Bringing the Fun Back Into Freestyle Kayak Competitions ~ The Glide Is Back

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The world's top paddling news in week 35, 2020.

News Watch 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. Jackson Kayak Introduces the Antix 2.0 Jackson Kayak - Jackson Kayak today announced the shipping of their latest whitewater kayak, the Antix 2.0. This all round river running/play boating contribution took all the core elements from its industry-leading predecessor and added key improvements to the hull shape to allow for more play and confidence on all styles of rivers. My Growing Understanding of Environmental Justice American Rivers - A guest blog by Amanda Leiter, a Senior Associate Dean and Professor of Law and co-Director of the Program on Environmental and Energy Law at American University's Washington College of Law. She is a board member of American Rivers. Kayak Fishing San Clemente Island Jackson Kayak - In this episode of The Kayak Fishing Show with Jim Sammons we are joined by Jameson Redding from Jackson Kayak, Paul Lebowitz and Drew Gregory aboard Islander Sportfishing for a mother ship trip to San Clemente Island. The Glide Is Back unsponsored - Glide: The boat that changed the rules is back. With a few key tweaks. Sholan's Weshakim to Watertown Venture Trash Paddler - With out-of-state travel being less attractive during these Covid times I find myself taking a closer look at some Massachusetts great ponds I may have previously overlooked. How to Keep Water Droplets Off Your GoPro unsponsored - There are few things a crushing as getting home from a sick day shooting with your GoPro and realizing that half of your content isn't usable due to water droplets all over the lens. I have been doing this trick since 2012 and I have never found a simpler or better way than this to keep the lens clear. Ukraine's Senkevych suspended for four years ICF - Ukraine canoe sprint paddler Oleksandr Senkevych has been banned for four years after returning a positive test to a banned substance in 2019. Rescue for Rec Boaters' by Andrea White & Scott Fisher ACA - 22.9 million people in the U.S. put a paddle in the water in 2018 and the advent of COVID-19 seems to be driving participation even higher in 2020. According to the U.S. Coast Guard, between 2006 and 2018, paddlecraft fatalities increased by about 30%. In Tennessee, there have been 6 paddling related fatalities as of August 1, 2020; five on class I rivers and one on a small lake. How to Pack a Sea Kayak Part 1: Selecting and Packing Dry Bags PaddlingLight - Despite their small size, most sea kayaks can carry enough camping gear and food for a multi-week kayak camping trip, which is one of the main draws of paddling a sea kayak. You can travel far away from the car and camp in comfort. How to pack a sea kayak is the tricky part. Nashua River's Many Faces Trash Paddler - Launched into the Nashua River at Ice House Dam in Ayer, MA yesterday and was surprised, to see water flowing over the dam especially considering our drought conditions of late. Boston Light and Nantasket Point Trash Paddler - Yesterday morning found me admiring Boston Light which is said to be the oldest light station in the United States. Paddling out to it from Hingham was my main objective of the day but also on my mind was the 1630 landing of the ship Mary and John which sailed from England as part of the Puritan Migration. Mother Lode Rafting The American River - Mother Lode River Trips, Ltd. is one of California's original rafting companies and a leader in finding new ways to make whitewater adventures more exciting and fun. How to Read the Wind for Paddleboarding red paddle co - One of the most talked-about topics by paddleboarders has to be the wind. Stand-up paddleboarding is, unfortunately, a highly wind dependent activity but with a little knowledge on how to read wind forecasts with paddleboarding in mind, it becomes easy to plan your SUP adventures around the forecast to ensure you have a great paddling experience. EDC Helps Nova Craft Canoe Share Canadian Culture Traversing - Export Development Canada (EDC) has created a video and article sharing how London, Ontario canoe company Nova Craft Canoe has grown from a backyard start-up, to a Canadian export success story.

Factor Athletes with top online media coverage in August 1. Dane Jackson 2. April Zilg 3. Jim Sammons Forums Tips for bow stall in flat water (Whitewater) - Hi, I'm trying to learn the double pump + bow stall watching videos in youtube Videos S2E8 Norcal Kayak Fishing Adventure on the Klamath River (The Heliconia Press) Beneath the Surface Podcast: Keys Reloaded (CoreyCooper) Bernadette Wallace Supports Daffodil Day Appeal Beneath the Surface: Keys Reloaded (CoreyCooper) WHAT`S UP THURSDAY with STEPHANE GUILLERMIN (supzero) Upcoming Lehigh RiverFest US, PA, Weatherly, Aug 28 - Aug 30 Tahoe Downwind Championship US, CA, , Aug 29 Sup Ac Race Series 4 US,NJ, Atlantic City, Aug 29 Nelo Summer Challenge Portugal, Esposende, Sep 1 - Sep 6 Old Woman Ocean Paddle Australia, QLD, Mooloolaba , Sep 5

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Summer Solutions | Kayak Fishing ~ Zen 3.0 Upper Palguin Style

Playak News Flash - August 15, 2020
The world's latest paddling headlines.

