Atikamekw Paddles at the Université De Montreal ~ Buoyancy Aid Sizing

Playak News Flash - March 13, 2021
The world's latest paddling headlines.

Atikamekw Paddles at the Université De Montreal Paddle Making - The birchbark canoe canoe was made by Albert Biroté (1899-1977), an Atikamekw master craftsman from Wemotaci (Haute-Mauricie) in 1974. The Most Sustainable SUP on the Planet: Fanatic Ray Eco Standup Journal - Made from 95% renewable raw materials, the Fanatic Ray Eco paddleboard just may be the most sustainable stand up paddleboard on the planet. Longtime Fanatic innovator & traveler Michael Walther tells the tale. Why I Picked Up Paddling During Lockdown Hala - The start of the pandemic was a shock to everyone. Time felt like a void, hollow without organized events to attend, professional sports to root for, or bars and restaurants to gather new and old friends. Steamboat Resort closed and our town turned into a sleepy little village, restless in a nightmare where shop owners hoped they could open their doors again. Swan Lake – A Paddle Boarding Story red paddle co - There's a place called Swan Lake, nestled away in a small town on the South Coast of New South Wales. It was at Swan Lake where a girl who was too clumsy and too self-conscious for ballet found herself feeling at ease with a paddle in her hand and her eyes on the horizon. First, in a kayak. Today, on a stand up paddle board. Buoyancy Aid Sizing WWTCC - There is no doubt that a Buoyancy Aid, sometimes called a PFD, is one of the most valuable bits of paddling kit when it comes to keeping yourself safe on the water. Making sure you choose a PFD that fits you well is crucial in making sure that it works optimally. Kayak Edmonton: Where to Paddle, Rent, Buy & More Paddling Magazine - Canoes once reigned supreme in Western Canada, but over the last 20 years kayaking has surged in popularity in the province of Alberta, with the pandemic only serving to cement its place. In the summer of 2020, outfitters and tour operators in Edmonton reported being consistently booked-up. The Ultimate Lake of the Woods Outdoor Adventure Guide Paddling Magazine - Lake of the Woods is a world-class outdoors destination located in the heart of the continent. The city of Kenora is easy to access on the Trans-Canada Highway, between Thunder Bay, Ontario and Winnipeg, Manitoba. How to Follow the Leave No Trace Principles Next Time You Go Rafting International Rafting Federation - Most of us are active recyclers and look for environmentally friendly products in our everyday life. But when it comes to rafting, how can we adopt a Leave No Trace attitude on multi day river trips. Summer Time Triple Crown Jackson Kayak - Hey Guys, a couple of weeks ago I managed to get an unreal triple crown in the Victorian High Country. I didn't even expect to get on any of these rivers when driving up on Friday night. But the river gods were on my side. Through Line – A New Film From American Rivers American Rivers - Through Line showcases a new generation of water managers, who are facing challenges like climate change, growing pressure to the water supply, and renewed water export threats head on. Annabel Anderson: I Had the Golden Years of Competition TotalSUP - Voted Paddler of the Decade by SUP Racer in December 2019, Annabel Anderson did dominate SUP racing during an 8 year span the way no other woman athlete did. Maury River Goshen Pass Kayaking Jackson Kayak - Submitted by Adam Swett One of my favorite places to go in Virginia to hang out and boat is up on the Maury River in Goshen Pass just upriver of Rockbridge Baths. Welcome to Our New Board Members: Sharon Khan & Carlo Scapinelli! International Rivers - At International Rivers we strive constantly to improve our capacity to defend rivers and river communities. It is critical to continue to invite diverse and experienced volunteers to provide support and leadership to our staff. In this vein, please join International Rivers in welcoming two new members to our Board of Directors this March. Fly Fishing the Woolly Worm Jackson Kayak - The Wooly Worm fly is a great wet fly or nymph that is fished under the water surface. It is a popular fly for freshwater game fish. The fly can be fished in streams, rivers, ponds and lakes for trout, bass, bream, perch, etc. Karaoke on the Nashua River Trash Paddler - Enjoyed a real taste of spring while out on the Nashua River in Harvard and Bolton yesterday. Launched at Oxbow NWR and worked my way 3 miles upriver to where this bank-to-bank wall of tree limbs/debris (pictured below) became my turnaround point.

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