How to Start Planning a River Wave in Your Hometown ~ Ski Rack Hack

Playak News Flash - December 15, 2018
The world's latest paddling headlines.

How to Start Planning a River Wave in Your Hometown Badfish SUP - Badfish was, in many ways, founded because of the whitewater park in Salida, Colorado. I started working on whitewater park design and planning in 1999 because as a kayaker getting ready to settle down in Salida, I wanted to be able to surf my kayak after work, or on my lunch break. Ski Rack Hack Jackson Kayak - Transporting all of your kayak fishing gear can be a challenge. Fishing rods are no exception. The advent of long rods for flies, jigs, and bobbers have only exacerbated the challenge. Six Reasons the 2018 Farm Bill Is a Big Win for Outdoorists Outdoor Industry Association - We spend a lot of time talking about, writing about and advocating for public land access and stewardship. After all, we the people own those public lands, and we the outdoor industry know that public lands are the backbone of our recreation economy. Ottawa Adventure Film Festival Recap Five 2 Nine Productions - December is now upon us and the 2018 Ottawa Adventure Film Festival has come and gone.  The weeks leading up to and during the film festival proved to be quite hectic but with great results. Jondachi and Fun Around Tena – Ecuador Rafting Life - Tena – What a place. From getting my sandals fixed in a little shoe repair place to the Worm car and drinking in the La Arana Bar on the banks of the Rio Tena. Historic Paddle Illustrations at Art.com Paddle Making - Art.com has a gallery page of artworks by Edwin Tappan Adney, the famed amateur ethnographer and canoe historian whose work eventually was published as The Bark Canoes and Skin Boats of North America. Keepers of the Game - A Documentary Frogma - Just a quick post tonight to share the trailer of an documentary I got to see last night at Sebago, courtesy of Steve the Paddling Chef long may he paddle and cook! He's the organizer of the movie night series we enjoy at Sebago over the winter. One of the Deadliest Bass Baits – Heddon Zara Spook Jackson Kayak - I am very cautious of saying that I have a favorite anything, as it is pretty difficult from me to pinpoint something and say that it is my absolute favorite over everything else in the same category. A Maldives SUP Trip Just Went on Our Bucket List SUP Magazine - Gin-clear water and fun surf in one of the most remote island chains in the world. Why wouldn't you take a SUP trip there? Arthur Arutkin and Shae Foudy Lift the APP Tour 2018 Crown TotalSUP - Arthur Arutkin and Shae Foudy showcased what it takes to be a World Champion at the Paris SUP Open last weekend. Algonquin Provincial Park Updates 2019 Reservation Dates Traversing - Ontario Parks has updated the opening weekend date for Algonquin Provincial Park due to the fluctuating Spring conditions. A Fall of Teaching Kayaking With COLT Rafting Life - As we head toward the end of 2018, it has now been my 8th year teaching students with the Canadian Outdoor Leadership Training program(COLT).  So much fun, so many different people learning the fun of whitewater kayaking. The McConkey's on Tour SUP Mag UK - When we were offered the opportunity to spend a week on board a 51' yacht sailing around some of Croatia's islands, with the added bonus of some fine paddle boards to play on, we booked our flights faster than you can say why would anyone say no? Short Bed Solutions Jackson Kayak - Having a short bed truck has it's obstacles when taking a trip with two big kayaks and a ton of gear. Big Surf at Waimea Bay Live From the Drone SUP World Mag - Pretty cool to watch what's actually going on on the water on a big wave day at Waimea. This was broadcasted live last week from a drone and you can see everything that's happening in the wave and in the lineup.

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Creeking in a Play Boat ~ 12 of the Best Camp Coffee Gifts for Paddlers

