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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