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Playak News Flash - February 2, 2019
Playak News Flash - February 2, 2019
The world's latest paddling headlines.
Brittany Parker Childlike Not Childish
Brittany Parker - Cliches are cliches for a reason. They hold real meaning. But we’re fed them in such a way that it becomes repetitive. Eventually, they’re met with eye rolls and tired sighs.
Adventure Kayak S2O Design Completes New Eagle River Whitewater Park
Adventure Kayak - Colorado rafters, kayakers and standup paddleboarders will have a great new playpark to surf this spring when the new Eagle River Park opens in the town of Eagle.
Sea Eagle Rob Samuelsen: Good Times on the Big Muddy
Sea Eagle - By Tom Schlichter Rob Samuelsen is a serious world traveler who strives to get the most out of every adventure he undertakes.
Jackson Kayak Duck, Dodge, and Deflect on Washington’s Raging River
Jackson Kayak - I love exploring new sections of whitewater and while the Raging River in Washington state was narrow and chocked full of wood, it was still a beautiful and enjoyable adventure. The Raging is a tributary to the much larger and popular Snoqualmie River.
The Paddler ezine Ravenglass Seaquest 2019
The Paddler ezine - A navigation event on the three beautiful estuaries at Ravenglass. Competitors, in kayaks or canoes, visit as many controls as they can, in the time limit of three hours.
Jackson Kayak Soulo Boating: Why or Why Not
Jackson Kayak - Solo boating is widely known and can be determined from common scene more dangerous in almost any scenario. Almost no one recommended it on a regular basis yet you see so many great athletes and figures doing solo runs and often really stout ones to say the least.
Adventure Kayak BIC Sport North America Becomes Tahe Outdoors North America
Adventure Kayak - On January 2nd the acquisition of BIC Sport North America by Tahe Outdoor Group has been completed, and the new company operating in North America will be known as Tahe Outdoors North America.
Chris Baer A Day in the Life of a Winter Grand Canyon of the Colorado Trip
Chris Baer - You know what you’re going to do tomorrow, sort of First you’ll wake up. Crawl out of your warm cocoon of a bed/nest. Get dressed in the first of multiple costumes for the day.
Jackson Kayak Boat Control Will Help You Catch More Fish
Jackson Kayak - Boat control, like a perfectly placed cast, will help you catch more fish. You want to get in position with a stealthy approach and maintain that position. In some situations on a body of water that means getting there with my kayak, parking it and wading to get to the fish. 
SUP Examiner Josh Crayton Takes Reins as New SCORA Race Committee Chair
SUP Examiner - Announcement from the Southern California Outrigger Racing Association (Scora) From Scora: Josh Crayton began paddling for the Lanakila Outrigger Canoe Club in the summer of 1980.
SUP Examiner Backpack Review: Matador Freerain 24
SUP Examiner - Looking for a truly waterproof backpack? You need to check out the Matador Freerain24 under their Advanced Series.
Rod Swan Day 4 – Shute to Bowen Adventure
Rod Swan - Day 4 started as with what was turning into a routine now, it takes a few days to accustom yourself to the new routine of each day. Getting up, having breakfast, talking about the days events, packing the kayaks for the next leg of our adventure and beginning the paddle.
Newfoundland Kayakoholic 2019 - Post 2 - Tors Cove to LaManche
Newfoundland Kayakoholic - Last weekend I sent an email to see if anyone wanted to paddle or hike Cathy begged to go paddling and so we plied the waters from St. Philips to Portugal Cove and back. I didn't take any pictures though.
Canoe Kayak Weekend Expeditions: Connections Across Maine
Canoe Kayak - A colorful two-day canoeing adventure in Maine's central-western Lakes and Mountain region, crossing Flagstaff Lake with a night living well on Hurricane island, followed by a day down the Dead River, connecting with a night's stay at the Maine Huts & Trails Grand Falls Hut.
SUP Magazine SUP Surfer’s 30-Second Dream Ride at Mavericks
SUP Magazine - A standup paddler strokes into a perfect wave at Northern California's big-wave mecca, Mavericks, and gets a solid 30-second ride.
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