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Playak Weekly Digest - week 08, 2018
Playak Weekly Digest
The world's top paddling news in week 08, 2018.
Palm Blogs Palm Rescue PFDs Since Nov 2017
Palm Blogs - A production fault has been discovered which may affect the operation of Palm Rescue 850, 800 and 700 model PFD chest harness. It is possible for the cam buckle component to slide under the retainer webbing loop preventing release. This applies to PFDs brought into service after November 2017.
International Rivers South Asia'S Rivers in Song & Story
International Rivers - Traditional Miniature drawing Sohni Mahiwal, Circa 18th Century Source. WikiMedia Commons To choose safe waters is the route of imposters. Those who love take on the mighty river. 
The Paddler ezine The Magical Douro River in Portugal
The Paddler ezine - This post is password protected. You must visit the website and enter the password to continue reading.
International Rafting Federation What’s in store for Rafters in the White Water of Siberia Forum (WWOSF)
International Rafting Federation - This year will be the third White Water of Siberia Forum (WWOSF) to be held in Siberia – 2016 and 2017 proved very popular and successful. This should be a bucket list item for all rafters – to go rafting in the Altai region!
SIC Maui New 5 Star Glide Center Black Creek Outfitters
SIC Maui - Black Creek Outfitters to its Five Star Glide Center program! Located in Jacksonville Florida, the family-owned specialty outdoor retailer is the premier place for paddlesports gear and outdoor apparel. If you are ever in the neighborhood, be sure to stop by Black Creek Outfitters to try out an SIC board. If you are ever in the area, be sure to stop by Black Creek Outfitters to demo an SIC board.
Traversing Snowshoe Lending Program Kicks Off At 7 PEI Libraries
Traversing - A fantastic endeavor has just launched at 7 PEI Public Library locations to encourage people to spend more time outdoors.
Distressed Mullet Joe Sheridan talks freediving and Waterman Survival courses from the 2018 Surf Expo
Distressed Mullet - Waterman Survival 101 Joe Sheridan from Waterman Survival talks about freediving safety, instruction and certification camps and clinics from the Smith Optics booth, 2018 Surf Expo in Orland Florida.
Gary Engberg Outdoors Women to Tackle Fishing at Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing Gulf Coast University 2-15-2018
Gary Engberg Outdoors - The popular Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing! University returns to the Gulf Coast March 23-25, 2018 for their saltwater fishing seminar weekend at Bass Pro Shops Fort Myers.
Canoe Kayak Meet the Veteran Paddling 2,000 Miles for Suicide Prevention Awareness
Canoe Kayak - Joseph Mullin a disabled veteran with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) himself felt the the to spread awareness on the issue of many veterans committing suicide, so we can do something to prevent this sad incidence. Therefore, 65 year-old Mullin embarked on a 2,000-mile journey down the entire East Coast, while doing this, he was fund-raising for Mission 22, a national organization aimed at suicide prevention among veterans and active military members.
Jackson Kayak Increasing Mobility for Better Performance
Jackson Kayak - When I think about whitewater kayakers having good mobility I kind of laugh a little to myself. Unless you consistently work on it, chances are shoving yourself into your boat has taken a toll on your mobility. In order to have the best control in your boat- whether its creeking, river running, or play boating- you have to be in there snug.
Canoe Kayak Kayak Anglers battled in extrem condition in the Sailfish Smackdown - Leg 1
Canoe Kayak - Extreme Kayak Tournament: Leg 1 Results Announced - Anglers deal with 3-5ft seas as they chase the bite off Pompano Beach, Fl. Top Anglers took home cash prizes and other attractive prizes comprising of kayak fishing gear.
Mt. Hood H2O Glacier National Park
Mt. Hood H2O - This run passes through 4 bodies of water, all would be worthwhile on their own. You start on Siyeh Creek which has loads of slides, paddle that to the confluence with Reynold's Creek as a transition to gorges and ledges happens, then paddle that to the St Mary's River that has more open whitewater ending in a powerful waterfall, shortly after floating onto St Mary's Lake where the beauty is epic.
SUP Magazine SUP Foil Surfing Stormy Waves Between Rock Jetties
SUP Magazine - Paddler Amit Inbar shows off his SUP foil surfing skills by riding burly, overhead waves between two rock jetties in this edit from Peru.
Frogma Meet the Breeds - Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show 2018
Frogma - Last weekend's wonderful rainy-day fun - a trip with an old friend to the Meet the Breeds event and Agility Competition run in conjunction with the world-famous Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show! And I loved it that this is what we saw just as we got out of the cab.
SUP Magazine Wild and Broken: A First SUP Descent in Utah
SUP Magazine - A first SUP descent of one of the most notorious stretches of Utah's Escalante River. The post Wild and Broken: A First SUP Descent in Utah appeared first on SUP Magazine – The Voice of Standup Paddling .
Athletes with top online media coverage in February
1. Drew Gregory
2. Victoria Burgess
3. Mo Freitas
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