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Dog Day– Dog Walkers and Other Surface Situational Baits

Playak News Flash - May 23, 2016
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines Dog Day– Dog Walkers and Other Surface Situational Baits Jackson Kayak - Surface strikes, who doesn't love them? You retrieve a top-water lure past a logjam, another offering and you see the lily pads part with the visual clue of a V wake, an explosion sends a water spray two feet in the air as a bass can't resist the intruder invading its area, these are just a few scenarios. Tips For Running Whitewater On A SUP SUP Connect - When you get confident paddle boarding in flat water try the transition into some easy whitewater. Running whitewater is a super fun challenge that can help you progress your paddle skills. Here are a few tips that help balance and keep you in control in whitewater. What's the Formula to Helping Restore the Waterways? American Rivers - According to the Virginia Department of Health and Department of Environmental Quality, Suffolk's waterways are impaired due to non-point source pollution, not caused by a specific source or single storm event. Happy Wear Your Life Jacket to Work Day ACA - The ACA Staff will be wearing our life jackets to work and posting photos throughout the day on our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts. The Laird Hamilton Interview Laird Hamilton - When you don't see, you step into the unknown, and that's usually where the fear is. Stuart Kenny 2nd May 2016 I think there are a certain percentage of us that in the interests of mankind have a mechanism that allows us to go against all of our cautiousness. If Foiling Is The Future of Downwinding, The Future Is Almost Here: Starboard Foil Boards Available in August SUPracer - You've probably seen the crazy videos doing the rounds of Facebook the past few weeks. Foil boarding. Some say it's the future of downwinding. Well if it is, the future is almost in your hands. Epic Day Of Racing In Tahiti At Air France Paddle Festival Standup Journal - This year the Air France Paddle Festival in Tahiti, French Polynesia continued to grow with a record breaking 337 registered paddlers for both the 9.5km Lagoon Race and the 24km Elite Race. Fernando Stalla – In Mexico TotalSUP - Here is a little video of Fernando Stalla, the Mexican professional Stand Up Paddle Athlete from Sayulita, showcasing his SUP skills during the Seleccion Mexicana de SUP 2016 in Sayulita, Mexico. Bark Canoes in Arnhem Land, Australia Indigenous Boats - This short video clip, filmed in 1948 in Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia, shows a few of the steps of building a bark canoe and a bit of paddling what appears to be a different canoe at the conclusion of a successful sea turtle hunt. Indo Sup Paradise Pumping Waves Standup Journal - So lucky to have Indonesia not too far from my doorstep, it´s got pumping waves, cheap food and a luscious hot climate, the perfect recipe for any surfer dude. Most years now I have made the effort to get over to Indo, I feel like after a week there your surfing quality just doubles. Kayaking in North Carolina - The Best Spots for Family Adventures. Durhamblogger - When you are an outdoor enthusiast looking to get some time out on the open water, North Carolina is one of the greatest places to go in order to enjoy some kayaking adventures. There are a variety of spots that offer scenic views, calm waters or even something special for those looking for a little adventure. Casper Steinfath Creates History in Japan At Stop 1 of The 2016 Waterman League - With the dust only just settling on last weekend's historic Stand Up World Series Opener in Japan we caught up with Men's winner Casper Steinfath (Naish). Seated Whitewater Climb – He Who Learns The Most Is Having The Most Fun PaddleWoo - Back to the race this morning.  The Race to the Bottom if you haven't been following.  We're breaking down some techniques that will get you paddling smaller boards wherever you live, so when you come surf with us in Costa Rica you can focus on surfing, not paddling.

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The Big Fail of Composite Creek Boats ~ The Bagwell ~ Tony Trips

