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Playak News Flash - May 7, 2017
Playak News Flash - May 7, 2017
The world's latest paddling headlines.
The Paddler ezine WW SUP safety by Corran Addison
The Paddler ezine - Explaining how the safety leash works for paddleboarding in whitewater and how to choose the right equipment for whitewater SUP paddling.
Jackson Kayak A Year of Awesome Opportunities
Jackson Kayak - Today I am writing from the Sequoia National Forest- we are parked at the take out of Brush Creek. A Creek I ran 12 years ago but not since! My husband Nick and I have two kids and two dogs packed into my Sprinter RV, and a trailer full of kayaks.
SUP World Mag ISA and APP Join Forces – ISA Taking a Minority Ownership in APP World Tour
SUP World Mag - The International Surfing Association (ISA) and the Association of Paddlesurf Professionals (APP) World Tour are proud to announce a partnership that will mark a new era in the leadership and development of the sport of StandUp Paddle (SUP) worldwide.
Jackson Kayak Advanced Spinnerbait Strategies
Jackson Kayak - In compartments or trays of every bass anglers tackle totes lies the spinnerbait. Old school, not as sexy as the newest swim bait, or custom painted crankbait but a bass catcher regardless of season or location. A quick trip on the internet or the aisles of any outdoor retail store and there is sits, a double bladed, white skirted 3/8ths ounce safety pin style spinner.
NRS Duct Tape Diaries Beat By My Own Boat
NRS Duct Tape Diaries - If you haven’t heard about Amina Tayona, you should read up. Amina is from Bujagali Falls, a small fishing village in southeast Uganda where the White Nile once flowed from its beginnings in Lake Victoria. She began kayaking in 2009.
SUP Magazine Rvr2Rvr Goes To Bend, Oregon
SUP Magazine - Rvr2Rvr recently stopped in Bend, Oregon to help teach a few local paddlers about how to successfully standup paddle on the river.
SUP Connect ISA and APP World Tour Announce Historic Partnership
SUP Connect - The International Surfing Association (ISA) and the Association of Paddlesurf Professionals (APP) World Tour are proud to announce a partnership that will mark a new era in the leadership and development of the sport of StandUp Paddle (SUP) worldwide.
SUP Connect Athletes Prepare for Intense Competition at Japan Pro-Am
SUP Connect - With a full schedule of entertainment to come this weekend from the Trump Wetsuits Japan Pro-Am presented by Hawaiian Airlines, it all starts on Friday at 4pm Japan time with an Opening Event at Enoshima Beach consisting of a Nation's Parade and Hawaiian style Opening Ceremony.
SUP Magazine ISA Acquires Minority Ownership of APP World Tour
SUP Magazine - The partnership involves the ISA taking a minority ownership in APP World Tour and providing an official ISA sanction of all APP World Tour events.
River Bassin Trail Rock Hill Recap – Records Set in Rock Hill
River Bassin Trail - Rain pounded the Carolinas the week before this event and, yet, the River Bassin’ nation still showed up, with 71 anglers willing to brave the high, stained water to go River Bassin.
BruSurf Stand Up Paddle Boarding Getting the Most From Your SUP
BruSurf - As outdoor activities go, water sports are not traditionally the most accessible to beginners. Take surfing, for example; in order to get any practice surfing, you need all the requisite equipment plus easy access to a beach with naturally occurring waves, as well as someone to teach you the finer points of the sport. Many people spend their entire surfing lives simply trying to master standing up and never really get to experience riding a wave like the pros.
GrindTV Why New Zealand Is an Amazing Paddling Destination
GrindTV - This article originally appeared in SUP Magazine. Photos and words by Johny Cook. New Zealand is a place filled with beauty and one of the best ways to see it is from the water.
Tony Paradise A Slow Start to Wednesday Evenings
Tony Paradise - So we're four weeks into our weekly practices at St. Philips and so far there hasn't been much interest.  Each evening its only been four people showing up.  Last evening it was Brian, Clyde, Dean and myself.  Here Brian launches himself into the soup.
SUP Examiner Micro Shield Rain Shell From Merrell Charge the Bumps and Stay Dry
SUP Examiner - Lightweight, breathable, packable and adjustable all over On numerous occasions after OC-6 practice last season I raced to my car to tear off my wet clothing and pull on something warm.
Distressed Mullet Standup for the Cure in Newport Beach This Weekend
Distressed Mullet - Standup for the Cure (SUFTC) kicks off its sixth year of fundraising with its flagship event Saturday, May 6 from 9:00am-3:00pm at Newport Dunes in Newport Beach, California. Over 1,000 participants are anticipated to come show their support of the Orange County Affiliate.
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