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Vietnamese Coracles ~ Earth Day Exploit ~ The Progression Journal

Playak News Flash - April 26, 2016
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News Watch Headlines Vietnamese Coracles Indigenous Boats - Vietnam is the only land where coracles remain in widespread use and continue to serve a significant economic function. Earth Day Exploit Trash Paddler - I'd seen this area back in February when the Amtrak train I was riding approached and crossed the Housatonic River.  From the window I saw the river's expansive estuary leading to where it enters into Long Island Sound and knew I wanted to paddle these waters someday.  Nicole Pacelli Conquers Jaws On a Standup Paddleboard Standup Journal - The post Nicole Pacelli Conquers Jaws On a Standup Paddleboard appeared first on Standup Journal Magazine . Behind The Live Coverage At The 2016 Carolina Cup SUP Magazine - Coming into the sixth annual Graveyard Elite Race at the West Marine Carolina Cup presented by Surftech the first major event of the 2016 standup paddle race season the salty seaside Carolina air at the East Coast's flagship SUP event was laden with an undeniable undercurrent of sensational speculation. Surf Fitness for Those That Can'T Get to The Sea Dom Moore - What's the biggest obstacle in learning to surf? Popping up? Reading the waves? Balance? Turning? The 3 Types Of Drop Stitch Technology Used To Build Inflatable SUPs SUP Connect - Red Paddle Co. is known for their quality inflatable stand up paddle boards and they continue to develop products that are not only beautiful but also well put together. Red Paddle Co has recently just announced a new technology and material they have started to use in their boards called MSL Technology. The Progression Journal PaddleWoo - I've been studying coaching a bit lately and the difference between Qualitative and Quantitative practice and decided to journal my surf progression as a means of staying focused on quality work. Mobile Bay Double Crosser Kayaking the Mobile - Tensaw River Delta - Woke up bright eyed at 1:00 am feeling full of energy. Moon was shining brightly overhead. Marine forecast called for smooth waters in the upper Bay. Wind forecasts predicted 0-5 mph winds and 3 inch waves. Perfect forecast for a 10 mile crossing of Mobile Bay to Fairhope and back. New Tv Documentary Is Looking for People Involved in The Watersports Industry About to Change Their Lives British SUP Association - Pi productions (involved with programmes such as masterchef and grand designs) has been in touch with BSUPA in the search for couple or families planning to quit the urban rat race lifestyle for a better life. Evan checks in with his first Little Shredder blog Jackson Kayak - This place is famous for good wines and the magic landcapes of the Pilat mountain. But not only for these things! Every year, in Spring, the french team trials are organized there. It attracts most of all the frenchies' freestylers who are fighting to get a place in the French Team. Coasteering & Kayaking Adventurous Experiences - The Youth Scholarship team are training hard following their practice expedition over Easter. Beautiful conditions paddling South from Peel on Wednesday early evening. Five Reasons Why Maui Is Perfect for The Dream Retreat SUP Magazine - SUP magazine's first-ever Maui Dream Retreat (MDR) begins tomorrow. To say that we're excited would be a gross understatement. At the time of this writing we're currently watching whitecaps feather off the north shore of Maui. Puyo & Anderson Dominate The 2016 Carolina Cup SUP Connect - Today kicked off the first big race of the 2016 stand up paddle race season at the Carolina Cup and it was more exciting than ever. Community Paddle – Jim Smith Lake 04 20 2016 Just Liquid - It is only April and we are seeing such great enthusiasm and turnouts to community paddle nights. It was so good to see some paddlers we haven't seen in a while join us again and to see the rest of the keen regulars out enjoying a gorgeous day on the water. Thanks to the Heidout for delicious food afterwards.

Featured Airboard Rocket: Top speed inflatable competition SUP - 2015 race results prove: dolphin nose acts as displacement hull to reduce water resistance. New texture improves glide.

