lunes, 25 de julio de 2016

Alicia Casas Zaragoza ~ How to choose the right paddle

Playak News Flash - July 25, 2016
The world's latest paddling headlines.
Kokatat Alicia Casas Zaragoza
Kokatat - Alicia has always been passionate about nature and outdoor sports. Growing up in the city, she was never specifically interested in rivers and knew nothing about kayaking until she moved to Sort (Pyrenees) after 7 long years of law school.
American Rivers The Rio Grande, an Ancient River Connection through Youthful Eyes
American Rivers - Ask any visitor to Taos what feature impacted them most upon their arrival and you will likely hear about their first sight of the Rio Grande Gorge as they topped the hill nearing Taos. In May, Rivers & Birds collaborated with the National Outdoor Industry to introduce kids to this extraordinary river as part of the nation-wide celebration of the 100th anniversary of America's National Parks and Monuments
Jackson Kayak How to choose the right paddle
Jackson Kayak - I believe the most commonly asked questions I've seen around kayak forums are: What kind of paddle do I need? and What length of paddle should I get for X, Y or Z kayak?
SUP Magazine Humpback Whale Nearly Swallows Paddler
SUP Magazine - Standup paddlers and whales just seem to have a natural attraction to each other. At least, that seems to be the case with recent videos of paddlers coming face-to-face with these giant mammals.
Canoe Kayak 5 Favorite Lakes in Algonquin Provincial Park
Canoe Kayak - Algonquin Provincial Park straddles the transition zone between the northern boreal forest and the southern deciduous forest, making for a unique and diversified landscape.
Hovie SUP Mark Athanacio Invites You to No Name Race 4
Hovie SUP - This will be a no cost race. Teams are invited but not necessary. The course will be given on race day but will include laps that will contain running and paddling. No lap distances will exceed 1 mile total.
Paddle Surf Canada Ironman Canada looking for SUP volunteers this weekend
Paddle Surf Canada - Ironman Canada has put out a call, looking for course assistance on the swim course on Sunday's triathlon in Whistler. You'll need to be available at Lakeside Park from 5:00am – 10:30am on the morning of Sunday July 24th, as well as a TBD time on Saturday July 23rd to review procedure and meet the staff.
Jackson Kayak The (Big) White Salmon River
Jackson Kayak - During my job interview for Wet Planet Whitewater Centre, I remember being asked what I knew about the area and what had drawn me to apply for a job here. I responded by just listing off famous rivers from the region like the Little White Salmon and the waterfalls found on Eagle Creek. I knew almost nothing about the other White Salmon river which the company is based on. Now I know it is one of the best and most special rivers I have ever experienced.
Lina Augaitis It Takes a Village From the Yukon to the West Coast
Lina Augaitis - We just returned from a pretty epic weekend in Tofino. It was a matter of fate and not turning down open doors that got Tav and I to enjoy the beams of sunshine, waves, and the peacefulness out on the west coast.
Mocke Paddling The Nelo Summer Challenge Portugal
Mocke Paddling - The 2016 Nelo Summer Challenge saw a star studded field on the line current ICF World Champion and 2015 World Series Champion Cory Hill, defending champion Sean Rice, 2012 winner Jasper Mocke, ex-World Series champion Dawid Mocke. Mark Anderson and a number of others who all could legitimately hope to fight their way onto the podium.
SUP Magazine From the Mag- Cold Power
SUP Magazine - That broad tongue of exceptionally warm equatorial ocean water that licked the western coast of North America, known simply as El Nino, was especially kind to Southern California over the 2015-16 season.
SIC Maui SIC Team Assembling in Force For Molokai 2 Oahu
SIC Maui - This SIC Maui team will be attending the Molokai 2 Oahu Paddleboard World Championships in force with Sonni Hönscheid, Braly Joy, Kenny Kaneko, Livio Menelau & Will Schmidt all lining up to compete.
American Rivers Boondoggle Dam Project Stopped by Alaska Governor
American Rivers - This was made evident when the Alaska Power Authority proposed to build a 700-foot-high dam on the Susitna River in Alaska.
SUP Mag UK Stick Like Glue – Ocean Specific Paddle Grip Wax Review
SUP Mag UK - SUPers waxing up their shaft isn't a new idea. We recall the first Indoor SUP Sprint Champs organised as part of the London Boat Show when Elliot Dudley used a similar approach.
SUPracer Bart De Zwart, Joanne Hamilton-Vale and 14 Other Bold Paddlers Conquer 547km MR340 Race
SUPracer - Bart de Zwart, Joanne Hamilton-Vale and 14 other bold stand up paddlers have survived extreme heat and a serious lack of sleep to conquer the MR340, a 547km (340 miles) race along the Missouri River.
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