Photo of the Day- David Jackson ~ 5 Reasons to Have Rafting Friends

Playak News Flash - December 10, 2016
The world's latest paddling headlines.

Photo of the Day- David Jackson Canoe Kayak - Wildfire smoke from Washington State made for a spooky paddle on Banff National Park's Hector Lake. 5 Reasons to Have Rafting Friends Jackson Kayak - I am kayaker.  I love being in my boat.  I love the freedom of catching eddies and playwaves, and basically making whatever river I am on feel like mine.   How to Paddle with a Crazy Work Schedule Kokatat - Have you ever gotten off a night-shift, exhausted, and then decided to go kayaking? I have. In fact, I've done it multiple times. It's in part the only reason I'm still able to kayak as much as I do despite my crazy work schedule. However, if you plan to undertake this craziness, it's good to keep a few things in mind. Mitts, Layering, and Cold Hands Just Liquid - The NRS Toaster Mitt. The ultimate and final barrier for your hands in cold weather paddling. This might sound like a tall order for any hand wear, but I assure these mitts stand up to the test of the harshest weather and coldest paddling conditions imaginable. Meet the Team of 2016 Kayak Chile - It's been a great winter for our very international team this year, who have been working and paddling all over the world. All team members are now all in Pucón, getting stuck into what's turning out to be a very busy season. How to: stay warm in cold freestyle sessions Palm Blogs - After our trip to the World Cup in Argentina, when we returned to Poland, we had a little thermal shock. After a couple weeks of paddling in 30 degrees Celsius we had to get used to training during the polish Autumn with temperatures of 8 degrees or even lower. I decided to get back in my dry suit, and see how it works with even lower temperatures than springtime. Paddle Boarding Grenada Island SUP Connect - The Spice Isle, as Grenada's affectionately known, isn't one of the first Caribbean islands you think of when talking about water sports. Often overshadowed by its more headline spot windward island siblings of Barbados and Tobago, Grenada sits towards the bottom end of the West Indian archipelago, quietly awaiting your arrival should you fancy discovering its delightful SUP pleasures yourself. Gear Up For SUP Part 6: Your First Race SUP Magazine - Take a deep breathe—you're already over the hardest part: signing up for your very first standup race. And we can't blame you for being nervous. But here's the thing: once that gun goes off adrenaline is your friend and in its firm grip, your first race will be over before you know it. The key is to eliminate all the variables you can beforehand so that once out on the course, all you have to do is paddle your guts out. Here's how to do it. GoPro 3 Add On (Brunton All Day Battery) Jackson Kayak - As a kayak angler new to the video recording realm, I wanted to share a product I feel can help almost anyone out there make better use of their time on and off the water. Since the day I began using my GoPro 3 Black Edition I've been a generally happy consumer. Creating a World-Class Standup Paddleboard Experience. Norm Hann Expeditions - I am really excited about our upcoming Coral Islands SUP trip in Belize which is a unique partnership recently formed with Island Expeditions, the leading adventure experts in Belize. A Few Eskimo Rolling Myths Irene's Kayaking Blog - Here are some Eskimo rolling myths you may hear at some point in your beginner whitewater kayaking journey. If you do, just tell the person talking that. I've read the blog post, so I know that what you're saying is complete otter spittle. Downwind Paddleboarding!! Walk on Water SUP Co - You may have heard from one of your paddle boarding enthusiast friend the idea of doing a ''downwind'' run on the bay or even in the ocean. But what exactly is doing a downwinder? What does it entail? How does one prepare for one? And are they even fun? Let's talk a little bit more about this popular portion of the paddle boarding world in order to take advantage of that next heavy wind instead of sitting inside wishing you were out there paddling. Cold Weather Paddling Tips From Team Canada's Ryan Knysh SUP Examiner - Not everyone is able to enjoy balmy weather and year round paddling. Ryan Knysh recently returned home to Alberta after representing Canada at the ISA Games in Fiji and let's just say, he is looking back on experience with a bit of tropical island envy. With proper preparation, however, a drop in temperature does not have to keep you off the water. Few paddlers have more knowledge and experience in the cold water than the Canadians and I was able to catch up with Ryan recently to speak about cold weather paddling and what he does to prepare. Digital Feature: 'Healing Waters' Canoe Kayak - Civilians, guides, veterans. Just another group of paddlers exploring a narrow side-canyon, spotting one other as we scramble over boulders wedged between sandstone walls. When the gorge opens into a natural amphitheater we gather in the cool shade to hear tales of the expedition that put this river on the map. Tailwind Nutrition's New Green Tea Caffeinated Endurance Drink Standup Journal - Tailwind Nutrition's new Green Tea Buzz and Tropical Buzz are caffeinated endurance drink mixes that are formulated to be used as a sole fuel source during exercise without having to supplement with gels, electrolyte pills or food.

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