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Playak Weekly Digest - week 15, 2016
Playak Weekly Digest
The world's top paddling links in week 15, 2016.
worldkayak blogs Developing Your Furry Paddle Partner
worldkayak blogs - A growing interest in the world of paddling today is bringing along that four legged family member. Kayaking has always been very therapeutic, as has the love and companionship of that special pup, but putting them together brings the experience to a whole other level. However this peaceful bliss, can be a horrible process if not completed correctly.
Am. Whitewater 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.
Kokatat Verbal Beta on the Yuba Gap
Kokatat - Tall snow banks lined the highway as we passed by the Northern California city of Truckee. There was a heck of a lot more snow in the mountains compared to last year.
Canoe Kayak 69-year-old Aleksander Doba announces plans to kayak across the Atlantic for a third time
Canoe Kayak - On May 29th, 2016, Aleksander Olek Doba will begin his third Atlantic crossing in the 21-foot yellow kayak he calls Olo. Unlike his two previous expeditions, this time the 69-year-old adventurer will paddle eastward, starting near the Statue of Liberty in New York harbor and ending in Lisbon, Portugal–where he began his second transatlantic voyage three years ago.
Jackson Kayak How to Remove a Piton Dent From Your Boat
Jackson Kayak - From time to time you might find yourself paddling downstream, minding your own business, charging a line which you thought would be cool and WHAM.
SUPracer Tahoe’S Beloved Race The Lake of The Sky Postponed Until 2017
SUPracer - Race the Lake of the Sky, one of the largest and most beloved events in the world of stand up paddling, has officially been put on hold for this year but will return in the summer of 2017.
Five 2 Nine Productions How to Move Past Bad Days
Five 2 Nine Productions - Most sports have a degree of error. Whitewater can have a degree of catastrophe. For whitewater if you fuck up you are likely beat down, exhausted from fighting a hydraulic or dangerous situation, and then all your gear goes downstream.
SUP Magazine Potassium-Rich Whole Foods
SUP Magazine - Potassium is a mineral essential to many bodily functions. Unfortunately, it is depleted each time we sweat and if not replenished, can result in serious side effects.
Sea Kayak Stonington Spring Capsize Practice at Sullivan Falls
Sea Kayak Stonington - After several winter months of spending most Saturday afternoons practicing rolling, rescues and whatever other games we come up with in the 80+ degree water at the YMCA in Bar Harbor, it may be a good idea to gently return to reality by practicing some of those moves in 40 degree water with a strong current.
Team Pyranha A Plea to the Outdoor Industry
Team Pyranha - Growing up as an enthusiastic female kayaker and learning to paddle with family and friends of all genders and ages, I didn’t really realise there was a gender inequality in the sport until I went to University.
Am. Whitewater Litigation Filed on Johns Creek (VA)
Am. Whitewater - Newspapers are reporting that several landowners filed a lawsuit against the Commonwealth of Virginia earlier this week, seeking to claim ownership of the riverbed of Johns Creek. The lawyer filing the lawsuit claims the case will set precedent that could impact other Virginia streams in future similar cases.
Palm Blogs How Do I Become a Freestyle Paddler?
Palm Blogs - There are plenty of reasons to get into freestyle; if you're a river runner, playboating skills will be very helpful to get you out if you do get stuck in a sticky hole! And freestyle can be a good way of making the most of a local spot, even flat water, for a good time on the water without travelling too far.
Simon Wyndham Why so serious?
Simon Wyndham - Recently I watched Bill Parks new Rivering kayak documentary. It hasn’t been publicly released yet, but soon will be. I played a very, very tiny part in helping him out with the film both from a crowdfunding contribution and some tips on sound design.
Paddle Making Heritage Paddles by Pyrographic Artist Dot Bonnenfant
Paddle Making - For those who appreciate fine, pyrographic paddle art, check out the amazing work of Dot Bonnenfant of Heritage Paddles .
Cape Falcon Kayaks 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.
Athletes with top online media coverage in April
1. Connor Baxter
2. Tyler Bradt
3. Annabel Anderson
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