2016 ICF Canoe Slalom World Cup Final ~ Trak It Easy ~ Summer Time Greening

Playak News Flash - September 12, 2016
The world's latest paddling headlines.

2016 ICF Canoe Slalom World Cup Final Canoe Kayak - The 2016 ICF Canoe Slalom World Cup concludes this weekend on the Sava River in Tacen, Slovenia, a suburb just outside the capital city of Ljubljana. Slovenians deliver in front of capacity crowd ICF - France's Boris Neveu and the Czech Republic's Amalie Hilgertova won the final Slalom cross battle of the season as Saturday's action at the 2016 ICF Canoe Slalom World Cup concluded in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Trak It Easy Trak Blog - Nervous, unsure, and scared- yet, somehow still excited is how I felt heading down Highway 2 for the Trak Retreat in Canmore, Alberta. Intending to bid for WRC 2019? International Rafting Federation - If you are planning to bid for the IRF 2019 World Rafting Champs then read on Intention to Bid Forms  are to be returned to IRF Admin by 31st October 2016. Summer Time Greening Jackson Kayak - Tucked away in the Blue ridge mountains of WNC, the Green river provides for some of the best SE style paddling for over 300+ days out of the year. Victory for Tennessee's Harpeth River American Rivers - Guest post by Harpeth River Watershed Association is a part of our America's Most Endangered Rivers® series spotlighting the Harpeth River. Five years later, the Elwha reborn American Rivers - Photographer and filmmaker John Gussman has been documenting the restoration of the Elwha since the first chunks of concrete dam fell five years ago. Closing off the Siletz drainage Mt. Hood H2O - Word is that August 17, 2017 Weyerhaeuser will be closing off the Siletz River basin to the public. In the past they did this during high fire danger and during the week, this new closure is said to be keeping everyone without a permit out all the time. These permits are hefty, $300-$600 a month in many cases. Janna Van Hoof Paddle Into Fitness - Janna grew up in Florida but didn't get into surfing till her early 30's. Knowing surfer beach life was in her future, she moved in Maui in 2007 and was luckily to get exposed to SUP early on. Red Paddle Co. Unleashes The Dragon At Surf Expo SUP Connect - Red Paddle Co. have announced the launch of the world's first Dedicated Global Team Racing Concept – the Red Dragon. Mixing the intensity of SUP racing with the camaraderie of team spirit, the four-person Red Dragon marks the evolution of competitive SUP team racing and was exclusively available to view at the Surf Expo this week Wind Foiling in Santa Barbara surfingsports.com - Another fun wind foiling day in Santa Barbara on my 8.5m2 Hammer multi-sport SUP. Red River Paddle Paddle Surf Canada - The latest instalment of the PaddleSurf.ca Shop Profile comes to us from Red River Paddle, an online shop specializing in Red Paddle Co. inflatable paddleboards, and offering rentals and tours in and around the Winnipeg Manitoba area. Safety Discussion from the Surf Expo Distressed Mullet - On Friday, September 9th at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida manufacturers, media, and representatives from the Coast Guard, American Canoe and Kayak Association (ACA) and the Water Sports Foundation (WSF) met to discuss the manufacturer's' role in addressing the increase in injury and death while paddleboarding. Why do these deaths happen and how it can be prevented, check the views. Outdoor Retailer Show August 2016 Blue Planet Surf - Blue Planet had a booth at the Outdoor Retailer show, August 3-6 in Salt Lake City, right after the Molokai to Oahu race.  Nomination time as 3rd edition of World Paddle Awards launches for 2016 season World Paddle Awards - As the 2016 season is about to draw to a close end of October, it is time again to come together and celebrate the year's exceptional achievement in paddlesports! We are now taking nominees who could win the much acclaimed 'Golden Paddle'; athletes who have excelled in their sport(s) this year and individuals/professionals off-the-water who have made a significant contribution to paddlesports. The deadline for nominations is 24 October 2016.

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