Clackamas River has new improved access thanks to these volunteers…

Playak News Flash - July 10, 2016
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News Watch Headlines Clackamas River has new improved access thanks to these volunteers… Am. Whitewater - Those who paddle the Clackamas River, Portland's backyard run, may have noticed something new this spring: enhanced access points with parking, signage, toilet, and convenient launch facilities. These projects would not have happened without Luke and Pete stepping up to volunteer their expertise and knowledge of the Clackamas River that proved essential to the successful completion of these projects. Legendary downwinder in the Columbia River Gorge part of 2016 Stand Up World Series Waterman League - The Waterman League is proud to announce that the downwind race of the legendary Naish Columbia Gorge Paddle Challenge will form part of the 2016 Stand Up World Series as one of its official long distance races to provide the World's Best with one of the World's best downwind runs. After epic races in both Japan and Germany that have provided exceptional flat water conditions that were brought to life by the introduction of the Super Lap format, the desire to compliment these kind of races with a World Class downwind race has been a priority for the World Series. Lina Augaitis takes on the Yukon River Quest Werner - As the Western Canadian Sales rep for Werner Paddles, I do many different things in my job and the thing I love most about it, is my connection to people. For the month of July, I have been working remotely in Northern Canada, in the Yukon Territory. Israel's SUP Scene- Zazik Race Pro SUP Magazine - While this may come as news to some, Israel has developed quite the enthusiastic SUP scene over the past few years. Learn Your Fishing Kayak Paddle Strokes Wired2Fish - Eric Jackson shares his tips for learning to paddle your fishing kayak for better maneuvering while fishing. It should be no surprise that how fast, far and in-control you can be in your fishing kayak has a lot to do with your paddle strokes. Everyone comes with their own personal horsepower and strength-to-body-weight ratio, but your efficiency is directly related to how well you apply that power to your paddle If You Build It: Salida, CO, Whitewater Park Canoe Kayak - Salida, CO, built a whitewater park that cleaned up the river bed and became a centerpiece of the small community. Parks like those in Salida, Boulder and Golden have proved to be ideal training grounds for the next generation of boaters—accessible places to hone skills before tackling Colorado's steep creeks. With burly, aerial-worthy play features available in Salida from May to July, the park has also turned out freestyle champions. Baked Wild Turkey Chimichangas Orion Coolers - As disappointed as I was that I missed my turkey last year, I was more determined than ever and sure that this year would be my year. Canine Floatation Devices (CFD) for SUP Pups SUP Magazine - Canine life jackets are affordable, and, a necessary piece of gear to help ensure your pup's safety. Junior Seau Foundation Adaptive Surf Program Presented by Challenged Athletes Foundation to Host Inaugural Youth Surf Camp July 8-10 in Del Mar, CA ISA - The Junior Seau Foundation Adaptive Surf Program presented by Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) will host the inaugural youth surf camp from July 8th to the 10th in Del Mar, CA. Athletes Ready for NELO Summer Challenge surfski.info - There are at least ten paddlers who could podium tomorrow at the 8th NELO Summer Challenge, which starts at 4pm in Porto, Portugal. 131 men and 12 women are entered… Cory Hill came second last weekend in Mauritius behind a rampant Hank McGregor... but McGregor is not in Portugal for tomorrow's race. Sean Rice has won this event twice and would love to take it a third time. SIC Title Sponsor of the Maui 2 Molokai Challenge & M4 Molokai Race SIC Maui - Sandwich Islands Composites (SIC) is proud to be the title sponsor for both the Maui 2 Molokai Challenge and M4 Molokai Race this month. EuroTour is coming to Italy TotalSUP - All the best Italian, and many of the best European Stand Up Paddle athletes will take part in the first edition of Noli Sup Race, from July 15th to 17th. Hovie SUP introduces all new molded Rental construction SUP Hovie SUP - Hovie SUP introduces an all new molded composite layup for its 11′ Manta and 12′ 6″ Nomad touring board model that is the perfect fit for the rental industry or lake and bay front home owners who just want to leave their boards on the beach or dock.

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