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Playak News Flash - January 31, 2019
Playak News Flash - January 31, 2019
The world's latest paddling headlines.
Frogma Dunlin Murmuration, Jones Beach, 1/26/2019
Frogma - Taking a quick break from Florida posts because a couple of Sebago's birders led a hike at Jones Beach on Saturday, the highlight of which I can share without much writing (in best Barbie voice: "Writing is hard!")(well, not that hard, it just takes me way longer than I ever think it's going to) - As we were approaching the jetty at the end of the point where we've gotten a pretty good view of seals in the inlet in the past, one of our sharp-eyed aviphiles noticed that the curious conglomeration of small, round, grayish-brown stones on the beach beside the jetty weren't actually stones - they were a huge flock of the medium-sized sandpipers called dunlins.
International Rafting Federation Czech’s beloved and legendary rafting judge Uncle Vladimir Naděje was bid farewell last year
International Rafting Federation - Uncle Vladimir very fondly remembered by Czech’s rafting community, as he played a active role in the development of the sport of rafting being a international judge. He was one of the people who wrote the first Czech rafting rules as well.
International Rafting Federation Recap of IRF’s 2018 World Rafting Champs that took on Alumine
International Rafting Federation - The IRF’s 2018 World Rafting Champs came to a spectacular close today with the arduous Downriver. The rain and sprinkles of snow on the surrounding mountains did nothing to dampen the teams’ enjoyment of the awesome white water that the Aluminé offers. The day definitely belonged to the Czechia teams.
Kayak Session Amazon Icon, Paddling Big Water with a Purpose
Kayak Session - Three world-famous kayakers are embarking to go to Colombian Amazon, one of the most dense and unforgiving jungles in the world and then descent two never-before-run sections of whitewater, Araracuara rapids on the Caquetá river and the Jirijirimo falls on the Apaporis river in deep in the Colombian jungle. Amazon Icons is the documentary film, whose sales would help in fundraising this major expedition. The cause of this mission is to spread the message of protecting the unmatched biodiversity of Colombian Amazon.
International Rafting Federation We are river family – meet Stan Hájek
International Rafting Federation - A very familiar face to the European Raft Race scene, with a paddling career spanning 53 years, Stan Hájek started paddling as a child, later meeting his girlfriend (now wife) whilst paddling in the Czech Republic and East & West Europe.
kayakudos.com How to Rig a Fishing Kayak
kayakudos.com - Kayak fishing can be a fulfilling experience and tons of fun, but you need a boat that meets all the requirement to ensure a comfortable angling experience. A fishing-specific kayak has ample storage for gear, it has rod holders, and it is more stable than a basic kayak.
Paddle Making Historic Paddle Photo: Brantford Canoe Club (1892)
Paddle Making - Found another historic image (1892) of members of the Brantford Canoe Club. Seated on the floor holding a paddle with B / C / C decorated on the blade is a future International celebrity, Mohawk Poet and Performer, E. Pauline Johnson (Tekahionwake).
Team I-Canoe New in Today From Peak UK
Team I-Canoe - New Peak River Wrap PFD.
Canoe Kayak Idaho's Drew Kirk equipping his daughters to launch their own kayak trips
Canoe Kayak - Episode 5 of Paddling Parents, presented by NRS, has Idaho's Drew Kirk preparing his daughters for their final chapter of being equipped to launch their own trips ... Sticking with the computing analogy, Kirk was resolute that he would not let his daughters — who are two years apart — program the words, or the concept, of 'fear' into 'kayaking' until they had the basic skills in place.
SUP Magazine The Essential Gear for Cold Weather Paddling
SUP Magazine - From drysuits to booties, this is a head-to-toe list of all the gear you need to stay warm on the water when standup paddling in winter.
Standup Journal Get Started on Your Indo Board – A Tutorial
Standup Journal - Global PartnerWant to develop your balance training but have no idea how to get started? The Indo Board is a renowned fitness tool that has served surfers and paddlers for DECADES for improving performance on the water. What is that darn thing anyway? 
SUP Industry Association SUP Film Festival 2019 – Paddle 4 the Good
SUP Industry Association - The World’s First Stand Up Paddle (SUP) Film Festival Debuts on March 30, 2019 in Santa Cruz, CA Santa Cruz, CA.
SUP International Inside Stand Up Paddle
SUP International - Stand-up paddleboarding’s great because I’m working out. I’m standing. You’re getting a balance exercise, a little more so than you would in a canoe or kayak.
Surftech SUP Filipe Toldedo Surfing the Maldives on His Modern 2
Surftech SUP - The Sharpeye Modern 2 has quickly become a favorite of Surfers from all skill levels. It's easy of paddle and maneuverability makes it one of the most versatile boards on the market. Watch Filipe Toledo surf on the Modern 2 in Surftech's Fusion E2 Technology in the Maldives.
SUP International Paddling the Greenland´s remote west coast following the ancient “Great Route“
SUP International - Michael Walther paddles Greenland´s remote west coast, for which he along with his crew took the ancient “Great Route“. Ultimately they understood why that region needs to be protected .
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