Grim and Gray Days ~ The Alaskan Bush Pilot ~ Tug of War- SUP-Style

Playak News Flash - February 11, 2017
The world's latest paddling headlines.

Grim and Gray Days Trash Paddler - It wasn't easy to make out the words etched onto the large rock at water's edge. This past Sunday morning, I'd paddled in close for the purpose of stopping for a snack before ascending the Assabet River. The Alaskan Bush Pilot NRS Duct Tape Diaries - Jay Mahan is the kind of guy who dreams big. When I first met Jay at a reggae show along the Kenai River in Alaska we talked about a couple of his past whitewater kayaking adventures. Introducing the Catalina Ocean Experience Presented by Performance Paddling SUP Magazine - Performance Paddling is excited to announce the Catalina Ocean Experience. Guided by elite paddlers Anthony Vela and Morgan Hoesterey, this 3 day, 2-night ocean adventure will take place in the pristine blue water of Catalina Island's Two Harbors, from Friday, March 31 to Sunday, April 2. Share Your Kayak Fishing Experience: Werner's #Paddle4Fish Campaign Austin Kayak - We're all for any social push to get the kayak fishing community sharing media about their experiences! Werner describes their new hashtag as "a catch all for videos and photos posted to social media by kayak, SUP, and canoe anglers who choose to chase their favorite species using a paddle, for the tradition, performance, versatility, and reliability." Tug of War- SUP-Style SUP Magazine - Standup paddlers are always coming up with new ways to paddle. In this latest example, we see two paddlers play a game of tug of war. The rules are simple–tie the boards to each other, paddle in opposite directions, and whoever falls in first is the loser. May the strongest paddler win. Adrian Boros hungry for FNB Dusi Canoe success Mocke Paddling - Hungarian Adrian Boros is training for FNB Dusi Canoe Marathon that is set to come on Feb 16th, he is 2015 ICF Canoe Marathon K2 world champion and came 31st in K-1 category in his last Dusi. He is training at the race's start venue Camps Drift in Pietermaritzburg. The competition is a 3 day adventure, it not only involves paddling but also running to as there will be some unpaddable sections paddlers have to portage so they have to run with the boat on the shoulder. It's a challenge the Dusi Marathon and Adian aims to come top 10 this time. Catalina Ocean Experience Presented By Performance Paddling SUP Examiner - Join Anthony Vela and Morgan Hoesterey For An Unforgettable Island Adventure Guided by elite paddlers Anthony Vela and Morgan Hoesterey, the Catalina Ocean Experience is a 3 day, 2-night ocean adventure will take place in the pristine blue water of Catalina Island's Two Harbors, from Friday, March 31 to Sunday, April 2. Winter Time Blues Jackson Kayak - There is only one thing to do in northern West Virginia when you get a 70 degree day in February, grab the kayak and hit the water. Q&A with Tanvi Jagadish, India's SUPer Girl Distressed Mullet - Last month, we posted about Tanvi  Jagadish and her efforts to race in this year's Carolina Cup.  In order to participate, let alone compete in paddle racing, Tanvi has to battle cultural conventions that hold girls shouldn't surf or SUP. Kayak Meme Machine 5 Bryant Burkhardt - Once again, this is to collect some of the memes I've created and shared in other places. APP World Tour Breakdown - What To Know SUP Connect - The iconic, 8th annual Sunset Beach Pro will kick off the 2017 APP World Tour season in style out here on Oahu's North Shore, as pumping swell and the world's best in attendance will ensure the most spectacular start to the year. Dave Johnstone - Group Trip to Temagami Traversing - This guest blog is by Dave Johnstone. You might know him as The Canoe Collector and I definitely recommend heading over to his site to read more of his adventures. Have You Got What It Takes to Become a Kitvision Ambassador? The Paddler ezine - Kitvision is more than just an action camera brand. Kitvision 'was formed from a love of coast and countryside, a passion for life, and real adventures', and the Kitvision Team are on a search for Ambassadors who represent a multitude of sports, backgrounds, and lifestyles to become a part of the Kitvision journey, to support and be supported by the brand, with a collective goal to inspire people to find their own adventure whatever that may be. Who's Stoked? F-One Just Picked Up Josh Riccio Standup Journal - Josh Riccio has joined the F-One sup team. In a move unmatched, the brand has picked up a fierce and promising paddler to add to their storehouse of stellar athletes. Waterman League Teams Up With RedTorch SUP Connect - Waterman League today announced the appointment of Redtorch as their official Digital Agency for its APP World Tour.

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