Sharing their paddling passion by starting a guiding service to paddle the Maine Coast

Playak News Flash - February 16, 2019
The world's latest paddling headlines.

Sharing their paddling passion by starting a guiding service to paddle the Maine Coast Sea Kayak Stonington - These people love paddling coast to coast and are now out starting their guiding services open to anyone who wants to explore the Maine coast taking guidance. And they are busy finishing their book that talks about meandering the Maine Coast by Sea Kayak. Wishing these two wanderer paddlers good luck in their paddle related plans. Werner Releases Apex Paddle – A High Performance Blade for 2019 Standup Journal - Global PartnerStoke. That's what this video is all about. The race footage makes this one worth watching and will get you to watch it twice.  ICF and Elio Kayaks Announce Exciting Partnership Deal ICF - The International Canoe Federation and Elio Kayaks are excited to announce the signing of a two-year partnership which will provide a tremendous boost to the sport around the world. The Curious Sights and Sounds of a New Brunswick Canoe Gathering like no Other Canoe Kayak - 25 years back Bill Miller took some fiddlers on his handmade, wooden canoes down a section of the Tobique River and since then this event has grown, it's called Fiddles on the Tobique. Celebration of music, nature with a overflow of joy and song, lovely!! IRF World Rafting Championship – What's in It for Me? International Rafting Federation - As the deadlines for entering into the 2019 World Rafting Champs in Australia are drawing near we bring you some details you need to know. What's Driving the Large Presence of BIC on the East Coast? SUP Examiner - UBICquity If you paddle on the East Coast and pay attention to people's standup paddleboards, you'll notice something pretty quickly. New Garmin spine clip holder to hold your GPS handheld device securely RAM Mounts - The Garmin spine clip holder secures your GPS handheld device for a variety of activities - hiking, kayaking, fishing... History of Bellyak, Evolution Part 3 Bellyak - After 6 evolutions of prototyping and over 22 because some were modified/repaired re-glassed paddleable prototypes the dumpster ones don't count it was time to go big boy on it. Vector Wero Whitewater Course: Playboating on New Zealand's North Island Jackson Kayak - Freestyle sometimes seems a dying sport on the North Island of New Zealand, and while I had asked around to see if there were any fun freestyle spots at the recently built Vector Wero Whitewater Park, no one could give me a good answer. This January I decided to take matters into my own hands and check out the Vector Wero for myself. I was reluctant to leave the warm waters of the Kaituna for a concrete ditch, but it proved more than worth the trip! I had four fun and sun-filled days of freestyle, with zero lineups. Save the Zambezi – your help needed NOW! International Rafting Federation - Your action is needed NOW! Follow the cause, share and promote the campaign – we need to protect one of the planet's most beautiful yet endangered rivers. Beginner SUP Foiling Surfing Tips SUP World Mag - Tips for SUP foiling, Check it out. Canoeing and Photography Enthusiasts United The Paddler ezine - View From my canoe is a canoe-based photo sharing Facebook group. The theme is simple, only post photos taken while inside your canoe. Members have been extremely creative posting interesting views, sharing insights and detailed trip reports. Initial Impressions of the Plastic Problem Lao Side of the Mekong The Paddler ezine - By David Brearley from Laos It has been three weeks since I arrived in Laos. My initial positive impression of the country and its people hasn't altered. Is Paddle Boarding Hard? Isle Surf and SUP - We're not going to lie some sports are difficult to learn. In most cases, certain sports can take weeks or even years to become good at them. Outdoors kayaking fishing and camping in different styles Jackson Kayak - I often have small random windows to fish. Sometimes I will have a full day and take advantage with a long float in the JK Big Rig or head a few hours from home and fish new water. Often solo because it's hard link up with friends on a short notice.

To see all the latest news, videos, forum discussions and more, visit Playak News Watch.
This is the standard version of the newsletter, covering all paddling disciplines. To change the tailoring, please login on Playak, and then click the yellow triangle at the very top of the page to set your interests.
To unsubscribe from this newsletter with only one click, click here.

Little Shredder Squad Applications Open 2019 ~ Win a Puakea Designs OC-1

Playak News Flash - February 12, 2019
The world's latest paddling headlines.

