support unicef Support American Whitewater!

[please login to make this ad block disappear]

Playak News Flash

Our famous News Flash informs tens of thousands of paddlers around the world about the most popular paddling news each day. Playak editors hand-pick the best headlines 24/7, and those that are viewed most by our readers are sent out in the News Flash. Each Friday, we send out the Weekly Digest (instead of the daily News Flash), containing the top headlines of the past 7 days, as well as the most popular videos and forum topics, plus a list of upcoming events.



Back to Playak News Flash Archive

Playak News Flash - August 8, 2016
Playak News Flash - August 8, 2016
The world's latest paddling headlines.
SUP Magazine SUP Surfing Sessions with Shakira Westdorp
SUP Magazine - Australian Shakira Westdorp is undoubtedly one of the sport’s top female athletes. Her silky smooth style allows her to continue pushing the limits of progressive SUP surfing.  So check out this latest edit of Westdorp shredding in the land of Oz. SUP Magazine .
Canoe Roots The 3 Coolest Things We Saw at Patagonia
Canoe Roots - A few additions to your canoe tripping kit can make your adventures even better. We stopped by Patagonia during Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2016 and handpicked the best items to take your canoe trips from good to great.
SUP International New Inflatable Badfish Sup
SUP International - Here’s a sneak peak at a new inflatable stand up paddleboard offering from Badfish SUP for 2017 the Rivershred.
Canoe Roots 3 OR Finds To Make Your Campsite Feel Like Home
Canoe Roots - You have been canoe tripping for years and have all the necessary gear to head out into the backcountry for days on end. Perhaps you think you don’t need any additions to your camping kit.
All Outdoors WW Rafting Tips for Rafting in Northern California
All Outdoors WW Rafting - Heading to the Sierra Nevada foothills for a summer rafting trip can be a blast, but there are a few things to know before packing your bags.
SUP Connect Starboard Introduces 'Pocket Of Plastic' Challenge
SUP Connect - As stand up paddle boarders it is our duty to do our part to keep the oceans and waterways that we play in clean. With that in mind, the folks at Starboard are starting the Pocket of Plastic challenge with the goal for everyone to pick up trash when out on the water
SUP Connect 6 Benefits Of The LiftSUP Handle
SUP Connect - The LiftSUP handle has already proven to be a key tool in helping to carry and transport your paddle board from the parking lot to the water’s edge and beyond.
Paddle Into Fitness All New Master Certification Program
Paddle Into Fitness - This October, we are rolling out a Master Training program. As a PIF Master Trainer, you will be able to run your own Paddle Into Fitness teacher trainings (SUP, SUP Yoga and SUP Fitness) through your company using our certification materials.
Rapid Magazine Blog Gear Hacks For Multi-Day River Trips
Rapid Magazine Blog - Multi-day river trips require careful preparation and organization not only to make sure you and your paddling team have everything you require, but to ensure it all fits in the kayaks. We scouted out all the coolest gear on display at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2016 and chose items that we think are necessary for your next multi-day river trip.
SUP Mag UK Behind the Brand With Damian Scott – Neptune SUPs
SUP Mag UK - Located in Eastbourne, East Sussex, Neptune SUPs is the brainchild of Damian Scott. With aims of getting all paddlers on the water in the most efficient way possible Neptune are another home grown company determined to keep the sport accessible and affordable. We hit up Damian for the lowdown on the brand.
Trash Paddler Paddlin' With NHAMC Paddlers
Trash Paddler - Enjoyed this view of Concord, NH this morning while participating in a New Hampshire Appalachian Mountain Club Paddlers Trash Patrol on the mighty Merrimack River.  
Rob Casey 10 SUP Deaths This Summer
Rob Casey - 10 SUP Deaths this Summer! This summer, 10 people have died from paddling a SUP.  The yearly average is usually 5 per year.
Paiwen SUP Boards For Women Better Than Magic
Paiwen SUP Boards For Women - Paiwen's first Cinemagraph. We thought this would be an interesting image to bring to life. I hope it triggers something inside of you too.​
To see all the latest news, videos, forum discussions and more, visit Playak News Watch.
This is the standard version of the newsletter, covering all paddling disciplines. To change the tailoring, please login on Playak, and then click the yellow triangle at the very top of the page to set your interests.
px

Surfrider Foundation
See the AUP for our Acceptable Use Policy and a Privacy Statement. Verein Playak is responsible for all editorial content on this site (including all graphics). No part of this site may be duplicated in any way without explicit permission from Verein Playak. Verein Playak takes great care to only publish original content, but since part of the content is user generated, we cannot always guarantee this 100%. If you notice any copyright violations, please let the editors know through the contact form and they will take appropriate action immediately. As a news and information platform, we republish small text snippets and thumbnail images, but always link to original content on other sites, and thus aim to adhere to a 'Fair Use' policy. If you believe we violate this policy in any particular case, please contact us directly and we'll take appropriate action immediately.