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Playak News Flash - August 3, 2017
Playak News Flash - August 3, 2017
The world's latest paddling headlines.
GrindTV How to safely ‘rock launch’ your kayak
GrindTV - Rocks in coastal environments are often very sharp and covered with barnacles, which is problematic when you have to launch a kayak from them. There are many ways to launch a kayak from a rock, but many of them result in damage to the boat or require a rock with a specific type of surface.
Jackson Kayak Here is why Antix so suited this whitewater paddler
Jackson Kayak - The first time I took this boat out, I instantly fell in love with how extremely well it boofed. Living in the southeast, we aren’t exactly known for big water runs and the first time in the medium Antix was on a larger volume river for us so I was nervous as to how the stern would react. To my surprise, I felt extremely stable.
REI 10 Kayak Hacks and Tips
REI - There’s nothing quite like the feeling of floating just a few inches above the water in a kayak. Whether your next paddle trip is for a couple of hours or several days, these tips and hacks will make your time out on the water even better.
SUP Connect Body of Missing Paddle Boarder Found in Lake Tahoe
SUP Connect - The body of a paddle boarder was discovered on Monday from Lake Tahoe, after more than a year since he went missing. Marc Ma went missing in June of 2016, while heroically trying to get help for a group of paddle boarders in need of rescue after strong winds picked up on Lake Tahoe. The group of distressed paddle boarders were rescued by a nearby boat crew. Sadly Ma was nowhere to be found on the water.
Jackson Kayak A Travelling Paddler’s Packing List
Jackson Kayak - Traveling all over the world as much as I do the number of times I write and rewrite packing lists is insane and every time it seems to be almost identical. So I thought it was time to write it down and post it online so that not only only me and Jez but also anyone everyone else who travels to paddle could also potentially use it to help make traveling that little bit easier.
Funhog Blob Paddling at Kokolik experiencing more than Mountains and wilderness
Funhog Blob - Slow but steady, we floated the small upper Kokolik with plenty of wildlife distractions. A golden eagle soared nearby. A peregrine falcon flapped overhead. A red fox stared from the bank, then dashed away upstream.
SUPracer Molokai Hero Penelope Strickland Jumps Three Spots on the Updated World Rankings Leaderboard
SUPracer - The post Molokai hero Penelope Strickland jumps three spots on the updated World Rankings leaderboard. appeared first on SUP Racer .
SUP International Foil Sup Surfing Sessions Australia – Keahi De Aboitiz
SUP International - Keahi carves his SUP with GoFoil attached through some fun conditions with silky smooth style during a recent visit to Australia.
SUP Connect Paddle Boarder Survives Great White Shark Attack in Mid-Atlantic
SUP Connect - Kawika Matsu is currently recovering from a great white shark attack while paddle boarding in the Mid-Atlantic last week. While paddling off the coast of Ascension Island, the shark knocked Matsu off his paddle board and into the water, when it proceeded to bite him several times. Suffering bites to his right shoulder, torso and leg, thankfully Matsu was able to fight off the attack and pull himself back on his board. Rescuers were finally able to reach Matsu and bring him back to shore.
Austin Kayak Kayak Fishing Essentials – Yak Gear Angler Kits
Austin Kayak - So you’re looking to get into Kayak Fishing? There are some essentials you will need.
Standup Journal Jason Latham King of Stoke Celebrates His Ocean Playground in Sup Surf Video 904 Sup
Standup Journal - Ke Nalu and Jimmy Lewis team rider Jason Latham, aka JLay is a man of heart and substance. In this video, 904 SUP produced by Dasher Films, see how JLay interacts with his world, his tribe and, most importantly, the ocean.
Standup Paddle Magazine Aussies Dominate World-Record Year at 2017 Moloka’i-2-O’ahu Paddleboard World Championships​
Standup Paddle Magazine - Athletes at the 21st Anniversary Moloka’i-2-O’ahu Paddleboard World Championships (M2O), presented by Kona Brewing Company.
Kayak The Amazon Here’s That Cliche We Almost Died Story
Kayak The Amazon - Most of your feedback suggested that I stick with my preferred introduction–starting with the letter to my parents. But just so you know what your options are, here is the alternative.
SUP International Source to Sea
SUP International - The Ganges Words & Photos  Neil Irwin The Ganges had never crossed my mind as somewhere I particularly wanted to head to.
SIC Maui SIC Wins Two Supconnect Gear of the Year Awards
SIC Maui - SIC received two 2017 Supconnect Gear of the Year Awards with their SIC Bullet and Feelgood Series paddleboards. The Bullet Series was awarded the Best All Around Gear of the Year Award and the Feelgood Series won the Creative Gear of the Year Award.
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