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Playak Weekly Digest - week 09, 2020
Playak Weekly Digest
The world's top paddling news in week 09, 2020.
Palm Blogs How to Spot a Flash Flood
Palm Blogs - Yesterday we were at the top of a waterfall and had the river flash flood on us, making the drop hideously over powered and leaving Adrian and me trapped on an island in the middle of the river.
Angling International UK Retail Giant Calls on Industry to Back Participation Initiative
Angling International - Retail giant, Angling Direct, has called on the UK tackle industry to support its efforts to attract more people into fishing.
unsponsored Kokatat Maximus Centurion Rescue PFD Limited Edition
unsponsored - Check out the this latest iteration of the Kokatat Maximus Centurion Rescue PFD Limited Edition. This design comes from paddler and designer Marcus Cline.
Jackson Kayak Organizing the Montreal Eau Vive on The Lachine rapids of the Saint Lawrence river
Jackson Kayak - One year ago, I realized I could not continue directing the (Montreal Eau Vive www.mtleauive.com) organization. After 6 editions, it is time for me to move on. Although organizing MEV was very demanding, it also brought me a lot of energy and pride.
Jackson Kayak Look at Jackson Kayak’s FD3D system for creating a pedal Kayak from a paddle kayak
Jackson Kayak - First Look at the FD3D What do you look for in a pedal driven kayak?  Speed?  Tracking?  Weight?  Possibly.  If you’re like me, if you dive in to the pedal market, you’re not just looking for typical paddle-driven kayak properties, but you are also focusing on the drive itself.
Frogma Logrolling Contest at Sheepshead Bay
Frogma - Went out to Sheepshead Bay to enjoy the sun and check out the winter ducks that hang out there this time of year.
SUP International Sup Surf - Parede Beach Lisbon Portugal
SUP International - Stand up paddle action from Parede Beach, Lisbon Portugal on the 21st February 2020.
American Rivers Green Infrastructure: Gateway Into Sustainability for Cities
American Rivers - Cities across the nation face severe challenges that pose a risk to the health of communities and their rivers. Unlike natural environments, the vast quantity of asphalt surfaces found in urban areas prevents rainfall from infiltrating into the ground.
Frogma Presidents' Day Paddle 2020 - With Seals!
Frogma - I couldn't have asked for a better kickoff for my local 2020 paddling year! I do have a little more Florida to share, including my 2nd and 3rd paddles of the year (no pix from the 3rd but it was very similar to the 2nd), but the Presidents' Day Paddle I called for was so spectacular, I have to share a few pix now.
Jackson Kayak When Dreams Come True - The Detian Waterfall Project: China
Jackson Kayak - Our recent China trip came together almost like a dreamed reality. So, let me first take you back a couple years to when I saw a photo of the Detain waterfalls and immediately knew I wanted to run them, and would love to get the first decent.
SUP International Create Happiness in Banff, Alberta
SUP International - Check out the Body Glove and the Performer 11 take to Banff National park to explore and tackle the Bow River.
Outdoor Industry Association Webinar – The Economic Impact of the Coronavirus and What Happens Next
Outdoor Industry Association - As China and the world respond to the health and welfare of all those affected by the coronavirus, we are beginning to see the economic strains of this new crisis. Like many industries, exports of outdoor products and inputs sourced from China have been impacted. In a challenging trade environment, outdoor companies must now manage this new threat to their global value chains and their ability to bring product to market.
supboardguide.com Can You Leave a Paddle Board Inflated?
supboardguide.com - You can leave a paddle board inflated. After all you put all that effort into inflating it; why would you want to deflate it after only a couple hours of use? We totally understand that. So if you plan on leaving your board inflated, then here are a few things to keep in mind.
SUP International Gladiator Elite Construction
SUP International - Check out this video for the latest technology behind the Gladiator Elite range.
SUP Tonic Elude Film
SUP Tonic - Grab a seat, you’ll be entertained for the next 30 mins! A visual surf odyssey that takes its audience around the world and back, featuring the cold waters of Scotland and Ireland, to the warm waters of Indonesia and everywhere in between.
Athletes with top online media coverage in February
1. Kai Lenny
2. Eric Jackson
3. Lincoln Dews
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