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Playak News Flash - April 3, 2019
Playak News Flash - April 3, 2019
The world's latest paddling headlines.
unsponsored Zwift Enters the Virtual Paddle Sports Market
unsponsored - For those of you who follow me on Instagram you’ll know that I am a big user and fan of the Zwift platform.
SUP Magazine Escape to SUP Surfing Paradise at Nosara, Costa Rica
SUP Magazine - Nosara Paddlesurf provides expert instruction to help guests develop their SUP surfing abilities while riding warm-water waves in Costa Rica.
Tsunami Rangers Waves and Beaches by Willard Bascom – A Review
Tsunami Rangers - We decided to resurrect this best-selling classic because it’s just so damn good! A comprehensive description of how waves and beaches behave under all kinds of conditions, Waves and Beaches explains why ships sink, how rogue waves can split giant tankers in two, how surfers can ride waves with skill and dexterity and how we can harness the ocean’s energy, plus much, much more.
PaddlingLight The First Roll Expedition
PaddlingLight - PaddlingLight’s publisher and primary author Bryan Hansel is excited to announce a new world record attempt and a new expedition. Over the next year, he will attempt to roll his kayak in a new pool every day. Not only will the pools be different, but each pool will be newly constructed and have never had a kayak roll in it.
Simon Wyndham Competition Doesn’t Matter
Simon Wyndham - I have had an inkling for a while now that part of the reason why some people are put off by freestyle kayaking is because of its association with competition.
International Rafting Federation We Are River Family – Bijan Arbab
International Rafting Federation - Starting rafting in the very early naughties because he found a way to make money rather than spend it, this week we meet Bijan Arbab.
SUP World Mag SUP Stand Up Paddle Boarding Surfing Costa Rica, Dominical
SUP World Mag - Small Waves in Playa Dominical, Costa Rica.
Kokatat Rescue Tool usage knowhow - Kokatat River Tow Tether
Kokatat - The Kokatat River Tow Tether is a five foot webbing cow tail/tow tether with adjustable length so that it fits snug against your rescue life vest to minimize snag hazard. This video will explain how to install, adjust and pack the River Tow Tether.
Tony Paradise First Paddle of Spring
Tony Paradise - A week into spring and we had our first paddle.  It was warm, 10 C, but the vestiges of winter clung on along the shore.  I joined Brian, Cathy, Gary and Sue for a ease back paddle to Topsail Beach.
Isle Surf and SUP Winner’s Choice Board Giveaway
Isle Surf and SUP - Enter to win your choice of Any board in our 2019 lineup. You read that correctly, one lucky winner will be able to pick their favorite SUP to take home. Enjoy an epic paddle adventure with 7 of your closest friends on the Megalodon. 
Traversing Canadian Canoe Museum Receives 10 Million Towards New Facility
Traversing - The Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Multiculturalism, announced today that the Government of Canada is investing $10 million to support the construction of a new facility for the Canadian Canoe Museum in Peterborough, Ontario.
Jackson Kayak Golden Toads on the Fly
Jackson Kayak - I think every angler that lives in the US can think of a handful of “secret” spots that have tons of huge carp in them.
Jackson Kayak 2 Kayak Attack
Jackson Kayak - When you break it down into the simplest terms, there are two kinds of kayak fishing: lakes and moving water.
red paddle co Lake Annecy to Host Dragon World Championship 2019
red paddle co - It is with much excitement that we can announce the location of the 2019 Dragon World Championships. The world’s only dedicated, global Team Sup competition is set to be unleashed on the shores of Lake Annecy, France on the 15th and 16th June 2019.
The Paddler ezine Into the Sea: The North Island
The Paddler ezine - Adventure kayakers on their successful expedition of New Zealand’s North Island. This was in 2017, where these kayakers undertook a 2800 km expedition and they are now set to do another expedition for which they are asking help in form of sponsors. Check out their adventure story.
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