strongest connections there is. That sentiment rings especially true in the surfing and paddling world, where it is not uncommon to see brothers and sisters pushing each other to the limit (i.e. Izzi and Giorgio Gomez). Battling it out to see who can catch the biggest wave, nail the sickest turn or get the deepest barrel. Jonas Letieri - without arms but still SUPs and surfs beautifully... SUP Magazine - Jonas Letieri lost his arms in a accident but he came back to paddle sports more eager than ever, and after his performance at last year's Payette River Games and then this year's HanoHano Challenge in San Diego, his drive was rewarded with recognition from Quickblade's paddle stroke guru Jim Terrell along with SUP superstars the likes of Candice Appleby, Dave Boehne and Anthony Vela… Read on this inspiring story. Finally Back on The Salty Stuff Jackson Kayak - Last weekend was mainly about the Llangorse Kayak Fishing Tournament and meet, a fantastic few days where I struggled with the fishing coming in at 13th place but had a great weekend as is always the case. Naish Hokua Raptor v116 Le Test Review SUP International - The Raptor is designed to extend your water time on days you'd normally pass up. Because it's so light, compact, and easy to handle, there's no reason not get out there; it thrives in short, junky swells and intermediate riders and above will adapt to it within a few sessions.

Featured New: Boardworks Kraken Touring - Same sleek design features as our ultra fast Eradicator racing SUPs with added width for more stability

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