The Most Overlooked Essential Kayak Fishing Tip ~ Snowy Solstice Preview

Playak News Flash - December 26, 2020
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The Most Overlooked Essential Kayak Fishing Tip Jackson Kayak - There are a lot of great kayak fishing tips out there. The sport has grown so much that we have several influencers who are all at the top of the field and put out great content. I don't feel like they hit some of the really important stuff. The stuff that some would call boring. None of them really talk about kayak fishing safety. Circumnavigating Stewart Island Palm Blogs - Majestically soaring and almost clipping the grey and white topped waves, 40kts of bitterly cold southerly right in the face. Massive rollers moving in from the South-West smashing our laden boats around, before crashing into the West Coast Bluffs and refracting back creating a turmoiled mess of water. The Southern Ocean was alive. Tips When You Are New to Big Water Kayaking Jackson Kayak - Big rivers tend to be intimidating at first. Everything is so much bigger than what most paddlers are used to. Huge waves, massive curlers and giant holes. BWRAG: Building Ocean Safety & Risk Management for All Standup Journal - BWRAG, otherwise known as Big Wave Risk Assessment Group, gives instruction for big wave surfers and groms on the beach on what to do when an emergency unfolds. Snowy Solstice Preview Trash Paddler - Wasn't expecting the snow shower (above) encountered on Musketaquid waters yesterday but that's what I got and it was a treat to paddle in. The weather forecast had called for temps above freezing and possible rain showers. Nips and Lighters on the Nashua River Trash Paddler - Headed upriver on the Nashua River from Harvard, MA yesterday with no other purpose than to see just how far it would be navigable. Temperatures in the 50s F. had been promised. The railroad bridge pictured above remained quiet throughout my trip and, it being a Sunday, the firing ranges at adjacent Fort Devens were silent as well. Kayaking Deptford Creek and the River Ravensbourne Canoe London - The River Ravensbourne enters the Thames at Deptford Creek, giving kayakers an opportunity to paddle the lower, tidal sections of this Thames tributary. IRF Appoints Inaugural Para Rafting Committee Members International Rafting Federation - The IRF is proud to announce the formation of its inaugural Para Rafting Committee. News of the committee's formation has been greeted very positively within the rafting community and the wider para sports communities. 2020 Year in Review: Building a New Paradigm for Our Rivers International Rivers - At the end of a difficult year, I encourage us all to meditate and reflect on rivers, which endlessly flow, which cleanse and renew, and which nourish and sustain life for us all.  Half Slice Birthday Boating Weekend Jackson Kayak - My river bro, Carl, and I share nearly same day birthdays. Carl's birthday is Oct 11th and mine is Oct 12th. Each year I like to declare Birthday Boating weekend and we try to make it a point to get together and celebrate our bdays on the river. Best Multi-Person Party SUPs supboardguide.com - When it comes to paddleboarding with all of your friends having a good time, multi person SUPs are the way to go. Whereas as most traditional paddleboards can fit one to two adult paddlers, multi-person party SUPs are meant to support more than three adults at the same time. Assabet's Abundance Trash Paddler - The Assabet River was the recipient of a generous contribution from Warner's Pond in West Concord yesterday. The outflow from the pond includes water from both Fort Pond and Nashoba brooks. A Perfect Surf Day on the North Shore SUP Tonic - From a black eye at Mavericks to the North Shore for perfect waves. This place is called the 7 mile miracle for a reason. Fake Bushcrafters' Lasting Impacts Paddling Magazine - What an eyesore. The campsite, an idyllic pitch of granite and pine in central Algonquin Park, had been blemished by of a couple of yahoo bushcrafters.  Trappers Canoe Restoration: Analysis of the Hull Exterior Paddle Making - After removing the fiberglass cloth  off the exterior of the hull and methodically scraping away bits of resin, the cedar planking was now fully exposed. Basically the condition of the planking could now be assessed. A centre plank has a hole and will need to be replaced.

