Top 10 Ways to Teach Kids to Love Kayaking ~ Lyons Still Rocks

Playak Weekly Digest
The world's top paddling news in week 38, 2020.

News Watch 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. Lyons Still Rocks Jackson Kayak - Even I. The world of Covid, the Lyons Kids Club has had a booming season. With the next generation of Lyons boaters hitting the water of the St. Vrain River, and several of the older members providing local instruction, it has proven to be an incredible season. 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. Kayak Fishing the Chrystal Coast for Big Amber Jacks Jackson Kayak - In this full episode of The Kayak Fishing show with Jim Sammons we are joined by Brooks Beatty and Bobby Brewer off the Chrystal Coast of North Carolina for incredible fishing for Big Amber Jack. Soviet Era Rafting – A Step Into the Past International Rafting Federation - Vladimir Petukhov takes us back to soviet era rafting in this interview by Rafting Magazine. In order to understand the situation fully, I will say that the beginning of my passion for whitewater rafting started in the Soviet period. 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. 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. Friends for Life at the 2020 White Water of Siberia Forum International Rafting Federation - Friends for life is how the group who attended the cultural and sport rafting forum of White Water of Siberia 2020, described the experience. 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. My Week on the Merrimack and Sudbury Trash Paddler - Seems each year on the last day of August I find myself giving thought to Henry David Thoreau's A Week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers. His book memorializes a journey by boat he and his older brother, John, undertook in 1839. They rowed, sailed, and camped as they traveled from their hometown of Concord, MA to Hooksett, NH and back. Flooding and Injustice Are Deeply Linked — Particularly During a Pandemic American Rivers - Throughout the Carolinas, our communities were built based on practices that located Black, Latinx and Indigenous communities in less-valuable and often flood-prone areas. Beginner Paddling Tips: Improving Your Paddle Stroke supboardguide.com - If you are new to stand up paddleboarding, the first thing you should focus on is improving your paddle stroke. A good paddle stroke will help you maintain a steady and straight course in the water, improve your speed and maneuverability, and even help you feel more stable on a SUP. As you improve your stroke, it will become more natural, and soon you'll have the experience and confidence you need to paddleboard not just in calm flat water, but in fast moving rivers and even ocean waves alike. Devil's Stream Pulls in the Teams International Rafting Federation - The Devil's Stream pulled in teams from across Europe to take on it's challenging rapids this weekend. Hosted by Czech Union of Boaters (Rafting), this very popular annual event saw over 20 teams teams take to the Vlatva River, near Lipno in Czechia. What to Wear for Stand UP Paddle Boarding Level 6 - Finding apparel to wear on the river can be hard especially if you're new to the paddling world, that is why Level Six has created a casual apparel line that makes it easy to go from the river to the cottage bbq. Vendee Gliss Race Succeeds During Pandemic SUP Connect - For the third year in a row St. Jean de Monts held one of the best Grand Slam events of the season. This year with all the challenges with the pandemic, it was amazing to finally see a large event happen; despite the numerous travel restrictions in place some of the world's best paddlers made it. The event got started with the traditional race briefing on the Office of Tourism on Friday evening.

Factor Athletes with top online media coverage in September 1. Jim Sammons 2. Dave Boehne 3. Bruno Hasulyo Videos Beneath the Surface Episode 24: What Never Was (CoreyCooper) The youngest ever surfer in the Lachines rapids (corran) Beneath the Surface Episode 23: The Compound (CoreyCooper) Lomo Centurion Dry Box Range (markymark) Lomo TR-PRO Running Z Poles - Carbon Fibre (markymark) Upcoming Great Glen challenge UK, Scotland, Banavie, Sep 19 - Sep 20 British Rafting's British Open UK, England, , Sep 19 - Sep 20 NQOPS Race 5 - Magnetic Loop Australia, QLD, Townsville, Sep 19 Corinth Canal SUP Crossing Greece, Corinth Canal, Sep 20 Wild West River Stampede US, VT, Jamaica, Sep 20

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Kayaking Dartford Creek & Crayford Creek, a Thames Estuary Adventure

Playak News Flash - September 8, 2020
The world's latest paddling headlines.

