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Inflatables vs. Traditional SUPs ~ The Seannafarracháin ~ Kayak Kings

Playak News Flash - March 31, 2014
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines Inflatables vs. Traditional SUPs Laird Hamilton - Comparing inflatables to traditional epoxy or fiberglass boards is sort of like comparing 4x4's to compacts. The first thing to ask yourself is where are you paddling? What are your paddling needs? Or ask yourself the following questions when comparing. The Seannafarracháin Team I-Canoe - The Seannafarracháin is one of Ireland's best steep creeks if not the best. Located on the Galway Mayo border just east of Leenane and sitting next to the Srahnalong Valley it lies in an area with some of the best creaking in Ireland. Dropping an impressive two hundred meters in just 1.5 kilometers the Seannafarracháin is filled with endless slides and drops. Kayak Kings Justin Mayer - The idea has been in my head since I heard about mother-shipping offshore. Several years have gone by with missed chances, bad weather, unfortunate scheduling, no funds, bad weather, bad weather, and BAD WEATHER. Then FINALLY, a trip that seemed perfect, a great forecast, money in my pocket, and five other kayakers ready to go. It was really going to happen!  Lost Mills, Europe's Premier SUP Race, Announces Dates For 2015 And 2016 SUPracer - In a sport where several big races have been known to change dates (and even their entire location) at short notice, this announcement by the Lost Mills organisers is a refreshing change. The Lost Mills race is Europe's premier SUP race and really helps anchor the whole "Euro Tour", which is a series of events from mid May right through June. By announcing their dates so far in advance, the Lost Mills will be helping other events in Europe plan their schedule ahead of time, which in turn will make for a bigger and better racing season in Europe. Pro Tip: How To Perform the Best Sup Race Starts Standup Journal - Starboard's Team Rider Beau O'Brian is back with another much needed training video where he gives easy to implement advice on how to best start a race and gain an advantage over those who don't know these techniques. He covers 3 types race starts beginning with the beginner version where you are standing next to your board, then teaches us the best way to get to our feet from a sitting position (legs in the water) start; and finally the most technical run from the beach start. Claire O'Hara : Kiwi Adventures SquareRock - Last March I made my first trip to New Zealand when Jason Searle invited me over to train with him. He took me on a 3 week 'non stop' adventure sport tour of the North and South Island and I absolutly fell in love with the place… Kai Lenny's Insider GoPro Tips: How To Properly Mount and Set It Up Standup Journal - In episode 7 of GoPro's Athlete Tips and Tricks series, we go to the tropical waters of Maui to mingle with professional waterman and heartthrob, Kai Lenny. Kai takes time away from surfing Jaws and other big wave magnets to teach us how best capture the sport of stand up paddling. He starts with how to properly prepare your GoPro camera for ocean conditions and then dives into the Handlebar/Seatpost/Pole Mount and Chest Mount to cover all the angles Diatoms Mt. Hood H2O - One of the best aspects of kayaking is the ability to explore places that are remote and otherwise inaccessible. I always appreciate that I am able to experience a river, stream, or waterfall that only miniscule fraction the rest of humanity will ever see. Matic Tercelj - New Zealand adventures (en) Alpin Action Team - "Not really fresh piece of news but still. A week after Citroen extreme race there was the last boater x which counted for NZ extreme kayak series. Bullerfest, traditional weekend lasting event which envives the township of Murchinson at least once a year. The competition was even tougher since a few strong north island guys appeared in Murchinson. Enormous tuna could shatter world record GrindTV On-Water - Donna Pascoe poses with 907-pound Pacific bluefin tuna, which is a potential world record; courtesy photo Donna Pascoe did not know what she had hooked when line began to race from her reel; she only knew that it was something enormous. Become a State Director and Strengthen Your Paddling Community ACA - State Directors will have the opportunity to foster relevant ACA programs depending on the unique needs of each state. Great Glen Paddle – Mark Slater SUPboarder - Last weekend the 'Great Glen Paddle' took place in stunning Scotland. What can only be described as an epic, endurance challenge in tougher than tough weather conditions, definitely pushed competitors to their limits. Kayak Fishing Tournaments How Big Will This Get? Drew Gregory - As I am about to head out to pre-fish for the Kayaks n Greenbacks tournament this weekend I had some interesting thoughts about where this sport will be in 10-15 years. I mean, this tournament will pay out $30,000 total and $10,000 to the winner (if we hit 200 anglers) and that would set a new record in terms of cash payout . PREVIEW: 2014 U.S. Slalom Team Trials Team USA - Team USA hopes to crack the podium at the 2014 Slalom World Championships after recording two Top 5 finishes in 2013. The Adventure Sports Center International in McHenry, Md. will host the World Championships on Sept. 16-21.

