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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