Middle Sister (OR) - Southeast Ridge ~ Picturesque SUP Yoga Session

Playak News Flash - May 19, 2016
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines Middle Sister (OR) - Southeast Ridge Nathan Pfeifer - In one of the local guidebooks for back country skiing in Oregon, the southeast ridge of Middle Sister was claimed to be one of the best descents, boasting a clean 3,000 foot fall line among beautiful volcanic scenery. Picturesque SUP Yoga Session SUP Magazine - While the practice of yoga dates back nearly 5000 years to ancient Indian cultures, the origins of SUP yoga are less clear. After standup paddleboarding exploded in popularity nearly a decade ago, yogis soon realized the stable platform of a SUP could be a perfect fit for yoga on the water. More from the Conservatory Garden Frogma - More from the Conservatory Garden in Central Park. I'm off the water for a month here, so taking advantage of that to squeeze in a little dry-land sightseeing. Exploring Oregon's Mystical Oneonta Falls SUP Magazine - Inflatable standup paddleboards continue to gain popularity and open up new waterways for paddlers that previously were unreachable. When deflated, they can fit into a large backpack and give paddlers the mobility to explore areas and fit into spaces that previously were unaccessible. Plans to Dewater Upper SF and Silver Forks of the American River (CA) Am. Whitewater - American Whitewater is actively monitoring a water storage project that the El Dorado Irrigation District is proposing on Alder Creek that will deeply impact the South and Silver Forks of the American River. Taking The Term Couch Surfing to a Whole New Level with Dogman in Australia SUPracer - Check out this ridiculously awesome clip of Dogman and the 1SUP1 crew taking the term couch surfing to a whole new level. Travis Grant Creates History, Becomes First Paddler to Win The Molokai Double SUPracer - Travis Grant created history on Saturday, winning the Molokai to Oahu Solo OC1 race to match his victory in the M2O SUP race last July and become the first ever paddler to claim both titles. Mull & Iona Inflatable Kayaks & Packrafts - Intrepid Scottish sea kayakeur Gael of the Scottish Sea Kayak Trail was taking it to Mull this year. I invited myself along for part of the tour.  Celebrating Patagonia'S River Culture NRS Duct Tape Diaries - Every February, as summer begins to warm the Southern Hemisphere, kayakers, rafters, and river lovers trek to the Futaleufú Valley in Chile. Paddlers battle for style, finesse, and speed. Locals mingle and share their culture with tourists. All leave with a new appreciation for free-flowing rivers. Meet Joe Paddler Distressed Mullet - Where you were born and where you live now? Roseburg, Oregon / Hampstead, North Carolina What is your occupation? Do You Want to Be a Leader? Come Get Paddlefit Certified PaddleFit - Do you want to be a leader? Come get PaddleFit certified. Next course is this weekend in Annapolis, MD and we only have two spots left. The Many Layers of Level Six Level 6 - Depending on the river and weather conditions, here are my most favorite Level Six layering suggestions that keep you the perfect temperature for a comfortable, safe experience down the river. Connor Baxter and Fiona Wylde Win Long Distance in Japan Starboard SUP - Congratulations to Starboard Team Riders Connor Baxter and Fiona Wylde on their wins in the first stop of the Stand Up World Series in Japan. Sit Down Paddle Surfing On a Couch TotalSUP - Surfing waves while relaxing on a couch? The dream has become reality thanks to Roger Dogman Saunders. He managed to put a couch on his Stand Up Paddle board and he is proud to show it. Watch this hilarious video of him trying his new invention on some nice waves. 7 reasons to go to the SUP Race Cup in Sainte-Maxime! TotalSUP - For its 7th edition, The SUP Race Cup returns to the central beach of Saint-Maxime for a big week-end of racing. Every year, the event attracts dozens of world class paddlers and delivers some epic battles for the win in each divisions.

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