Ecuadorian Rivers Institute announces dates for 2017 Jondachi Festival

Playak News Flash - September 24, 2016
The world's latest paddling headlines.

Ecuadorian Rivers Institute announces dates for 2017 Jondachi Festival Canoe Kayak - Ecuador's best white water is under siege and the Ecuadorian Rivers Institute has teamed up with a number of industry partners to help save one of Ecuador's most valuable resources its rivers. Dusting off my kayak Tony Paradise - I feel like the summer has passed me by.  Since the middle of July I've been busy with a housing project and I haven't paddled much. Three Reasons To Join Us at the River Bassin' Championship in Pennsylvania Jackson Kayak - Ok, maybe after looking at Jeff Little's huge smallmouth from last year's event you only need one reason! Ha! But seriously though, the sport, or past time , of river bassin' has really taken off within the kayak fishing community over the past five to 10 years. A Frog in the Colorado River – Little Shredder Evan the Frenchie Blog Jackson Kayak - Bruno Dolle has been waiting for 20 years to get the official permit license giving the right to paddle the famous Grand Canyon of Colorado. Biggest Week In SUP Hits North America SUP Connect - With the stand up paddle season winding down for North America there's no better way than to close out the season with a bang. Over the next week or so, a few of the biggest events in stand up paddle boarding (SUP) will hit the West Coast of North America all in the span of a week. Pacific Paddle Games Announces 2016 Manufacturer's Team Challenge Brands SUP Connect - The second annual Pacific Paddle Games presented by Salt Life is shaping up to be the biggest paddle event of the year. How to Forecast Surf Rob Casey - Beginner surfers wait till summer to catch waves, but experienced surfers love fall and winter for more consistent and large surf opportunities on our coast. Another benefit to Fall/Winter surfing is less traffic, no ferry lines (in the PNW) and affordable lodging. That said, if you're thinking of going out, here's a few tips to increase your chances of catching waves. Sharing highs and lows on the fells Will Herman - Away from the races and ultra-events which appear to be growing in number, fell running remains to many, a peculiarly solitary sport. More a way of life than sport in fact.  Adios Summer 2016 Trash Paddler - Was able to get out on the Concord River today and enjoy this last afternoon of summer.  It was a beauty of a day, like so many of those preceding it. ACA Volunteer of the Year ACA - Bruce Bodson has been an instrumental force in establishing paddle trails throughout Texas, but his work for Bayou Land Conservancy and other local nonprofits, such as the Buffalo Bayou Partnership, have helped steer Houstonians towards embracing outdoor recreation. Bsupa 2016 Sup Surf Series SUP International - Over the weekend of October 1st and 2nd Watergate Bay located on Cornwall's rugged north shore will play host to the third and final round of this years BSUPA Sup Surf Series. The 2016 Pacific Paddle Games Manufacturer's Team Challenge SUP Examiner - The second annual Pacific Paddle Games presented by Salt Life is shaping up to be the biggest paddle event of the year. In addition to a record-breaking $60,000 prize purse for Pros and the impressive West Marine Demo Zone, #PPG2016 will also host the Manufacturer's Team Challenge. A Growing Mine is a Growing Problem for the Russell Fork River American Rivers - The history of the Doe Branch Mine in Southwest Virginia is long and complicated, and its future remains unclear. The Inland Paddler Finding That Moment Distressed Mullet - In the best races, there is always that moment. That moment when you just know. When you realize that no matter what you are paddling through, against or with, you are going to make it. Sea Kayaks Zone Test & Review – Zegul Greenland GT 3D-CCore (EN-IT) Alpin Action Team - This unique design is the fusion between tradition and modern technology at the highest level, developed from the beautiful sleek lines of the original Greenland kayaks, but with a large cockpit for easy entry-exit, higher deck for legs, feet comfort and increased load capacity, slightly wider to provide great stability.

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