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Closing Out One Strange Spring ~ Island Clean-Up

Playak News Flash - June 28, 2020
The world's latest paddling headlines.

Closing Out One Strange Spring Trash Paddler - Our 'Covid Spring' paddling season has come to a close and it'll be forever remembered by me as the strangest I've experienced a season where the earliest birds really did get the worm. A Tribute to Ajaan Kraisak Choonhavan, a Champion for the Mekong and Salween Rivers International Rivers - Last week we lost a champion for the Mekong and Salween Rivers, Kraisak Choonhavan, a long time supporter and friend of International Rivers. Island Clean-Up Sea Kayak Stonington - Although we've organized many annual island clean-ups over the years, usually to Wreck and Round Islands, this year it was not on our radar until the Maine Island Trail Association contacted us about their plans, which were a bit different this year. Because of the need for social distancing, it is problematic to put a bunch of diverse people together in a small boat, so MITA has asked people to volunteer for less organized efforts with fewer people. Of course, we could pick-up all kinds of trash out there, but can't really get most of it back in our kayaks. PR - Expert Report: Proposed Gold Mine in Brazilian Amazon Presents Unacceptable Risk International Rivers - An expert study released today reveals serious deficiencies in the environmental impact assessment submitted to Brazilian authorities by Canadian mining company Belo Sun. The analysis exposes an unacceptable degree of risk that the tailing dam at the proposed Volta Grande gold mine will fail, contaminating the Xingu River and harming nearby indigenous and other communities. Our History - The Greenwood Massacre Mark Tozer - Ninety-nine years ago the first bombs ever dropped on American soil were dropped on the Greenwood neighborhood of Tulsa, Ok. At the time it was the wealthiest black community in the country, also known as Black Wall Street. Indoor Freestyle Kayaking Training for Lunar Orbit and Air Screw Jackson Kayak - Practice your lunar orbit and air screw while not leaving your home. Join Bartosz Czauderna in series with Jackson Kayak sharing indoor technique training that will help you stay fit and improve your kayaking through the coaching . 50 Years of Shred: The History of Making Boards at Infinity Surf Standup Journal - Infinity Surf has been in the business of making boards for 50 years. To date, they have produced over 50,000 boards which include their stand up paddle and foil boards.  Adventure With Ludovic Teulade SUP International - Champion of France Stand Up Paddle Ludovic Teulade speaks on his adventure in a few words. The Best Bucketlist Paddle Boarding Destinations SUP Connect - Are you searching for unique and epic locations to go paddleboarding? If so, you are in the right place. Here you can learn about some of the best of the best places to take your standup paddleboard and have an amazing experience. Don't underestimate the benefits of going to one of these picturesque locations. From beautiful locations in the Midwest and south to paddle boarding while on New England cruises, explore some of the top destinations for this activity. SUP Safety: Beware Offshore Winds & Know Your Limits Standup Journal - Welcome to those early summer days where everyone is pressing to get out on the water. Whether you're a veteran stand up paddler or a newbie, it's important to remember the importance of paying attention to offshore winds. Easy to get blown off shore, not so easy to get back. Dispelling 5 Myths About SUP Yoga Hala - Stand up paddleboard yoga (or SUP yoga, for short) can appear intimidating, uninviting, and too advanced. But, like any new activity – SUP yoga requires that you start where you are. Just because you are a beginner doesn't mean you have to deny yourself the fun of a floating yoga mat, learning new skills, or expanding your existing yoga practice. Trying something on the fringe of your comfort zone is important. Blackfish Paddles to Support the Freshly Launched WSA Youth Pro Team TotalSUP - Dedicated to designing high performance SUP paddles and driving the sport of stand-up paddleboarding , Blackfish Paddles are supporting a new initiative launched by Water Skills Academy (WSA), global leaders providing watersport training and professional coach and guide certifications, in SUP, Surf, Lifeguarding and Packrafting. International SUP Yoga Academy: Leading the Way to Standardized SUP Yoga Certifications Standup Journal - The International SUP Yoga Academy has taken the helm at leading us towards a standardization of SUP Yoga certifications. Why is this important? All students will know their teacher is qualified in yoga & body movement as well as water safety and paddle technique. App World Tour Gran Canaria Travel Special SUP International - Check out the APP World Tour Gran Canaria travel special! After wrapping up an amazing year of competing with the final event for the year the Gran Canaria Pro Am. The tour riders scored a few days to themselves to go explore this amazing island. Join Vania Torres, Lara Claydon and Wellington Reis, Luiz Diniz and Sean Poynter as they surf and race across the island.

