I Didn't Surf Skook ~ Hungary, flat water specialists seeking white water

Playak News Flash - October 29, 2016
The world's latest paddling headlines.

I Didn't Surf Skook Brittany Parker - When your body tells you no and you listen to it. It takes a few mistakes of ignoring your bodies wisdom before you shut up and take it seriously. New Documentary Examines Clothing Industry's Impact on Rivers Canoe Kayak - RiverBlue narrated by actor, director and long time water supporter Jason Priestley and led by paddler and river conservationist, Mark Angelo is a new documentary that chronicles an around-the-world river adventure by Angelo, who ends up uncovering and documenting the dark side of the global fashion industry. Hungary, flat water specialists seeking white water International Rafting Federation - In Al Ain, United Arab Emirates, at the World Rafting Championship, Hungary will be represented by two teams, both in the women's categories. Kayaking Through Soo Locks Near Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan Canoe Kayak - The Great Lakes make up more than 20 percent of the world's fresh water by volume, providing a seemingly endless number of options for kayaking trips from spring paddling through the melting ice to micro-brewery tours on kayaks. Italian women's team all set for the coming R4 World Rafting Championship International Rafting Federation - Caroline Louise Goodall, Marianna Tedeschi, Elena Bragastini, Jasmine Zurlini Frugis and Alessandra Massimino are members of the Italian Open Women team that will participate at the R4 World Rafting Championship in Al Ain, UAE. This team is already well-known and we've looked at these cheerful and smiling faces at several previous WRC and ERC competitions. But what their expectations are and how they prepare for this competition we find out from Jasmine. Hartley stepping into unknown at Umpetha Challenge ICF - Having raced to a respectable second place at the recent Hansa Fish River Canoe Marathon, sprint ace Bridgitte Hartley returns to KwaZulu-Natal as she builds up to only her second FNB Dusi Canoe Marathon showing in February with an appearance at the upcoming Umpetha Challenge from Camps Drift to the Bishopstowe Hall this Sunday, 30 October. Paddler's View: Standup Paddling Virginia's Russell Fork Gorge SUP Magazine - If you're wondering what it's like to take your SUP down a river, this one's for you. Deep in the backwoods of Virginia and Kentucky runs an extremely technical, rapid-riddled gorge called the Russell Fork. A Waterman's History in Stand Up Paddling SUP Connect - Dave Kalama is one of the legends of our sport and is considered, along with Laird Hamilton, to have helped popularize stand up paddling (SUP). Kalama is an avid waterman having moved to the island of Maui at a young age and taking to the watersports lifestyle and has since been a leading figure in progressing the sport to what it is today. Paddle Fail: Warped shaft on Sassafras Paddle Paddle Making - Hoping that folks reading will learn from my mistakes, I've posted a few failures over the years in this paddle making journey. One such example was my doomed attempt at carving a paddle from a piece of downed cedar or the first sassafras tripper that snapped after aggressively testing the flex. How to Hack Someone's Telephone? Jackson Kayak - If you are studying this post, you should have looked for a approach to hack people's phones. We won't inform anyone. The majority of folks would like to seem at their spouse's/child's/employee's/parent's SMS or calls background. First Paddle, Then Beer NRS Duct Tape Diaries - Known for its rivers in the summer, skiing in the winter and beer year-round, Missoula, Montana is a vibrant mountain town with lots to offer a weekend recreator. Longtime resident Greg Peters lets you in on his favorite way to experience Missoula. A Harried Assabet Trash Paddler - The Assabet River provided a little taste of winter yesterday with chilly air accompanied by a blustery breeze. I launched from Magazu's Landing and soon encountered my first ever swimming rat fishing lure minus a tail and no fishing line attached Found online, it's a BBZ-1 Rat 50 in morning dawn color and goes for just under $30 a keeper as I plan to do some lure-casting next year.  L-41 – Finding the right Fin Setup, First Thoughts PaddleWoo - I'm stoked by the amount of folks emailing/asking how the board is, but I didn't want to prematurely judge it. And, I'm stoked I didn't! You need to read this whole post because I absolutely love the board, but it took a while to get it set up correctly (for me) and the first two setups were lacking. It has taken me 3 fin setups to love the board. I'll take you through the process and the different feelings. Check out the Nicole Pacelli´s new video ! Art in surf - Watch new Art in Surf team rider, Nicole Pacelli, best moments of the 2015/2016 season video. International Surfing Association Heralds New Era of Cooperation with World Surf League ISA - ISA announces May dates for 2017 World Surfing Games in France, WSL endorses the participation of professional surfers

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