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Playak News Flash - May 23, 2019
Playak News Flash - May 23, 2019
The world's latest paddling headlines.
Jackson Kayak Eric Jackson Rediscovers Tennessee’s City, Knoxville
Jackson Kayak - In 1984, as a 20 year old Yankee from New Hampshire, I was traveling to the Ocoee River in Eastern Tennessee for the Ocoee Double Header kayak races in March. This was my first year of training full time to make the USA Kayak Team, and of my annual pilgrimage to the South.
Kayak Session How to McNasty- Nick’s Kayaking Tips and Tricks
Kayak Session - In this video Freestyle world champion, Nick Troutman, teaches you some techniques for the McNasty.
PADDLEexpo Award-Winning Movies at the Industry Dinner
PADDLEexpo - What kind of movies will be screened? Every year, we select a panel of six short films from the movies sent our way by various producers & film-makers that showcase all aspects of Paddlesports.
International Rivers Activists Puncture Big Hydro’s Attempted Greenwash in Paris
International Rivers - There is no defensible way to continue damming the world’s rivers. That was the message that a powerful uprising of individuals, NGOs and social movements delivered to the World Hydropower Congress last week. (It’s not too late to lend your voice here.)
Jackson Kayak Port Phillip Bay Chasing Flat Head
Jackson Kayak - Quick clip of a few fish caught 17/3/19. Went out to port phillip bay in Altona chasing a of feed of flathead but could only manage to find the small ones along with a small pinkie.
SUP World Mag Aqua Marina Adv All Around Inflatable SUP Range Comparison Review
SUP World Mag - If you’re looking at getting on the water this summer, Aqua Marina have a full range of boards to help you do just that. This Aqua Marina Adv All Around range of boards has something for everyone.
SUP Connect Eco-Friendly 3-Piece Paddle Boards Coming to Market
SUP Connect - Artech MPS launches a Kickstarter campaign to fund their high-performance three-piece paddle board, made with reclaimed plastics. On April 30th 2019, Artech MPS launched a crowdfunding campaign to fund the development of a modular paddle board that combines the performance of a fiberglass board with the convenience of an inflatable board.
TotalSUP Blistering Displays For The First Stop On The APP World Tour: The London SUP Open!
TotalSUP - The London SUP Open delivered last weekend in a blistering competition on the Thames. The London SUP Open broke wide open with epic performances on the Thames River...
SUP World Mag Stand Up Paddle Boaring – Mistral Tribe Boards
SUP World Mag - Creating a stable SUP board does not mean it has to be featureless. Mistral Tribe boards make the first time SUP experience as good as it could possibly be.
Kayak Session Jib Squirt Homeland Part II: The Heavy Metal Section
Kayak Session - Downriver squirt boating on Team Jib’s home river.
SUP Examiner Hala Gear Announces New Website Launch
SUP Examiner - Hala Gear, the leader in performance inflatable stand up paddleboards, is proud to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website at https://www.halagear.com/. The new site, developed by Denver digital agency BLKDG, features a streamlined, modern design with improved functionality and easy access to essential information for both SUP neophytes and advanced paddlers.
Newfoundland Kayakoholic 2019 - Post 6 - Paddling Retreat Weekend - May 17 to May 20
Newfoundland Kayakoholic - It's been six or seven years since I've attended the yearly May 24th Paddling Retreat Weekend. For various reasons I decided to go this year.
International Rivers Looking to the Future
International Rivers - As Kate Horner transitions out of the organization, we want to offer a heartfelt thanks to Kate for her dedicated service and visionary leadership. We wish her all the best in her future endeavors, and know she’ll continue to be a valued member of our community. Kate will take a break, but fortunately she'll be staying in our circle in an advisory role thereafter.
SUP World Mag 75 Hard - Outdoor Workout - I Went Stand Paddle Boarding
SUP World Mag - Fit Digital Nomad shares his first SUP Workout to get you fit and feeling strong.
Isle Surf and SUP Living their passion for Ocean and inspiring others to get outdoors - ISLE Surf & SUP Story
Isle Surf and SUP - ISLE Surf & SUP is a 15-year-old eCommerce paddle board company from sunny San Diego, CA. We are a small team of 20 individuals who all share the same passion for the outdoors and the ocean. We sell the lifestyle we live when we’re not in the office.
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