The Jr. Pro and Youth SUPfiesta - A Breeding Ground for Champions

Playak News Flash - May 9, 2016
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines The Jr. Pro and Youth SUPfiesta - A Breeding Ground for Champions SUP Magazine - Since its inauguration in 2013, SUPfiesta has been a breeding ground for some of SUP's most talented athletes. In only three short years, graduates of the event have gone on to become some of our sport's biggest stars. Will a new star be born this weekend? Judging from the history books, we'll say the odds look good. Take a look back at four of the most talented SUPfiesta grads and how their careers have taken off. Stepping Out Into The Elements red paddle co - Perception, concept, a dream with much preparation comes reward once you step out into the elements of the great outdoors.   My Perfect Spot Jackson Kayak - As kayak anglers we are always looking for that specific spot that cannot be accessed by a boat or the regular bank fishermen. That spot for me, has and always will be the perfect eddy below Sandstone Falls on the New River. This eddy has been in my mind all winter long. I had to get there this spring, but I knew with the steady river flow, it wouldn't be easy. Allow me to reintroduce the Z.One! Team Pyranha - This isnt a new boat to Pyranha's range, but it certainly is one of the unsung heroes. You wont see it winning freestyle competitions or being used to break waterfall records, but you will see it out there every day on the water, earning its money with paddlers, enthusiasts, clubs and coaches. From entry level to pro, this is one kayak that everyone can get something from. Allow me to reintroduce…….the Z.One Boardworks New Froth Surfboard Featured in Men'S Journal Summer Gear Lab Boardworks - The Men's Journal Summer Gear Lab is out with the best product choices for guaranteed fun this summer. We are really excited to let you know that the Froth. by Boardworks has been picked as the most durable and fun-to-ride foamy on the market. Spring Fun At Little River Canyon, Al Jackson Kayak - This Spring has been a super fun and busy time of year for me! To start, I will be graduating nursing school in 5 days, and I have been very busy finishing up all of my school stuff this past month. SUP Surfing Tips from Paiwen Girl, Tim Mei Paiwen SUP Boards For Women - With summer weather upon us in the Pacific North West, dreams of SUP surfing trips are filling our little heads - so we decided to catch up with Tim Mei, Paiwen Girl and Taiwanese SUP Surfer, for a few SUP surfing tips from the pro herself!Born and raised in Taiwan, Tim Mei has been surfing for over 10 years, an interest that was inspired by her love of long boarding. Supfiesta16 Jr Pro Invitee List Revealed Performance Paddling - The 4th Annual Quickblade Jr Pro & Youth SupFiesta presented by Infinity SUP announces the list of invitees for the Junior Pro division.  The Victoria Cup Japan to open the 2016 Stand Up World Series Waterman League - The 2016 Stand Up World Series is about to get underway next week in the beautiful Kanagawa Prefecture, at Zushi Beach in Japan. The location is ideal for bringing together the World's best with local paddlers of all levels, whether they be World Championship Contenders like Kenny Kaneko or entry level enthusiasts coming to Zushi to take in the energy and be a part of the excitement at this first World Championship stop of the season. 2016 Legend of the Bay Competition British SUP Association - Hosted by the Extreme Academy, Watergate Bay. Legend of the Bay is a one day kite & one day SUP Surf competition. Individuals proficient in both kitesurfing and stand up paddleboard compete head to head, for the title. With both Dom Moore and Josh Coombe, last year's joint winners not able to compete this year, a new Legend of the Bay would be crowning this year. Anything Is Possible Lina Augaitis - When I was pregnant and thinking about 2016 and what it would be like with Tav in our lives, there were many unknowns and it was difficult to predict anything. Will Taylor – Editor of SUP the Mag talks Paddle Surfing PaddleWoo - Episode 31 of the Paddlewoo Podcast features the Editor and Jefe of SUP the Mag, Will Taylor. Will is a lifelong surfer, growing up on the Oregon coast, and has moved into the standup world in the last few years. He's been with the mag for 3 years and took over command this year. New Ultralite 13.6 lb Twain Inflatable Tandem Kayak from Kokopelli Raft Co. AirKayaks - Last July, AirKayaks had the opportunity to test out a prototype version of Kokopelli Raft Company's new Twain – an inflatable kayak/packraft for one or two paddlers, weighing in at a mere 13.6 lbs. Three years ago, Kokopelli entered the steadily-growing packraft market, introducing the Hornet and Renegade whitewater and flatwater rafts and winning Gear Junkies "Best In Show Top Gear for 2016" at last summer's Outdoor Retailer. Pushing The Nile with Seth Warren Boarders Magazine - I tried to relax as I took a few sweeping strokes toward the first horizon line and experienced a sensory overload as my nerves fired up.  I was about to drop into the biggest whitewater ever attempted on a Stand Up Paddle Board.

Featured Airboard Rocket: Top speed inflatable competition SUP - 2015 race results prove: dolphin nose acts as displacement hull to reduce water resistance. New texture improves glide.

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