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On tour, Washington, D.C. ~ The Yukon River - Prepping for the Adventure

Playak News Flash - April 25, 2016
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News Watch Headlines On tour, Washington, D.C. rvr2rvr - After Charles City, Iowa we booked it to Washington, D.C. to pick up our last crew member, Heather Jackson, a professional photographer/videographer and an overall badass friend that will be taking photos for our clinics. The Yukon River - Prepping for the Adventure Nikki Rekman - Anyone that knows us, knows that March is the start of the busy season for us, April is crazy and well after that it's full on and there is never a dull moment until our last event at the end of October. Fully Tested and Highly Recommended Five 2 Nine Productions - Reflecting on all of the cool experiences in just three and a half months of 2016 I thought I would touch on some of the gear that has really got me excited.  Not all of it is new but most is new to me. Brazil Amazon dam project suspended over concerns for indigenous people | The Guardian International Rivers - Plans to build a huge hydroelectric dam in the Amazon have been put on hold after Brazil's environmental agency, Ibama, suspended the licensing process over concerns about its impact on the indigenous community in the region. The Paddlefit Coaches and Their Hardware PaddleFit - These four amazing PaddleFit coaches and friends were all Carolina Cup winners, so proud of all of them and their hard work and dedication. Snaggged' a Few Today Atlantic Paddle Surfing - Felt great to get a few clean waves this morning. its been a while and long time since I've been in the surf. Fun little thigh waist high waves with some light offshore winds. Adventure Kayak Fishing World Championships-2016 Eric Jackson - Kayak fishing tournaments vary immensely in the way they are run and what that means to the participants. One tournament stands out, however, from the rest, and is a true kayakers tournament that puts a premium on being able to kayak, not just fish. That is the AKFWC run by renowned whitewater kayaker, John Grace out of Asheville, NC. Congrats to Paddlefit Coach Karen for Not Only Dominating The PaddleFit - Congrats to PaddleFit coach Karen for not only dominating the women's rec race by finishing 1st but she finished 4th overall. Not bad for racing less than 5 times. Lahui Kai Team Progressing The Sport Of SUP SUP Connect - The proven design/development team of Brian Szymanski and John Becker joined Lahui Kai in May of 2014 and have never looked back. Annabel Anderson, the #1 Pro woman paddler in the world, who worked closely with Brian and John in the past, came onboard in 2015. Twenty Years In The Making Jackson Kayak - Kayak fishing for small mouth is not on too many peoples radar down south. While we do have great large mouth and spotted bass fishing, folks normally head much farther north to target trophy bronze backs.  Fresh On the Boat Angling Addict - I couldn't remember the last time I took someone completely new to kayak fishing out on the water.  My way of helping yak-fish-cherry-poppers is usually just through this site, answering questions in emails, forums, social media, and the occasional seminar.  Personal Best Striped Bass on the Fly Jackson Kayak - One of the reoccurring goals on my fishing New Year's resolution list is a striped bass over 30 inches on the fly rod. I have caught striped bass on the fly rod in the past, but haven't been able to land a fish of any magnitude. Sup Surfing and Fishing on Oahu At The Same Time SUP Magazine - Essentially, our sport consists of several different mini-sports with one common denominator, a standup paddleboard.  Titouan Puyo and Annabel Anderson Win 2016 Carolina Cup SUP Magazine - The men's lead pack digging hard in the flatwater backwaters of the 2016 West Marine Carolina Cup presented by Surftech. Red Paddle Co Goes On Tour Across North America This Summer SUP Connect - Red Paddle Co a premier inflatable standup paddleboard company announced their 2016 Red Paddle Co North American Demo Tour. A 59 stop tour, taking their brand of market leading Inflatable standup paddleboards on the road around North American this summer.

