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Playak Weekly Digest - week 16, 2016
Playak Weekly Digest
The world's top paddling links in week 16, 2016.
Victory Koredry 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...
International Rivers 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.
Palm Blogs Faster than a bear
Palm Blogs - I spent the first two years of my creeking career hiking in a set of Vans skate shoes. Why you ask?
American Rivers 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.
SquareRock The Definition of Freestyle Frustrating, Challenging, Addictive, Awesome, Fun
SquareRock - Now, I have noticed over the last 16 years of freestyle kayaking that freestyle is an exceptionally hard sport. The tricks are not easy to learn.
SUP Magazine 2016 Carolina Cup Kicks Off Race-Season This Weekend
SUP Magazine - A packed beach of eager paddlers upwards of 700 in total last year awaits contenders at this year’s Carolina Cup.
SUPracer Live Coverage of The 2016 West Marine Carolina Cup
SUPracer - We’re just three days away from the first major race of the season, with the paddling community descending on Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina for the 2016 West Marine Carolina Cup presented by Surftech.
SUPracer Larry Cain’s Methodical Review of the 2016 Starboard All Star
SUPracer - Boss Man's note: This is a guest post from Larry Cain, the 1984 Olympic gold medalist in sprint canoe, veteran stand up paddler, champion racer and one of the most respected and methodical teachers of paddling on the planet, as anyone who follows his excellent training blog will know.
Boardworks Boardworks Kraken Wins Outside Magazine’S Gear of The Year Award
Boardworks - Boardworks is honored to announce the Outside Buyer’s Guide magazine’s editors awarded the Kraken with its prestigious Gear of the Year award in the SUPs category. Outside selected the Kraken for its versatile design and stable, nimble performance.
Jackson Kayak Coosa HD in the Marshes
Jackson Kayak - I love my Coosa HD in flowing rivers and still lakes, but how does it handle saltwater marshes and low country? Like a champ! I took my father out for his first trip kayak fishing in the salt, so I placed him in my trusty Kilroy for its simplicity, paddling and stability. He took to saltwater kayak fishing like a duck to water and put some nice trout in the cooler with a topwater bait.
Tony Paradise Cupid Draws Her Bow Part3
Tony Paradise - We reached the entrance to Brigus on our paddle from Colliers to the community of Cupids.  Inside South Point we were surprised by a bit of swell that surged over the rocks which offered an opportunity to test fate. It was decided to have a short stop and stretch our legs before paddling into Brigus itself.
Titan Kayaks Titan Kayaks Just Landed in Russia
Titan Kayaks - Kayak House - Titan's first Russian Dealer just got their first load of boats this week! Super excited to see where the next generation of Russian paddlers will take these boats.  Titan had a great start in Russia last year with Vanya Rybnikov taking out the 2015 Russian Freestyle Nationals in his Genesis V:2. Since then we've been working with Stas from Kayak House to organize a fresh supply of Titans available in Russia through 2016. 
Palm Blogs Five Fish for Food
Palm Blogs - Fishing is fun, but it's a lottery. Sometimes you can be specific and target a species but often you get a surprise catch or just chuck and chance it. So with this in mind here's a quick rundown on five staples common to fish for, common to catch and my staple freezer fodder.
Jackson Kayak Northwest Creeking Competition
Jackson Kayak - Well we finally made it to the west coast, and then drove north until we made it to Washington State. Our first stop was the North West Creeking competition.
Canoe Kayak Darin McQuoid
Canoe Kayak - When I found kayaking it was the perfect way to explore river canyons, says Darin McQuoid who grew up in the sticks exploring canyons on foot.
Athletes with top online media coverage in April
1. Connor Baxter
2. Tyler Bradt
3. Annabel Anderson
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