BruSurf Launches New Women’s SUP Brand ~ The Growing Sport of Raft Racing

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

BruSurf Launches New Women's SUP Brand Press Releases - BruSurf launches Snapdragon SUP, its line of women-focused Stand Up Paddle Boards. With the exploding popularity of Stand Up Paddling among women, BruSurf has expanded its operations to focus on technical designs and branding for this important market. Hiwassee River Dynamic Duo Tandem First Decent Jackson Kayak - Kayaking is a family activity that can be enjoyed a lifetime. Parents ask when kids are ready for kayaking. Parents must be prepared as well as kids. Keep it fun for everyone. Sneak Preview: New Innova Solar 410C Inflatable Kayak for 2+ paddlers AirKayaks - Innova recently introduced the new Solar 410C at this summer's Outdoor Retailer show, a cross between the Innova Sunny and new Twist 2 LN, with expanded options for 2+ paddlers. The Solar features an open-cockpit design, and is best suited for recreational paddling on calmer waters, slow-moving rivers and lakes. Falling for the Freestone Drifter NRS Duct Tape Diaries - Emerald LaFortune hauled off one of our Freestone Drifters to see how it handled weeks of fishing and debauchery. From flatwater to whitewater, gearless day trips to fully loaded multi-days, Emerald offers her most candid opinions on the drifter's performance. The Growing Sport of Raft Racing Kokatat - I've been submerged into raft racing for a few years. Learning a lot about a growing sport and team camaraderie in the paddlesports community. It's not a sport that is that well known. We, the Colorado Women's Raft Race Team, start our winter training by tying off to a diving board in a pool and paddling against bungee resistant bands. We always get a lot of questions because it's not a sport you grow up with in school. Practice on the lake or river (if it's running) is always preferable, even if it's a little cold outside. Mark Healey Joins 404 SUP Magazine - 404 is proud to announce Hawaiian Mark Healey as the newest member of their team. Fairly new to the SUP world, Mark is best known for his big-wave surfing, award winning spear-fishing, free diving, bow hunting, and Hollywood stuntman work. Making the Cut Trash Paddler - One objective on this last Sunday of summer was to hopefully complete a job someone else had started.  About 2 miles above Magazu's Landing on the Assabet River in Stow a tree laid across the river that of late has required an up and over by this boater. Revealed: 10 Health Benefits of Kayaking Kayak Base - Why not participate in a much celebrated but often overlooked form of exercise like kayaking? – An excellent low impact activity that increases strength ,improves aerobic fitness and adds to your flexibility. But why opt for kayaking in particular? Read on. So I've Done My Last Race of the Year. What's Next? Distressed Mullet - It's getting late in the season for paddlers who live in cooler climates.  A busy summer schedule of SUP events has for the most part come and gone, the weather is getting cooler and the days are getting shorter.  Yo-Ho Yo-Ho a Paddler's Life for Me Distressed Mullet - I love pirates. I blame Walt Disney and his Imagineers. They had me from the first time I plunged into the depths of their vision of New Orleans under siege aboard the Pirates of the Caribbean ride at Disneyland. NXT1V1 Performance Training SUPSNZ - Professional Coach JP Tobin presents NXT1V1 Performance (+) - stand up paddle race training that will take your performance to the next level. New Courses Announced for 2016 Pacific Paddle Games TotalSUP - With the deadline of September 16 already reached for the PRO registration, amateur paddlers have only 4 days left to register for the Open Division at the Pacific Paddle games. World's First Portable Watersport Stereo Standup Journal - World's First Portable Watersport Stereo appeared first on Standup Journal Magazine . Kai Bates Rides Wave For Nearly a Mile SUP Magazine - Professional SUP surfer Kai Bates seems to have a knack for finding endless waves. Earlier this year, the Australian rode a tidal bore in Papua New Guinea for several minutes and now it appears he's at it again.

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