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Playak News Flash - January 5, 2017
Playak News Flash - January 5, 2017
The world's latest paddling headlines.
Jackson Kayak Sightfishing Redfish in Southeast Louisiana From the Cuda HD
Jackson Kayak - Last month, an invitation to film the new JK Cuda HD down in Southeast Louisiana was extended to the JK team. No chance I was going to miss out. I cleared my, let’s call it less than full, schedule and set the dates aside for some kayak fly fishing.
Canoe Roots A Five-Month Canoe Trip With A Five-Year-Old
Canoe Roots - Benoit Gendreau-Berthiaume, his wife Magali Moffatt and five-year-old son Mali were in the middle of a 14-kilometer portage and discouragement was setting in.
Jackson Kayak Local Kayaking Down a 150 Yard Slide
Jackson Kayak - Where could you kayak in the middle of January without a drytop? Alabama that is! While visiting my hometown of Birmingham, Alabama for the holidays, we had a flash flood! I am lucky enough to have an awesome run less than 20 minutes from my house called Capps Creek.
Paddle Making Historic Paddle Illustration Franquelin Map
Paddle Making - One of the earliest representations of the distinctive shaped Mi'kmaq canoes comes from a beautifully illustrated map by Jean-Baptiste Franquelin (1651–after 1712). 
Frogma Sebago'S Annual Frostbite Regatta
Frogma - It was an absolutely lovely January 1, 2017 here in NYC, slightly breezy but not bad, and beautiful blue skies with temperatures in the mid-40's.
Traversing Camping Reservations For BC Parks Open For 2017
Traversing - Ordinarily camping reservations for BC Parks open in March of each year, but one of their new changes to improve the system is to have reservations open today (January 2nd). Reservations for the 2017 season can be made four months in advance of an individual campground’s first reservable date.
Adrian Shanahan Tryweryn Wales Trip – KACC and Friends
Adrian Shanahan - It’s shameful to think that as 2016 draws to a close I haven’t posted a single thing on this website. Partially because life and the other is that 2016 has been the single driest year for whitewater kayaking in Ireland that I can remember.
Distressed Mullet Jimmy Austin and Kai Chong’s New Year’s Eve Maki Run
Distressed Mullet - Jimmy Austin and Kai Chong’s OC1 run on New Year’s Eve, off the coast of Oahu, was amazing. They are paddling the new Puakea Designs Kahe Kai.
Distressed Mullet Adventure Begins at the Water’s Edge
Distressed Mullet - When you think of paddling destinations, New York City is probably not even on the radar. Not many think of Manhattan as an island or consider an outdoorsy lifestyle in the city.
SUP Connect Luck Is Earned Jarvis Boards
SUP Connect - What defines a true craftsperson? This paddle board maker has captured his dream by setting aside idle wishes and dedicating the time, attention and effort it takes to achieve what others may only see as good fortune. As the old saying goes, there’s no such thing as luck -luck is earned.
SUP Magazine 3 Quick Post-Holiday Workouts
SUP Magazine - Three quick-hitting workouts to get you back in paddling shape after the holidays, no matter where you live and what the weather is like outside.
Kayak Session Great White water Kayaking Films from Kayak Session Short Film of the year Awards
Kayak Session - Entry #41, With You (by Steve Fisher) and #40 California Oasis (By Dylan McKinney) tied up and were voted Best Short Film of the Year in whitewater kayaking for 2016. OVER 1.5 Million Views! 2016 will be a year to remember for the Kayak Session Short Film of the year Awards. Thanks to our partner Sweet Protection, we manage for the third time in a row to go over the million view mark! 2017 is looking even brighter…
Simon Willis Get Stuff Done (Like Replace Batteries)
Simon Willis - With our local ferry off until 3rd January the roads around our part of Ardnamurchan are quiet today. I saw only two cars on my rather soggy bike ride and no walkers on my subsequent run.
Standup Journal Sweet Shot! Airton Cozzolino on Fanatic Sup’s Stylemaster 9’0
Standup Journal - Fanatic Team Rider Airton Cozzolino finds a little lift and leverage on the 9’0 x 29″ Stylemaster to draw some clean lines on Maui. Fantatic Stylemaster Elegant Style Airton Cozzolino finds time off the Maui coast to explore the rails and dynamics of Fanatic Sup’s Stylemaster. 
SUP Magazine Dawn Patrol SUP Session
SUP Magazine - Don’t get us wrong, we love watch SUP surfing in its most progressive form. Aerials, powerful turns, and barrels can really get our blood pumping. But sometimes it’s good to slow it down a bit, such as is the case with this dreamy morning session. Clean waves and no crowds equals some quality daydream material. All you have to do is hit play.
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