Kayaking Dartford Creek & Crayford Creek, a Thames Estuary Adventure Canoe London - Dartford Creek is the final stretch of the River Darent, which flows from near Sevenoaks to Dartford, before continuing to the Thames. Study Launched Into Paracanoe Injuries ICF - A major study of health, injuries and illnesses which effect paracanoe athletes is being undertaken by the Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences (GIH) and the International Canoe Federation. Aklins Island Bahamas on the Fly Pt. 1 Jackson Kayak - In this episode of The Kayak Fishing Show with Jim Sammons I am joined by James McBeath from Jackson Kayak, we're on Acklins Island in the Bahamas, where crazy winds are keeping us from getting out in the kayaks, so we opt to walk the flats and do some fly fishing for bonefish until the wind dies down. Cast a Vote for Rivers American Rivers - As I have traveled around the country over the past nine years speaking to American Rivers supporters, I'm often asked what is the most important thing a person can do for rivers? My answer is always the same: vote. What to Wear for Stand UP Paddle Boarding Level 6 - Finding apparel to wear on the river can be hard especially if you're new to the paddling world, that is why Level Six has created a casual apparel line that makes it easy to go from the river to the cottage bbq. Soviet Era Rafting – A Step Into the Past International Rafting Federation - Vladimir Petukhov takes us back to soviet era rafting in this interview by Rafting Magazine. In order to understand the situation fully, I will say that the beginning of my passion for whitewater rafting started in the Soviet period. The History of the Greenland Style Sea Kayaking Movement Dash Point Pirate - In 2008, filmmakers Tom Sharp and Dubside released a documentary about the origins of the Greenland style sea kayaking movement in the United States. The film was titled Modern Greenland Kayaking and was only available on DVDs purchased through their website, Dubside.net. One Boat, One River, One Covid Summer Jackson Kayak - We normally spend the spring and fall in South Eastern BC and most of the summer on the road chasing water and the competitive kayaking circuit. Sudbury River's Sunny Side Trash Paddler - Got another early morning start yesterday into the Sudbury River at the Lincoln Canoe Launch. Best Kayaking Spots in Florida : Kayaking in Florida Kayak Base - If you are looking for the best places to kayak in Florida, this article is for you. For those who embrace summer's heat and water sports, a kayaking vacation is a perfect getaway. Florida, dubbed as one of the best kayaking spots in the United States, has diverse ecosystems and pristine waters that all the outdoor lovers would enjoy. APP Ride of the Season Finale Postponed to 2021 SUP Connect - After much consultation with the Town of Cascais and taking the ever evolving global travel restrictions into consideration, the APP World Tour has deemed the Portuguese road trip, set to take place in October, too soon for travel. Eight finalists were to win the trip, but as more and more countries face a spike in Covid-19 cases, the possibility of travel around the globe is shrinking. Rafting Dictionary – Know Your Boof From Your Bootie International Rafting Federation - Communication is key to ensure a rafting trip is safe, fun and memorable for all the right reasons. We've pulled together this short Rafting Dictionary with some of the more common terms you'll hear on a rafting trip. Vendee Gliss Race Succeeds During Pandemic SUP Connect - For the third year in a row St. Jean de Monts held one of the best Grand Slam events of the season. This year with all the challenges with the pandemic, it was amazing to finally see a large event happen; despite the numerous travel restrictions in place some of the world's best paddlers made it. The event got started with the traditional race briefing on the Office of Tourism on Friday evening. USA's Youth Display Their Talent at International Slalom Competition in Slovenia ACA - While 2020 has unquestionably been a turbulent year for sports, four of America's brightest young canoe slalom athletes put their potential on display at the European Canoe Association Open Slalom Cup in Tacen, Slovenia early this month. White Water of Siberia Forum 2020 Starts on a High International Rafting Federation - The White Water of Siberia Forum 2020, has started in the Altay mountains and rivers of central Russia. About 50 rafters from six countries gathered in Altay republic, Russia for great extreme adventures in the Altay mountains and rivers.

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