Waves of Lapland ~ Kneblova Sisters Star on Day One at Krakow

Playak Weekly Digest
The world's top paddling news in week 35, 2023.

News Watch Waves of Lapland Apex Watercraft - This year saw some of the biggest floods in Finnish history, so I and the rest of the Finnish paddling scene naturally took full advantage of it all. With flows reaching 3000+ m3/s the waves were bigger than ever. Huge Free Cast Credits Giveaway to Watch the ICF Sprint and Paracanoe World Champions and Paris 2024 Olympic Qualifiers ICF - Ahead of the ICF Canoe Sprint & Paracanoe World Championships, which are also Paris 2024 Olympic qualifiers, starting on Wednesday 23 August, we've teamed up with Recast to offer up to 175 free Cast credits. Kneblova Sisters Star on Day One at Krakow ICF - Kneblova sisters Klara and Tereza stole the show as the Czech Republic dominated the first day of competition at the 2023 International Canoe Federation Junior and U23 Canoe Slalom World Championships in Krakow. Modern Events Add Intrigue to Olympic Program ICF - Three events that have only been at two Olympics between them and another that has been dominated by just two countries in its 10-year history will make for an intriguing day in Paris next year. Connecting Families With Nature Is the Key to Long-Term Engagement Outdoor Industry Association - Q&A with Christian Vargas  Director of Community Engagement for Thorne Nature Experience  The Outdoor Foundation's Thrive Outside Initiative is a national network of partners working to create a more inclusive and accessible outdoor experience for all. Forget Canton: International Whitewater Hall of Fame Announces 2023 Honorees Paddling Life - Induction to be hosted by The Paddle Sports Show in Strasbourg, France. The World River Centre, on behalf of the International Whitewater Hall of Fame (IWHoF) has announced members of its Class of 2023, with six honorees joining a heralded group of whitewater Pioneers, Explorers, Champions, and Advocates, joining 55 previously inducted leaders and legends. Kawartha Lakes Unveils Paddling Routes for Visitors Traversing - The City of Kawartha Lakes is located centrally in Ontario and has more than 250 lakes and waterways to explore. To help visitors find places to paddle that suits their style, Kawartha Lakes Tourism has shared some pre-determined paddling routes that might spark your interest. Medium Pyranha Scorch Judy Ranelli - Hey y'all I want to say something briefly about the medium Pyranha Scorch: I love it and it loves me. It goes where I ask it to go, it holds a line, and since I moved the seat back one from forward it doesn't lock into lines. I have not been doing the stopping/back paddle correction strokes my instructors have all tried to get me to stop doing. APEC Is Advancing the Inclusive Growth We All Seek in Washington Robert Payne - The following is an op-ed I ghost wrote for two former Governors and was published in the Seattle Times: Special to The Seattle Times As Seattle hosted the inaugural APEC meeting in 1993, Microsoft had just surpassed selling 25 million copies of Windows, Starbucks had launched 250 stores nationwide, Chukar Cherries had just opened in Continue reading APEC is advancing the inclusive growth we all seek in Washington. The post APEC is advancing the inclusive growth we all seek in Washington appeared first on Robert Payne. Happy 50th Gros Morne National Park Traversing - Gros Morne National Park is celebrating it's 50th Anniversary today.From the tops of its mountain peaks to the edge of its shorelines, this has been and continues to be a special place for everyone to create memorable experiences – like Parka did at the top of Gros Morne Mountain. The Fjallraven Store in Ottawa Is Expanding and Reopening Traversing - Fjallraven has been working away expanding its location in Westboro Village in Ottawa, Ontario. West End Kids which was next door has recently closed after 25 years in business and will now provide the extra space needed. Challenging the Wing Big Air Record on OZONE's Fusion Development Wing – Day 1 of Testing SUP Tonic - Stay tuned as Kai Lenny and Ozone's Fusion development wing embark on an exciting experiment that will revolutionize the sport – featuring a double skin canopy fused with inflatable leading edge and a strut the word on the street is this new wing is a rocket ship! Keep your eyes peeled, we'll have more information. Wild Wonder and Wisdom in Cornwall SUP Mag UK - In this column, I look forward to sharing inspiring stories of environmental projects, mental wellbeing initiatives and how we can make SUP accessible to more people. The Great Tow Tether Debate Paddling Life - The Great Tow Tether / Cow Tail Debate Yes, this debate was just brought up again by Abe Herrera and Kevin Cripps in the podcast, Tales from the Cripps. I thought there could be more detailed pros and cons of these tow tethers laid out in an article online for the masses. Embracing Adaptive and Inclusive SUP SUP Mag UK - In this column, I look forward to sharing inspiring stories of environmental projects, mental wellbeing initiatives and how we can make SUP accessible to more people.

Factor Athletes with top online media coverage in August 1. Dane Jackson 2. Eric Jackson 3. Fiona Wylde Videos 3 jours avec Itiwit - la gamme KAYAK (supzero) ITIWIT Monitor Days (supzero) 'First of many!" | CATARACTS 5.2K T-B (danejackson) Save the Oetz: Ep. 5 (KarenWoodard) The Coffin Brothers | Body Glove (JohnChenciner)

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