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

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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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Madeira Island Sup Challenge 2023 Ones to Watch: New Zealand SUP Champion Ollie Houghton

Playak News Flash - July 16, 2023
The world's latest paddling headlines.

Madeira Island Sup Challenge 2023 Ones to Watch: New Zealand SUP Champion Ollie Houghton TotalSUP - Madeira Island Sup Challenge (MISC) has been setting the pace for the international SUP racing scene since 2017 and its competitive 13km 'marathon' format has become its signature. Hungary Continues to Show the Way in Auronzo ICF - Hungary once again enjoyed strong results on day two of the International Canoe Federation Junior and U23 Canoe Sprint World Championships, qualifying fastest in six of the 15 events contested at Auronzo, Italy. How to Fish From a Kayak Standing-Up, by Eric Jackson Apex Watercraft - Apex Watercraft Guide: Mastering Stand-Up Kayak Fishing  By Eric Jackson So you're here, which indicates that the idea of stand-up fishing from a kayak piqued your curiosity. Responses to this are often polarized – either you're scoffing at the thought of balancing on a kayak, or you're grinning, confident in your sea legs. History Made as Sprint Titles Close in Auronzo ICF - Hungarians Agnes Kiss, Zsoka Csikos and Janka Kiss picked up their third gold medals for the week and several countries made history as the 2023 International Canoe Federation Junior and U23 Canoe Sprint World Championships came to an end in Auronzo, Italy. F-One | Welcome Rocio Reigert SUP Tonic - Rocio Reigert joins the F-One team! With my two brothers Juan and Fede, we decided to travel around South America. We bought a 1986 Volkswagen Kombi and got on the road. It was during that time that kiteboarding and surfing came into my life. SUP Surf Clinic Ben Carpentier X Sygma SUP School SUP World Mag - Check out Sygma SUP Schools SUP Surf Clinic! They teamed up with World Champion of SUP Surfing 2019 and 2022 Benoit Carpentier for the clinic in Algarve, Portugal. Rivers 'Round Here Trash Paddler - Back home from some camping/paddling on Maine's Penobscot River I got in some paddling on my local waterways.  Thrilling Start to the 2023 ICF Canoe Sprint Junior and U23 World Championships ICF - The picturesque town of Auronzo di Cadore, Italy, set the stage for the opening day of the highly anticipated 2023 ICF Junior and U23 Canoe Sprint World Championships. As the world's best young paddlers gathered for this prestigious event, the excitement was palpable. With athletes from all corners of the globe showcasing their skills, spectators were treated to a display of exceptional talent and fierce competition. The GWA Youth Wingfoil World Championships in La Palma SUP Tonic - Last week, the GWA Wingfoil World Tour hosted an exciting event – the Youth Wingfoil World Championships. This thrilling competition took place over four days on the stunning island of La Palma in the Canary Islands. SUP Paddle Boarding Backcountry Outdoor Adventure SUP World Mag - Follow Dan-Erik Westerlind as he goes on an adventure on his SUP in his back garden of Sweden! a beautiful place to go exploring. Outdoor Retailer Summer: Learning, Connecting, and Inspiring Innovation Outdoor Industry Association - Learn. Connect. Innovate. This is the framework that guided our conversations and collaborations at Outdoor Retailer in Salt Lake City this June.  Kayak Fishing Beginner Tips Part 2- Strokes, Standing, and More With Eric Jackson Apex Watercraft - Mastering the Forward Stroke for Kayak Fishing The Forward Stroke is the cornerstone of efficient kayaking for anglers, enabling you to navigate smoothly from one fishing spot to another while maintaining control over your movements.   Planet Baltic 2023: Putting Poland on the International SUP Racing Map TotalSUP - Baltic Sea can definitely "deliver" an extreme mix of conditions and test the limits of even the most seasoned paddlers which makes it a perfect SUP playground! Each year, one Baltic beach in Kołobrzeg, serves as an exciting stage for the longest running open sea SUP racing event – Planet Baltic SUP Race. The Heat Is on (We Promise It's Nearly Here) SUP Mag UK - A must have read for anyone into the art of propelling themselves forward on a board with a paddle. The Ambitious, but Ultimately Disappointed, Wake Thief SUP Tonic - The ambitious, but ultimately disappointed, wake thief. Stunning morning at Sandbanks chasing the Barfleur wake, I was hoping for a bigger wake, but such is life! Will keep trying for the right day.

