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Playak News Flash - April 5, 2018
Playak News Flash - April 5, 2018
The world's latest paddling headlines.
Jackson Kayak Louisiana Reds- New Personal Best
Jackson Kayak - What and awesome trip, even with some rain, cold and brutal wind at times! This is just the favorite shots from the trip, I still have tons of video to work through as soon as I can.
Paddle Making McCord Museum 19th Century Eastern Woodlands Paddle Replica
Paddle Making - Artifact M5470 at the McCord Museum is a beautifully decorated, 19th century paddle. It has been identified as Eastern Woodlands either Passamaquoddy or Maliseet and features an array of painted double-curve motifs as well as a divided black and white blade tip.
The Pursuit Zone RTW Overland Motorbike Adventure With Steph Jeavons
The Pursuit Zone - In March 2014 Steph Jeavons set off on a solo ‘round the world overland journey on her Honda CF250L motorbike.  She completed her adventure 4 years later becoming the first Brit to do so by riding in all 7 continents. 
Canoe Kayak Paddlers taking advantage of high water flows in rivers of North California
Canoe Kayak - Paddlers in Northern California received a treat in March. Rains filled rivers to brim and there were high water flows in the river. So kayakers, flocked to the area’s flooded rivers. Check their paddling action out!!
SUP Examiner Wildway All-Natural Breakfast Foods for the Health Conscious Paddler
SUP Examiner - The Wildway Story Wildway is a virtual mom and pop shop founded by husband and wife duo, Kelli and Kyle Koehler. Both were working 9-5 jobs in New York City when they decided it wasn't for them. They wanted to be involved in a business that better complimented their active lifestyle.
SUP World Mag SUP Foil Surfing Dawn Patrol
SUP World Mag - This is why we love SUP.
Elder SUP Elder SUP paddler on why at a advanced age she’s opted for a board with less width
Elder SUP - This is a bold move branching away from my awesome Astro Deluxe 12’6″ Touring board at 31″ wide and stable to the Inflatable Allstar 12’6″ X 27 with Airline Deluxe Technology yup, just 27" wide.
Jackson Kayak Tips for the time when your kid becomes a better kayaker than you…
Jackson Kayak - Progression in kayaking is an amazing, terrifying and rewarding activity. It’s HARD and yet oh so worth it… Last fall there was a role swap in our family. I went from 2nd best, and the one looking out for the kid, to comfortably in 3rd place with the 14 year old kid now looking out for me.
SUP Connect Paddle board brand Jimmy Styks boycotted by Retailers as it is NRA-Backed
SUP Connect - After the school shooting in Parkland, Florida, customers have boycott Outdoor Retailer Vista Outdoor, who apart from selling sporting ammunition and firearms brands and products also manufacture outdoor lifestyle and sporting goods like Jimmy Styks paddle boards. So, to avoid customer boycotts, retailers have cut ties with the NRA or partners that are associated with the NRA.
Am. Whitewater Colorado Event Season with these not to be missed classic Colorado river events
Am. Whitewater - It's that time of year folks! Colorado Event Season is soon upon us. Whether you've been training all winter in preparation or whether you just enjoy a good show and boating with your friends, these classic Colorado river events are not to miss! 
SUP World Mag How to Choose a Foil SUP With Blue Planet Surf
SUP World Mag - We couldn’t agree more at Blue Planet considering how interested we are in surfing. Here’s an intro video to provide details about choosing a foil SUP. With numerous variables influencing what the best and most compatible board may be for someone, we’ve compiled a list of the main points to consider.
Immersion Research A Program that uses whitewater kayaking for social good and social change
Immersion Research - Serrasolses Brother Program started by word champions Aniol and Gerd Serrasolses is a kayak school that supports children who have the talent to paddle but have no means. This program aims to empower these children with less means using whitewater kayaking as a tool, while also contributing to the international whitewater community.
supboardguide.com iRocker All-Around 2018 Review
supboardguide.com - Introduction The new and improved 11’ All-Around for 2018! iRocker has tweaked a few things, and it’s obvious there is an improvement.
SUP Magazine Paddling and camping on the Na Pali Coast - Lovely experience
SUP Magazine - We paddled and camped along the Garden Island's rugged and remote Nā Pali Coast and experienced a world like we'd never seen before. And we came back with the photos to prove it.
TotalSUP The Uffizi SUP Race Is Back
TotalSUP - The Uffizi SUP Race is back! After a 2 year pause, the race has been relaunched, with a collaboration between Toscanasup, Martino Rogai and Riccardo Tonini this race has been made a fixed stop for the Italian circuit, and the race has been recognized as regional event of the Paddle League and will be valid for the world ranking points.
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