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Playak News Flash - April 4, 2019

Playak News Flash - April 4, 2019
The world's latest paddling headlines.

These safety tools inside my life jacket at all times!!
Jackson Kayak - Your life jacket is a great place to keep necessary safety tools. Often times people keep much of their safety gear in the back of their kayak, but this can cause an issue if your kayak is the one pinned and you are unable to retrieve the gear needed from the back of your kayak.

The MRC Council Study and the Impacts of Hydropower Development on the Mekong
International Rivers - The Study on the Sustainable Development and Management of the Mekong River, including Impacts of Mainstream Hydropower Projects known as the Council Study was conducted by the Mekong River Commission (MRC). Initiated in 2012, the final report was released in 2018.

Pike Slayer
Jackson Kayak - This past summer, I had caught my personal best Twice! The first one was on a section of the Huron river in Michigan. I had put my anchor down across from a down tree.

Big Salt, Big Adventure
Sea Eagle - By Warren Maddox At first glimpse of the chocolate powerhouse, I knew we were in for an epic river run. I hadn't seen water this powerful in person since running the Lions Head section of the Matanuska River in Alaska.

An Important Step for the Colorado River
American Rivers - While not a silver bullet, efforts to pass the DCPs in both the Upper and Lower Basins is truly something to celebrate as we work towards better management of the Colorado River well into the future.

For Flowing Rivers: A Prelude
International Rivers - A red moon rose above a tranquil river in Arangali village in Kerala. People had begun trickling in to the sand banks for an event called “The Song, the River and the Full Moon.”

Casper Steinfath Test’s 2020 Maliko Inflatable
SUP International - We sent 4x ISA World Champ Casper Steinfath a 2020 Maliko Inflatable while he was in California.

Poenaiki Raioha on Fire: SUP Surfing’s Next World Champion?
Standup Journal - If you know him, you respect him. F-ONE Team Rider Poenaiki Raioha, a fierce contender in any SUP surf contest, made an international name for himself with his powerful performance in last year’s APP World Tour. This year, Poe has his eyes on the World Title.

Cleanwave SUP Circle Calls for Reduction of Plastic in Mallorca
Standup Journal - Great shot! This photo was taken in Mallorca, Spain at a beach clean up hosted by Cleanwave, a non-profit from the Balearic Islands. Cleanwave rocks the reduction of single-use plastic bottles by making the drinking water (unfortunately, currently unfit for human consumption in the Balearics) freely accessible.

Golden Ticket – Win a Free kayak Trip (Airfare included)
Kayak Session - Wanna win a free paddle trip – airfare included – and paddle a week on the Oetz in Austria with the SEND crew? Then enter their cool raffle called the Golden Ticket. Note that there are tons of cool prizes to win if you are not the lucky ones… Now the coolest part is that all proceeds go to the Free River Funds.

Prepping for Spring Paddling – On and Off the River
Level 6 - Spring has sprung and along with birds chirping and buds on the trees, there is water running through our rivers! Before you load all your gear and dash off to the river, let’s chat about wood for a second.

Airton Cozzolino Chasing Home Swell
SUP World Mag - Airton Cozzolino was born on the Cape Verde island of Sal and showed his talent for all kind of watersports already as a four-year-old boy, while snapping the best waves from the big boys. Today, Cape Verde is still his favorite playground. Adam Sims visited him at his home break to capture his carefree and spectacular SUP style.

Belitong Geopark International Stand Up Paddle & Kayak Marathon 2019
SUP World Mag - Getting excited for August and the Belitong Geopark International Stand Up Paddle & Kayak Marathon 2019.

1st Stage of the Brazilian Championship Sup & Race 2019
SUP International - Coverage from the first stage of the Brazilian championship Stand up Paddle and race 2019.

Gladiator Sup Elite 10’6 Test Review
SUP International - The Elite’s double laminated high density drop stitch mirrors the premium brands qualities. Gladiator doesn't stop there with premium board expectations, the board shape is 32 wide through-out the mid-section with a well-designed nose and tail of the board.

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