Paddling Season Gear Bag, Part 1 ~ Skills- Pros in the Know

Playak News Flash - June 8, 2016
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines Paddling Season Gear Bag, Part 1 Canoe Kayak - With the Memorial Day Weekend past and the 'paddling season' officially here, C&K editor-at-large is hitting the water to put some new gear to the test. Here's his first round of reviews. MSR Freelite 2 tentHow do you improve a wildly popular tent design? Make it lighter. That was MSR's approach as it pared down and streamlined its bestselling Hubba Hubba two-person tent and created the Freelite 2 ($440), the company's lightest double-wall shelter. Report from the first ever IRF GT&E Conference International Rafting Federation - he first ever IRF Guide Training & Education (GT&E) Conference for Instructors and Assessors was held from the 19 – 21 April, in the AOS Hostel, in Wildalpen, Austria. It is rare to see the cream of the IRF in one place, only a WRC can compare. The importance of this meeting could be seen in the topics that were presented. Also, the beauty of such a diverse group at the conference, coming from all continents except Antarctica, bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge 9th Annual Paddle for a Cause, Absecon Island, New Jersey Distressed Mullet - Date June 11, 2016 Location Absecon Island, New Jersey Does your event benefit a charity and if so, can you tell us about them? The Dean Randazzo Cancer Foundation promotes cancer awareness and assists individuals battling cancer both emotionally and financially. Skills- Pros in the Know SUP Magazine - There are so many aspects of Standup Paddleboarding these days. Don't be overwhelmed. We decided to talk to some of the industries pros and get their top tips for all of you. Click through and find out what everyone has to say to take your paddling to the next level. Its a Jackson 1. 2. Jackson Kayak - A quick report from the first of the big Kayak Fishing Tournaments in the UK, the Swanage Classic. Usually this event would pull in well over 100 entrants, but this year the forecast was dire and a hardy 92 kayak anglers arrived on Swanage Sea Front to register their entry. As I was setting up I noticed that the bungee on my anchor trolley had a slight fraying to it, after some consideration I decided it would be fine for today, a decision that would come back to bite me later in the day. An Epic Day In The Life Of Naish Sup Team Rider Ashley Baxter Standup Journal - Naish team rider Ashley Baxter knows how to squeeze every adventure filled second out of a day.  From cliff jumping, to surfing, to standup paddling sweet Maui breaks, to traveling the world, she is living her life rather than watching life pass her by in epic fashion. Valsesia River Festival Alpin Action Team - To compete or not to compete? What should I do? Well, it's been a while since I first paddled on the Alpin Sprint section of Sesia, I know the lines quite well, so, Should I compete or not at the kayak races of the Valsesia River Festival? 5 Important Safety Tips for You and Your SUP PUP Blue Paddle SUP - Everyone loves spending time outdoors, having fun and keeping fit. Everyone, including your dog! If you have a stand up paddle board or are thinking of ways to spend more time with your dog, consider taking your dog for a paddle. Starboard's Conor Baxter Earns Fastest Paddler on Earth Standup Journal - Connor Baxter earns the Fastest Paddler on Earth in the Lost Mills Euro Tour event after sprinting 200 meters in 53:12 seconds. The title was previously held by Teammate Trevor Tunnington. Connor was using a Carbon paddle with a Bolt Blade and riding a 14'0 x 23″ 2017 Sprint. King of the Alps 2016 - Michele takes the lead Michele Ramazza - The King of the Alps 2016 has been a great event! Many competitors, around 100 athletes, took part to the marathon race on the Passer river near Merano (Italy).  How to Find an ACA Instructor Near You ACA - The ACA National Paddlesports Instruction Program has been acknowledged as the Gold Standard of paddlesports education throughout the United States and abroad. We have developed a wide variety of curriculum, trainings, and resources to serve paddlers of any skill level and discipline. Five Summer Music Festivals Perfect For Paddlers SUP Magazine - Most paddlers would probably agree that SUP and listening music are among two of their favorite pastimes. Lucky for us, festivals across the nation have begun blending these activities into one epic experience. Competitive and non-competitive standup paddling events are being paired with live soundtracks that make for an ultra-fun festival. Jam out to live tunes while getting some water time with friends by heading to one of these summer festivals. Bad Hydropower Legislation Still in Play Am. Whitewater - Many of you weighed in earlier this year on the Energy Bill and specifically some very troubling provisions concerning hydropower. Reframing Balance PaddleWoo - Take your paddle and put the blade in the sand. Just enough so it won't slide away. Now stand in front of your paddle and push it up so that it goes almost all the way up to vertical, but still falls back to your hand. The closer you try to get to vertical the higher the chance that it will go over and fall to the beach. Jobe Sports Launches Summer Job of a Lifetime Contest SUP Examiner - Winning Brand Ambassadors to Go On Month-Long Stand Up Paddleboarding Road Trip Jobe Watersports will launch its Summer Job of a Lifetime Contest, which will send two winners on a stand up paddleboarding (SUP) road trip around the Western United States this summer.

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