London SUP Open Showcases Race Elite in Fierce Competition

Playak News Flash - July 16, 2018
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London SUP Open Showcases Race Elite in Fierce Competition SUP Connect - The first stop on the 2018 APP World Tour exploded out of the gates in the iconic city of London on July 7-8, 2018. This multi-tiered event, featuring Pro, Pro AM and Amateur racing for all levels of paddlers was showcased in two iconic locations around the city, including a 4km course on the historic Thames River, 200 meter sprint races and an 11km distance course held on the Royal Victoria Docks in East London. Summer River Bronze Patterns Jackson Kayak - Summer time on my local river usually means shallow, clear, and very warm water. It's also one of my favorite times of the year to fish. The water is warm so the smallmouths metabolism is high causing them to feed more often and or feed on bigger meals. Iran Holds Historic First-Ever Surfing National Championships ISA - Press release via the I.R. Iran Surfing Association. History was made in Iran. The first-ever Iranian National championships, organized by I.R. Iran Surfing Association, were held on June 20 and 21, 2018 at Ramin Beach, Chabahar, Sistan and Baluchestan. SUP Foil Racers Make History In Hawaii SUP Magazine - Zane Schweitzer and Dave Kalama make history on their SUP foils between Maui and Molokai during the Molokai Holokai. From the Kayak Fishing World - St. Croix wins three rod awards at ICAST Angling International - St. Croix won three rod awards at the New Product Showcase at ICAST, but will still have to wait to see if it has taken the most coveted prize – Best of Show. ICAST is biggest trade show for the kayak angler and fishing community. Sustainable Swimwear: Zimzala Swim SUP Examiner - Zimzala Swim – Swimwear for life's adventures Georgia and Kendall are adventurers at heart. United by a passion for travel, the two met in the Canadian wilderness and after many bikini-clad adventures they were inspired to create something of their own. 9th Annual Tyler's Dam That Cancer Raises $800K SUP Magazine - The 9th Annual Tyler's Dam That Cancer raised a record-breaking $800K and had 185 paddlers complete the 21-mile paddle on Lake Austin. Nike Swim Jumps On Board With Dragon World Championships SUP Connect - As part of a global, two-year partnership with the world's leading inflatable paddle board company, Red Paddle Co, Nike Swim has been announced as the headline partner for this year's Dragon World Championships in Lake Fuschl, Austria. China Shows Its Commitment to Protecting Domestic Rivers, Cultural Heritage International Rivers - Environmentalists and community activists in China's Sichuan province are celebrating the demolition of an illegally-constructed hydropower station located inside the buffer zone of the ancient Dujiangyan (都江堰) Irrigation System, a protected UNESCO World Heritage Site and the world's oldest fully operational hydraulic engineering project. Arthur Arutkin 3rd and Christian Andersen 2nd. Fanatic SUP - The 7th stop of  SUP Paddle League World Tour in Scharbeutz certainly delivered some great races and top results. Happy to finish the event with two podium positions. Arthur Arutkin finished 3rd in the Long Distance and Christian Andersen ended in 2nd in the Technical Race! And Paulina Herpel and Valentin Illichmann finished both as best Germans in the Technical Race. The Hairy Lemon Jackson Kayak - Even though the end of the Hairy Lemon has been looming for several years now because of the construction of Isimba dam and the flooding that it will cause, receiving the news suddenly on July 5th ( while I was at the Lemon) that this weekend would be the last weekend of the Hairy Lemon as we know it came as a shock. Wave Tribe Recycled Leashes SUP Examiner - The Story Wave Tribe was founded by Derek Dodds and a tribe of fellow surfers to create top of the line products with the planet in mind. They make Hemp Day bags and travel boardbags, cork deckpads and traction, and recycled leashes. FOX gets gold in the women's K1 slalom at Augsburg, Germany Kayak Session - A rampant Jessica Fox smashed the best canoe slalom paddlers in the world to make it five gold medals from five World Cup starts when she won the women's ICF K1 final in Augsburg, Germany, on Saturday. Secret Spot Nolichucky Surfing SUP World Mag - Secret spot Hala gear show their secret river wave. Best Backpacking Sleeping Pad for Paddling PaddlingLight - In my S24O: Kayaking Kit List article, I wrote about my future needs, "As I've gotten older I don't mind sacrificing a bit of weight for a more plush sleeping pad. So, I brought a bigger pad than I have in the past.

