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Playak News Flash - May 31, 2018

Playak News Flash - May 31, 2018
The world's latest paddling headlines.

Sian Sykes Becomes First to Circumnavigate Wales by SUP
SUP Connect - On the 60th day of her adventure (37 days paddling and 23 off water days due to weather conditions), Sian Sykes completed her solo and unsupported SUP circumnavigation of Wales. With this, Sian becomes the first person to Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) around the whole of Wales.

How to Kickflip
Palm Blogs - The kickflip is one of the coolest moves you can do in your kayak and one of my personal favourites. Whilst it looks impressive and will take a few attempts to learn, it’s honestly not that hard to do.

The Middle Fork River: My Constant Companion
American Rivers - The following guest blog, a collection of boyhood memories from Mike Camp, is part of our America’s Most Endangered Rivers® series on the Middle Fork of the Vermilion River in Illinois.

Kayak Makers KL Outdoor, GSC Technologies Merge - a C&K Exclusive With New Hemisphere Design Works CEO Chuck Smith
Canoe Kayak - Michigan-based KL Outdoor and Quebec-based GSC Technologies, have merged to form Hemisphere Design Works (HDW), which, with flagship rec brands Sundolphin, Future Beach and Evoke, is estimated by company executives to now be the world’s largest maker of kayaks.

Bedford River Festival SUP Race
The Paddler ezine - Canoe Trail will be running come and try SUP session and training leading up to the River Festival in July 2018. Perfect for intro to racing as the course is over 1 mile.

2019 Carolina Cup Set for April 27
SUPracer - The Quiksilver Waterman Carolina Cup is set for the weekend of April 27, 2019, one week later than this year’s edition due to the Easter holidays. Carolina race week including the clincis, premieres and parties will be from the 24th to the 28th of April with the main day of racing.

Cascades 2018
Jackson Kayak - My adventures didn’t stop after Tuck Fest- the next weekend, I was driving down to the Nantahala Outdoor Center for its yearly spring fling. Marcus, Kenny, Zuav, and I all crowded into my tiny Subaru to make the three hour drive after our morning slalom session.

Four Steps to Protect Your Skin This Summer
SUP Magazine - Dermatologist Dr. Rebecca Shpall shares four simple ways for paddlers to protect themselves from harmful UV rays and sunburns this summer.

Dreamy SUP Surfing in Costa Rica with Fisher Grant
SUP Magazine - SUP surfer Fisher Grant rips on Costa Rica's pristine waves in this recent edit.

Educating Communities on the Perils of Plastic Pollution
SUP Examiner - An Epic Paddle To Deliver A ‘Message In A Bottle’ To Parliament And Educate About The Rising Tide Of Plastic Pollution Paddling the length of the River Thames isn’t something new, but doing it on two standup paddleboards (SUPs) made from plastic bottles is.

Participate in the Hossegor Paddle Games and Win a Trip to the Watermana in Tahiti!
TotalSUP - If you are taking part in the Hossegor Paddle Games on the 22nd, 23rd, and 24th June 2018. Then you have a chance to compete in the Watermana 2018 as a guest of Air Tahiti Nui and Tahiti Tourism. The prize includes a complete stay with flights and accommodation (estimated value: 3000 €).

Free California Paddleboarding guide - Check it out!!
BruSurf - California Paddle Boarding Guide: The Best Places to Paddle Board in California (Free Download), please check the link that has this guide.

Staying Safe on Holiday Weekends With Examples for Wrightsville Beach
Distressed Mullet - Holiday Weekends are dangerous for paddlers. Mostly because people have an easier time getting a 32-foot motorboat into the water and up to full throttle than they have to adopt a stray cat.

CKS- PaddleFest 2018- Taking Place in Whitewater Paradise
Eric Jackson - Colorado Kayak Supply has been a staple supplier of whitewater kayaks and gear for decades. As a kid in New Hampshire in the late 70′s, I used to get the CKS Catalog and drool over all of the cool kayak stuff.

Locals Guide to Annapolis and the Bay to Bridge Race
Distressed Mullet - Locals Guide to The Bay Bridge Paddle If you are planning on heading to the Bay to Bridge Paddle in iconic Annapolis this weekend, let’s help you and your tribe fill in the blanks when it comes to getting the most out of your visit to America’s Sailing Capital.

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