Outdoor Retailer Tech Solutions ~ Time Traveling on the White River

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

News Watch Headlines Outdoor Retailer Tech Solutions Canoe Kayak - Attention curmudgeons: the following contains information about electronics. Those who feel an electrical apparatus detracts from the pure wilderness experience are welcome to close the window on their computer or smartphone. Mo Freitas Announced Winner of Quiksilver Waterman's Festival SUP Magazine - 19-year-old Oahu native Mo Freitas takes homes the Waterman title at this year's inaugural Quiksilver Waterman's Festival event in Huntington Beach. Denmark To Host 2017 ISA World SUP & Paddleboard Championship SUP Connect - The International Surfing Association (ISA) has today announced that the 2017 ISA World StandUp Paddle (SUP) and Paddleboard Championship will be held in Denmark in September 2017, with the specific dates to be confirmed in the near future. Canadian National Championships Team Trials Jackson Kayak - Well we just finished up the Canadian National Championships and Canadian Team trials for Freestyle Kayaking. Time Traveling on the White River Canoe Kayak - The White River in the Ozark Mountains is known worldwide for its exceptional trout fishery. Trophy rainbow and brown trout, up to 30 inches long, haunt the frigid, crystal-clear waters, often swirling in and out of sight, like apparitions in the night. Experiment Before Tourney Day Adventure Kayak - Like most anglers I am always looking for the newest lures, ritziest tackle, innovative storage, coolest electronics, swankiest clothing, revolutionary rods and state-of-the-art reels all to help me catch more fish and win more tournaments. 10th Annual SEA Paddle NYC Preview SUP Magazine - On August 19 and 20, the Sea Paddle NYC will bring paddlers together for a 25-mile race around Manhattan to raise money for autism and the environment. SUP & Sail the Balearic Islands with ION Club Fanatic SUP - Discover the beauty of the Balearic Islands of Mallorca and Ibiza/Formantera far of the beaten tracks and mass tourism. During the ION Club events on the Balears you live on board of a nice sailing yacht and spend our days cruising and finding the nicest spots for stand up paddling along the Balears beautiful shoreline. Bren's top five waterfalls of Norway Team Pyranha - I have dreamt of coming to this place for the longest time. Inspired by the antics of the legends of past that have descended upon this unique country and its abundant whitewater. Feelings of excitement mingled with worries over getting hurt as the clocks ticked forwards to my arrival in Norway. GEAR REVIEW: CrossKix APX Vermont SUP - Most of the time when I paddleboard I'm barefoot. When paddling, going barefoot allows me to "feel the board" which give me more control on the water. 80% of the time I paddle this way, barefoot and loving it! There are some situations where I don't want to be barefoot and require something protecting my foot. The major situation I encounter includes rivers and most specifically whitewater rivers. Connor Baxter Fights Off 10ft Tiger Shark During Maliko Downwinder On a Sup Foil Standup Journal - Connor was doing the Maliko Run on Maui's north shore with Alex Aguera and Zane Schweitzer, testing Aguera's new sup foils last weekend. Connor was about 1/4 mile ahead of the guys so he decided to paddle upwind to rejoin them and then shark encounter happened. Not to worry Connor handled it well, read on to know what he did to drive the shark away. Can't Paddle Your SUP Straight? Rob Casey - Make sure you paddle shaft is vertical during your forward stroke. This means your upper hand will be over the water and/or your wrists are stacked. Smiles for Miles – Yenny Stromgren's Land Paddling Journey So Far SUP Mag UK - Yenny Stromgren is a true inspiration. Completely bitten by the land paddling bug, not only did she buck the typical Australian trend of gravitating towards the ocean for her sporting fix, she's also the author of the first book about land paddling. The Smith River is Too Precious to Risk American Rivers - There's just something about the Smith River. Other Montana rivers offer superior trout fishing, clearer and colder water, and flow through more pristine landscapes. Behind the Brand With David Walker SUP Mag UK - From paddling the calm azure summer waters of the Cornish coastline for little more than the enjoyment to now, running a mobile application business which is on the cusp of major change.

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