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Playak News Flash - August 3, 2019
Playak News Flash - August 3, 2019
The world's latest paddling headlines.
ICF Jensen Takes First Steps to Defending Her Golden Sprint Treble
ICF - Exciting Canadian teenager Sophia Jensen has once again underlined her incredible talent with two strong performances on the opening day of competition at the 2019 ICF junior and U23 canoe sprint world championships in Pitesti, Romania.
ICF Patience Important as Khatali Eyes Off Olympic Debut
ICF - Life as a Tunisian canoe sprint athlete is hard enough already for Outail Khatali without the extra challenges which have been thrown his way at this week’s 2019 ICF junior and U23 canoe sprint world championships in Pitesti, Romania.
CKS Blog The convenience of the Astral YTV PFD for this lady rafting guide
CKS Blog - As a Trauma Intensive Care Nurse for the last ten years, a private boater, and a commercial rafting guide, safety on the river is of the utmost importance to me. As a woman on the river, however, I quickly discovered not all gear is made with us slay-dies in mind. I struggled to find a PFD that fit “the girls”, was comfortable for all-day wear, and didn’t limit my paddle power and motion.
SUP International Osaka SUP Open Brings the World’s Very Best to Japan
SUP International - The APP World Tour is excited to announce its return to Japan in 2019 with the introduction of the Osaka SUP Open.
Alder Creek Kayak July 2019 Full Immersion Whitewater 1
Alder Creek Kayak - Almost exactly a year ago, I found myself in the same position as the eight students who joined us this July for a weekend of learning how to kayak in swift water. My own experiences led me to buy my own boat and paddle relentlessly all over Oregon and Southern Washington. One year later I found myself right back where it all began, paddling from Barton Park to Carver Park on the Clackamas River, but this time I got to be the one giving pointers to the new paddlers.
ICF Senior executive role continues for Farias in the Pan American Sports
ICF - The vice-president of International Canoe Federation, Cecila Farias has been re-elected to the position of vice-president of the Association of Pan American Sports Federations (ACODEPA). Cecila would continue promoting the sport of canoeing in the Pan American region.
Jackson Kayak Game Of Throws - Casting techniques to catch fishes
Jackson Kayak - Bass anglers try flipping, pitching, the wrist roll, fly fishermen employ the double haul, there’s even a bow and arrow cast for shooting under docks, all of these and more are used to describe casting techniques.
The American River Sierra Whitewater
The American River - The South Fork is our most popular rafting trip in California because it has lots of Class I to Class III+ rapids, a long rafting season and has a perfect safety record.
Outdoor Industry Association Recent Management plan of Bears Ears not protecting this sacred abode
Outdoor Industry Association - Bears Ears National Monument needs to be conserved and protected but the BLM’s recent announcement of a new “final” management plan is weakening protections of Bears Ears. Outdoor Industry Association and many other recreational water enthusiasts, nature enthusiasts and conservationists are not for this plan as its not in the interest of protecting the cultural and environmental value of the area.
Isle Surf and SUP How to Find the Best Surfboard for Intermediate Surfers
Isle Surf and SUP - Let me guess you’ve mastered the basics of surfing at your local surf camp and you’re now ready to graduate to an intermediate surfboard.
SUP World Mag SipaBoard Motorized SUP
SUP World Mag - Tech We Want with a review of the SipaBoard. A self-inflating, jet-propelled standup paddleboard that will go over 4 mph for up to 3 hours.
SUP International Keahi Sup Surfing July 2019
SUP International - Cool footage of Keahi de Aboitiz scoring some fun July winter swells on the Australian East Coast.
ISA Elimination Rounds Narrow Field of Pan American Medal Hopefuls
ISA - A full day of talent-packed elimination rounds narrowed the field of competitors in contention for medals at the Lima 2019 Pan American Games surfing competition.
SUP Connect Final Registration Deadlines and Other Paddlesports Retailer 2019 Updates
SUP Connect - Tomorrow August 1, is the last chance for free retailer, media and non-profit registration. Exhibitor and independent rep badge registration also closes at end-of-day tomorrow. Walk-up registration at the event will be an option, but will cost $20 per person and will require additional time on-site for processing.
SUP Tonic Three Perfect Surfboards for Ripping Up Beautiful Mexican Pointbreaks
SUP Tonic - Last month, we featured Zack Flores putting his self-shaped crafts to the test in Mexico, riding each one switch-foot. Also on that trip with Flores, and inspiring his impressive ambidextrous performance, was 18-year-old Ian Gottron from Dana Point, California.
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