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Jackson Kayak founder celebrates his 50 birthday by having active fun on water

Playak News Flash - March 30, 2014
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines Jackson Kayak founder celebrates his 50 birthday by having active fun on water Playak - How else would you celebrate your 50th birthday if you were EJ than by ripping up the Nile - in any craft imaginable - with friends and family? That's what the Jackson Kayaks founder did March 3 to celebrate his big day... They swan, paddled in any craft imaginable and well no one doubts EJ's fit and strong, even compared to many youngsters. Happy and jolly just the positive spirit to be happy in life. A Nice n' Full Sudbury River Trash Paddler - While yesterday's howling winds had subsided, today still felt more like winter than spring. Temperatures struggled to get through the thirties. Winter of Rehab and Recovery Wavesport Blogs - This winter has been pretty tough with very limited amounts of kayaking. Back in September I dislocated my ankle wake boarding breaking both my Tibia and Fibular. As a result I was in hospital for 5 nights requiring extensive surgery to fix my ankle back together. The Lower Gorge (3.23.14) Nathan Pfeifer - Typically, when I drive up to the NFMF Willamette, it's to run some laps on the Miracle Mile , one of the best sections of whitewater in the area. However, on this particular day we felt like mixin' it up a bit and continuing down through the lower gorge, after a quick run down the Mile. Galway Fest with Barry Loughnane Jackson Kayak - A week on since Galway Fest the waters of the Boluisce and Clare rivers have quietened once more after the massive influx of paddlers from Ireland , England , Italy & Spain. Water levels have been so good since the turn of the year and it was no different for Galway Fest 2014. Registration Closing for Surftech Shootout SUP Magazine - With the surf and weather forecast looking favorable for the Surftech Shootout and Duel SUP/Prone Race presented by SUP Magazine, registered competitors are gearing up for one of the most anticipated events of the year. The Life Span of a Red red paddle co - It's a very common question – how long will these boards last for? And our New Zealand importers can honestly say, they don't know. Because the very first Red Air ever imported into New Zealand, a Red 11, brought back in early 2009, is still going strong, and on the water almost every single day, all year round. A Winter Of Rehab And Recovery unsponsored - This is a very personal account of the last 6 months and my time spent recovering from injury. It features a few dark moments before the positive outcomes so please bare with it. Visit Us at The Jersey Paddler's Paddlesport Show Rapid Media - Kayak Angler and Rapid Media will be exhibiting at The Jersey Paddler's Paddlesport Show, the largest canoe, kayak and standup paddling show on the East Coast. Come meet publisher Scott MacGregor and KA Web Editor Ben Duchesney and talk all things kayak fishing. Karma Unlimited- Old School Playboating Rock Island Rumble Jackson Kayak - We finally have the production version of the Karma Unlimited. This is the boat that will make people re-think what a long boat feels like Mid Coast Sea Kayak Rendevous - October 11th-13th 2014 Werner - Our goal is to use the environments of the Mid Coast from Boothbay to Cape Small to help folks develop greater understanding how boats work in the environment and how to maximize efficiency and safety. Palm FXr – Simon Westgarth's Thoughts unsponsored - Palm Equipment hooked me up with one of their new FXr PFDs for test the other week and subsequent review on Unsponsored. The Carolina Cup Is Now One Of The Most Significant Events On The Calendar SUPracer - We're just four weeks out from what's shaping up to be one of the best races of the year: the 2014 Carolina Cup. The Carolina Cup, held in humble little Wilmington, North Carolina, is fast becoming not only one of the biggest races on the calendar, but one of the most significant events in the entire world of SUP racing, period Living For The Transition Jackson Kayak - Last fall I fell in love with river fishing. Finding current wrapping around large rocks and logs was really rewarding as summer transitioned into Fall, but as the temperatures began to fall and the days grew shorter I found the bass moving into shallow grassy areas to feed. Mistral Ambassador, Steve West's SUP book. Mistral - Stand Up Paddle – A Paddler's Guide Book took 5 years to write and about another 30 years of ocean paddling knowledge and writing to bring about a body of work I am proud to have completed. At over 500 pages, it has something for everyone and in many ways it's a lot more than just a book about SUP,

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Tennessee Kayak Anglers To Host Family Day On Saturday April 12, 2014

