Springtime is the Best Time ~ Big names progress through World Cup opener

Playak News Flash - May 21, 2016
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines Springtime is the Best Time Jackson Kayak - Springtime is the best time. Everything turns from brown to green. Nature awakens from its months-long slumber. Plants poke their heads out from the chilly dirt and basque in the first real warmth from the sun since the previous year. Big names progress through World Cup opener ICF - The sports big names progressed comfortably through the opening rounds as the first day of action concluded at the 2016 ICF Canoe Sprint World Cup in Duisburg, Germany. A Night Among The Skerries and Summits of South Morar Will Herman - On reaching the outer skerries of Arisiag I had simply pulled into a tiny sheltered bay and sat awhile. The last hour had been an exhausting mix of headwinds and small chop into which the bow slammed with every stroke of the paddle. ken. How much should I race in my first year of stand up paddleboard racing? Riding Bumps - I am an ordinary athlete that is 44 years old, 165lbs, 6'0″ tall, and love the outside world.  I enjoy the outside most when I am on the water or in the wilderness working my heart. 10 Health Facts of The Almighty Coconut SUP Magazine - From hair care to beauty products, hydration to cooking, coconut is the SUP diet's latest craze. It's a healthy option for a lot of the paddling assets that's made its way into a wide-variety of consumer products nationwide. Arisaig Overnighter Inflatable Kayaks & Packrafts - The shell-sand skerries of Arisaig are a well-known sea kayaking destination so, blown out by the wrong sort of wind to complete our mission on Mull, we scooted over towards Morar on the warmest May day since Michael Fish was knee-high to an isobar. Migratory Fish and Freshwater Mussels American Rivers - Migratory fish and freshwater mussels have more in common than you might think. Each have unique life cycles and depend on clean, free flowing water to thrive. The Race to Snapshot South American Rivers: River Guardian Nathan Lujan International Rivers - Nathan Lujan began his career studying South America's ancient rivers. Now he's racing against time to document the continent's fish species before they're lost. This is a special River Guardians feature for World Fish Migration Day 2016. Belize a Romantic Sup Respite in Caribbean Seas SUP Magazine - A couple explores the pristine reef and primitive isles of Belize's Caye Caulker. The tiny islands of Caye Caulker have a simple maxim Go Slow. And it couldn't be more apropos. Trestles, Aqueducts, and Mileposts Trash Paddler - For this blog, yesterday's paddling beneath the venerable Waban Arches (photo at left) results in Trashpaddler's post number 1,000.  How did it come to this, you might ask?  Battle of The Thames 2016 – Race Report TotalSUP - Ollie Shilston dominates the Battle of the Thames to claim victory in the 14ft class whilst unknown newcomer Alex Mullaney emerges victorious in the 12'6" class as the first UK SUP event of 2016 got underway in the UK. Hönö Review Fatyak - The Hönö, as Tez Plavenieks of SitOns.com says in their glowing review here, is indeed the perfect accessory for any Fatyak lover. Not only is it perfect for paddling throughout the summer and catching waves as you go, but the Hono is also perfect for putting to work through the winter – when the snow rolls around! Water, Water Everywhere, But Not a Drop to Drink SUP Examiner - Stand up paddling is serious exercise. That's one reason it's getting so popular. You get a fun, full-body workout without much wear on your body. Springtime Is The Best Time Jackson Kayak - Springtime is the best time. Everything turns from brown to green. Nature awakens from its months-long slumber. Plants poke their heads out from the chilly dirt and basque in the first real warmth from the sun since the previous year. SUP Surfing The Mediterranean Sea SUP Connect - Did you know that you could surf in the Mediterranean Sea? Have you ever wondered what it's like to SUP surf in the Mediterranean Sea? Here is a peek into the waves that are available on the Mediterranean at a secret spot near Aude, France with a couple of SUP surfers having the wave all to themselves.

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