Playak News Flash - May 22, 2016
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News Watch Headlines The Big Fail of Composite Creek Boats Michele Ramazza - The time is not arrived yet. In 2014-2015 everybody was very excited to see some composite creek boats developed for racing. These boats were acclaimed as the future of the creek boat construction. In my opinion the fail of this test is quite obvious. No body, or better, almost nobody is really using this technology and no boat has really been sold. The Bagwell Jackson Kayak - Fished my first tournament abroad last weekend and headed over to Dauphin Island, Alabama to compete in MBKFA's Bagwell tournament. Hot Honeymoon, New York City Ginni Callahan - Five minutes after we returned to the hotel, Henrick and I smelled smoke. We were weary from walking all day: 3 hours in the World Trade Center observatory and memorial and 3 more hours walking back from there via the High Line and busy streets to Pod 51 Hotel, on 51st Street. Tony Trips Jackson Kayak - Time is actually relative, and flexible and, according to Albert Einstein, "the dividing line between past, present, and future is an illusion. BIC Sport Partners with REI Outessa Summit Distressed Mullet - BIC Sport today announced its sponsorship of the REI Outessa Summit, outdoor weekend getaways for women which offers authentic outdoor adventures led by professional athletes and guides. Connor Baxter, Sonni HöNscheid Win Day One in Sunny St. Maxime SUPracer - Connor Baxter and Sonni Hönscheid have drawn first blood on day one of the SUP Race Cup in St. Maxime, France, Week 3 of the 2016 EuroTour presented by Starboard. Roger DogmanSaunders Sup Surfing a Couch Chair SUP Magazine - Standup paddleboarding has lent itself to some pretty wacky ideas over the years–from a  SUP surfing goat to a giant SUP banzai run down a drainage ditch. Team Badfish SUP Athletes Launch RVR 2 RVR Badfish SUP - Badfish athlete's Brittany Parker and Natali Zollinger have hit the road for their first RVR 2 RVR North American SUP tour. RVR 2 RVR is a unique SUP instructional business that travels around the country and world sharing their knowledge and love for the river. Dog Gone: Sup Surfing with Man'S Best Friend Hobie - If you're in the lineup when Chris de Aboitiz, 53, of SUP Dog Oz paddles out on his Hobie EVA-Lution stand up, you're in for a treat. The Australian is the 1999 World Tandem Surfing Champion. He's used to carving waves with a friend or two on his board. It's the company he keeps that turns heads. When Chris hits the surf, his big wave dogs Rama and Millie often join him. Kai Bates in Indonesia An Epic Sup Surfing Safari SUP Magazine - For Australian SUP phenom Kai Bates, ripping on world-class waves is just part of his daily routine. Bates has the type of life that most of us dream of: traveling to the world to SUP surf idyllic waves with his best friends. A day of tricky Slalom at ERC International Rafting Federation - The CZE 1 Open Men's team have proven themselves masters of slalom. Their first run was a clear run AND the second fastest of the day (159.98). Their second run was the fastest of the day (158.54) with only a 5 sec penalty. An excellent performance. Camping'S Adventurous Sup Angle SUP International - A SUP outing doesn't have to end when night falls. Grab a tent, a sleeping bag and your SUP and join Tiffany, Suzi and Nate for a relaxing Arizona overnight. Finding Home SUP International - Aaron Koch has found passion and a home to house it in. A home on the river. He has a way of living and loving life that seamlessly blends the twists and bends of the river with the infectious sounds of rushing water.

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Springtime is the Best Time ~ Big names progress through World Cup opener

Playak News Flash - May 21, 2016
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News Watch Headlines Springtime is the Best Time Jackson Kayak - Springtime is the best time. Everything turns from brown to green. Nature awakens from its months-long slumber. Plants poke their heads out from the chilly dirt and basque in the first real warmth from the sun since the previous year. Big names progress through World Cup opener ICF - The sports big names progressed comfortably through the opening rounds as the first day of action concluded at the 2016 ICF Canoe Sprint World Cup in Duisburg, Germany. A Night Among The Skerries and Summits of South Morar Will Herman - On reaching the outer skerries of Arisiag I had simply pulled into a tiny sheltered bay and sat awhile. The last hour had been an exhausting mix of headwinds and small chop into which the bow slammed with every stroke of the paddle. ken. How much should I race in my first year of stand up paddleboard racing? Riding Bumps - I am an ordinary athlete that is 44 years old, 165lbs, 6'0″ tall, and love the outside world.  I enjoy the outside most when I am on the water or in the wilderness working my heart. 10 Health Facts of The Almighty Coconut SUP Magazine - From hair care to beauty products, hydration to cooking, coconut is the SUP diet's latest craze. It's a healthy option for a lot of the paddling assets that's made its way into a wide-variety of consumer products nationwide. Arisaig Overnighter Inflatable Kayaks & Packrafts - The shell-sand skerries of Arisaig are a well-known sea kayaking destination so, blown out by the wrong sort of wind to complete our mission on Mull, we scooted over towards Morar on the warmest May day since Michael Fish was knee-high to an isobar. Migratory Fish and Freshwater Mussels American Rivers - Migratory fish and freshwater mussels have more in common than you might think. Each have unique life cycles and depend on clean, free flowing water to thrive. The Race to Snapshot South American Rivers: River Guardian Nathan Lujan International Rivers - Nathan Lujan began his career studying South America's ancient rivers. Now he's racing against time to document the continent's fish species before they're lost. This is a special River Guardians feature for World Fish Migration Day 2016. Belize a Romantic Sup Respite in Caribbean Seas SUP Magazine - A couple explores the pristine reef and primitive isles of Belize's Caye Caulker. The tiny islands of Caye Caulker have a simple maxim Go Slow. And it couldn't be more apropos. Trestles, Aqueducts, and Mileposts Trash Paddler - For this blog, yesterday's paddling beneath the venerable Waban Arches (photo at left) results in Trashpaddler's post number 1,000.  How did it come to this, you might ask?  Battle of The Thames 2016 – Race Report TotalSUP - Ollie Shilston dominates the Battle of the Thames to claim victory in the 14ft class whilst unknown newcomer Alex Mullaney emerges victorious in the 12'6" class as the first UK SUP event of 2016 got underway in the UK. Hönö Review Fatyak - The Hönö, as Tez Plavenieks of SitOns.com says in their glowing review here, is indeed the perfect accessory for any Fatyak lover. Not only is it perfect for paddling throughout the summer and catching waves as you go, but the Hono is also perfect for putting to work through the winter – when the snow rolls around! Water, Water Everywhere, But Not a Drop to Drink SUP Examiner - Stand up paddling is serious exercise. That's one reason it's getting so popular. You get a fun, full-body workout without much wear on your body. Springtime Is The Best Time Jackson Kayak - Springtime is the best time. Everything turns from brown to green. Nature awakens from its months-long slumber. Plants poke their heads out from the chilly dirt and basque in the first real warmth from the sun since the previous year. SUP Surfing The Mediterranean Sea SUP Connect - Did you know that you could surf in the Mediterranean Sea? Have you ever wondered what it's like to SUP surf in the Mediterranean Sea? Here is a peek into the waves that are available on the Mediterranean at a secret spot near Aude, France with a couple of SUP surfers having the wave all to themselves.

