HOA White Water Challenge 2016 ~ Opposition to two Bills ~ Rikki is here

Playak News Flash - June 18, 2016
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines HOA White Water Challenge 2016 Palm Blogs - The HOA White Water challenge takes place in the Hokkaido mountains in Japan, Run by Patrick and Naomi O'Keeffe of HOA Rafting. This humble, grass roots event aims to unite the local kayaking community throughout several events spread out over the weekend. ACA Grant Project Brings Paddlesports Education to Underserved Communities ACA - ACA Staff on day two of training for Fort Meyers USCG Grant Course, June 16, 2016 (T.J. Turner, Mike Hammond, Peg Phillips, Brandy Minchew, Michael Shugg, & Tommy Thompson). Everything You Need To Know About Fins On Your Sup Standup Journal - Tyler Callaway joins Erik on the Paddlewoo Podcast to drop some knowledge about all things fins in their first ever video episode. 3.8 Reasons Why the ISA Should Embrace Gender Equality at the World Championships SUPracer - The ISA World Championship has come a long way over the past four years, now ranking as one of the premiere events on the international calendar. But while there are a lot of positives, there are still many issues the ISA needs to address, and one in particular stands out: Women's participation. Or lack of it. My First Kayak Fishing Trip…. And It Was Open Water Austin Kayak - It finally happened. My first ever kayak fishing trip. The decision was made to go all out and make it an open ocean, 3-mile paddle to the prime fishing grounds. After all, the "new guy" has to be initiated properly, right? Fortunately, my partner on this journey had the gear all taken care of, so all I had to do was show up.(One of the perks of working at ACK!) Danny Ching & Shae Foudy take Overall wins at the Tommy Bahama Pier Paddle in Santa Monica this past Saturday TotalSUP - In his first race back since the birth of his daughter and the Carolina Cup, Danny Ching took first overall in the 6-mile distance race, followed by a second place in the PaddleCross (surf race), narrowly edging out Slater Trout in overall points.  Ian Cairns Resigns as Coach of US ISA Paddleboard Team SUP Magazine - Ian Cairns lead a stacked US paddling team to multiple gold medals at the 2015 ISA Worlds, including Sean Poynter's in the men's SUP surfing division. Who will carry on the torch? Opposition to two Bills ACA - Along with fellow Outdoor Alliance members, the ACA has strong opposition to two bills scheduled for committee markup this week, H.R. 2316, the Self-Sufficient Community Lands Act, and H.R. 3650, the State National Forest Management Act of 2015. Spencer Lacy Makes It a Clean Sweep in Colorado SUPracer - Spencer Lacy has taken out the 2016 GoPro Mountain Games in Vail, Colorado, as the event showcased what is surely one of the most entertaining versions of our sport. USA SUP Coach Ian Cairns Announces Resignation Amid Controversy SUP Connect - After 7 years of serving in a variety of coaching positions for Surfing America, the current head coach of the USA SUP/Paddle board team, Ian Cairns, has decided to step down. Cairns has led Surfing America teams to 7 ISA World Games around the world in SUP/Paddle board, Longboard and Surfing. Winning team Gold three times, mostly recently with SUP/Paddle board at the 2015 ISA World SUP and Paddle board games in Sayulita, Mexico. 2016 Hala Gear SUP Review CKS Blog - Hala Gear is an owner / paddler operated company, run by Peter Hall. We like to sell this brand for many reasons, they make the highest quality whitewater SUP's and accessories available, have industry leading customer service, are priced competitively, perform at a very high level, and most of all are extremely durable. Durability in relation to performance (durability:performance) is the most important thing to consider when searching for a SUP. How To Determine When to Carry Water While Stand Up Paddling SUP Examiner - Should you or should you not take water with you when stand up paddling? This is a frequent question paddlers ask themselves before setting out. You are probably thinking you'll be alright without taking hydration – a common mistake made by novice paddlers and folks inexperienced at recognizing how quickly your body can become dehydrated. Leading SUP and Windsurf Brand Starboard Joins Sustainable Surf's Ecoboard Project on World Ocean Day Standup Journal - In celebration of the United Nations designated World Oceans Day, nonprofit environmental organization Sustainable Surf is proud to announce that leading Stand Up Paddleboard & Windsurf brand, Starboard, has joined their Ecoboard Project program as their newest partner. Rikki is here Tony Paradise - I don't know the date Cathy ordered her new kayak but it was some time ago.  Its been a difficult birthing process.  One kayak was selected and some time later there were issues with it.  Danuu WingMan Accessory Pack Canoe Kayak - A wingman can be a fighter pilot who covers your six, a trusted sidekick at a singles bar, and now a bombproof seat back organizer for your kayak. Danuu's WingMan Accessory Pack keeps everything a paddler could need organized, secure and within reach.

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