Bringing the Fun Back Into Freestyle Kayak Competitions

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

Bringing the Fun Back Into Freestyle Kayak Competitions Jackson Kayak - Freestyle Kayaking (aka playboating) is a relative newcomer in the history of whitewater kayaking, really coming of age in the 1990's as boat designs started to lend themselves to playboating tricks. Venturing Out and Find New (To You) Rivers Palm Blogs - I really enjoy kayaking on rivers where I know the lines and can focus on hitting them smoother each lap but I also love kayaking down new rivers. I think that's even one of the cooler parts of the sport, getting to see new places and experience different types of water. Top 10 Ways to Teach Kids to Love Kayaking Jackson Kayak - Kayaking really is for everyone. It's a go at your own pace, do what you love, heart pumping adventure sport that is perfect for the old and young and everyone in between. Which is why kayaking is such a big deal for us we get to have a blast with our kids. Petroglyph Mystery Solved Trash Paddler - Back in May while paddling the Connecticut River below the great falls at Peskeompscut, I encountered this petroglyph on a standing stone (previously posted about in May and June). What to Wear White Water Rafting International Rafting Federation - Deciding on what to wear when white water rafting is essential as it provides that safety barrier against injuries as you white-knuckle down the rapids. The right gear can also offer a comfort level so you can stay out on the water for longer doing what you love to do. This article will help you determine how much gear you should wear and the essentials that you will need to keep you consistently comfortable throughout the varying seasons. How to Help a Special Needs Child Enjoy Paddle Boarding SUP Connect - SUP, or stand up paddleboarding, is a great activity for children with special needs, provided that they receive encouragement and support from parents, SUP instructors, or other caregivers. Kayak Fishing Checklist – Don't Forget Anything Jackson Kayak - Have you ever gone to the water and noticed that you have forgotten something? Bad moment, especially when it comes to important equipment such as the seat, the paddle or the drive. New S25 Naish Sup Inflatables SUP International - Check out the new range of S25 Naish SUP Inflatables! The line of Naish inflatables continues to pave the way in construction and board performance. To add to the improvements made on our brand new line, we partnered with a new factory and new material suppliers, providing superior quality and durability in our inflatable boards. Eli Hanneman Returns With Five Minutes of Furious Shredding | RAW SUP Tonic - Eli Hanneman is widely regarded as the best 17-year-old surfer in the world, and this RAW edit brings you his finest work from the past Pacific winter. From his home waves in Maui to the proving grounds of Oahu's North Shore, and further afield in Tahiti you'll be blown away by Eli's past few months. The Great British Paddle 2020: Blackfish Announced as the Paddle Sponsor of Jordan Wylie's 2,000-Mile SUP Journey TotalSUP - Impossible is not a word in my vocabulary" says Jordan Wylie, as he embarks on an epic challenge – The Great British Paddle 2020 – a full circumnavigation of Great Britain and a World Record attempt on a stand-up paddleboard in aid of Front-line Children. Paul Clark Launches RiverSUP Podcast SUP Connect - Adventure travel, content creation, and rivers from the perspective of a paddle board. If this sounds like something you're interested in then get excited because Paul Clark is bringing you all this and more in his new podcast called The SUPPaul Podcast. Age Divisions for World Rafting Champs 2021 Confirmed International Rafting Federation - As announced earlier, the IRF has completed the renegotiation of contract dates for the World Rafting Championships (WRC) 2021 and 2022, that resulted in our rescheduling the 2020 China and 2021 Bosnia World Rafting Championship events. These events were pushed back one year because of the uncertainties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic – as many other sports have done with their events of similar size and importance. IRF World Rafting Champs 2021 and 2022 Dates Announced International Rafting Federation - Following the unexpected need to postpone our 2020 World Rafting Championship (WRC), the IRF has been working hard on delivering the best solution in these unprecedented times. Nova Craft Canoe Acquires Majority Shares of the Complete Paddler Traversing - Chris Rath, President of Nova Craft Canoe, purchased a majority stake in The Complete Paddler on July 15, 2020. As North America's largest paddle sports retailer in Canada's largest city, The Complete Paddler has been uniquely positioned for the past 15 years to get tens of thousands of paddling enthusiasts out on the water. Nova Craft Canoe has been an industry leader in Canadian canoe manufacturing for over 50 years. 1 Week Left to Vote in Supconnect Awards 2020 SUP Connect - With just 1 week remaining left in the voting phase of the 2020 Supconnect Awards things have really started heating up! With over 75,000 views and counting there has been an outpouring of support for the finalists in each category from all over the world.

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