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Standup Paddler Breaks Skull of Man in San Diego

Playak News Flash - July 12, 2018
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Standup Paddler Breaks Skull of Man in San Diego SUP Magazine - On June 26, a paddleboarder got into a confrontation with San Diego swim coach Kevin Eslinger and hit him in the head with his paddle, breaking his skull. Annabel Anderson on Gender Equality in SUP SUP Magazine - SUP racing champion Annabel Anderson shares her opinions on the issue of gender equality in the industry and her ideas to level the playing field. In a Dry Summer, Forest Fires Getting the Headlines American Rivers - Summer has been hot already heck, it's July it's supposed to be hot. But in my neck of the woods, it has been particularly smoky as well. 5,000 Miles of Wild: A New Film Celebrating Wild and Scenic Rivers American Rivers - This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act – a landmark law protecting outstanding, free-flowing rivers nationwide. As part of our celebration of this milestone, today we are releasing a new film, 5,000 Miles of Wild. European Championships with a World twist International Rafting Federation - The IRF European Rafting Championships in Čunovo, Slovakia proved a showcase of talent from 67 teams from 14 countries across the continent plus the Open Men's team from Japan. Athlete Mariah Gilbert Wins Gold at the Special Olympics After Only Paddle Boarding For a Year REI - The Special Olympics USA Games take place every four years, but the 2018 Games, hosted in Seattle July 1-6, were unique stand up paddle boarding (SUP) made its debut. Despite being a new sport to the USA Games, more than 20 athletes from across the country competed. Starboard Rider Bart De Zwart Wraps Up His 715km Yukon River Quest TotalSUP - Starboard long distance paddler and adventurer Bart De Zwart is fresh off the Yukon River Quest. Bart gives TotalSUP a breakdown of his 715 km race through the Yukon. Where he paddled using the starboard ISUP All Star 14 x 24.5, a board that performed exceptionally throughout with its brilliant combination of a good race shape and extra volume so he could store gear without loosing performance. Nike Swim Jumps On Board With Dragon World Championships SUP Connect - As part of a global, two-year partnership with the world's leading inflatable paddle board company, Red Paddle Co, Nike Swim has been announced as the headline partner for this year's Dragon World Championships in Lake Fuschl, Austria. Paddling Tip: Train With a Group SUP Examiner - There are times when training on your own may be necessary. You cannot make the regular club practice, your training partner(s) are out of town, etc. We've all done it. If you are a bit competitive, you've also experienced the added mental push you received from training with one or more fellow paddlers. APP SUP World Tour London – Arthur Arutkin 2nd Fanatic SUP - Well done Arthur Arutkin for finishing 2nd place overall at the first stop of the App World Tour in London last weekend. Advice on Transitioning to a New Paddle Craft SUP Examiner - Transitioning from SUP to Other Paddle Craft... 5 Key Points to Ensure a Successful Intro to SUP for Your Kids Werner - 5 Key Points to Ensure a Successful Intro to SUP for Your Kids. Fanatic SUP Joins Plastic Patrol UK Fanatic SUP - Happy to announce that Fanatic will be part of Plastic Patrol this summer! Paddle out to purge plastic in the UK's waterways .

