Freestyle Fest 2016 – Europe Team Crushing It ~ USA Carbon SUPs

Playak News Flash - September 18, 2016
The world's latest paddling headlines.

Featured Siren Snapper 9.6 PFT White Water - Designed by Cosmo Frieser. Stiff, robust and light, with new PFT Technology and additional bottom layer - first choice for whitewater! Plan for PADDLEexpo now! - The leading paddlesports-exclusive trade fair Freestyle Fest 2016 – Europe Team Crushing It Jackson Kayak - The last weekend in Prague was really hot and not only because of perfect weather. It was a time of annual Freestyle Fest which takes place on playspot Tlama situated on kayak course in Prague. The Third-Annual Green River Takeover a Success Canoe Kayak - My group is next to last to launch into the cool water of the Upper Green River in Saluda, NC. As I slide into the water in my creek boat, I smile at the thought of the almost 70 women ahead of me. It's a bright morning on August 27, and a total of 78 women have joined together to paddle in the Green River Takeover in honor of a friend of ours who passed several years ago, Shannon Christy. Caribbean Multi Sport Adventure & SUP Certification Playak Product Press Releases - ACA certified instructor trainers Matt Hite and Julie Roach, bring their expertise to the U.S.V.I., St. John this January 21-28, 2017. Seven days of adventure on an island that is 7000 acres of national park land in the month of January with crystal clear warm winter swells! Sound inviting? Protect OR'S NF Smith Watershed Am. Whitewater - The Oregon Water Resources Department recently proposed a new rule that will protect the instream uses of the Smith River and its tributaries. Northern Pike on The Big Rig Jackson Kayak - The past few weeks I've been trying to catch a Iowa trophy Northern Pike from my kayak. Although I lost quite a bit of blood to mosquitos, the fishing was excellent. I was very fortunate to catch many cooperative pike while the GoPro's were rolling. My home water, the Cedar River, was almost returning to a normal level after a summer of storms and turbid water. I chose the perfect time to hunt pike on a kayak. Circumnavigation of South Molle Island Rod Swan - I planned a paddle around the Molle Group of Islands in the Whitsundays for a Sunday trip. I am not sure if it was the predicted 25km paddle distance, the 2 hour car drive each way, or the all day commitment, but I couldn't find any takers. USA Carbon SUPs surfingsports.com - We are stoked to stock made in USA carbon hybrid SUPs on our shelves perfect weight to strength ratios great value. Dutch Oven Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Northwest Rafting Company - One of the most rewarding parts of guiding multi-day river trips is cooking with dutch ovens and serving beautiful, tasty meals. Pineapple upside-down cake is one that looks particularly impressive and is fairly easy to make. Conister Team Building Adventurous Experiences - Conister Bank, also our partner on the Youth Scholarship Development & Leadership Program. Mr. Endurance Tackles Canada's 220km Muskoka River X Race This Weekend SUPracer - Fresh off his tour of the 11 cities in Holland, Mr. Endurance Bart de Zwart is already on to his next challenge: the Muskoka River X race in Canada this weekend. Gearing up for the Restoration of Hope Valley Meadow American Rivers - Much anticipated and much needed restoration in Hope Valley Meadow has just begun. This 1600-acre meadow complex is one of the largest and most beloved in the Sierra. SIC Team Athletes Buday and Whitted Headed to Chucktown Showdown SIC Maui - SIC Team Athletes Tommy Buday and Jeremy Whitted will be competing in the Chucktown Showdown 2016, presented by Carolina Paddleboard Co. this weekend.  Jack Bark Talks Prone Paddling at #PPG2016 SUP Magazine - While many regard #PPG2016 as standup paddleboarding's biggest race of the year, it's not a SUP-exclusive event. Joining their standup brethren at Doheny State Beach will be an elite field of prone paddlers competing in both distance and technical races. To get a glimpse into what prone paddlers can expect, we sat down with Jack Bark–champion prone racer and son of legendary paddler/shaper Joe Bark–to discuss paddling's big weekend and how he handles winning (and losing) against stiff competition. Red Bull Tv Releases the Ultimate Waterman Tv Series The Ultimate Waterman - International surf event, The Ultimate Waterman, will be beaming into millions of homes around the globe on Red Bull TV from today.   Surf Racing 101 With Slater Trout SUP Magazine - Surf racing afficianado Slater Trout shares on all things surf racing, from the technicality of surfing a race board to the luck-versus-skill ratio to advice for landlocked racers. Contenders, heed this man's wisdom.

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