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Euro Cup 2020 Series Overall Results ~ The Linville Gorge

Playak News Flash - December 22, 2020
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Euro Cup 2020 Series Overall Results International Rafting Federation - With the final Euro Cup event recently concluding in Serbia, the overall standings in the Euro Cup 2020 R6 and R4 Series can now be concluded. The Linville Gorge Jackson Kayak - The Linville Gorge is a place unlike any other. This pristine section of river travels 17 miles through deep canyons with breathtaking cliffs overhead. The river is jam packed with tight and technical class V rapids that twist their way through house-sized boulders. Kayaking in Pakistan Jackson Kayak - Not many kayakers have explored the Pakistani rivers yet. David Sodomka is one of the few people that has been there already and he wanted to do it again! And we, five young folks, joined him and the trip started. Emergency Steering for Your Surfski or Kayak if the Cable Snaps Mocke Paddling - Some of you know the feeling. Most of you don't. And we hope you never will. But just in case, here is how to get emergency steering and direction if the rudder line or cable of your surfski or kayak snaps. Tips When You Are New to Big Water Kayaking Jackson Kayak - Big rivers tend to be intimidating at first. Everything is so much bigger than what most paddlers are used to. Huge waves, massive curlers and giant holes. What's SUP With Hala Gear Gift Cards Hala - Gift cards can be redeemed only for future purchases of merchandise or services at halagear.com. Fake Bushcrafters' Lasting Impacts Paddling Magazine - What an eyesore. The campsite, an idyllic pitch of granite and pine in central Algonquin Park, had been blemished by of a couple of yahoo bushcrafters.  Rafting Books – Good Reads International Rafting Federation - At this time of year many of you may be looking for presents to give to loved ones, or finding a good book to snuggle down with in your winter, or read on the beach in your summer – why not some good rafting books. ICF to Hold Next Congress in Thailand in October ICF - The full board of the International Canoe Federation has voted to postpone its next congress meeting, scheduled to be held in Thailand, until October next year, due to the ongoing Covid19 crisis. Paddle Boarding Gifts for Perfectly Practical Paddlers Hala - One of the best stand up paddle board gifts for beginner and advanced paddle boarders alike, is a carbon fibre paddle. Designed to be lightweight, durable, and portable, the Rival Carbon SUP Paddle is something you can take on all your adventures. This paddle has a three-piece design and it will fit inside a backpack with an inflatable SUP. This also makes it adjustable, so even the shortest or tallest of paddlers can comfortably use it. Ocean Film Festival 2020 – Virtual British SUP Association - All aboard for ocean adventure! Experience an evening of astonishing marine life and incredible seafaring adventures from the comfort of your sofa this autumn. BWRAG: Building Ocean Safety & Risk Management for All Standup Journal - BWRAG, otherwise known as Big Wave Risk Assessment Group, gives instruction for big wave surfers and groms on the beach on what to do when an emergency unfolds. Adventure Down the Babine River Rafting Life - 2020 has been an interesting year that is for sure. At one point in September I managed to get out with some amazing staff with Nahanni and Canadian River Expeditions on the Babine and Skeena rivers for 5 days. Paddle Boarding on Makena Beach, Hawaii Isle Surf and SUP - From Stephen Lloyd at Saltshine Creative A saying I like to go by is, "early to bed, early to rise. I'm one hell of a morning person (up like toast) in contrast to the stillness of the morning I quite enjoy.  A Perfect Surf Day on the North Shore SUP Tonic - From a black eye at Mavericks to the North Shore for perfect waves. This place is called the 7 mile miracle for a reason.