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Which Infinity Blackfish Is Right for Me? ~ New York is Growing

Playak News Flash - June 25, 2018
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Which Infinity Blackfish Is Right for Me? SUP Examiner - Hi, I'm an expert paddler and racer but not too serious about speed. Just quality and comradely. I'm interested in an Infinity Blackfish 14′ x 27″. I'm only about 150 pounds, 62 years old and love the idea of a very light board. Great Post-Work Paddle, plus Winter Sounds and Summer Sounds, Jamaica Bay, NY Frogma - I launched around 5 and had a really nice 8 mile paddle. It was windy and gray so it almost felt like winter in that I practically had the entire bay to myself ... GoHeart - Backcountry Networking Device Traversing - The GoHeart outdoor networking device is on Kickstarter to hopefully become your next go-to device to stay connected in the backcountry. The Real Fight To Save America's Public Lands ( forests, lakes, rivers etc) Adventure Kayak - The Outdoor recreation industry is a economic powerhouse providing employment opportunities to millions in the US economy. Inspite this, the industry is under threat with Govt. authorities removing protections to public lands making lands, lakes, rivers vulnerable to get harmed by commercial entities who have vested interests as they are allowed to do environmentally destructive activities on lands. Outdoor industry and public must gather to save their public lands so we continue to enjoy activities like rafting, paddling, cycling, canoeing ... SUP Brings Relief to Cancer Survivors SUP Magazine - Paddle for Recovery uses standup paddleboarding to cancer survivors restore both their physical and mental health after going through cancer treatments. The Kayak Fish Team hunted the internet for this round of fishing deals Canoe Kayak - A midsummer look at the newest fishing bargains on the market. Gathering of the World's Top SUPerstars TotalSUP - The APP World Tour has launched a series of City SUP events. Located in 3 iconic capital cities on both sides of the Atlantic, London, Paris and New York City, this is a trio of SUP events not to be missed. The 1st stop will be at The London SUP Open on July 7th and 8th 2018. Young Alex, on a solo first of its kind expedition to circumnavigate Lake Winnipeg Adventure Kayak - Youngster Alex Martin is embarking on a solo, 1,750 km sea kayak expedition to circumnavigate Lake Winnipeg. The purpose of his 2 month expedition is to raise awareness on the critical need for sustainable watershed management in the region. During the journey he would stop by interacting with lake communities, sharing the story of his expedition. promote the campaign, and photograph the lake in its dynamic state along the coast. Let's support this 18 year old's cause and wish him all the best for his long adventure. New York is Growing Jackson Kayak - For the past few years the tournament kayak fishing scene has been very lacking within the state of New York compared to other states around our region. ISA Addresses Ongoing Battle With ICF for Governance of SUP SUP Connect - Following recent media reports, the International Surfing Association (ISA) has set out further key details to address misinformation about the governance of StandUp Paddle (SUP), including claims by the International Canoe Federation (ICF) that they are acting out of the best interests of the athletes. Sean Poynter Wins 2018 US SUP Surfing Title SUP Magazine - Sean Poynter won his second consecutive title at the 2018 USA SUP Surfing Championships at Oceanside Harbor, California in pumping south swell. 12th Annual SEA Paddle NYC Set for Saturday, August 11th SUP Examiner - SEA Paddle NYC If you're a stand-up paddler, you have just 7 weeks left to register for what is arguably one of the most exciting race events of the year! On Saturday, August 11, the Surfers' Environmental Alliance (SEA) will host its twelfth annual SEA Paddle NYC, a grueling 25-mile event that attracts elite athletes and covers the dangerous waters. Yuri flying over the waves using foils TotalSUP - Japanese rider Yuri Takimoto is flying over waves on her foils. Being the wife of Takuma founder Cyril Coste she has access to the full Takuma quiver of foils. Currently based in Japan, Yuri chats to TotalSUP about why "the only way is foiling", and introducing the concept of foiling to women riders! Mine Project on Bristol Bay sure to destroy the Salmon fishes and the water American Rivers - Pebble Partnership is planning to build a massive mine at the headwaters of Bristol Bay, the region is home to sockeye salmon, and thrives in commercial fishery business supplying fishes to the world. Obviously this mine would affect the ecology of Bristol Bay which is why Alaskans and Americans are against this move yet the company is proceeding to build this distructful mine.

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