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Mariann Saether ~ A wintery blast ~ AGM Announcement 2016

Playak News Flash - April 24, 2016
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News Watch Headlines Mariann Saether Rapid Magazine Blog - Mariann Saether is on fire. After swooping in and grabbing gold at her first-ever Sickline race in 2015, we caught up with Saether and learned there's way more to this powerhouse than paddling. At 35, Saether is a full-time teacher. A wintery blast Tony Paradise - Wednesday, April 20, winter returned with a vengeance. Wind gusts approaching 90 kms drove 50 cms of snow horizontal to the ground. Thursday it was time to clean up. Two hours of shoveling cleared the driveway. The kayak mobile was set free so I decided I'd go for a final "winter" paddle. Bell Island sparked like a diamond with its coat of snow across the 5 kms of open water We Had Such a Good Experience with The Exos Crew That We PaddleFit - We had such a good experience with the EXOS crew that we are going to offer another PaddleFit/EXOS mentorship in September in San Diego. AGM Announcement 2016 British SUP Association - We hope this finds you well, on the verge of another exciting season of watersports in the UK. Stand up Paddleboarding is going from strength to strength in the UK with a record number of people stepping on a board and becoming instructors during 2015. Brazil Suspends License for Controversial Amazon Dam International Rivers - In a surprising move, IBAMA, the administrative arm of the Brazilian Ministry of the Environment, suspended the license for the controversial São Luiz do Tapajós Dam in the Brazilian Amazon yesterday. Waka Tutea Review Alpin Action Team - A kayak with a very important name, the name of a 7,5 meters drop on the Kaituna river in New Zealand. I Just Got to Wrightsville Beach for The Carolina Cup, Now What Do I Do? Distressed Mullet - You've just made it from 74/74, 17 South or North, or rt 40 East and you're headed down Eastwood road, crossed the drawbridge which goes up most hours on the hour found the Blockade Runner or wherever you may be staying and unpacked. 2016 Creeking Competition Mt. Hood H2O - This years Creeking Competition was another fun one. The pool toy mass start was my favorite event. Follow Nick down the race in the video below. 4 Simple Butt Building Exercises On Your Sup Standup Journal - Swimsuit season is just around the corner, therefore, if you want to fill out those bikini bottoms with a bit more oomph I've got a simple, yet effective Pilates-based sequence of exercises to boost your bum in no time! And when done out on the water instead of a stuffy gym, you will reap all. The post 4 Simple Butt Building Exercises On Your Sup appeared first on Standup Journal Magazine . 6 Amazing Places To Paddle Board In Japan SUP Connect - Although small in size, Japan is one place that has no shortage of places to stand up paddle board (SUP). As a nation completely surrounded by water there are endless opportunities to grab your SUP and find the perfect place to get on the water. Sup Bringing Families Together and Creating Huge Smiles Standup Journal - As a kid, some of my most vivid and cherished memories are spending time outside with my parents. Growing up in NH we had access to mountains, rivers, lakes, the ocean a true playground for any outdoor enthusiasts. The Colorado SUP River Surf Championship Tour SUP for the Soul - With the Colorado river surf season posed to kick off, we have four SUP river surf competitions coming up over the next few months. 5 Things You Didn't Know About the 2016 OluKai Ho'olaule'a SUP Magazine - When it comes to the OluKai Ho'olaule'a Maui's marquee downwind race on the North Shore's legendary Maliko Run there's not a whole lot SUP hasn't covered. Every spring the Ho'olaule'a returns with the wind to Maliko Gulch, and with it returns SUP magazine, faithfully bringing you insightful previews, exclusive imagery, real-time results and robust recaps live from Maui's downwind Mecca.

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9 Reasons Why You Would Love To Pursue Paddle Boarding ~ National Park Week

