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Playak News Flash - September 30, 2017
Playak News Flash - September 30, 2017
The world's latest paddling headlines.
Ultimate Bass Winner of the Fishing League Tour tournament at Lake Texoma got $80,167 and more
Ultimate Bass - Reynolds Wins FLW on Lake Texoma – Boater Jeff Reynolds of Calera, Oklahoma, weighed a five-bass limit totaling 15 pounds, 9 ounces Saturday to win the Costa FLW Series Southwestern Division tournament on Lake Texoma presented by Frabill. Reynolds’ three-day total of 15 bass weighing 51 pounds, 9 ounces was enough to earn him $80,167...
Palm Blogs Which throwbag is right for you?
Palm Blogs - One piece of equipment that has been steady in my kit bag ever since has been a Palm throwline. Throwlines are an item of equipment that I just can’t compromise on.
Frogma CKS Paddlefest Men's C1 Rodeo Competition experience and more
Frogma - This is a big Memorial Day paddling festival held every year in Buena Vista; the main producer is Colorado Kayak Supply, and the event features 3 days of all sorts of competitions, exhibitions, races, classes (mostly run by the Rocky Mountain Outdoor Center, about which I shall rave more ...
Kayak Angler Magazine The Best Sound Systems For Your Fishing Trip
Kayak Angler Magazine - Listening to music or a podcast is more than entertainment. It makes me a better angler and paddler. Check out these accessories to help you rock out while you fish all day.
International Rafting Federation Indonesian Masters Women Ready to Compete at WRC Japan 2017
International Rafting Federation - The Indonesian Masters Women Rafting Team have trained together since the end of 2016 and were successful at the National Championship in February 2017. The team trained at Citarik Sukabumi River under Andi Suherli, a former national athlete. (FAJI dock) Here’s their story:...
Pucon Kayak Hostel What can adults learn from teaching kids to white water kayak? 
Pucon Kayak Hostel - This past week I was lucky enough to teach beginner white water kayaking with the NOC Paddlesports Kids Kayak Camp. With a goal to do a great job teaching it was soon learnt that I was learning more from the kids than the other way. Reflecting on the week here are a few lessons kids taught me.
GrindTV Paddle Pacific Games SUP Awards night open to public
GrindTV - SUP Awards has always been standup paddling’s biggest night.The world's top paddlers trade swimsuits for formal wear and the entire industry comes together for one night to celebrate the most impressive accomplishments from the past year in SUP. This year, the #PPG2017 Kickoff Party featuring the SUP Awards presented by Salt Lifeis taking the experience to a whole new level.
International Rafting Federation WRC 2017 – GB Open Men aiming for the podium
International Rafting Federation - Training hard for this year’s WRC, GB1 Open Men have focused their time and efforts on solidifying their strong Sprint and Head-to-Head previous competitive edge and pushing for cleaner and faster slalom runs. Here we meet the team as they head out to Japan with an aim of getting to the podium again.
Canoe Kayak The value of wilderness: First descent of B.C.’s Bishop River
Canoe Kayak - The Bishop River in southwest British Columbia is the southern sister to the famed Homathko, a wilderness whitewater classic of southern B.C. From its source at the Bishop Glacier the river drops 4,500 feet over 45 miles to Bute Inlet, five times more gradient than the Homathko...
PaddlingLight Katadyn BeFree Water Filtration System Review
PaddlingLight - Over the last few years, I haven’t been paying attention to new products in the outdoor industry (instead I’ve been remodeling a fixer upper that we bought). When I was recently redoing my kitchen kit , I ran across a new water filter by Katadyn.
SUP Examiner Ten Places to Go Standup Paddling in the Fall
SUP Examiner - Great locations around the world for standup paddling Fall can be a fantastic time to go paddleboarding, whether you’re looking for an opportunity to learn or you’re an experienced boarder seeking a great destination.
Standup Journal PPG 2017 Disbatches 1: the Sands of Time Shape Doheny Beach
Standup Journal - Join Standup Journal photographer Glenn Dubock on a journey into the heart of the Pacific Paddle Games 2017 on Doheny Beach as Glenn highlights and celebrates the athletes and individuals that make this sport GREAT.
Site Zed Two youngsters tempted to paddle the Housatonic River at good water flows
Site Zed - Finally it has rained, and the Housatonic River has spilled over the dam and over Great Falls of the Housatonic. Eight hundred cubic feet per second of water rumble into the normally lifeless mile-long stretch of bedrock rapids called the Rattlesnake.Two boys emerge from the woods and drop their kayaks–one red, one blue–into the driftwood-filled eddy and gaze up at Great Falls and then down to the tips of the first waves with wonder.
SUP Examiner SUP event on Greece’s historic canal - Corinth Canal
SUP Examiner - Corinth Canal SUP Crossing In the realm of destination events, few SUP races can match the spectacle of the Corinth Canal SUP Crossing. The race is spectacular, not only for the level of competition, but also for the feelings while paddling inside the historic canal, the largest in Europe, immersed within 80m high stone walls. ..
Standup Journal Stand Up Paddle Barbados: an Adventure of Sup, Sun and Water Delicious Delights
Standup Journal - Welcome to Barbados. The island is 21 miles long from tip to tip, holds the Caribbean Ocean on one side, the Atlantic Ocean on the other and is a stand up paddler’s wish fulfilled. Let’s take a look, Paddle Barbados, a dream Sup Retreat for all levels.
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