Summer Solutions | Kayak Fishing Jackson Kayak - Blistering hot days, aka dog days of summer can make life difficult for the fishermen. Warm weather and water conditions can create a Rubik's cube with seemingly no remedies. 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. Zen 3.0 Upper Palguin Style Jackson Kayak - Crystal-clear water, scenic views, and quality whitewater, are only a few aspects that make the Upper Palguin a true Chilian classic. For my first trip to Chile, I was ecstatic to paddle this spectacular river after seeing it countless times in kayaking videos. The canyon consists of 3 drops: a double drop, 10ft and 15-20ft. Each waterfall is clean, non-consequential, and absolutely treats; the perfect conditions to take a Zen 3.0 out for my personal first rip. A Winter's Dream Trash Paddler - Yesterday was one of those summer days I dream of during the dead-of-winter come true.  The dream finds me out on the water with the rising sun, last of the river's mist burning off leaving calm waters with just the hint of a wafting breeze, and wildlife out and about. Choosing Healthy, Delicious Snacks for Stand-Up Paddleboarding SUP Connect - Stand-up pddleboarding (SUP) is a high-energy sport. In fact, the average person burn twice the calories doing SUP than going out for a brisk walk around 400 calories an hour. Paddleboarding is also a great way to build up muscle strength in your core groups, in particular the arms and legs. ICF Given All Clear to Keep Running SUP Events ICF - The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has cleared the way for the International Canoe Federation to continue to run Stand Up Paddling events at a national, international and world levels. ISA Announces 1-Year-to-Go Until Surfing's Debut in Olympic Games: Tokyo 2021 Standup Journal - The International Surfing Association (ISA) and World Surf League (WSL) collaborate on judging panel selection for Surfing's debut in Olympic Games in Tokyo 2021. The inclusion of female judge Tory Gilkerson (USA) opens development pathway for more women judges and underlines the ISA's long-term commitment to gender equality. Exploring Local Water With Your SUP Isle Surf and SUP - Perks of not being able to do much more than stay local? You get to explore local. Your wanderlust travels have been pushed off until further notice, summer camps have been cancelled, events postponed with no reschedule date to be seen. The list goes on. Surf Expo Connect: Join the Virtual Surf Expo Sept. 16th – 18th, 2020 for a NEW Trade Show Experience Standup Journal - One of the extraordinary aspects of living in 2020 is to witness the resurgence and uplevelling in the use of technology especially around the watersports arena. It is exciting to watch and inspiring to take part. Bonjourno From Boardin Skool SUP Mag UK - We are Jenny and Adam, the owners of 'Boardin Skool', with our family of lads, Matt, Fletch, Fin and Stanley, who are the other shareholders, and some would say in charge. Sholan's Weshakim to Watertown Venture Trash Paddler - With out-of-state travel being less attractive during these Covid times I find myself taking a closer look at some Massachusetts great ponds I may have previously overlooked. Advanced Elements AirVolution Dropstitch Kayak Inflatable Kayaks & Packrafts - US IK and iSUp brand Advance Elements have come up with a sleek and innovative new angle on full dropstitch kayaks (F DS IK): The AirVolutions feature a high-pressure twin-panel/chamber 'clamshell' design where the upper DS panel is a demi-deck. With minimal stowage below the decks, it resembles a Sit-On-Top, except – though not currently offered – should you wish you could fit a spray skirt round that coaming (cockpit rim) to be sealed right off. Lincoln Dews and Nick Ray Take on Nymboida River SUP Connect - In a recent episode of SIC Talk Story Brews & Boards, where SIC Maui hosts interviews, paddling tips and training tips from ambassadors and athletes around the world, SIC Global Athlete Lincoln Dews and paddling partner Nick Ray chat about their expedition down the Nymboida River. L.M. Turner Ungava Cree 1884 Model Paddles Paddle Making - The Reciprocal Research Network database includes samples of model Ungava Cree (Naskapi Innu) paddles collected by Lucien M. Turner during his Ungava expedition in 1884. Announcing 2020'S Gear of the Year Winners SUP Connect - After more than 6 weeks of deliberation the staff here at Supconnect is excited announced the 2020 Gear of the Year Awards winners from our 11th Annual Supconnect Awards. As a brief background of the Gear of the Year awards, there were 9 categories for products to be nominated and an additional Overall gear winner.