Playak News Flash - April 23, 2016
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News Watch Headlines 9 Reasons Why You Would Love To Pursue Paddle Boarding Victory Koredry - Paddle Boarding and its derivative Standup Paddle Boarding (SUP) are fast becoming popular water sports. They are easier to pursue than sailing and offer plenty of benefits for both body and mind. Traditionally, paddle boarding is enjoyed in oceans but SUP can be done on any water body – a local river, bay, lake or canal. It's the perfect activity to enjoy with family and friends during vacations. Give it a try and you will feel better and stronger than you ever were! Here are 9 reasons why you should opt for this outdoor activity wholeheartedly: 1. Experience a full body workout It offers an intense body workout that involves every single muscle... National Park Week ACA - Sally Jewel, Secretary of the Interior, gave a major conservation speech at the National Geographic Society on Tuesday, April 19th. ACA Public Policy Chief Louis Metzger attended the event. Adventure Kayak Fishing World Championships-2016 Jackson Kayak - Kayak fishing tournaments vary immensely in the way they are run and what that means to the participants. One tournament stands out, however, from the rest, and is a true kayakers tournament that puts a premium on being able to kayak, not just fish. That is the AKFWC run by renowned whitewater kayaker, John Grace out of Asheville, NC. Animal EncounterBreaching Whale Splashes California Paddler SUP Magazine - You never know what marine life you might encounter on a given day on the drink. Keeper Sports Products Llc and Kypad Co. Announce Strategic Marketing Alliance Standup Journal - Keeper Sports Products President and partner J Mark Kelly announced in the annual Keeper SP sales meeting held in San Diego CA., a new strategic marketing alliance with Kypad SUP Company out of Salem, MA.  Danny Ching Heads East to the Carolina Cup SUP Examiner - Southern California's affable, top paddler boarded a plane this morning to travel to the Carolina Cup. Danny Ching has been a top finisher each year since the inception of the prominent East Coast paddling event in 2011, however, his attendance this year was questionable due to the much anticipated birth of he and his wife Leah's first child. Sightfishing reds with James Jackson Kayak - The AFWC was held down in Delacroix earlier this month and though I didn't fish the event, I did get a chance to fish with a friend who was in town for the event while he was staying in Delacroix. Prone paddling as a replacement for SUP? Riding Bumps - I am trying to decide between prone and sup. I did 100/100 sup challenge but it tore up my shoulders. I am also thinking I might benefit from prone since triathlon is primary sport. Tallulah Fest 2016 Team Pyranha - Tallulah Fest is definitively one to go to, and it is personally one of my favorites. If you think the Tallulah is fun to paddle, the festival makes it even better. I got there Friday morning and paddled  Section Four of the Chattooga with my friends and we had a blast. Badfish Hole Shot in Oahu Badfish SUP - Badfish Ambassador and founder of Plastic Tides Christian Shaw checked in with this trip report from his trip to Hawaii this past winter with the new inflatable Hole Shot. People have really been digging this super versatile inflatable here's the fun Christian had on his trip to Hawaii. A Clash of Visions Over the Congo River and Africa's Biggest Dam Scheme International Rivers - It's been three years since the governments of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and South Africa signed a bilateral treaty to develop Inga 3, one of Africa's largest dam projects. The treaty stipulates that South Africa will be the principal buyer of power generated at Inga 3 Dam when it's constructed on the Congo River. Boardworks Hosting Earth Day Water and Beach Cleanup Boardworks SUP - This Friday, April 22, Boardworks will be celebrating Earth Day by cleaning up our local beaches and waters. Come join us at the Carlsbad Lagoon boat launch from 8:00am to 10:00am at 4215 Harrison Street. Post 12 – a Little Further Afield Newfoundland Kayakoholic - It's springtime. Sunday was called upon to hit 10 degree Celsius. That's a nice spring day for us this time of year.  During the winter months we tend to paddle close to home as our paddles tend to be shorter and we don't spend a lot of time lounging on a beach during break time.   We Are Nothing Without Our Water American Rivers - Living on the banks of the Flint River in southwest Georgia, and being able to enjoy the Flint as I have my entire life, reading that announcement was heartbreaking. Thrills and Spills: Cowichan River Youth Kayak Fest 2016 Nikki Rekman - Spring's sunny weather heralded the arrival of the annual Crykfest, an unforgettable whitewater kayaking and camping festival at Skutz Falls, Cowichan Lake. Organized by ODP Head Mr. Norman, the event was attended by students from across the province, from Nanaimo to Chilliwack to Mill Bay. Seasoned paddlers and beginners alike, our Outdoor Pursuits team used this opportunity to break through the Brentwood bubble...

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