IRF Proud Signatory to UNFCCC Sports for Climate Action Initiative

Playak News Flash - August 6, 2019
The world's latest paddling headlines.

IRF Proud Signatory to UNFCCC Sports for Climate Action Initiative International Rafting Federation - We are proud to announce the International Rafting Federation have joined the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change's (UNFCCC) Sports for Climate Action initiative as a signatory to the Sports for Climate Action Framework. Molokai 2 Oahu 2019 SUP International - Molokai 2 Oahu Paddleboard World Championships 2019. NSP E+Cruise SUP International - The Cruise design is the most popular board in the NSP range and one of the most popular SUP's in the world. Built with NSP's E+ construction, this rental business favorite comes in four different sizes. Little kayak trip motivated by the presence of good weather conditions Newfoundland Kayakoholic - I had a hiking overnight trip in my mind for this weekend.  However, on Friday Clyde suggested  another kayak camping trip (second weekend in a row, see previous post)... "The weather is good for paddling," he had said.   I contemplated passing in favour of the hike, but decided it was best to get in the paddling when the weather cooperates since August month is nearly gone! Quintessential Summer Paddle Frogma - We ended up having some scheduling issues at the club that meant some changing up of plans for me today - but with an absolutely beautiful forecast today I did know that one way or another I wanted to get out on the water. Fishing World Celebrates 50 Years With Collector's Edition Angling International - The 164-page issue was packed with special features taking readers back over a half a century with classic stories, photographs and memories of the sport and detailing how it has changed over the years. On the front was a Fishing World 50 Year Anniversary Halco Rooster Popper 80mm collector's lure which was given away with each newsstand copy. Ladies enjoying their while at the Pigeon River - 2019 Dirty Bird Confidence Series Recap Jackson Kayak - Every year Paddle In Pink hosts an event on the Pigeon River in TN to raise money for the Live Like Maria Foundation. The event consists of a group of women all slicing and playing their way down the river and for the Southeast, this is not a common scene which makes this event even more special for me. Olukai Sandals SUP Examiner - PaddleXaminer met with OluKai, a B-certified corporation, at the Winter OR in Denver back in January. While it was 20 degrees outside, inside we were already planning for summer. OluKai was coming out with new sandals and PaddleXaminer got a sneak peek at the new lineup. Fanatic SUP Academy - Wave SUP SUP International - When it comes to catching your first waves on a SUP there are a few things you should know! In this SUP Academy episode Paulina Herpel and Valentin Illichmann will show you to understand waves better and to catch them safely. Family camping with some smallmouth bass fishing at Algonquin Park Jackson Kayak - There's a 7630 square kilometre (4741 square miles) protected area in the heart of Ontario known as Algonquin Park. This beautiful and remote area has over 1,500 lakes and 1,200 kilometres (745 miles) of streams and boasts some of the finest Brook Trout and Lake Trout fishing in the world. But, did you know that Algonquin Park also has a thriving Smallmouth bass population? How To Back Deck Roll A Kayak unsponsored - How To Back Deck Roll A Kayak This week I break down the techniques and some of the myths behind the back deck roll. I hope this helps you get your first back deck roll, or better your kick-flip or airscrew Master Muddy Water Jackson Kayak - You can be sure regardless of where you live or cast your favorite bait at some time you will be faced with fishing muddy water. To soften the description of muddy water it is termed discolored or murky but the truth is it's flat out muddy. I call it dirt that's just too wet to plow. It ca be intimidating when you prepare to launch and spot water that delivers inches of visibility. I've learned to love muddy water. Making Sporting Events Climate Positive by Planting Mangroves TotalSUP - On the way to more climate positive sports events, Starboard is showcasing how to not only offset their own and their team riders' carbon footprint, but also how to put in place the stepping stones for sports focused events to become climate neutral. August time and SUP events you can look forward to this month... SUP Connect - Attending a standup paddle boarding event is one of the best ways to enjoy the sport. Stand Up for Safe Water Fanatic SUP - How far would you go for clean drinking water? To the faucet in the kitchen, to the supermarket around the corner or a few kilometers for a cool refreshment in a restaurant? This summer Thomas Oschwald will go further – much further.

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