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Playak News Flash - April 6, 2024
Playak News Flash - April 6, 2024
The world's latest paddling headlines.
SUP Tonic Coconut Bay Resort Saint Lucia Travel Guide
SUP Tonic - Jen Tyler and Chris Taylor head to the tropical paradise of Coconut Bay Resort in Saint Lucia, which is filled with lush rainforests, gorgeous beaches, the best kiteboarding and wingfoiling spots, and incredible accommodations. Check out their travel guide right here.
Traversing Manitoba Parks Opening Camping Reservations for 2024 on April 8th
Traversing - Manitoba Parks is once again offering staggered dates for camping reservations to help elevate the backlog on opening day.
Level 6 Kayak Session / Level Six Trickster Competition 2024
Level 6 - Create the next Freestyle Tricks! A short video contest presented by Level Six & Kayak Session Magazine. Think freestyle is dead? Think again! Freestyle remains one of the most vibrant and innovative paddle sports disciplines out there, and the community that surrounds it rocks.
ICF ICF Renews Partnership With Hungarian University of Sports Science
ICF - The International Canoe Federation is excited to renew its long-standing partnership with the Hungarian University of Sports Science.
International Rafting Federation Registration Extended for the Kampar River IRF World Cup in Malaysia
International Rafting Federation - The organizers of the Kampar River Festival, the first 2024 IRF World Cup race on the IRF schedule, May 24-26, 2024, have announced that registration will be extended to April 30th, 2024.
TotalSUP Trailblazing on Water: A Fresh Outlook on Expedition Guiding With Yster SUP Rider Ingeborg Mout
TotalSUP - With SUP touring in the brand’s DNA, Yster SUP, the premium Swedish SUP brand based in Malmö, is taking another step to democratize stand-up paddleboarding expeditions by teaming up and providing its winning gear to power SUPdriven Expeditions, a new outdoor company offering guided SUP tours through wilderness areas in Sweden.
Traversing Reserve Your Campsite for the 2024 Camping Season at Nova Scotia Provincial Parks
Traversing - There will be a virtual waiting room starting at 8:40 am each day. Be sure to log in early to get in the virtual waiting room before 9 am. You can join the virtual waiting room at 8:40 am. No order or queue is established until 9:00 am when everyone in the waiting area will be randomly assigned a unique number in the queue. You will be admitted into the reservation website when its your turn in the virtual queue.
TotalSUP 15 Year Old Benyam Bossack Joins the Light Board Corp Race Team
TotalSUP - Each year, brand announcements of signing SUP athletes serve as evidence of the condition of our sport igniting discussion and enthusiasm for the upcoming racing season.
TotalSUP Global iSUP Brand Red Paddle Co Celebrates B Corp Month
TotalSUP - Throughout March, Red Paddle Co joins an ever-growing group of B Corp organizations that are committed to prioritizing the environment and society within every aspect of their business.
SUP World Mag Foil Surfing Jaws | The Revolution of Foiling With Kai Lenny, Alex Aguerra and Robby Naish
SUP World Mag - Foiling in the surf, on SUP, on sail – it has all happened tremendously fast in the past few years! At the forefront of course is Kai Lenny – pushing the limits of the sport in all directions.
SUP World Mag Raw Long Sup Session at the Local
SUP World Mag - Check out Benoit Carpentier enjoying some nice long SUP sessions at his local spot through the winter! An opportunity to take out his favourite longboard from Starboard – the 9.0 x 26 par 91L.Some nice waves here, but it does look a bit chilly.
ICF Busy Wegman Makes Slalom Her Main Focus
ICF - There once was a time when the wilder the water, and the more challenging the occasion, the more likely it was you would find Martina Wegman and a kayak.
SUP Connect SIC Maui Unveils Its New Turbocharged Race Board
SUP Connect - Introducing the new Rocket Ship Turbo (RST) dugout all-water raceboard, a remarkable fusion that redefines SIC Maui’s all-water race category. Inspired by the race-winning rocker of the RS series, known for its exceptional glide and maneuverability, the RST combines it with the unmatched rough water stability of the dugout of the Atlantis with a venturi drain. The final results deliver unbeatable all-water performance.
Paddling Magazine Beyond the Salish
Paddling Magazine - It’s not often a sea kayaking video opens with a viewer discretion warning. Then again, it’s rare to encounter a paddling film so brutally raw and with scenes so haunting they’ll keep you up at night.
SUP Connect Introducing Surftech'S 2024 Lineup of SUPs
SUP Connect - Surftech, a global leader in paddle board manufacturing, is thrilled to unveil its highly anticipated 2024 lineup of stand up paddle boards (SUPs). With a legacy rooted in innovation and quality, Surftech continues to push boundaries with its new range, featuring the award-winning Generator, groundbreaking Madera construction, vibrant Lido colorway, and the return of crowd favorites - Aleka, Catalyst, and Chameleon.
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