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Playak News Flash - November 23, 2019
Playak News Flash - November 23, 2019
The world's latest paddling headlines.
SUP Connect Waves Turn on at Barbados Pro Day 2
SUP Connect - Increasing swell with a longer period and light tradewinds greeted the world's best this morning in Bathsheba for the second day of competition here at the inaugural Barbados Pro.
Outdoor Industry Association Remembering the Soul of Snowboarding
Outdoor Industry Association - Jake Burton the was soul of snowboarding and brought his love of the sport to the masses. He was the trailblazer of an industry, working hand-in-hand with his wife to champion gender equity in the workplace, environmental stewardship and social responsibility at the world’s largest snowboard company.
International Rafting Federation The Magical 4 Letter F Word
International Rafting Federation - At some point in our raft guiding careers we will all experience a flip! This article aims to highlight some of the key points associated with flipping and will hopefully deliver a few tips to aid in the recovery of a flipped raft along with its crew.
SUP Tonic Our Best Party Wave Yet
SUP Tonic - Join the Smith Brothers on a journey through faraway outer islands of Indonesia, as they chase perfect waves, get some gnarly reef cuts, and meet some incredible people.
Jackson Kayak Why Kayaking Is Insane(ly) Fun for Kids
Jackson Kayak - It’s funny because a lot of pepple assume kayaking is an extreme sport (it can be, for some) where daily paddlers put their lives at risk. Mostly, you see people going off waterfalls, sometimes on fire, or running rivers like the Stikine. Sure, kayaking has an extreme side, like most all sports. But, paddling for me, and my family is all about family fun, pushing ourselves, overcoming our fears and spending time together.
Trash Paddler Assabet River's Portal is Open Again
Trash Paddler - When I approached the box culvert (pictured above) last week workers were engaged in trying to clear a blockage which had effectively dammed Fort Meadow Brook.  Yesterday, in order to satisfy my curiosity and find out if the workers were successful, I launched into the Assabet River a mile or so downriver...
SUP World Mag Paddleboard Escape
SUP World Mag - Words can’t describe the feelings of happiness and freedom these past two paddle trips. After a long period of fibromyalgia trouble, it was so amazing to get these last couple of trips before the lake freezes.
SUP International Brazilians Train in the Soup Bowl Waves
SUP International - While the SUP Wave World Championship where on hold, the Brazilians are playing the Soup Bowl waves.
Capital Sup Explore Maryland Adventure Series – Blackwater Refuge
Capital Sup - I was excited to see Capital SUP continue with the adventure series this year, the third year running. I signed up immediately, and couldn’t wait to go! What was the destination that had me so excited you ask? Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge. A venture with serene landscape, beautiful birds, and always a little mystery. As anticipated, I was not left with any disappointment.
SUP Mag UK The Subtle Art of Balance
SUP Mag UK - Even if you do all of those things right, you’re going to swim. Sometimes the board is going to take a hit, or get bucked, harder than your ability to absorb and compensate. But, for the most part, if you apply these basic ideas, and practice them a thousand times, you’ll find that your success rate will sky rocket.
International Rafting Federation Colombia’s Rafting For Peace raft team looks ahead for a bright future
International Rafting Federation - Colombia’s Rafting For Peace raft team made a big impression on all who attended the 2019 World Rafting Champs in Australia earlier this year.
International Rafting Federation Zambezi White Water Festival – a bucket list item!
International Rafting Federation - There are a LOT of reasons why this event should be on your bucket list! Just look at the prizes – a bungi jump off the bridge for first place, a helicopter ride over the falls for second place, a bush drive for third place and a breakfast amongst the elephants for the best flip in Oblivion! And what do you have to do to earn those? Go rafting on the Zambezi!
SUP Connect Athletes Arrive in El Salvador for ISA SUP Championships
SUP Connect - 27 National Surfing Teams are set to compete for Gold Medals at the 2019 Surf City El Salvador ISA World SUP and Paddleboard Championship November 24 - December 1. The 27 teams are comprised of more than 150 athletes, featuring the top talent of the sport.
SUP World Mag Australia’s Best SUP Surfers
SUP World Mag - Some of Australia’s best SUP surfers competed in the 2018 NSW State SUP Titles in June 2018 with 3 days of consistent swell at One Mile Beach at Nelson Bay, around 4 hours north of Sydney.
SUP International SUP Crescent Head
SUP International - A short film about Paddle Boarding, Filmed in Crescent Head National Surfing Reserve. it’s a personal story about one of INDO’s passions. There’s comedy, nostalgic cinematography, and it gets very emotional towards the end. Capturing the spirit of the ocean. We Enjoyed creating this piece. Blessed to be filming along the Australian Beach Coast Line.
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