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The Most Overlooked Essential Kayak Fishing Tip ~ Best Kids SUPs – 2020

Playak News Flash - December 14, 2020
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The Most Overlooked Essential Kayak Fishing Tip Jackson Kayak - There are a lot of great kayak fishing tips out there. The sport has grown so much that we have several influencers who are all at the top of the field and put out great content. I don't feel like they hit some of the really important stuff. The stuff that some would call boring. None of them really talk about kayak fishing safety. Giving Tuesday: Giving Back to People Using the Power of Water for Good Standup Journal - Today, Giving Tuesday 2020, is especially poignant. We've been through a lot this year. Our focus has shifted. Wouldn't it be great to be a part of the participation in the building back for better? It would. APP World Tour 2021 Provisional Schedule Announced TotalSUP - The APP World Tour has just announced its provisional schedule for the 2021 season that will once again bring the World's best SUP surf and SUP race athletes together for what promises to be a dramatic year of action hosted in some of the World's most high profile cities and exotic venues. Best Kids SUPs – 2020 supboardguide.com - There are many paddleboards out there that will support you paddling with a child, but more adventurous kids may want to learn how to paddleboard for themselves. 2021 App World Tour Announced SUP International - After a frustrating 'leap year' for global sport, the APP is proud to announce its return to action for 2021 with a full line up of events spanning the globe and set to provide the World's Best Athletes with a phenomenal and well rounded challenge in their quest for the World Title. Assabet's Abundance Trash Paddler - The Assabet River was the recipient of a generous contribution from Warner's Pond in West Concord yesterday. The outflow from the pond includes water from both Fort Pond and Nashoba brooks. Paddle Boarding on Makena Beach, Hawaii Isle Surf and SUP - From Stephen Lloyd at Saltshine Creative A saying I like to go by is, "early to bed, early to rise. I'm one hell of a morning person (up like toast) in contrast to the stillness of the morning I quite enjoy.  National Boating Industry Safety Award Winners Paddling Magazine - The Sea Tow Foundation and its North American Sober Skipper Advisory Council announced winners of the National Boating Industry Safety Awards which recognize the best boating safety work in the for-profit section of the recreational boating industry. Sponsored by Kicker Marine Audio, the six top contest winners were revealed in a special awards recognition segment held during the Marine Retailer Association of America's virtual Dealer Week on December 10, 2020. East Coast Foil Time SUP Tonic - Dylan Wichmann has got some serious foil skills! Check out his edit from the East Coast of South Africa. The 2021 APP World Tour Calendar Promises to Deliver an Epic Route to the SUP Race & SUP Surf World Titles (Pandemic-Permitting) TotalSUP - After a frustrating 'leap year' for global sport, the APP World Tour will return to action for 2021 with a full line up of events spanning the globe and set to provide the World's Best Athletes with what looks like a phenomenal and well-rounded challenge in their quest for the World Title. We Have Cancelled the Cancellation of the Nautic Paddle – World Mass Paddle Tomorrow TotalSUP - Tomorrow at 8 am French time, 1000 paddlers were going to celebrate a new edition of the Nautic Paddle, the most popular SUP event – and one of the oldest – on the planet. Unfortunately, that event, like many others this year, was canceled due to the sanitary crisis. First Russian Para Rafting Championship International Rafting Federation - Ano Tsafkst Energy of Life, together with the Russian Rafting Federation's (RRF) Para Rafting committee, held the first Russian Para Rafting Championship from October 24 to 25, 2020, on the Belaya River, Khamyshki village, in the Republic of Adygea. BWRAG: Building Ocean Safety & Risk Management for All Standup Journal - BWRAG, otherwise known as Big Wave Risk Assessment Group, gives instruction for big wave surfers and groms on the beach on what to do when an emergency unfolds. Kayaking Deptford Creek and the River Ravensbourne Canoe London - The River Ravensbourne enters the Thames at Deptford Creek, giving kayakers an opportunity to paddle the lower, tidal sections of this Thames tributary. Kai, Ian and the Crew Surf the First Huge Swell of the Winter at Jaws - Sessions SUP Tonic - Hawaii's best big wave surfers take on epic conditions at Jaws on December 2, 2020, ushering in the winter season on the Islands.

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