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Playak Weekly Digest - week 51, 2015
Playak Weekly Digest
The world's top paddling links in week 51, 2015.
Kokatat Blog Ecuador - a Great Winter Kayak Destination
Kokatat Blog - A few months ago I was making plans what to do with my winter, I had sent out emails to all the contacts I had and after waiting a very long time for some responses an interesting opportunity came up from Chris Ryman, to go safety kayak/guide at his company Endless Adventure International in Ecuador.
The Rugged Side of River Sup Nolichucky Gorge
SUP Magazine - We’re usually exposed to only the prettiest pictures of whitewater SUP on social media snapshots of stunningly stuck runs or beautifully boofed drops picturing paddlers standing strong and glorious amid ferocious rapids.
SUPracer Watch The Extreme 50 Knot Downwinder in France
SUPracer - Think you scored a good downwinder recently? Your local run has nothing on France, where a few determined paddlers recently braved the frigid winter waters to score a 50 knot downwinder (and with a slick camera crew recording the whole thing).
Am. Whitewater Paddlers Rally for River Protection in Western NC
Am. Whitewater - The Forest Service recently released a great list of 53 rivers and creeks they view as potentially worthy of protection under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, and asked for feedback.
Kokatat Blog Volunteer Sea Kayakers Needed for Marine Debris Cleanup on Shuyak Island, Alaska
Kokatat Blog - Since I’ve been a sea kayaker, guide, and instructor in the Gulf of Alaska for the last 15 years, I’m keenly aware of the marine debris pollution crisis impacting our shorelines. I’m now spearheading a Community Marine Debris Cleanup of Shuyak Island State Park in cooperation with the NOAA Marine Debris Program and the State of Alaska.
Jackson Kayak Ice Fishing on Soft Water?
Jackson Kayak - Well folks it’s winter time here in Colorado and my water is freezing over. For me that means the kayaks have long been put away and the short poles and augers are coming out. For many others, this means a winter of depression and anxiety every time they see a kayak fishing show on TV and know that they can’t go for a few more months.
Canoe Kayak Waka Tuna Creekboat
Canoe Kayak - The Tuna was originally designed by paddling legend Sam Sutton and produced by Bliss-Stick kayaks in New Zealand. A few years later Sutton bought the mold and moved production to the Czech Republic under the name Waka Kayaks. The Tuna took a while to pick up steam, but it’s become extremely popular after some well known pro paddlers got on the train last year.
SUPracer Seychelle Hattingh Sets New World Record; Longest Distance Paddled in 24 Hours
SUPracer - Mistral team rider and hero of this year's 11 City Tour, Seychelle Hattingh , has set a new world record: The longest distance paddled on a SUP within 24 hours.
Adrian Shanahan When the body is tired sometimes all you need is a fun run!
Adrian Shanahan - With it being Christmas Party season I was less than excited about traveling too far this weekend so with some friends visiting we hit up a little used hidden Gem in Co Waterford the River Colligan, it ain’t going to set your world on fire but when you are all in good form its a […]
Brittany Parker My Costa Rican Commune
Brittany Parker - I'm having one of those romantic, everything is amazing kind of days. I moved into mine and Natali's new apartment last night. The location is perfect, we're right in town while simultaneously living up in the jungle with the monkeys. When I unlocked the gate for our little Costa Rican commune (with my own set of keys) I no longer felt like a visitor here.
Girls at Play Cut, Bruised and Happy
Girls at Play - ‘I wish I had started kayaking sooner,’ is something I hear from my students who are in their 40s, 50s and 60s. Usually said with a heavy does of disappointment and often because of a swim or some other challenge that arises on the path of learning.
SquareRock First Trip to the Dart
SquareRock - When talking to fellow paddlers about British white water, the Dart is nearly always mentioned. It seems to be one of those rivers which everyone has paddled at some point in their lives, or is at least about to paddle in the near future.
SUP Magazine Extreme Downwinding 50 Knots with Nicolas Jarossay
SUP Magazine - Serious seamen of all sorts are well acquainted with the influence of wind on the open ocean. It’s an alpha element at sea, the determining factor in every waterman’s interaction with the ocean.
SUP Connect Paddle Diva Rolls Out Operations to ​Rincon, Puerto Rico​
SUP Connect - Paddle Diva is joining forces with Road To Happiness Surfing and Tours to create an unique stand up paddle experience in Rincon, Puerto Rico. ​Paddle Diva will be offering: Beginner Lessons, SUP Surfing, SUP Yoga, SUP Fitness and guided tours.
Jackson Kayak Alternative Duck Hunting
Jackson Kayak - Although I enjoy fishing from a kayak in the spring and summer, the autumn season is one of my favorite times of year because it’s when the Indiana duck season opens. Lots of articles have been written on how to duck hunt from a kayak, most of which include a lot of tips for setting out decoys and calling birds into your location. While I do really enjoy that style of hunting from my Jackson kayaks, one of my absolute favorite things to do in the early part of duck season is to float a river for ducks.
Athletes with top online media coverage in December
1. Kai Lenny
2. Eric Jackson
3. Fiona Wylde
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