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Jackson Kayak Introduces the Antix 2.0 ~ Kayak Fishing San Clemente Island

Playak News Flash - August 11, 2020
The world's latest paddling headlines.

Jackson Kayak Introduces the Antix 2.0 Jackson Kayak - Jackson Kayak today announced the shipping of their latest whitewater kayak, the Antix 2.0. This all round river running/play boating contribution took all the core elements from its industry-leading predecessor and added key improvements to the hull shape to allow for more play and confidence on all styles of rivers. 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. Michael Booth Podcast With Svein Rasmussen of Starboard Standup Journal - Professional athlete Michael Booth's podcast with Svein Rasmussen, chief innovator at Starboard is nothing short of enlightening, entertaining and informative. A rich history between these two men give the conversation depth and authenticity as they discuss a mutual love of watersports, and Svein's history from Olympic windsurfer to chief designer at Starboard, Ltd. Kayak Fishing San Clemente Island Jackson Kayak - In this episode of The Kayak Fishing Show with Jim Sammons we are joined by Jameson Redding from Jackson Kayak, Paul Lebowitz and Drew Gregory aboard Islander Sportfishing for a mother ship trip to San Clemente Island. Exploring Local Water With Your SUP Isle Surf and SUP - Perks of not being able to do much more than stay local? You get to explore local. Your wanderlust travels have been pushed off until further notice, summer camps have been cancelled, events postponed with no reschedule date to be seen. The list goes on. Choosing Healthy, Delicious Snacks for Stand-Up Paddleboarding SUP Connect - Stand-up pddleboarding (SUP) is a high-energy sport. In fact, the average person burn twice the calories doing SUP than going out for a brisk walk around 400 calories an hour. Paddleboarding is also a great way to build up muscle strength in your core groups, in particular the arms and legs. Lakeside Paddle With a Membership SUP Connect - On Friday, July 24, PADL launched its first lakeside station in partnership with the City of Lake Butler. The location at lakeside park provides paddlers with unique access to exceptional flatwater for paddling, bass fishing, wildlife viewing and sup yoga! The station is conveniently located near the docks for easy access from sunrise to sunset. Intro to Paddling: Safety Tips, Board & Paddle Terminology and Beginner Technique Standup Journal - In this strong instructional video with Anthony Vela, get the basics of stand up paddling from safety tips, precautions and paddle + board terms to preliminary instruction on how to start paddling.  A Winter'S Dream Trash Paddler - Yesterday was one of those summer days I dream of during the dead-of-winter come true.  The dream finds me out on the water with the rising sun, last of the river's mist burning off leaving calm waters with just the hint of a wafting breeze, and wildlife out and about. Lincoln Dews and Nick Ray Take on Nymboida River SUP Connect - In a recent episode of SIC Talk Story Brews & Boards, where SIC Maui hosts interviews, paddling tips and training tips from ambassadors and athletes around the world, SIC Global Athlete Lincoln Dews and paddling partner Nick Ray chat about their expedition down the Nymboida River. Avoiding Foot Entrapment NRS Whitewater - On land, when you are in an emergency situation, your survival instinct is usually to stay on your feet so you're prepared to maneuver out of the danger. When you're in the water in an emergency, that same instinctive reaction can lead to one of the most deadly accidents: foot entrapment. BARK- Crossing Channels Since '76 Joe Bark - Bark Boards can be traced back to crossing the Catalina Channel in 1976. Joe, Fred Harding, and Jim Caldwell crossed the channel that day on lifeguard boards, and this inspired Joe to build his first paddle board a few years later in the 80s. How to Fold the Freewing Air SUP International - Are you just getting started in Wingfoiling? This short video will demonstrate how to fold the FreeWing Air. Connecticut River Thru Northfield Trash Paddler - Got out on the Connecticut River early yesterday morning and paddled upriver to where the neighboring states of New Hampshire and Vermont were within view. Thanks to rains associated with Tropical Storm Isaias, river levels were much improved. After noting an immature eagle atop one of the old RR bridge piers I turned about and headed downriver to my ultimate destination, Kidd's Island in Northfield. Boating Safety for Infants & Small Children NRS Whitewater - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in Colorado has the following suggestions for determining whether it's safe to bring infants and small children on the Delores River in Colorado. The Delores is a springtime river, with cold water and spring's unpredictable weather.

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