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Playak News Flash - June 10, 2017
Playak News Flash - June 10, 2017
The world's latest paddling headlines.
Gary Engberg Outdoors Lake Mendota Bronzebacks by Gary A. Engberg
Gary Engberg Outdoors - The Madison Chain of Lakes all have good fishing for all fish species. The largest lake in the Chain is 9,842 acre Lake Mendota, which besides having trophy walleye and northern pike, has big smallmouth bass.
SUP Connect Couple Builds SUPs From Plastic Bottles for Europe Expedition
SUP Connect - To bring attention to the huge global issue of plastic pollution this World Ocean’s Day, two teachers are completing a marathon on their (SUP) stand up paddle board made out of plastic bottles.
Am. Whitewater American Whitewater volunteer Ryan Galway recognized for his work on River Conservation
Am. Whitewater - American Whitewater works to conserve rivers and restore flows for ensuring there are recreational opportunities for pursuits like paddling etc. It’s because of AW’s volunteers that AW has been able to do their task particularly on rivers where hydroelectric dams affect the flow of rivers and movement of fishes. Here AW recognizes the efforts of one such volunteer Ryan Galway who has taken leadership role in many AW’s projects. Let’s raise our paddles for Ryan Galway and other such volunteers like him!! ...
ASI Welcome Summer SUP, Cork Ireland
ASI - Welcome to Summer SUP, who have renewed their ASI accredited Stand Up Paddle school status. The school is located at Crookhaven Co. Cork, on the most southwestern tip of Ireland, 4 ½ hours’ drive (380 km) south of Dublin.
SUP Magazine SUP Women- A Conversation With Race Phenom Sonni Hönscheid
SUP Magazine - Setting records at Molokai 2 Oahu World Championships is one great way to inspire. But what does it take to get there?
Am. Whitewater Protecting Spokane River Summer Flows Goes to Court (WA)
Am. Whitewater - When water is flowing in the Spokane River during hot summer months, should the River’s water be protected for community recreational and aesthetic use and river fish and wildlife or should it be available to be taken from the River by the State Dept of Ecology through the granting of water rights?
SUP Magazine Safe SUP Choices- Dress for Immersion
SUP Magazine - Phillip is a standup paddler who prioritizes style over function. Learn from his mistakes: when the water's cold, be prepared to stay warm.
TotalSUP Tristan Boxford’s New Vision for the APP
TotalSUP - Having launched the new APP World Tour a few months ago, Tristan Boxford, founder of the APP, aims to take the Association of Paddlesurf Professionals to the next level in a strive to become even more prestigious.
Jackson Kayak Find Positive
Jackson Kayak - Our sport can be tough when you look at the amount of hours we spend on the water, in preparation and traveling. That doesn’t even count for all the things that may happen at home or work throughout the week. It can be tough to keep a positive outlook at times, even more so when a string of events happens on or off the water.
SUP Connect Slater Trout Joins NorCal SUP’s PaddleSplash Festival
SUP Connect - Nor Cal SUP is pleased to announce that world renowned SUP paddle boarder, Slater Trout will be joining Nor Cal SUP’s 2017 PaddleSplash Festival (SUP, Kayak, and OC) on July 28-30, 2017 at Lake Natoma, in Folsom, CA.
Standup Journal A 100% Real Sup Made From Trash Picked From The Water!
Standup Journal - Merjin Tinga is the plastic Soup Surfer. He going to complete paddling down the Rhine River on a Stand Up Paddle Board that’s made of 630 discarded plastic bottles. This is a 28 day, 1400 km expedition and is being done to raise concern about the 40 metric tons of garbage on the Rhine river that flows to North sea every year. While on this expedition Merjin will hunt for trash and clean river to the extent that is possible by him.
The Paddler ezine Win a Fantastic Fusion StereoActive With ActiveSafe Waterproof Sound System
The Paddler ezine - The Paddler prize draw in association with Fusion Entertainment. All you have to do to be in with a chance of winning this top-notch stereo system, worth £369, is to subscribe to the free Paddler ezine by filling in the form below. The units in the prize draw are white.
Elder SUP Class of ’67- Florida Reunion and Hood River Tradition
Elder SUP - Fifty years ago when this Florida surf chick wannabe was graduating from high school in Hollywood Florida an icon of Pacific Northwest hospitality opened its doors in Hood River.
Mt. Hood H2O Bilyeu Creek
Mt. Hood H2O - Pronounced Blue Creek, this small creek enters Thomas Creek at the Hannah Covered Bridge .  Talking to a local farmer, there are apparently still some people from the Bilyeu family living in the area.
ASI Visit Paradise With a SUP Yoga Retreat in the Cook Islands
ASI - If you’re looking for a breathtaking tropical holiday that combines Supping and SUP Yoga in crystal clear waters, white sand beaches and an abundance of coconut palms then Workout On Water in the Cook Islands, Rarotonga is well worth a visit.
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