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Playak News Flash - November 3, 2015
Playak News Flash - November 3, 2015
The world's latest paddling headlines.
Trash Paddler Nashua River in November'S Grip
Trash Paddler - There was no mistaking that November had arrived this morning on the Nashua River. The predominant foliage color was November's signature orange.
Will Herman Falling Into The Valley of Desolation
Will Herman - During the floods of 2009, I remember running in the Wharfe valley, the river swollen beyond recognition the strid, upstream of Bolton Abbey, several meters below a standing wave that would not have looked out of place on the Nile.
Angling Addict Surf, Exploration, and a Lack of Albies
Angling Addict - Long story short, we went looking for false albacore down near Harkers Island, NC and found a slew of other species.
Adventurous Experiences Autumnal Adventures
Adventurous Experiences - A few pics from this weekends adventure. Sunday morning club training. Involved some exercises this week making shelters and brewing up hot drinks.
Jackson Kayak Getting Dad Out
Jackson Kayak - It feels like it was a long time coming- between work and spending time with my wife and 1-year-old son, spring, summer and fall simply flew by. now it yet.
Level 6 The Renegade Row
Level 6 - I don't know about YOU, but I haven't been this excited about the upcoming kayaking season EVER! Maybe because this has been the first summer we have experienced below normal flows since moving to the PNW.
SUP International A guide to paddle around the North Coast of Northern Ireland
SUP International - Well if you like paddling Norther Ireland is a great place, it is also where te Game of Thrones was filmed. There are un-crowded beaches and stunning backgrounds to surf against, it’s a legendary SUP getaway besides having other attractions for tourists. Finn Mullen gives us his guide to ruling the North with a paddle and a board.
Nookie Thermal Layering for on, Off and in The Water
Nookie - I love this time of year. The leaves are changing colour and the rain starts falling to fill up our beautiful rivers. It also means it's time to start wrapping up warm to enjoy as much time on the water and out in the elements as possible. This gives me the opportunity to share my tips and thoughts on layering.
Christina Russell South Sister Summit
Christina Russell - Right after we moved in to our new home in September, we had planned to leave town with family for a lower deschutes rafting trip.
SUPboarder The World’s Straightest SUP Race
SUPboarder - Too late to enter this year but worth noting for next, on Sunday 1st November the Corinth Canal will be closed to allow more than 150 SUP paddlers to race it’s length. The canal is 6.4 km long and separates the Peloponnese from the Greek mainland and looks like no other SUP race in the world
Jackson Kayak Columbus Hometown Throwdown Was Sick
Jackson Kayak - We went to our first Columbus Hometown Throwdown and it was amazing. The events were fun the people were fun the water was great and it was a blast. First up was 8ball and everyone wanted carnage and 8ball always delivers. Max Haworth was one of the 8ballers and in the last heat of prelims, Jake came down into the eddy and his bow went straight into Max’s face.
SUPboarder The World’s Straightest SUP Race – Corinth Canal
SUPboarder - Too late to enter this year but worth noting for next, on Sunday 1st November the Corinth Canal will be closed to allow more than 150 SUP paddlers to race it’s length. The canal is 6.4 km long and separates the Peloponnese from the Greek mainland and looks like no other SUP race in the world
Atlantic Paddle Surfing Jesse Friday Morning
Atlantic Paddle Surfing - Jesse moving is 7-2 Stu Sharpe on the knee high swell. Beautiful Friday morning. Jesse catching the sea gulls in flight during the autumn sunrise.
Distressed Mullet Surf to Sound Challenge is in 2 weeks: What you need to know
Distressed Mullet - When is the Surf to Sound Challenge? Friday, November 6 to Sunday, November 8, 2015 Where can I get all the info?
unsponsored Operation Zulu
unsponsored - Without doubt the video of the 1990’s, Operation Zulu brought Corran and the rest of the Riot Kayak squad to our screens. Until now only available on VHS if you could find it.
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