Winter Paddling in Tuam ~ Exciting Changes for ICF SUP World Titles

Playak News Flash - March 14, 2021
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Winter Paddling in Tuam Jackson Kayak - Submitted by Barry Loughnane The past few months has seen on and off lockdowns here in Ireland with various degrees of travel restrictions. With this our normal winter paddling routine has changed with more days spent at our local freestyle spot in Tuam. 5 Tips for Levelling Up Your Personal Paddling Progression Jackson Kayak - This is the best way to bump up your skill level before upping the risk factor. Find a sticky hole to boof or a diagonal wave to jet ferry across into a 'must make' eddy. There are lots of ways to do this in class 3 whitewater. Exciting Changes for ICF SUP World Titles ICF - The International Canoe Federation has modernized its competition rules and released details of a new gold medal for the best performing countries as part of several new initiatives ahead of this year's stand up paddling world championships in Balatonfured, Hungary. ICF Award World Championship Venues for 2025 ICF - 25 years after it hosted canoe slalom at the Sydney Olympics, Penrith Whitewater Stadium will once again welcome the world's best paddlers after the International Canoe Federation on Friday awarded the city the hosting rights for the 2025 world championships. Favorite Winter Kayaking Gear Jackson Kayak - Let's face it, kayaking doesn't just happen in the warm summer months. Here on the west coast we are very dependent on snow melt and winter storms for our water supply, and some of my best days on the water have been in the middle of February when ice fills the eddies and icicles hang from my helmet. Kayalu Kayacam Review: A Camera Mount for Kayaks PaddlingLight - Kayalu sent me a Kayacam camera mount to test out on my kayak. I decided to give it a go on a calm day (check out the video below) for this Kayalu Kayacam review. Augsburg Taking Shape Ahead of 2022 World Titles ICF - Renovations are well advanced at the historic Augsburg canoe slalom venue in Germany, ahead of the staging of the 2022 ICF world championships. 2021 Comparison Guide to Selecting an Inflatable Kayak at AirKayaks AirKayaks - As the weather heats up in the Northern Hemisphere, thoughts turn to outdoor activities and fun-in-the-sun. If you've arrived at this blog article, you're already intrigued with the idea of paddling across a lake, down a lazy river or along a coastline, and are looking into inflatable kayaks. 2021 GWA Wingfoil World Tour Disciplines TotalSUP - 2021 set to be the biggest year yet on the GWA (Global Wingsports Association) Wingfoil World Tour with 6 events currently in the pipeline and prize money in the region of €60.000. 40 Plus Years of Surfing Atlantic Paddle Surfing - Three days ago Hilton Head Island. Stop for a Second Trak Blog - Are you ready to eddy out with a like minded community of paddlers? Find your tribe when you join us on Zoom Away Blue Fridays & Wellness = Water. 5 River Trips That Don't Require a Permit 4Corners Riversports - Permit season was rough this year and a lot of people who didn't score permits are wondering where to have their summer adventures. Here are our top 5 favorite non permitted adventures in the area! Happy paddling. Dane Jackson Take on the Wake of Two Yachts Kayak Session - Watch Red Bull athlete World Champion kayaker Dane Jackson, on a mission like no other. Dane is best known for launching into first descents of waterfalls, racking up first place finishes in whitewater and freestyle kayaking, and chasing falls across the globe. The Tennessee native continues to innovate his sport as he rides the wake of two yachts off the coast of Biscayne Bay in Miami, FL. What Surfski for Beginners? TotalSUP - Choosing your first surfski can be a mine field. It can seem like an impossible decision to make. We all know that person who bought their first ski, then hastly changed it a few months later! So how do you avoid that? Do you go light? Do you go narrow? Do you go fast? Do you go cheap? So how do you choose the first ski perfectly? Paddleboard Edmonton: Where to Paddle, Rent & More Paddling Magazine - Standup paddleboarding has seen massive growth in recent years, becoming one of the most popular summertime sports in Central Alberta. It makes sense: The lakes of Edmonton—from the micro man-made lakes in the suburbs to their larger counterparts surrounding the city limits—lend themselves well to the sport. They tend to be sheltered and shallow, making Edmonton an ideal place to paddleboard, particularly for beginners and families.

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