Rubha Reidh: Slaggan Bay to Poolewe ~ Best Paddling Towns: Conway, S.C.

Playak News Flash - June 30, 2016
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines Rubha Reidh: Slaggan Bay to Poolewe Will Herman - Landing and setting camp had been a tortuous affair - chilled, wet and a little tired after nearly eight hours on the water, the midges gave no quarter. And so it was with no small sense of relief that I woke to the rustling of the tent and a light offshore breeze. In fact stronger winds were forecast that day, that being in part the reason for paddling the route we had, making best use of the calm seas the day before and leaving less than 20km to paddle into the shelter of Loch Ewe from the camp. APE's Celebrate 15 Years of Cleaning Up the Nolichucky River Jackson Kayak - Saturday, June 18th, marked the 15th Annual Nolichucky Cleanup. The Appalachian Paddling Enthusiasts have been hosting this event annually to help keep the Nolichucky River clean for paddlers, fishermen, and river-users alike! The summer is a very popular time for people frequent the rivers recreationally and the APEs group is proud to help everyone see the beauty of the Nolichucky by keeping it clean the way nature presented it. Jeremy Teulade wins the Eurotour week 8 in Namur, Belgium Starboard SUP - Team Starboard continues it's world domination of the SUP race landscape! The last weekend saw the Eurotour continue it's travels around Europe with stop #8 of 14 in picturesque Namur, Belgium for the 5th edition of the Happy Summer race. McGregor bags maiden FNB Durban Downwind Title Mocke Paddling - South African paddling icon Hank McGregor overcame sickness, flat conditions as well as a strong local field to clinch his maiden FNB Durban Downwind win on Sunday while the in-form Nicole Russell claimed the World Surfski Series event's women's crown. The best and worst of the north-west coast: Rubha Reidh Will Herman - Of the major headlands on Scotland's mainland coast, Ardnamurchan Point is perhaps the best known, marking a traditional divide between more sheltered waters to the south and the exposed north-west. But to my mind at least, it is Rubha Reidh which marks a more significant divide, the seas north of here losing the protection afforded by the Hebrides, from the Atlantic. As the Yachtsman's Pilot notes: Rubha Reidh and the Point of Stoer are notorious for heavy seas...but the coastline itself changes too, Torridonian sandstone forming many of the features which in part at least, are the reason I have been returning for so long. Best Paddling Towns: Conway, S.C. Canoe Kayak - With a rich history as a riverboat city, it is not surprising that Conway, South Carolina attracts modern river rats to paddle and explore the lazy, blackwater stretches of the Waccamaw River. The Waccamaw travels 140 miles through wetlands and cypress forests from Lake Waccamaw in North Carolina, snaking past Conway to Winyah Bay, just south of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Nu River Conservation Studies: Biodiversity, Management, and Hydropower Development International Rivers - The Nu/Salween River originates in the Tibetan plateau and flows south through Thailand and Burma before emptying into the Andaman Sea. It is the western-most river in the. Three Parallel Rivers UNESCO Wold Heritage Site, and the last major free-flowing river in China. Northern Alp Lakes - pearls for paddlers Kokatat - My new book project led me to the spine of the continent, the Alps. I was astonished by the beauty I found exploring 20 different lakes in Switzerland, Germany and Austria, far away from my usual paddling ground - the sea. It was like paddling between the Fjords of Norway, but with much better weather and almost no wind. Lots of cultural highlights to visit, and local food specialties that will make you lick all 10 fingers. Rogue River Race & Gold Beach Adventure Karen Wrenn - We were headed to Gold Beach for a Standup Paddle race on the Rogue River that was starting at the mouth of the Rogue from the Pacific Ocean. Four standup paddleboards on our roof and every inch of my Suburban filled up with family and toys we headed South on Interstate 5… destination Gold Beach, Oregon. Gold Beach is about a 5 ½ hour drive from Portland and is almost to the California border. Kids Camp + Stand Up Paddle Boarding= Best Summer EVER Walk on Water SUP Co - Remember the lazy days of summer fun when you were a kid? Long days outside, playing with friends, swimming, riding bikes, catching bugs, drinking lemonade. Well, I guess times have changed somewhat. As a first grade teacher, when I asked my students about their summer plans, answers ranged from a dull "Nothing," to "Play all of my video games," to "Watch TV." What!? I truly hope my kiddos were just unaware of the summer adventures that awaited them with their families. Geoff Breen's Dreamy Session in Noosa Heads SUP Magazine - SUP surfers Geoff Breen and Keahi de Aboitiz recently traveled to Breen's home break in Noosa Heads, Queensland to score some solid swell in warmer waters. Once they arrived, they were greeted with idyllic, overhead waves that would make for a session to remember. Colorado SUP Championship at the 68th Annual FIBArk Festival Boarders Magazine - I woke at dawn on Thursday in Salida, CO and decided to grab breakfast at the Little Red Hen Bakery before heading to the local whitewater park to surf. Still in a haze sans my daily caffeine, I noticed a stranger attempting to get my attention on the sidewalk. Vote for the deserving paddler for the 2016 Canoe and Kayak Awards Canoe Kayak - Voting for the fifth annual Canoe & Kayak Awards is now open through July 20. Last month, C&K asked readers to nominate the athletes, expeditions, causes and adventures that best represent the sport of paddling. A panel of accomplished paddlers and C&K editors reviewed the results and selected the nominees for Male and Female Paddler of the Year, Expedition of the Year Presented by Nexen Tire, Paddle With Purpose, and the Spirit of Adventure Award. Connor Baxter Secures Victory at Stop 2 of the 2016 World Series Standup Journal - Connor Baxter secures victory at Stop 2 of the 2016 World Series with his 2nd in sprints and 2nd again today in the long distance After a crazy day of weather yesterday, it was a complete turn around today, as the sun came out the win shifted 180 degrees and blues skies dominated what was. The post Connor Baxter secures victory at Stop 2 of the 2016 World Series appeared first on Standup Journal Magazine . Coreban Cleans Up At The SA SUP Surfing Championships 2016 Coreban - This past weekend the SA SUP Surfing Championships 2016 took place in Durban and was hosted by the local paddle boarding club, SUP Durbs. Durban was excited to see the return of the event to its shores.

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