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

Creeking in a Play Boat Jackson Kayak - By now every one knows how well the Antix does at creek boating. What isn't as well known is how comfortable the new RockStar 4.0 is in a creeking environment. 12 of the Best Camp Coffee Gifts for Paddlers Canoe Roots - We hope these products mocha you very happy. But you should know, this article is reader supported, which means if you buy something through the links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Mobile Bay Jackson Kayak - Mobile Bay is an awesome place to fish but has a lot of variables to consider. Being the cyclical watershed that is I find that certain years produce larger catches of a particular species. Movie Monday 10 December 2018 unsponsored - Welcome to Movie Monday 10 December 2018 at Unsponsored.  Sit down and take some time to check out these great whitewater videos. To Paddle or Pedal? Jackson Kayak - That happens to be an important question lately. To each there own is what I say, but let us look at both sides of the plate! With a variety of pedal drives from different companies hitting the market, there are many options for you to choose from. 5 of the Best Camp Coffee Gifts for Paddlers Canoe Roots - Life is about priorities. And by priorities we mean paddling and coffee. We hope these products mocha you very happy. Ocean vs. Lake Paddle Boarding Isle Surf and SUP - There are so many different bodies of water you can paddle board across the globe. There's the ocean that covers 70% of our planet, and then there are lakes, bays and rivers that only appear as tiny dots on our world map. December Ducky Doodle Frogma - So, hooray, last week I broke out the colored pencils and crayons again and produced another ducky doodle. Team USA Takes Home Silver Werner - This year I was asked to represent China for the 2018 ISA SUP World Championships as an athlete on Team USA. It has always been a dream of mine to represent my country on a global scale. When I was asked if I would like to go to China as apart of Team USA it was a dream come true. Paddling in Panama's San Blas Islands SUP Examiner - Talking to a friend last winter, she mentioned she mentioned she had recently returned from a trip to Panama. What You'll Learn at the Barbados Dream Retreat SUP Magazine - Camp Bajan Blue was designed to welcome any level of female paddler into the sport. Here's what you'll learn in Barbados, March 2-9. Foudy & Arutkin Claim First APP Race World Titles SUP Connect - Arthur Arutkin & Shae Foudy showcase what it takes to be a World Champion on the iconic waters of France's capital at the Paris SUP Open this weekend. Coming into this final stop on the APP World Tour, both Foudy and Arutkin needed to overcome final obstacles in order to achieve respective World Titles. Windsurf, Wellness & Yoga Events With Arrianne Aukes Fanatic SUP - Arrianne Aukes and Ladina van Swoll are very happy and proud to announce their first ever Windsurf, Yoga and Wellness week. After two successful years running their Yoga & Windsurf clinic, they decided to also organise a special week with more focus on yoga, wellness, meditation, relaxation and massage. Arthur Arutkin and Shae Foudy Crowned APP World Champions SUP Magazine - The APP World Tour has crowned two new champions, Arthur Arutkin and Shae Foudy, after thrilling SUP racing action at the season-ending Paris SUP Open. Artist Paddler Family Distressed Mullet - Many of you know two-thirds of the Yang family in Hood River Oregon: Joel and Jhacoli Yang have been regulars on the Mullet, interviewing paddlers and SUP industry folks over the years from Outdoor Retailer Expo and from their home in Hood River, Oregon.

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Put a Spin on It ~ Looking Ahead to 2019 ~ Paddle Boarding in Portugal

Playak News Flash - December 11, 2018
The world's latest paddling headlines.

Put a Spin on It Jackson Kayak - Everyone has their favorite go-to lure that they just wouldn't go without. For me that lure is a straight in-line spinner. Looking Ahead to 2019 Jackson Kayak - I'm very excited to get the 2019 season underway. This past season was my roughest to date as far as tournament finishes go but the positives I was able to take away from it was experience and lessons learned. A Pearl Harbor Post for December 7th Frogma - I was going to post about the fancy duck of Central Park today, but it is December 7th today and I've decided to re-share one of my Pearl Harbor photo posts instead.  Paddle Boarding in Portugal red paddle co - In February, we sent a small crew to Portugal to test out our ultimate range of Red Original SUP accessories. Expedition Planning 101- Gear Part-II, Cooking Canoe Kayak - What follows is Part II in C&K Editor-at-large Alan Kesselheim's collection of field-tested, functional gear that has the potential to elevate your trip and serve you well, standing up to the rigors of continual use and the gamut of weather. RBFF Offers Marketing Tips to Increase Your Customer Base Angling International - The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) recently celebrated its 20 th  year of recruiting, retaining and reactivating anglers and boaters. Bump Rider Model SUP Tonic - Our team riders have been enjoying the small conditions in Australia on the Bump Rider. The Bump Rider has a planing hull designed for fast downwind runs and open ocean racing. How to Foil 4 – Pumping the Foil SUP Tonic - How to pump a hydrofoil. Daniel Kaahanui demonstrates and talks about how to pump back out to catch another wave on a foil surfboard. How to Start Planning a River Wave in Your Hometown Badfish SUP - Badfish was, in many ways, founded because of the whitewater park in Salida, Colorado. I started working on whitewater park design and planning in 1999 because as a kayaker getting ready to settle down in Salida, I wanted to be able to surf my kayak after work, or on my lunch break. The Art of Solo Expeditions Canoe Kayak - If you've ever wondered why iconic paddlers often speak romantically of their time spent solo, it might not be those moments of mirrored lakes and moonlit fires that have them spellbound. Beating Cold Hands unsponsored - I reckon cold hands are almost worse than cold feet. When my hands get cold they hurt and as they warm back up they really hurt. If the air and water temperature isn't too bad then I'll go through the pain barrier as once my hands are warm they'll stay warm. Paris SUP Open to Host 800 Paddlers This Weekend SUP Magazine - 800 paddlers will race past the Eiffel Tower this weekend in the Paris SUP Open. Plus, the 2018 APP World Tour Champs will be crowned. A Maldives SUP Trip Just Went on Our Bucket List SUP Magazine - Gin-clear water and fun surf in one of the most remote island chains in the world. Why wouldn't you take a SUP trip there? APP World Tour Paris SUP Open 2018 TotalSUP - The end of the 2018 racing season is in sight, and as the season draws to a close the APP World Tour Racing Champion will be crowned amidst the biggest single race in the sport. Holiday SUP Gift & Gear Guide 2018 SUP Connect - Can you believe 2018 is coming to an end?! With the gift-giving holidays coming up, it's time to think about getting something awesome for the paddler 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.

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