Playak News Flash - March 29, 2014
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines Tennessee Kayak Anglers To Host Family Day On Saturday April 12, 2014 YakAngler - The Tennessee Kayak Anglers will be hosting their first ever Family Fun Day on J Percy Priest Lake at the Anderson Road Recreation Area. The event will begin at 10:00 AM. There will be bank fishing for the kids. Additionally, there will be several members in attendance with their personal kayaks available for a test paddle. Outside: On the road and on the river with the first family of whitewater kayaking Misc. - Imagine you have a son who is born 12 weeks premature. He weighs 26 ounces at birth and fits in the palm of your hand. You're told to prepare yourself for the possibility that he might not survive. But slowly he gains strength, is unhooked from the respirator, and at seven weeks old is sent home. He is still tiny, he is partially deaf, and he will stay small for his whole childhood, but your son beat the odds. If this were your story, you'd have no reason to believe that this baby would grow up to be a world champion athlete. You would simply be happy to have a child alive in the world... The Sawyer Ripper 'X' Paddle Review Sawyer - Aloha from Haleiwa, Oahu this is Mo Freitas and I'm going to talk to you about my Sawyer Ripper X paddle. Before we get there, I want to say the waves here on the North Shore have being massive, lots of barrels and broken boards. Oceans of Whitewater Part 3 – Mendocino Jackson Kayak - There is nowhere I know of that embodies the concept of Oceans of Whitewater quite like the Mendocino Coast of California. The myriad of rock gardens, caves and arches combined with the ever-present Pacific swell and stunning coastal views makes this a perfect place to explore in a kayak like the Karma RG, Rogue or Journey. Llangorse 2014 – Finally a Fish Jackson Kayak - Last year I spent two days on this lake without any sign of a fish but this year I was feeling confident. I had a cunning plan which was much the same as last year's cunning plan except that this year it wasn't going to be -8 so the fish would surely be feeding. Board Review: Original SIMSUP S3/S5 Hybrid (The SNAzY) NorCal Surfer - From the minds  of creative, knowledgeable and imaginative people come innovations that always precede, then exceed expectations. Bob Simmons begot the modern planing hull, while years later, Joe Bauguess & Richard Kenvin begot the mini-Simmons. Bluegrass Yakmasters - Cedar Creek Lake 2014 season opener YakAngler - With one full year under their belts, Bluegrass Yakmasters are back and ready to start their tournament series once again with a big bass showdown at Cedar Creek Lake in Stanford, KY. Last year it took well over 50" to crack the Top Five at Cedar. Five New Peruvian River Runs International Rivers - While expedition paddler Rocky Contos is in the headlines for his discovery of the new source of the Amazon and guiding trips on Peru's Grand Canyon-like Rio Marañón for the likes of blind adventurer Erik Weihenmayer, he's uncovered another reason to put Peru on kayakers' radar. Naish Sup Paddle Range Standup Journal - Our newly developed 2014 SUP Paddles bring forth a combination of technology and power that are fine-tuned to make the most out of every stroke whether you are racing, wave riding, cruising or just learning. Summer Lovin' in New Zealand Ricketts Kayaking - Well here we are again folks! Through blood sweat and tears, bleating, yelling and so much good kayaking the season has come to its inevitable close. This summer has been on of the best in Okere falls, with friends from all over congregating to this small town and having an awesome time chilling together and enjoying these beautiful waterways of the Kaituna river. Sup Instructors Near You SUP Magazine - From flatwater socialites to downwind warriors, SUP instructors are key to learning how to standup paddle. In honor of our upcoming Beginner's Guide, hitting newsstands March 28, here's a look at some of standup paddling's top instructors in your region. 5th Annual Newport SUP Cup date announced Coastal Urge - Coastal Urge presents the 5th Annual Newport SUP Cup at the Newport Shipyard in Newport, RI. This successful event is a fun race for all ages, with a wealth of great prizes including a cash purse and a fun summer paddle atmosphere. Last Frontier Rapid Media - Sorcery, sacred canyons, first descents and redemption runs. Four kayakers take on Papua New Guinea's deadly jungle rivers in this feature, first published in Rapid magazine. Stand Up Paddler's Close Encounter with Orca on Video Standup Journal - Baby orca checks out a paddle boarder just a couple of hundred metres off the coast of Auckland's North Shore, only to be joined by it's mother and guided away. By: Bruce Miller The Sweet Protection 2014 Collection Is on The Way WWTCC - We've just had shipping confirmation from Norway that the latest batch of Sweet Helmets are on their way to us and should be in store in time for the weekend. Unfortunatley the new Sweet Intergalatic Drysuits are still being pressure tested but they should be shipped later next month.

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