Little Shredder Squad Applications Open 2019 Jackson Kayak - Jackson kayak is excited to announce that we have new spots available on the 2018 Jackson Kayak Little Shredder team. Nixon and Rice Take Ocean Racing Season Opener in Lanzarote ICF - South Africa's Sean Rice and Hayley Nixon have won the opening ICF Ocean Racing event for the 2019 season, the Atlantic Ocean Surf Ski Open off Lanzarote in the Canary Islands. Winter Carbon Board Care: Tips From the People Who Make Them Standup Journal - Global PartnerStandup Journal caught up with Ollie O'Reilly, Product Manager for Starboard SUP, to ask finally about the concern and care we should all be considering regarding carbon raceboards in winter temps.  We Going Straight to the Wild Wild West, the Western Canadian Kayak Fishing Trail. Jackson Kayak - 2018 will stand as an epic year in the western Canadian kayak fishing community.  It was the inaugural year for the Western Canadian Kayak Fishing Trail, organized by Mike Zilkowsky, a long time tournament organizer (Eastslope) in Alberta. Sup Trip Pulau Pari, Kepulauan Seribu SUP International - Fancy a nice stand up paddle trip to Pulau Pari, south Kepulauan Seribu in Indonesia ? What's Driving the Large Presence of BIC on the East Coast? SUP Examiner - UBICquity If you paddle on the East Coast and pay attention to people's standup paddleboards, you'll notice something pretty quickly. The BIC brand is everywhere. Rental fleets use them. Werner Releases Apex Paddle – A High Performance Blade for 2019 Standup Journal - Global PartnerStoke. That's what this video is all about. The race footage makes this one worth watching and will get you to watch it twice.  P.L.A.Y.: The Gear You Need for Your Adventure Pup SUP Examiner - If you're anything like me, your dog is you go-to adventure buddy. He hikes with you, camps with you, and of course, paddles with you. And much like a child, if your fur baby's not happy, you're not happy. Win a Puakea Designs OC-1 SUP Examiner - Portions of this raffle will benefit Ocean of Hope! Win a Puakea Designs Kahele OC-1 Canoe. You do not need to be present to win. East Coast Sup Surf SUP World Mag - Dereck O'rourke show what a beautiful morning on the East coast looks like. ISA Confirms Athletes Qualified for Historic Debut of Surfing and StandUp Paddle at Lima 2019 Pan American Games ISA - The International Surfing Association (ISA) is pleased to announce the athletes that have qualified to compete in Surfing and StandUp Paddle's (SUP) historic debut at the Lima 2019 Pan American Games. Red Bull Privateers Returns to Marco Island SUP Connect - The Red Bull Privateers stand up paddleboard (SUP) race is back for the second-straight year and scheduled to take place on Cape Romano, just south of Marco Island, Florida for a full event weekend from Friday to Sunday, February 15-17, including the competition and a beach cleanup, among other activities. Olivia Piana Outrigger Canoe Surf Anglet Distressed Mullet - Check out some moments of his first session with his new Woo Feline. Between beautiful colors and endless surf, don't forget that Olivia is an expert paddler, which allows her to surf with an outrigger canoe normally designed for the DownWind. Wild Buffalo Relay Raffle: To Benefit Ocean of Hope, Puakea Kahele OC1 to Winner Distressed Mullet - Puakea Designs is stoked to announce their partnership with Ocean of Hope for the 2019 Wild Buffalo Relay. Portions of the events raffle will go towards the sea of people affected by cancer. Trying Out SUP Paddle Boarding Inflatable Kayaks & Packrafts - iSUP: a new way to get in trouble at sea worth reading Finally I got to try some of this SUP-ing everyone's so crazy about, on a recreational inlet in north Sydney.

To see all the latest news, videos, forum discussions and more, visit Playak News Watch.
This is the standard version of the newsletter, covering all paddling disciplines. To change the tailoring, please login on Playak, and then click the yellow triangle at the very top of the page to set your interests.
To unsubscribe from this newsletter with only one click, click here.

Unsubscribed from the Playak News Flash

You have succesfully unsubscribed from the Playak News Flash. If you save this mail, you can always resubscribe by clicking the following link:

http://playak.com/newsflash.php?func=sub&bs=NTU3NCw2ZTMwMzQ0YzU1MjA4YWFkNzBlZDlmNDg2N2Q5YTEwNixkYWlseQ==

Or you can log into your account first, and then manage your subscriptions from the News Flash page (News Watch menu):

http://playak.com/newsflash.php

Above the News Flash examples on that page, you'll see your subscription settings, with links to change those settings.

Kind regards,
Jeroen.


