Help Protect Flathead River Tributaries (MT) ~ Along a familiar coast

Playak News Flash - September 28, 2016
The world's latest paddling headlines.

Help Protect Flathead River Tributaries (MT) Am. Whitewater - Next month marks the 40th anniversary of the designation of Montana's four Wild and Scenic Rivers. We now have a once-in-a-generation chance to expand on that incredible legacy of river conservation in Montana.   Big Rig No Drill Anchor Trolley Jackson Kayak - I like to put an anchor trolley on all of my kayaks. It helps when fishing in wind or currents, so that I can angle my kayak to achieve the optimal casting angle. Along a familiar coast Tony Paradise - There is a saying that familiarity breeds contempt.  No so for the stretch of coast from St. Philips to Topsail Beach.  Its close by and always different depending on wind, wind direction and tide level. Sunday morning Clyde, Dean, Derrick and I met to paddle this familiar coast.  Paleo Meals to Go PaddlingLight - In 2013 while on a multi-day backpacking trip in the Maroon Bells, Ty Soukup tried a standard freeze-dried meal for dinner. Paddle Drills – Coach's Eye Reverse Kahi SUP International - Taster sessions are by far the most common booking I get for my sup school. Whatever guise it comes in and from whatever coach, fundamentals, SUP intro, Start Sup, 'My mate Dave on the local sea front', the base-layer of the stand-up paddle population pyramid is growing. The Intentional Voice Distressed Mullet - I started rock climbing in my early 20's. The sport was still pretty young back then. Not Yvon-young, but climbing gyms were still rare and those that did exist were among the first to open. Shows like MTV Sports glorified extreme climbers. Mainstream brands were just starting to go for the image. Seismic Waves SUP International - What still amazes me every time is the contrasts whenever I travel. I mean, the fact that by simply embarking on one flight there is literally a world of difference between the place of departure and your destination. This effect showed very strongly when we arrived in Nepal. IWHoF Announces Partnership With ACA International Whitewater Hall of Fame - The International Whitewater Hall of Fame (IWHoF) has announced a new partnership with the ACA. Canoe-Kayak-SUP-Raft-Rescue, promising enhanced collaboration for its 2017 induction ceremony and beyond. Kelly's Academy 2016 Jackson Kayak - From complete beginner to rolling and surfing in less than a week. That is the typical progress of a kid on the Kelly's Academy. Touring Copenhagen On SUP SUP Connect - Enjoying the last Summer days here in Europe why not going on another SUP city trip? Welcome to Copenhagen – one of the most exciting cities in Europe with a lot of bikes, delicious ice cream as well as casual house boats next to modern skyscrapers. Five All-Natural Sunscreens to Protect Your Skin SUP Magazine - Can't stand artificial sunscreens but don't want to get burned? Five all-natural solutions to your problem. Bike and SUP in the Swiss Mountains Fanatic SUP - Swiss Fanatic rider Thomas Oschwald taking his girlfriend Bettina Marti for a very special birthday up to the Swiss mountain lake Kloentalersee. Starting early morninng with their bikes followed by a stunning SUP tour with their Ray Air around the lake and romantic barbecue after. Hala Gear According To SUP Guru Atom Crawford CKS Blog - Hala Gear is t he most amazing SUP you will probably ever meet. Really good at surfing, river running, glassy lakes, multi day trips, fishing, yoga, too sexy to even comprehend, just as strong as she is sleek, big and stable. Pretty pro-active with anything, cool and helpful. Team O'Neill Rider Jed Gradisen Surprise Dolphin Nose Through Surf Board Standup Journal - It was as amazed as I was 13 year old Jed Gradisen, Western Australian surfer on Team O'Neill, was enjoying an afternoon of solid swell with his mates at one of their favorite spots when Jed snapped his board on a heavy wave. Mocke Life Line Craft Leash Distressed Mullet - At this year's ChuckTown Showdown, a fellow OC-1 racer  showed me his leash, the Mocke Life Line Craft Leash.  I was immediately intrigued. And being the gear geek I am. I quickly purchased one. Here's why it's a great option if you paddle OC, or surfski for that matter. First of all, it is shorter.

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