Kayak Fishing the Everglades ~ AIMS Observer Meeting

Playak News Flash - July 26, 2020
The world's latest paddling headlines.

Kayak Fishing the Everglades Jackson Kayak - In this episode of The Kayak Fishing Show with Jim Sammons we are in the Everglades doing some fun fishing during the Boondoggle, a gathering of kayak anglers for fishing and fun. Jim is joined by Jameson Redding and Chris Funk for this awesome trip. 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. 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. AIMS Observer Meeting International Rafting Federation - With the IRF's Observer Status of GAISF, we have previously unprecedented support to our sport. 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. 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. Woodskin Canoes of Guyana Indigenous Boats - Logboats are probably the best-known Amerindian watercraft in Guyana, but another boat type in common use – at least into the first half of the 20 th century – is the bark canoe. Although terminology differs among various writers, the term woodskin is commonly applied to all Guyanese bark canoes. House Voting This Week on Two Huge Public Lands and Waters Bills ACA - The House of Representatives is voting on the Great American Outdoors Act on Wednesday, July 22nd. In addition, there's an opportunity to pass significant amendments alongside the National Defense Authorization Act including: Protecting America's Wilderness Act, the CORE Act, and the Grand Canyon Centennial Protection Act. 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. Backcountry Food Handling and Hygiene NRS Rafting - Reader Erich Volkstorf wrote in response to Ray Brooks' excellent article, What's in the Water. While he appreciated the good information on waterborne disease organisms, he suggested the need for education on other major sources of outdoor illness. New Forest Plan Expands Protections for Some of Montana's Most Storied Rivers American Rivers - The Custer Gallatin National Forest's new forest plan is good news for river lovers everywhere. It also highlights the need for federal legislation to permanently protect some of Montana's most cherished rivers and streams. A Guide to Summer 2020's North American Virtual Stand Up Paddle Races & Events Standup Journal - Will Summer 2020 be saved by Virtual Events to keep paddlers motivated and training on the water for possible kinship and reunion? Some say there's hope on the horizon.  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. Staycation 2020 - Little Bay Islands; Getting in Position Tony Paradise - In 2010 Ralph, Stan and I were on hand for the funeral of Grand Bruit on the South Coast.  The community was being resettled and we were there to witness it.  On December 31, 2019 the community of Little Bay Islands was effectively resettled as the last ferry departed and services were discontinued.  SUP Club Brings Paddle Boarding to Inland Brazil SUP Connect - Although nature has given many rivers and waterfalls to the Triangulo Mineiro, a beautiful region on the west of Minas Gerais state, in the big Brazilian inland - there wasn't a regular nautical sports practice there, not until the advent of Rowing Club IKEMANA.

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