Thomas Creek: The Pumpkin Patch ~ Adventure along the Mendocino Coast: Elk

Playak News Flash - October 26, 2016
The world's latest paddling headlines.

Thomas Creek: The Pumpkin Patch Mt. Hood H2O - Each October hunting season rolls around and access to Thomas Creek is allowed.  Like a pumpkin patch you can go in just a short way and get a worthwhile reward, but if you want the biggest and the best you gotta go just a little further. Adventure along the Mendocino Coast: Elk Jackson Kayak - I've been wanting to hit Elk for some time now and finally my schedule and Kevin's worked. The forecast was nothing like my first trip on the big blue, but Kevin said we'd probably have a window of opportunity. Downwinding Run in Athens, Greece SUP Magazine - The art of downwinding can be an absolute thrill for first-time paddlers. For example, check out this edit from a paddler who captured his first real downwinder in Athens, Greece. With 25 knot winds and solid bumps, he was able to find the glide and experience the undeniable joy that is downwinding. Hydration Tips With Seychelle Hattingh SUP Magazine - 2016 SUP Awards Female Breakthrough Performer of the Year, Seychelle Hattingh, gives us a few pro-tips on staying hydrated on the water. Choose Heart Pounding Excitement Or Flat Water Meditation Sea Eagle - I'm a retired United States Health Officer. I spent much of my life living and doing health work on Indian reservations. An Interesting Interview with PPGs Giant Killer Michael Booth SUPracer - Check out this interesting little interview with the newly crowned world number two and PPGs giant killer Michael Booth, where he talks about some of the reasons behind his meteoric rise through the ranks over the past twelve months. Paddle Monster Announces Addition of Olympic Strength and Conditioning Coach Chris Chapman Distressed Mullet - Welcome Chris Chapman, Paddle Monster's Paddle Strength and Power Coach. Chris is an Olympic Strength and Conditioning Specialist and Exercise Physiologist. ⠀ SUP Surfing in Fiji, October 2016 standuppaddlesurf.net - Our family took a one week vacation to Fiji during fall break and we had a great time. We got shown around by our friends and Blue Planet distributors in Fiji, Scott and Egi Dodd who took us on their boat to SUP surf around the islands of Namotu and Tavarua in some incredibly clear water, gliding over beautiful feef formations and fish. Maniflowba and the Dream Wave Team Pyranha - The tip-off came from a friend who had recently flown over a river with enormous rapids in Manitoba. Joel had originally planned this trip for the fall of 2015, however a severe weather system forced the team to delay their mission until the following year. San Fran Downwinder with Jonas, Tom and the QB Crew SUPracer - Here's an inspiring little clip that Quickblade posted a couple of weeks ago, featuring adaptive paddlers Jonas Letieri and Tom from San Francisco, who have both overcome the odds to enjoy the world of stand up. Danke SOL Paddle - Last week Johnny Lombino returned from Germany after an extremely successful trip. Johnny attended PADDLEexpo in Nürnberg. Hosting Facing Waves in Sweden & Norway Level 6 - This past August, I was invited to host an episode of Facing Waves. This particular episode featured traveling through Norway and Sweden on Stand Up Paddle Boards and in Sea Kayaks. Without any hesitation at all, I accepted and found myself scrambling to renew my passport and get my bags packed.

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