What Does Brexit Mean for the Kayaking Industry? ~ The Most Fun

Playak News Flash - July 18, 2016
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines What Does Brexit Mean for the Kayaking Industry? P&H Paddlers - The British public have spoken, and they've elected to leave the European Union. The Most Fun PaddleWoo - There's a saying in surfing that the best surfer in the water is the one having the most fun.  That's true, but I'd also argue that the surfer having the most fun is the best surfer. Plan 2014 is Necessary for Tourism American Rivers - As the owner of Uncle Sam Boat Tours, I have directly experienced the damage poor water level management has had on the environment and area businesses. SUP With Visually Impaired Youth SUP Mag UK - VIP Sports is a program in conjunction with Slippery Rock University that provides outdoor experiences for visually impaired youth of all ages. Leonard Nika Wins His Fourth Eurotour Event in Noli, Italy. Starboard SUP - Leonard Nika already had the most wins on the 2016 Eurotour after his third win in Finland last week. He just bettered that record with another event win this last weekend in his homeland during the Noli SUP Race on the Northern West coast of Italy close to Genova. Congratulations also to French Starboard riders Jeremy Teulade on his fourth place in the mens division and also Amandine Chazot taking the second place in the women's division after her win the previous week in the French Summer cup's long distance race. The dangers of Foil surfing in the lineup from Jamie Mitchell Distressed Mullet - This image and commentary is reposted with permission by Jamie Mitchell from his Facebook account. So lately I have been asked consistently about my thoughts on the so called new foil popularity and haven't really said much. But, yesterday sadly I saw a photo that I knew was coming sooner than later. Connor Baxter Defeats Travis Grant and Matt Nottage to Claim Seventh Straight Maui2Molokai Title SUPracer - Connor Baxter has won today's 3-star Maui2Molokai race, narrowly edging out Travis Grant to claim his seventh straight M2M title. Matt Nottage was very impressive in third, as were Brazilian Vinni Martins and James Casey, who rounded out the top five to give the Aussies three if the top spots. Leo Nika, Susak Molinero Win Week 11 of the EuroTour in Beautiful Noli, Italy SUPracer - Leo Nika and Susak Molinero have taken out Week 11 of the EuroTour in beautiful Noli, Italy, with a strong field of Europeans enjoying one of the most picturesque stops of the tour so far. South Carolina Legal Decision Protects Right to Float Am. Whitewater - Paddlers have successfully helped to defend the public right to float rivers and streams in South Carolina.  In a decision released late last week, a South Carolina court rejected an attempt to privatize a section of the South Fork of the Saluda River known as Blythe Shoals.  City of Water Day 2016 at Sebago Canoe Club - Another Good One Frogma - Another good City of Water day at Sebago Canoe Club. We had a great variety of boats for people to try, kayaks, canoes, the new rowing gig, two sailboats and there was even a trainer K-1 (sporty little racing kayak) available for the adventurous and unafraid to swim. The Yukon River Quest Norm Hann Expeditions - It was over half a year ago that my friend, Stu Knaack, from SUP Yukon in Whitehorse contacted me and said that the Yukon River Quest had just opened registration to a select number of paddle boarders for the first time. iLa's Boga Floating Studio Boga Boards - There's a distinctive sense of connection in practicing on the water. The water holds so much energy, and we're doing yoga on top of it, with the opportunity to tune into a connectedness within ourselves in this playful pursuit of our familiar practice on our floating studio. Return of the Survivor Race: Jamie Mitchell Speaks SUP Magazine - Jamie Mitchell is a master of pushing sports to their limit: winning Molokai 2 Oahu an unprecedented and unbeatable 10 times, scratching into the biggest waves ever paddled into and now, reviving his survivor-style race format for The Waterman's Festival , presented by the Quiksilver Waterman Collection . What Is the Correct Paddle Length for SUP Surfing? Riding Bumps - For the paddle sizing yes it is correct to go shorter for the surf paddles then race paddles. however there really is no definitive answer for the length of a SUP surf paddle. There is a big variation in what top surfers use.

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