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Reflecting on Nine Years of Being Together on the Water ~ We Are Open

Playak News Flash - June 21, 2020
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Reflecting on Nine Years of Being Together on the Water Hala - The first time I ever stood up on a paddleboard Riley was with me. We learned this sport as a team. Riley is my 13-year-old Australian Shepherd and he is the canine love of my life. This is our ninth season of paddleboarding together. What's Going on With the Dam on the Oetz River? Jackson Kayak - Most likely you have seen one or the other post about the dam on the Oetz river in Tyrol. I thought it might help to write a short recap of what has happened to make it easier for you to understand what is going on at the moment. We Are Open Adventurous Experiences - I watched the sunrise from the top of Sleau Whallian yesterday, accompanied by the sounds of our Island awakening such a beautiful morning! Listening to the vibrant morning chorus of birds singing as I walked back down, gradually merging with farm animals calling, (and cockerels crowing). Rheinschlucht – The Grand Canyon of Switzerland Jackson Kayak - With the opening of Switzerland internally from lock down, Juerg and I decided to make a paddling trip to Eastern Switzerland, back to the Foder – Rhein and kayak the Grand Canyon of Switzerland. Struggle and Progression Go Kayak Now - I sometimes think about struggle and progression as a linked set of activities and values for coaching. Maybe, learning in general. Students often get frustrated when something isn't immediately easy or apparent. The Anatomy of an Extreme Whitewater Racer Paddling Magazine - Last November, Dane Jackson won the Green River Narrows Race with a new course record of four minutes and four seconds. Dane is 5'7" wearing river shoes, with an arm span roughly one inch wider than his height, and weighs about 154 pounds. Album #11 What's Going On, Marvin Gaye Go Kayak Now - In the summer between high school and college. I spent a lot of time with Todd Carter. He was around Clarkston, working a menial job at the Oakland County jail of all places. We hung out. A lot. Kids in the midwest and specifically metro Detroit drove around and did seemingly menial things. A Tribute to Ajaan Kraisak Choonhavan, a Champion for the Mekong and Salween Rivers International Rivers - Last week we lost a champion for the Mekong and Salween Rivers, Kraisak Choonhavan, a long time supporter and friend of International Rivers. International SUP Yoga Academy: Leading the Way to Standardized SUP Yoga Certifications Standup Journal - The International SUP Yoga Academy has taken the helm at leading us towards a standardization of SUP Yoga certifications. Why is this important? All students will know their teacher is qualified in yoga & body movement as well as water safety and paddle technique. 50 Years of Shred: The History of Making Boards at Infinity Surf Standup Journal - Infinity Surf has been in the business of making boards for 50 years. To date, they have produced over 50,000 boards which include their stand up paddle and foil boards.  Sneak Preview – New 12 PSI AirVolution Dropstitch Inflatable Kayak From Advanced Elements AirKayaks - During one of our many trips to Advanced Elements earlier this year, we were invited to take a look at an upcoming new product. Age Divisions for World Rafting Champs 2021 Confirmed International Rafting Federation - Make sure you know which age category you can race in Following our announcement of the dates of the World Rafting Championships 2021 and 2022 , we can now provide confirmation of the impact on racing age divisions as a result of postponing. Southernmost ACA Kayak Instructor ACA - If you read our January 2020 Edition of Paddle eMagazine, you'll remember the fascinating story of Maurice Van de Maele, an ACA Kayak instructor who leads trips in remarkably scenic waters such as Alaska, the Yukon, the Northwest passage, the Canadian Arctic, Greenland, Iceland, the Chilean Fjords, and Antarctica. 2020 Featured Artist 3 X Molokai 2 Oahu World Champion Sonni Hönscheid Molokai 2 Oahu - 2020 Featured Artist 3 X Molokai 2 Oahu World Champion Sonni Hönscheid creates a piece that resonates with her experience in the Channel and the Beauty it Elicits. Tell us more about your art.  Win a 11'6 HD Inflatable SUP Pkg & Support Underserved Communities Level 6 - We have teamed up with the Yonkers paddling & rowing club and their river riders program to give young people and adults from disadvantaged neighborhoods the opportunity to enjoy outdoor activities, environmental education, recreational paddling and skills training in kayaking & stand-up paddle-boarding.

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