Standup Paddler Breaks Skull of Man in San Diego

Playak News Flash - July 12, 2018
The world's latest paddling headlines.

Standup Paddler Breaks Skull of Man in San Diego SUP Magazine - On June 26, a paddleboarder got into a confrontation with San Diego swim coach Kevin Eslinger and hit him in the head with his paddle, breaking his skull. Annabel Anderson on Gender Equality in SUP SUP Magazine - SUP racing champion Annabel Anderson shares her opinions on the issue of gender equality in the industry and her ideas to level the playing field. In a Dry Summer, Forest Fires Getting the Headlines American Rivers - Summer has been hot already heck, it's July it's supposed to be hot. But in my neck of the woods, it has been particularly smoky as well. 5,000 Miles of Wild: A New Film Celebrating Wild and Scenic Rivers American Rivers - This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act – a landmark law protecting outstanding, free-flowing rivers nationwide. As part of our celebration of this milestone, today we are releasing a new film, 5,000 Miles of Wild. European Championships with a World twist International Rafting Federation - The IRF European Rafting Championships in Čunovo, Slovakia proved a showcase of talent from 67 teams from 14 countries across the continent plus the Open Men's team from Japan. Athlete Mariah Gilbert Wins Gold at the Special Olympics After Only Paddle Boarding For a Year REI - The Special Olympics USA Games take place every four years, but the 2018 Games, hosted in Seattle July 1-6, were unique stand up paddle boarding (SUP) made its debut. Despite being a new sport to the USA Games, more than 20 athletes from across the country competed. Starboard Rider Bart De Zwart Wraps Up His 715km Yukon River Quest TotalSUP - Starboard long distance paddler and adventurer Bart De Zwart is fresh off the Yukon River Quest. Bart gives TotalSUP a breakdown of his 715 km race through the Yukon. Where he paddled using the starboard ISUP All Star 14 x 24.5, a board that performed exceptionally throughout with its brilliant combination of a good race shape and extra volume so he could store gear without loosing performance. Nike Swim Jumps On Board With Dragon World Championships SUP Connect - As part of a global, two-year partnership with the world's leading inflatable paddle board company, Red Paddle Co, Nike Swim has been announced as the headline partner for this year's Dragon World Championships in Lake Fuschl, Austria. Paddling Tip: Train With a Group SUP Examiner - There are times when training on your own may be necessary. You cannot make the regular club practice, your training partner(s) are out of town, etc. We've all done it. If you are a bit competitive, you've also experienced the added mental push you received from training with one or more fellow paddlers. APP SUP World Tour London – Arthur Arutkin 2nd Fanatic SUP - Well done Arthur Arutkin for finishing 2nd place overall at the first stop of the App World Tour in London last weekend. Advice on Transitioning to a New Paddle Craft SUP Examiner - Transitioning from SUP to Other Paddle Craft... 5 Key Points to Ensure a Successful Intro to SUP for Your Kids Werner - 5 Key Points to Ensure a Successful Intro to SUP for Your Kids. Fanatic SUP Joins Plastic Patrol UK Fanatic SUP - Happy to announce that Fanatic will be part of Plastic Patrol this summer! Paddle out to purge plastic in the UK's waterways .

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