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Playak News Flash - November 17, 2016
Playak News Flash - November 17, 2016
The world's latest paddling headlines.
Reiner Glanz Stikine
Reiner Glanz - In August 2016 waterlevels on the Stikine dropped into manageable flows and several groups made their way up north. I started my drive in the desire to meet up with Adrian Kiernan and Billy Thibault in Prince George.
Pucon Kayak Hostel Five Kayaker Gems in Pucon Chile
Pucon Kayak Hostel - Four days into our Teacups + Pucon first of three trips we’re reminded why we first chose to come to Pucon to kayak. It’s the little things that few speak about that we cherish daily in our kayaking lives. Here are a few we identified this week
SUP International Sup Racing at 2016 Fiji Isa World Championship
SUP International - After two action packed days of SUP Surfing at Cloudbreak to kick off the 2016 Fiji ISA World SUP and Paddleboard Championship, the racing disciplines will take center stage for the next three consecutive days of the competition.
SUP International 2016 Fiji Isa World Sup & Paddleboard Championship Day 3
SUP International - Footage from Day 3 at the 2016 Fiji ISA World SUP & Paddleboard Championship. Via ISAsurfing.
standuppaddlesurf.net Interview with Rob Casey from Salmon Bay Paddle in Seattle
standuppaddlesurf.net - I visited Seattle recently and got the chance to talk to Rob Casey who is the founder of Salmon Bay Paddle.The conditions in Seattle are mostly flat water.
Rob Casey Hawaii Travel Tips for Paddlers
Rob Casey - Traveling to Hawaii this Winter? Here's some tips for a better trip... Every year, I've had friends come back from Hawaii with everything from reef cuts in their feet, a twisted knee to unpleasant experiences with locals. Follow these tips and your trip will more likely feel like paradise. I was on Oahu a few weeks ago with a few fresh reminders to pass on to you..
SUP Mag UK Winds of Change – RRD Airwindsurf Freeride Inflatable Windsurfing Board and 7m Rig Kit Spotlight
SUP Mag UK - A planing inflatable windsurfing board? Who’d a thought it? Blow up technology isn’t a new thing, as many will no doubt be aware. Our stand up paddle boarding brethren have been enjoying this type of craft for a while.
ISA First World Champions Crowned at 2016 Fiji ISA World SUP and Paddleboard Championship
ISA - Denmark’s Casper Steinfath earns third Gold Medal in epic race at Cloudbreak. Australia’s Harriet Brown and Matt Poole, New Zealand’s Penelope Armstrong, win Gold Medals in respective divisions .
Standup Journal Close win for Jeffrey SUP surfing in the Tonfino Swells
Standup Journal - The Tofino Paddle & Surf Championships took place in the Tofino district on the west coast of Vancouver Island, in British Columbia, Canada on October 21st – 23rd, 2016. More competitors took to the water than ever, with 79 in the SUP contest held on Friday and Saturday and 32 in the surf contest on Sunday. But the surprise here is not in the amount of people, but the ages of the new national champions. The finials in the men’s pro was so close, no one knew who won the prize money until it was announced, it was that close.
SUPracer Heat Draws for Wednesday’s Surf Race at Cloudbreak
SUPracer - It's a lay day here in Fiji today (Tuesday), which means the teams get to have a nice little rest before the opening day of racing kicks off tomorrow.
standuppaddlesurf.net Stand Up Paddle surfing boat trip in the Mentawai Islands
standuppaddlesurf.net - Jared Reed, the Australian Blue Planet distributor went on a boat trip with some of his buddies to try out the new lineup of 2017 Blue Planet Stand Up Paddleboards.  
SUP Mag UK Red Paddle Co – Leading Innovation Within the Inflatable SUP Industry
SUP Mag UK - The secret is out and the 2017 Red Paddle Co range has arrived! With a number of new features and innovative designs introduced such as: the new FFC system; re-designed Titan pump; LeverLock handles; FCS fins, redeveloped bag; MSL Fusion and RAM Mounts on every board.
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