Rescue Teams Impress on a Record-High Homestake Creek ~ MS State Games

Playak News Flash - June 14, 2016
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines Rescue Teams Impress on a Record-High Homestake Creek Canoe Kayak - Before there ever was such as thing as the GoPro Mountain Games, Mike Mather was that guy: living in a van down by the river. Early Spring and a Trip to Slovenia Steve Brooks - Ute and I headed from our home in Austria to the Soca River in Slovenia for a few days of testing kayaks and of course with a fresh delivery of our kit from Peak UK this coming season it would be an ideal opportunity to show off our new colors. Slalom Showdown Lights Up the Spanish Pyrenees ICF - Maialen Chourraut (ESP, K1W) and the duo of Pierre-Antoine Tillard and Edern Ruyet (FRA, C2M) both broke the 100-second barrier to secure gold in their respective classes as the second of five 2016 ICF Canoe Slalom World Cups concluded in the Spanish Pyrenees. Trending: Hammock Camping Hang Time Canoe Kayak - It's been about a decade now since the hammock camping craze began. Hammocks are wildly popular in backpacking circles. Pacific Paddle Games Organisers Listen, Reconsider, and Agree to Remain Anything Up to 14" for Men & 12'6 for Women SUPracer - After initially deciding to downsize this year's elite race to 12'6, the organising team behind the 6-star Pacific Paddle Games has reconsidered and will now remain as an Anything up to 14 ft race for men (and 12'6 for women), restoring some balance to the wider sport and perhaps bringing us a step closer to finally resolving the distracting saga that is the board class debate.    Jackson Close Shreddin' With Style SUP Magazine - VidJackson Close is a man who knows how to lay it down no matter what board he's riding. Whether on a longboard or a shortboard SUP, the guy is an animal in the lineup. In this latest edit, Close proves his talent by ripping on some punchy waves in a dreamy SUP sesh. Rockstar XS Dominates Golden Games Jackson Kayak - For the past few years Dally and I have been paddling the Jackson Kayak Shooting Star. This past winter, we pretty much grew out of our Shooting Stars, but we were still too small for the small Jackson Kayak Rockstar. Junior Tahoe Waterman Camp Surftech SUP - Four years ago, Anik and I had a vision to share our passion for paddle sports and Lake Tahoe with the local community. Our goal was to give local kids the opportunity to enjoy Lake Tahoe while providing them with tools and knowledge about water safety, water awareness and proper paddling technique for stand up paddleboarding, prone paddleboarding, outrigger canoe canoeing and open water swimming. Micro-Adjustments for Balance PaddleWoo - I started the progression journal to stay focused on deliberate practice in surfing. The goal was to ensure hard work and focus on specific skills during each session. It worked at the beginning. Each morning, as I stretched watching the waves, I'd determine what my goal for the day was going to be, and how I planned to practice. SUP: Feel the love… Jenny 'Waikiki Love' Lee SUP Mag UK - Peter Tranter interviews City and County Lifeguard, outrigger canoe paddler, mum and Mistral International Team Rider, Jenny Lee, a real inspiration for other women in water sports… How to Choose The Best Stand Up Paddle Board for Fishing? TotalSUP - Buying a Stand Up Paddle Board is a real investment, therefore it is wise to think thoroughly before choosing one. In this video, Luke Simonds from Salt Strong gives some tips to be able to make the right decision and get the best Stand Up Paddle Board for fishing. CKS Paddlefest Recap rvr2rvr - The RVR 2 RVR Crew rolled in to train, paddle, surf, and teach at CKS Paddlefest. Staircase wave was our first stop to dip our fins in the water and connect with the river. Buena Vista is an awesome town that has a cool and hip vibe. Their whitewater park is legit, and home to some fun waves to shred on. MS State Games Kayaking the Mobile - Tensaw River Delta - Mississippi State Games Kayak Races were held in Bernard Bayou in the far upper end of Biloxi Bay. Hot and humid today. Euro Tour- San Sebastian Race Report by Martin Letourneur TotalSUP - For it's 6th consecutive week of racing, the EURO TOUR made a stop in the beautiful city of San Sebastian, Spain for another exciting week-end of racing. Drop the Bomb – Bomber Floating Eyewear Review SUP Mag UK - Bomber Floating Eyewear are big supporters of SUP and UK stand up at that. They also have a number of supported SUP athletes on their books, which further highlights their support for the sport. With this in mind we thought we should check them out.

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