Loch Ken Competition Win ~ Wavesport Whitewater Kayak Prototype

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

Loch Ken Competition Win Jackson Kayak - Early October saw me return to fish the annual predator competition at Loch Ken in bonnie Scotland. Last year's comp was great fun with some excellent fishing throughout the weekend so was very much looking forward to this year's trip. Wavesport Whitewater Kayak Prototype unsponsored - It seems that Wavesport have a new whitewater kayak in development and is actually at the point of being seen out in the wild. The Heavyweight Cuda Jackson Kayak - Jackson Kayak in keeping with one of their best selling kayaks the Cuda, has added a new member to the family. Coming in slightly longer, wider, more stable and packed with fishing features is the new Cuda HD. Fast race athletes at the Whitewater XL competing at New Zealand's new race course ICF - Many of the world-class athletes struggled to handle the Vector Wero course, with only three K1 paddlers - Michal Smolen (United States), Katarina Macova (Slovakia) and New Zealand's Luuka Jones posting clear runs. Slovakian Matej Benus also did well in New Zealand's new canoe slalom course, he was on the run as there were many fast paddlers, first day of race he lost out on winning prize money because of a small mistake. Read on… President Perurena Continues ICF - The Spaniard, who stood unopposed, spoke passionately about his vision for the future of the sport and demonstrated his ability to deliver organisational change with his proposed new governance structure gaining the backing of his peers. Jasper Mocké eyes season-ending success in Perth Mocke Paddling - Three time champion Jasper Mocké is aiming for a fourth title in the Perth Doctor surfski race this weekend, and hoping that a solid result can catapult him onto the overall Surfski World Series podium. Paddle and sail away with 2017 Red Paddle range of WindSUP/Windsurf boards red paddle co - Fancy having all of the benefits of a Windsurf board on an iSUP? Good news…New for 2017, we have decided to introduce a WindSUP/Windsurf board to our increasing range. With the increasing popularity of inflatable SUP's, we thought what better way to match demand than with the best supply you can get your hands on! Tune in and you'll soon be itching to get your hands on this awesome piece of kit! Pedal to Paddle: A Weekend Adventure NRS Duct Tape Diaries - Inspired to go beyond biking to the put-in and paddling back, Greg Peters plans the ultimate weekend trip. With a loaded bike and a standup paddleboard on his back, Greg ventures from his backyard to pedal 40 miles through the Rattlesnake National Recreation Area and return home via a 20-mile paddle on the Nashua Through Devens Trash Paddler - Got out on the water today for my post-Thanksgiving paddle with hopes of working off a little stuffing. What Is The SUPIA All About? SUP Connect - What is the SUPIA (Stand Up Paddle Industry Association) all about? In short, the SUPIA aims to serve the entire stand up paddle industry by providing a professional framework for unity, communication, education, and research, as well as to become the conscience and voice of the industry by promoting responsible and sustainable growth, and best practices initiatives for the betterment of the sport and the industry as a whole. Sup Maupin – A Paddle Board Adventure SUP International - Maupin is the gateway to the Lower Deschutes river. There you will find a wonderful place to be on a paddle board, building paddling fundamentals in swift. 2016 Holiday SUP Gift and Gear Guide SUP Connect - Can you believe 2016 is coming to an end?! With the gift-giving holidays right around the corner, it's time to think about getting something awesome for the SUP'er in your life so here at Supconnect, we've put together a gift/gear guide of the newest and coolest items to have recently hit the shelves and racks on the SUP market. If you're looking for something to get for your lover, mother, brother, sister, friend, or anyone for that matter this holiday season, this guide will be perfect for the stand up paddler in your life. Highlights from the Korean Nationals SUPracer - Check out this great little clip from the recent Surf Ocean Cup in Seoul, aka the 2nd Annual Korean National SUP Championships, which featured Casper Steinfath and over a hundred stoked out local paddlers. Raw Drone Footage & Analysis of the Relay Final in Fiji SUPracer - Despite conceding the surf race gold to his friend and Naish team mate Casper Steinfath a few days prior, Kai clearly wanted to end the ISA event with a bang. That looked unlikely as Lincoln Dews (Australia) and Marcus Hansen (New Zealand) started the final leg of the relay with a 26 second lead over the French and Hawaiian teams, but then Kai pulled out one of the fastest flat water laps we've ever seen. Thankful For Nature? Give Back Austin Kayak - We paddlers love Nature, the oceans, the greenery, lakes, trees, we love exploring Nature. It makes us sad to hear news of how this environment that keeps us so happy is getting destroyed. Here is how you can give back to Nature this thanksgiving. Join up river and lake clean up groups like Keep Austin Beautiful, donate money to a national Park that's protecting plants, animals and other elements of Nature around. This thanks giving let's do something for our environment.

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