Victory Taps Former Disney Creative And X-Pro Surfer To Launch At Surf Expo

Playak News Flash - August 20, 2016
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines Victory Taps Former Disney Creative And X-Pro Surfer To Launch At Surf Expo Victory Koredry - Victory, the Huntington Beach surfwear brand who revolutionized wetsuits with the first blind-stitched performance wetsuit, announces a new line of performance Surf and SUP wear specifically created for Hawai'ian watermen, surfers and SUP addicts. Bren's top five waterfalls of Norway Palm Blogs - 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 white water. Feelings of excitement mingled with worries over getting hurt as the clocks ticked forwards to my arrival in Norway. 2017 American Made Outdoor Gear Award Open for Entry! Kokatat - The American Made Outdoor Gear Award (AMOGA) is inviting domestic manufactures to submit their made in America stories for the 2017 American Made Outdoor Gear Awards, the annual award program that celebrates domestic manufacturing in the outdoor industry. 7 Tips For Great Whitewater Etiquette Rapid Magazine Blog - Every sport has subtle rules of etiquette that participants expect of their teammates and partners. Paddlers Request Inclusion In Ocoee Talks (TN) Am. Whitewater - The decades-old agreements between rafting outfitters and the Tennessee Valley Authority that provide for recreational water releases in the Upper and Middle Ocoee River will expire in 2018. Go Foiling at the Columbia River Gorge SUP Magazine - With the Columbia Gorge Paddle Challenge only a few days away, paddlers from around the world are descending upon the Hood River area in Oregon to prepare for the big race. The 2016 Quiksilver JM Survivor Race Recap By Connor Baxter Standup Journal - The 2016 Quiksilver Survivor Race was a huge success with very tough competition. It was a one day event and had the survivor format which is the hardest race format for short sprints. Liepa makes history for two countries at Rio 2016 ICF - When Lasma Liepa took to the water for the canoe sprint competition in Rio this week, she was making history for two countries. 7 Most Important Skills For Wilderness Canoeists Canoe Roots - Thriving on backcountry canoe trips relies on having a solid skill set and a willingness to adapt to always changing conditions and circumstances. Aquaphile: Shades of Green on the Frost River Canoe Kayak - It is just past noon on an early June day in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in Northern Minnesota, and the second day of a five-day trip. Though the air is humid and the sun is playing hide and seek, my rain gear is resolutely on. Sitting in the duffer seat down in a puddle at the bottom of the canoe, I feel close to the water. The river ripples under the plastic canoe beneath me; when we pull over a beaver dam or accidently paddle across ... The River SUP Lifestyle SUP Magazine - Whitewater SUP is nowhere near a beginner's sport. Cold, turbulent water, treacherous rocks and countless other hazards can make the river quite a daunting place for newcomers. Why the Marañon Matters Canoe Kayak - A sliver of moonlight slowly edged between the canyon rims toward our gravel bar. Boats readied, we eased into the current and continued our descent of Peru's Marañon River under a blue-tinged glow. A flat-water section stretched ahead of us, the first for over 10 days. A Paddle Solo Trip Story SUP International - I was randomly browsing Google maps when I noticed that the south of Portugal offered similar aspects to that of Morocco and even Chile, places I've been drawn to before. After consulting the forecast and getting in touch with a few locals via Facebook, I take the decision to go on a solo trip, in my van, just like in the old days...The waves are small but are making way for an upcoming swell. The wind is gone, what a perfect occasion to score a nice session. How to Make a Soft Rack Safe Enough for Highway Travel Rob Casey - How to Make a Soft Rack Safe Enough for Highway Travel Securing Boards Safetly with a Soft Rack One of our students approached me last weekend to carry her board to Deception Pass, as her soft rack didn't seem safe on the highway. CA State Water Board Orders More Water For Butte Creek Am. Whitewater - Earlier this month, American Whitewater's California Stewardship Director Dave Steindorf testified before the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) in support of the agency's water quality certification for the DeSabla/Centerville hydropower project on Butte Creek and the West Branch Feather.

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