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Playak News Flash - September 29, 2019
Playak News Flash - September 29, 2019
The world's latest paddling headlines.
The Paddler ezine Three New 5mm Wetsuits From Typhoon
The Paddler ezine - Typhoon International, one of the world’s most reputable wetsuit manufacturers has launched its latest selection of brand new 5mm wetsuits for the approaching autumn and winter season. Three wetsuit models are available to suit every type of activity and budget. 
Hala 5 AcroSUP Tips for Beginners
Hala - If you have been around the SUP and Yoga scene for the past while, then chances are you have probably seen or maybe even tried some AcroYoga.
Paddle Making Chesnut Keel Garden Decoration
Paddle Making - Back when re-canvassing my 14 foot Chestnut canoe this spring, I made the conscious decision to not re-install the long shoe keel. Consulting with a few experts at the 2018 Wooden Canoe Assembly in Peterborough, the consensus was that with the relatively thick ribs and decent original planking job on the canoe, the hull would not need additional strengthening with the re-attachment of the keel. I don't like keels much anyway.
Hala Lake Estes: The Rocky Mountains Offer More Than Just Whitewater Paddling
Hala - As a kid growing up in Nebraska, my family made annual summer trips to Estes Park, Colorado for vacation. We did the usual activities: hiking in Rocky Mountain National Park, horseback riding, playing miniature golf, and walking up and down the main street checking out all the shops. Those activities were fun, but Estes Park as more to offer Lake Estes! Lake Estes is located on the east end of town, you’ll pass the lake as you enter the town on highways 34 & 36.
Jackson Kayak Kayak Fishing in the Lakes
Jackson Kayak - Here is a little video of my recent trip to the UK’s Lake District, main target was Pike and I found a few.
ICF Fox and Grigar Have Flying Friday at Slalom World Titles
ICF - Australia’s Jessica Fox and Slovakia’s Jakub Grigar turned on a masterclass of canoe slalom paddling on Friday to qualify quickest for this weekend’s ICF world championship semi-finals in La Seu, Spain.
Hala Supconnect Awards 2019 Winners Announced
Hala - After more than six weeks of deliberations and intense evaluations we are pleased to announce the winners of the 2019 Supconnect Awards. After nominating 30 or so men, women, groms and blogs per category, and an abundance of brands and shops in the stand up paddle industry we've finally narrowed down the extremely talented pool of nominees to the final chosen winners.
ICF Olympic Quota Places Take Shape After First Day of Slalom Heats
ICF - The Netherlands and Andorra are among countries set to compete in the women’s K1 canoe slalom competition at next year’s Olympic Games, as the race for quota positions heats up at the ICF world championships in La Seu, Spain.
SUP International Sup Tours UK
SUP International - A clip of our SUP Tour in Cornwall, UK – exploring the stunning coastline and beautiful estuary.
SUP International Fanatic Ripper Air & Ripper Air Touring 2020
SUP International - Our two kids inflatable SUPs match the strength and size of the next generation perfectly. Light, strong and easy handling, these boards are the ultimate fun package that they can carry to the water themselves on their bike or skateboard, and set up easily.
Judy Ranelli At its core, padding is about joy. I wish more people could experience it.
Judy Ranelli - A new paddler asked me what made me so smitten about paddling whitewater in a kayak. I tried to explain as best I could. I said that there is a moment when you are in a rapid at the top of your skill level, yet not surpassing it, when time slows down, and you are able to put your paddle and boat exactly where you want it to be, and this moment is sheer bliss. 
SUPracer Great Glen Challenge: We Fought the Loch Ness Monster and the Loch Ness Monster Won
SUPracer - Apparently there's a 50-year-old Glenfiddich single malt Scotch whiskey that sells for £30,000 a bottle. We might have to increase the budget of the Great Glen Challenge next year, because I'm pretty sure that drink was the only thing we could have offered Nessie to calm her down on Sunday.
Standup Journal Julien Bouyer Sails Around Island of Re on Wing Surfer
Standup Journal - Naish team rider, Julien Bouyer took his Wing Surfer on the ultimate journey, a tour around his home island, the Île de Ré in France.  Check out the video and photos below to enjoy the ride with him! What is a Wing Surfer, anyway? The Wing Surfer is the ultimate hand-held surfing wing. 
TotalSUP The Great Glen Challenge 2019 Results: The Battle of Loch Ness
TotalSUP - The Great Glen Challenge, a 92km race that runs from the West Coast to the East Coast of Scotland, took an unexpected turn this past weekend, when gusty headwinds challenged paddlers to a radical 36km long Loch Ness battle. 92 paddlers signed up for the event with 24 paddlers braving the non-stop format. TotalSUP recaps this ultra endurance paddle experience.
Badfish SUP Tips for Choosing River SUP Fins
Badfish SUP - What fins are you running today? This is a common question us whitewater stand up paddlers often ask each other before getting on the river. Some of us geek out on this topic more than others. But your fin choice can have a huge effect on your paddling experience.
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