The Time and Place to Backdeck Roll ~ Sweethope lough ~ Dome Protection

Playak Weekly Digest
The world's top paddling links in week 22, 2016.

News Watch The Time and Place to Backdeck Roll Canoe Kayak - Tuck as far forward as you can and watch your face is a typical statement you hear when discussing rolling. Inevitably, the fear of rolling is almost always related to rock-to-body contact, especially to the face or head. Sweethope lough Jackson Kayak - I had spoke to the manager of a fishery not to far from me about access with a kayak, and he was very happy with the idea of it, so a plan was made to fish it on Sunday evening. Fingers and toes were crossed for an evening rise. My 4 year old first kayaking trips in the Dynamic Duo on the Locust Fork River, Alabama. Jackson Kayak - As many of you know I have been kayaking since i was a small child. At 35 my passion for the great sport has never changed. As the boats and designs have changed kids have a wonderful chance to become great kayakers while learning some very valuable lessons along the way. Top Secret Brain Hacks for Better Beta and Cleaner, Safer Lines Canoe Kayak - Solid beta is an absolutely priceless commodity. Bad beta, however, is unforgivable. There is one very common mistake that I hear all the time when people are explaining how to safely navigate a rapid. Water Crisis in Flint American Rivers - President Obama is visiting Flint, Michigan on May 4 to meet with residents and witness the city's efforts to recover from lead-contaminated drinking water supplies. The health crisis in Flint has raised concerns about drinking water safety nationwide. Fernando Stalla on the Podcast PaddleWoo - In this episode of the Paddlewoo Podcast we Erik circles up with Fernando Stalla of Mexico.  Fernando is an accomplished paddle surfer and racer, he competes on the World Tour and International ISA competitions representing Mexico and Sayulita. SUP Racer World Rankings SUPracer - We've just updated the SUP Racer World Rankings with results from Saturday's big showdown in Germany, the 5th Annual Lost Mills. Week 4 of the 2016 EuroTour was an epic encounter, with the men's race scoring 48.0% on our Race Index to set a record for most competitive race of all time outside the USA. Playing in the Waves with the Marine Police Paddling Instructor - My buddy Erik and I were out for a short paddle in Toronto this morning and had a funny experience.   The plan was to go out the Toronto Harbour via the Western Gap then out and around Ontario Place (8.6km). Could The National Flood Insurance Program Be Harming Endangered Species? American Rivers - Big progress was made this month for salmon and floodplains in Oregon. On April 14, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released its findings on the impact of the National Flood Insurance Program on endangered fish and their habitat in Oregon rivers. Dome Protection SUP Magazine - When you're standup paddling whitewater, a helmet is mandatory. Any fall in shallow water, even if you're not moving fast, could be hazardous to your melon. Luckily there are a lot of companies out there that have been making kayak helmets for years and have it dialed. The Rapa Nui Experience SUP International - Carine Camboulives & Manu Bouvet are professional board riders based in Maui, Hawaii. For the last 15 years they've been searching for the perfect spot all over the world. Planning Your First Sea Kayak Expedition Kokatat - In this age of information technology and social networking, the desire to get off-grid has never been greater. What better way to do that than to leave our digital lives behind and head off in a sea kayak to places beyond cell phone coverage, where the sun and moon determine your schedule and the wind is your only boss. Here are some of my thoughts on getting started with planning your first sea kayak expedition. Wild Horses, Hot Waterfalls, Out-of-Body Experiences with His Sea Eagle 330 Sea Eagle - Ryan Bradley puts in long, long hours under hot lights in the film industry in Los Angeles. But between shoots, you'll probably find him chillin with his posse, the Earthblazers on a kayaking and camping trip to Lake Powell, the Colorado River, or another of the remarkable bodies of water just a couple hours outside the City of Angels. AW Seeks Flow Restoration on the New River Dries (WV) Am. Whitewater - Immediately downstream of the New River Gorge, a beautiful 5.5-mile section of the New River has been dewatered for generations. Paddlers call this reach the New River Dries, and know it for the huge surf waves that form at high water. The Hawks Nest hydroelectric project removes 10,000cfs from the Dries, leaving only 100cfs except when high flows overwhelm the dam. The relicensing of the dam offers a once-in a lifetime opportunity to restore flows to the New River. Get Involved in National Go Canoeing Week Palm Blogs - Starting on Saturday the 28th May it's National Go canoeing week. It's a week to celebrate padding, by getting involved and getting out on the water. So whether you've been paddling your whole life, or have never sat in a canoe or kayak before, there are lots of activities and opportunities for you.

Factor Athletes with top online media coverage in May 1. Kai Lenny 2. Connor Baxter 3. Fiona Wylde Videos Himalayan Whitewater Nepal - (Entry#13 Short Film of the Year Awards 2016) (KayakSession) My Week Ender Bender (hoodriveryoungbuck) Kokatat Whitewater SUP Surf (jeff_turner) Werner Paddles-Kristin Thomas. Grand Prix-bent (WernerPaddles) extremne na horach uputavka (cony) Upcoming Ocean Sports Paddlefest UK, Cornwall, Jun 2 King of the Alps Italy, Moos - Passeiertal, Jun 3 - Jun 5 Iberdrola Bilbao WorldSUP Challenge Spain, Basque , Bilbao , Jun 3 - Jun 5 Edenton Music and Water Festival US, NC, Edenton Bay, Jun 3 - Jun 4 Cornwall Classic SUP Surf Championships and BSUPA Rd 2 UK, England, Devon, Jun 4 - Jun 5

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