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Playak News Flash - April 10, 2016

Playak News Flash - April 10, 2016
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines

Cape Falcon Kayaks 2016 update
Cape Falcon Kayaks - For almost a year this little grey update box has sat empty while my email inbox has steadily filled with people wondering if I’ve dropped off the proverbial waterfall at the edge of the planet.

Starboard’S Latest Product Video Is Uniquely Entertaining
SUPracer - If you're a little tired of reading those boring, overly-technical product brochures that talk about stand up paddle board design in some foreign language, you might appreciate this new clip from Starboard.

Ryan Helm Edges Out Josh Riccio to Win in The Caribbean
SUPracer - In brief: Ryan Helm has taken out the 3rd annual Coconut Cup on the Caribbean island of St. Croix, edging out Josh Riccio and a bunch of adventurous paddlers who clearly enjoyed a paradisaical holiday with a race on the side.

Traverse 10, Jk’S New Crossover, First Time Paddle Thoughts
Jackson Kayak - Just got the opportunity to paddle the new Traverse series, both 9 and 10, and thought I would post my first-run thoughts before I get enough days for a fuller report.

Sultan River (Wa) Release April 23rd
Am. Whitewater - Snohomish PUD has announced a scheduled whitewater recreational opportunity on the Upper Sultan River on Saturday, April 23rd. Flows are anticipated to be set at 700 cfs below Culmback Dam and will begin at 10:00 a.m.

Insider Claims Rousseff Coalition Took Funds From Belo Monte Mega-Dam
International Rivers - Protest against Belo Monte dam International Rivers Indigenous communities and the Amazon rain forest have joined the growing list of potential victims of Brazil’s huge corruption scandal, according to a senior construction executive who testified that the Belo Monte dam was used to generate 150m reais ($41.4m) in donations to the ruling coalition.

Practice Expedition
Adventurous Experiences - Youth Scholarship TR 42. Practice Expedition around the Isle of Man. A few days of contrasting weather conditions provided some great decision making opportunities and learning points, regulating body temperature became one of the key themes Coaching people, Changing perspectives.

Sustainable Wellness
rvr2rvr - We have chosen to live a life on the road, but that doesn’t mean we’ve given up balance, routine, or even stability in our health and wellness. Either by choice or because of a career, it’s easy to get caught up and lose yourself when you travel.

Paddle Boarder Collides With Jumping Shark
SUP Connect - The original water women movement continues to build community above competition. The Butterfly Effect is hosting its annual all women’s 3-mile paddle event on April 16th, 2016. The non-competitive paddle starts at 9am from Paia Youth & Cultural Center and ends at Kanaha Beach Park.

Sup Surfer and Shark Collide on Wave
SUP Magazine - While we know how popular SUP surfing has become among humans, we didn’t assume other species wanted in on the action too.

Competing with Technology and Getting More Kids Outside
ACA - By Tee Clarkson, ACA level I kayak instructor currently working with the ACA to expand youth programming. Like most parents with kids in elementary school, I spend a large portion of my free time, shuttling them to and from games, birthday parties, and friends’ houses.

First Esquif T-Formex Canoe
Vermont SUP - After three long years, a bankruptcy, reinvestment and startup and more waiting, Equif Canoes owner Jacques Chasse has finally produced sheets of the long-awaited, magical material he’s been calling T-Formex.

The Close Out – Off Day
SUP International - In a world where we are obliged to always be on, Finn Mullen advocates the benefits of being off.

Great Location for This Weekend’S Course in Wrightsville
PaddleFit - Great location for this weekend’s course in Wrightsville Beach.

Jan Farmer, Raleigh, Nc
Distressed Mullet - Whether she’s paddling on the North Carolina coast or around the inland waters of Raleigh, Jan Farmer knows how to have fun, is a always honing her skills, and appreciates and respects the aquatic environment. Where you were born and where you live now?

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