PS
Your username: kayakitor
Registered e-mail address: agonzalezcein@gmail.com
Your profile: http://playak.com/user.php?userid=5574
Forgot your password? Reset it: http://playak.com/index.php?option=com_users&view=reset

Childlike Not Childish ~ Cantabria Road Trip ~ Bemm River Bream Trip

Playak Weekly Digest
The world's top paddling news in week 06, 2019.

News Watch Childlike Not Childish Brittany Parker - Cliches are cliches for a reason. They hold real meaning. But we're fed them in such a way that it becomes repetitive. Eventually, they're met with eye rolls and tired sighs. Cantabria Road Trip Palm Blogs - We took advantage of the first rains of the year and went to Cantabria – one of the best places to kayak in the whole Iberian Peninsula, especially in winter. Understanding Shuttle Math and Other Paddling Tips Bellyak - New year, new you! And you're ready to take up bellyaking . Here's how to have the best time on the water. Throw Bag tips for whitewater rescue unsponsored - It's important to re-stuff a throw bag correctly, so the next time your buddy decides to go in the drink, you're ready to rescue. Best Camping Cots 2019 – Lightweight Portable Cots Review Kayak Base - Camping is surprisingly rewarding if done properly. One common mistake every newbie makes is by not taking enough preparation for the trip. A Day in the Life of a Winter Grand Canyon of the Colorado Trip Chris Baer - You know what you're going to do tomorrow, sort of First you'll wake up. Crawl out of your warm cocoon of a bed/nest. Get dressed in the first of multiple costumes for the day. Duck, Dodge, and Deflect on Washington's Raging River Jackson Kayak - I love exploring new sections of whitewater and while the Raging River in Washington state was narrow and chocked full of wood, it was still a beautiful and enjoyable adventure. The Raging is a tributary to the much larger and popular Snoqualmie River. How to Get Your Creek Boat Footrest Just Right Jackson Kayak - Team member Seth Ashworth gives us the low down on how to adjust your footrest so it is Solid.  This makes a huge difference on everything from paddling forward to rolling and more.   S2O Design Completes New Eagle River Whitewater Park Adventure Kayak - Colorado rafters, kayakers and standup paddleboarders will have a great new playpark to surf this spring when the new Eagle River Park opens in the town of Eagle. Bemm River Bream Trip Jackson Kayak - hat a few days I had over the weekend. Left Thursday afternoon after work, drove and hour to pick up a mate. Then drove 4.5hrs to bemm river, arriving around 10.30pm meet up with a  couple other mates. Cairngorms - Winter Climbing Adventurous Experiences - Winter Climbing in Coire an t-Sneachda Jim and I arrived in Aviemore on Tuesday evening, for our fix of ice and mixed winter climbing. Check out Waka's new river running play machine unsponsored - Source To Sea (S2S) have taken delivery of the new Steeze from Waka Kayaks. These great shots show the pod in situ and removed. 2019 - Post 2 - Tors Cove to LaManche Newfoundland Kayakoholic - Last weekend I sent an email to see if anyone wanted to paddle or hike Cathy begged to go paddling and so we plied the waters from St. Philips to Portugal Cove and back. I didn't take any pictures though. Groundhog Day 2019 Traversing - Well it's Groundhog Day again. The fate of our outdoor adventures rests in the hands of our Canadian ace weather predictors, Wiarton Willie, Shubenacadie Sam, Balzac Billy and Manitoba Merv. Rob Samuelsen: Good Times on the Big Muddy Sea Eagle - By Tom Schlichter Rob Samuelsen is a serious world traveler who strives to get the most out of every adventure he undertakes.

Factor Athletes with top online media coverage in February 1. Victoria Burgess 2. Dave Boehne 3. Bren Orton Videos Starboard Dealer Meeting Sardinien 2018 (horst) North Swell (supzero) ACA Intro Video (ChristopherStec) Okuma Safina Pro Spinning Reel Review: Fishing Tackle Tips Susquehanna River Condition Report - 2/7/19 Upcoming Costa FLW Series - Lake Toha US, FL, Lake Toha, Feb 7 - Feb 10 Bassmaster Elite # St Johns River US, FL, Palatka, Feb 7 Kathmandu Coast to Coast New Zealand , , Feb 8 The Freeze Out US, TX, , Feb 8 - Feb 9 Iowa Paddlesport Expo US, IA, , Feb 8 - Feb 9

To see all the latest headlines, videos, forum discussions and more, visit Playak News Watch. This is the standard version of the newsletter, covering all paddling disciplines. To change the tailoring, please login on Playak, and then click the yellow triangle at the very top of the page to set your interests.
To unsubscribe from this newsletter with only one click, click here.