What’s Going on With the Dam on the Oetz River? ~ Skills and Sunshine

Playak News Flash - July 1, 2020
The world's latest paddling headlines.

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. Kauzer Keen for Tokyo and Beyond ICF - Three-time Olympian Peter Kauzer always thought Tokyo 2020 would be his final Olympic Games, but since Covid-19, the 2016 canoe slalom silver medalist is not so sure. 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. Skills and Sunshine Adventurous Experiences - It's been an amazing week of wildlife and varying sea conditions. The Adventure Club weekly training this morning used the west coast of the Island for individualized skills practice which included a lot of 'wet skills'. 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. Kayak Fishing the Darien Coast of Panama With the Kayak Fishing Show Pt. 1 Jackson Kayak - In this episode of The Kayak Fishing Show with Jim Sammons we go remote with Paddle Panama to fish the Darien Coast. We target big fish and do some insane kayak surfing. Join us live as we share stories from this amazing adventure with Hennie Marais. 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. 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. 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. 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. ICF Thanks All Who Supported 5K Paddle Challenge ICF - The International Canoe Federation has thanked the world paddling community for its support of the 5K paddle challenge, which is drawing to a close after more than one month of frenetic activity. 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. 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.  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. Getting Started With SUP Surfing British SUP Association - Polkerris Beach's chief instructor Craig catches up with BSUPA's national trainer Dom Moore to find out how to get started SUP Surfing.

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