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Middle Sister (OR) - Southeast Ridge ~ Picturesque SUP Yoga Session

Playak News Flash - May 19, 2016
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News Watch Headlines Middle Sister (OR) - Southeast Ridge Nathan Pfeifer - In one of the local guidebooks for back country skiing in Oregon, the southeast ridge of Middle Sister was claimed to be one of the best descents, boasting a clean 3,000 foot fall line among beautiful volcanic scenery. Picturesque SUP Yoga Session SUP Magazine - While the practice of yoga dates back nearly 5000 years to ancient Indian cultures, the origins of SUP yoga are less clear. After standup paddleboarding exploded in popularity nearly a decade ago, yogis soon realized the stable platform of a SUP could be a perfect fit for yoga on the water. More from the Conservatory Garden Frogma - More from the Conservatory Garden in Central Park. I'm off the water for a month here, so taking advantage of that to squeeze in a little dry-land sightseeing. Exploring Oregon's Mystical Oneonta Falls SUP Magazine - Inflatable standup paddleboards continue to gain popularity and open up new waterways for paddlers that previously were unreachable. When deflated, they can fit into a large backpack and give paddlers the mobility to explore areas and fit into spaces that previously were unaccessible. Plans to Dewater Upper SF and Silver Forks of the American River (CA) Am. Whitewater - American Whitewater is actively monitoring a water storage project that the El Dorado Irrigation District is proposing on Alder Creek that will deeply impact the South and Silver Forks of the American River. Taking The Term Couch Surfing to a Whole New Level with Dogman in Australia SUPracer - Check out this ridiculously awesome clip of Dogman and the 1SUP1 crew taking the term couch surfing to a whole new level. Travis Grant Creates History, Becomes First Paddler to Win The Molokai Double SUPracer - Travis Grant created history on Saturday, winning the Molokai to Oahu Solo OC1 race to match his victory in the M2O SUP race last July and become the first ever paddler to claim both titles. Mull & Iona Inflatable Kayaks & Packrafts - Intrepid Scottish sea kayakeur Gael of the Scottish Sea Kayak Trail was taking it to Mull this year. I invited myself along for part of the tour.  Celebrating Patagonia'S River Culture NRS Duct Tape Diaries - Every February, as summer begins to warm the Southern Hemisphere, kayakers, rafters, and river lovers trek to the Futaleufú Valley in Chile. Paddlers battle for style, finesse, and speed. Locals mingle and share their culture with tourists. All leave with a new appreciation for free-flowing rivers. Meet Joe Paddler Distressed Mullet - Where you were born and where you live now? Roseburg, Oregon / Hampstead, North Carolina What is your occupation? Do You Want to Be a Leader? Come Get Paddlefit Certified PaddleFit - Do you want to be a leader? Come get PaddleFit certified. Next course is this weekend in Annapolis, MD and we only have two spots left. The Many Layers of Level Six Level 6 - Depending on the river and weather conditions, here are my most favorite Level Six layering suggestions that keep you the perfect temperature for a comfortable, safe experience down the river. Connor Baxter and Fiona Wylde Win Long Distance in Japan Starboard SUP - Congratulations to Starboard Team Riders Connor Baxter and Fiona Wylde on their wins in the first stop of the Stand Up World Series in Japan. Sit Down Paddle Surfing On a Couch TotalSUP - Surfing waves while relaxing on a couch? The dream has become reality thanks to Roger Dogman Saunders. He managed to put a couch on his Stand Up Paddle board and he is proud to show it. Watch this hilarious video of him trying his new invention on some nice waves. 7 reasons to go to the SUP Race Cup in Sainte-Maxime! TotalSUP - For its 7th edition, The SUP Race Cup returns to the central beach of Saint-Maxime for a big week-end of racing. Every year, the event attracts dozens of world class paddlers and delivers some epic battles for the win in each divisions.

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