Summer of the Rockstar XS ~ Massive moves at the Montreal Eau Vive

Playak News Flash - August 25, 2016
The world's latest paddling headlines.

Summer of the Rockstar XS Jackson Kayak - 2016 has been a great paddling summer for me and I can't believe that it's almost over It has been full of so many new rivers, new experiences, new people and best of all – new boats. Massive moves at the Montreal Eau Vive Palm Blogs - The Montreal Eau Vive, created by several prominent kayakers within the whitewater community that centres around Lachine rapids in Montreal, Canada, celebrates both the whitewater and city of Montreal with as many people as possible. Rush Sturges Album Out: A Q&A with the River Running Rap-Master Canoe Kayak - Fresh on the heels of releasing Chasing Niagara, filmmaker Rush Sturges has now officially released his new rap album on iTunes, Spotify and Amazon, letting you jam to his tunes on your shuttle. A Less Stressed Assabet Trash Paddler - A check of the water level at Concord's Egg Rock inscription late this morning didn't indicate I'd find a more navigable Assabet River than my last visit on August 8th.  Five Simple Ways to Beat the Heat SUP Magazine - Struggling with your regular summer standup paddling sessions because of blazing heat? Don't worry, you're not alone. The Jackson Family Jackson Kayak - This past weekend I had the honor of taking part in an event that showcased the brotherhood of the sport we love, as well as embodied perfectly the motto of the Jackson Family. Advanced Downwind SUP Course with Jeremy Riggs and Suzie Cooney SUP Fitness - It was a day of big glides and big stoke on Maui at the Advanced Downwind SUP Course with Jeremy Riggs and Suzie Cooney, that was held on the beautiful grounds of Lumeria Maui. Knowledge Progression 2 – Build Your Fitness Base SUP International - The beginning of the SUP race season is an important time to put down the foundation of your training. Your training should be planned around your race schedule and paddling goals. Before I get into the first part of your training program I want to talk about one of the most important elements of training, rest. Smith River Copper Mine Is Not Worth the Risk American Rivers - Guest post by Tyler Shepherd is a part of our America's Most Endangered Rivers® series spotlighting the Smith River. Third Annual Butterfly Effect in Lake Tahoe, California Starboard SUP - The Butterfly Effect Hosts Third Annual Event in North Lake Tahoe, California. The international waterwoman movement from Hawaii will host a non-competitive 3k paddle, in addition there will be a world record SUP Yoga attempt to take place. Connor and Fiona Win Gorge Paddle Challenge Double Downwinder Starboard SUP - Connor Baxter in men and Fiona Wylde in women have dominated this past weekend what is dubbed the biggest race of the year: The Columbia Gorge Paddle Challenge's Double Downwinder race in an incredible stacked field of the best racers worldwide. Surfing Just Got a Lot Safer in Sri Lanka ISA - With the heady news that surfing's to be part of the 2020 Olympic Games, the word 'opportunity' comes to mind, but it's worth looking at the other side of the surfing world where opportunities to train and achieve rarely come along. Clash Of The Paddle Coming To The UK SUP Connect - Running over two days at one of the UK's most reliable and iconic surf breaks, Clash of the Paddle at Fistral Beach promises to be one of the most spectacular and entertaining events in the domestic calendar. The Butterfly Effect Hosts Third Annual Event in North Lake Tahoe, California SUP Connect - The Butterfly Effect is continuing its 2016 BE World Tour with the third annual Butterfly Effect California event and a variety of activities, all to promote women in water sports and to bring awareness to this year's charity, Boarding for Breast Cancer Foundation and their mission that advocates early detection and a healthy, active, and sustainable lifestyle as the best means for breast cancer prevention. DeckBagZ Retro SUP Gear SUP Examiner - My wife and I were out furniture shopping one day after we moved to Los Angeles when we overheard someone comment, That's not old fashioned, that's retro!

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