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Fighting Over the Jackson Kayak Antix ~ Top Ten Frequently Asked Questions

Playak News Flash - September 13, 2021
The world's latest paddling headlines.

Fighting Over the Jackson Kayak Antix Jackson Kayak - Outside of Squamish BC the Elaho River flows into the Squamish River and is the classic , splashy raft run that serves the Sea to Sky region. Review: GoPro Mezcal Floating Polarized Sunglasses With 3 Sets of Lenses Standup Journal - GoPro, the water camera mega-brand, makes its debut into the realm of polarized eyewear. The GoPro Mezcal is a hot, new pair of floating sunglasses with interchangeable lenses. What's better than a day on the water or at the beach? Having good sunglasses on your face to enjoy it. Let the Racing Begin - Paracanoe Begins Today ICF - Heavy rain is unlikely to dampen the spirits as the paracanoe competition at the Tokyo Paralympic Games gets underway later today. Moscow Hosts Successful Ageev Brothers Cup ICF - In the morning athletes determined the best at the world's shortest super sprint distance, a single-boat race for kayak and canoe, which is the signature of the Ageev Brothers Cup. Top Ten Frequently Asked Questions Bellyak - No, we haven't been on Shark Tank, but I would vote Mark Cuban for President any day, and he would be the Shark we would most want to do a deal with. We were on Adventure Capitalists, which was a spin-off of Shark Tank for outdoor gear. Lessons From Hurricane Ida American Rivers - On Sunday, sixteen years to the day after Hurricane Katrina made landfall, Hurricane Ida roared ashore in Louisiana, with enough power to reverse the flow of the Mississippi River. Ida'S Remnants Trash Paddler - The Assabet River was finally getting back to more seasonable levels when I paddled a section in Stow, MA on Monday (photo above).  The level at the Maynard USGS gauge was about 2.25'.  Bacon-Wrapped Venison Skewer Recipe Jackson Kayak - If you've got a venison backstrap or tenderloin in your freezer, get to thawing (alternately: get to hunting!). Create something delicious for your family with a few simple ingredients. Afghanistan Veteran McGrath Stays Focused on Tokyo Task ICF - Australian champion Curtis McGrath could be excused for being a little distracted in Tokyo this week as he tries to focus on becoming the first athlete to win two paracanoe gold medals at a single Paralympics. Introducing a New Naish Wing, the Matador SUP Tonic - There has been some images and videos of a new Naish wing floating around online for a little while and most notably in the past days a video of Chuck Patterson ripping on it, well guess no more. Introducing the new Naish wing, The Matador.  When, Where and How to Follow the Crazy SUP11-City Tour Non-Stop Race This Weekend SUPracer - Welcome to Ultra Month. Over the next 18 days, we'll see close to 1000km paddled across six adventures in five countries, and the first of those is arguably the toughest. Crabbing in the Sea Eagle 300x Explorer Sea Eagle - By Tom Schlichter, We've seen some interesting ways to put Sea Eagle kayaks to good use, but this one from Jay Santos, of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, is truly unique. Santos uses his Sea Eagle 300x Explorer inflatable kayak to catch Dungeness crabs, which he then sells to co-workers and friends. Seawave 2: Kayaking the Sussex Coast Inflatable Kayaks & Packrafts - Once we were let out in the Covid summer of 2020, we did a very nice coastal walk from Hastings to Rye along the Sussex coast. Hot, but not so windy, it would have been just right for paddling. Today conditions were similar for a westbound transit from Rye back towards Hastings. International Whitewater Hall of Fame and IRF Honour RAFA International Whitewater Hall of Fame - The World River Centre and International Whitewater Hall of Fame (IWHOF), the International Rafting Federation, and Rivers and Forests Alliance (RAFA) have announced a campaign to further the work and passion of Rafael Gallo, IRF Honorary President, conservationist, and adventure tourism innovator, who lost his battle with pancreatic cancer earlier this year. Q&A With Legendary Kayaker Paul Caffyn Paddling Magazine - After decades of exploring, where do the boldest sea kayakers, whitewater boaters and canoe trippers fantasize about paddling? That's the question that inspired Paddling Magazine to query some of our long-time contributors and favorite nomadic aquaphiles to ask after their dream destinations, most challenging expeditions and what a life of exploration really means anyways.

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