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Playak Weekly Digest - week 15, 2024
Playak Weekly Digest
The world's top paddling news in week 15, 2024.
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.
Paddling Life Jim Good on the Possible First Descent of Ernie’s Gorge on WA’s NF Snoqualmie
Paddling Life - (By Jim Good/photos by Mike Hagadorn): From out of the darkness the first twinkling lights appeared. We were overcome with relief, then jubilation. It was 1988 and after seven hours and seven portages, Bob Duffner, Matt Davidson, and I had paddled Ernie’s Gorge in one day.
Paddling Life Landmark Decision Reached to Protect Croatia’s Mrežnica and Tounjčica Rivers
Paddling Life - Decision marks a significant milestone in the United for Rivers campaign to protect over 400 kilometres of rivers throughout the Western Balkans In a groundbreaking decision, the Karlovac County Assembly has officially confirmed the protection of the Mrežnica and Tounjčica rivers and the establishment of two new protected areas, an important signal of Croatia’s commitment to. The post Landmark decision reached to protect Croatia’s Mrežnica and Tounjčica Rivers appeared first on Paddling Life.
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.
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 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.
PaddlingLight 2024 PaddlingLight Update
PaddlingLight - It’s 2024 and PaddlingLight is still kicking away. It’s been 20 years of blogging about paddling on PaddlingLight and before that Nessmuking and before that on a different website. It’s hard to believe, but this is one of the longest lasting blogs about paddling on the internet.
SUP World Mag Maddi Leblanc – Professional SUP Team Canada
SUP World Mag - Introducing Maddi Leblanc: Canada’s Top-Ranked Stand Up Paddle Boarding Athlete Maddi Leblanc, the reigning champion of Canadian stand-up paddle boarding, hails from Niagara, Ontario.
Trak Blog Lori Does the Thing - Telegraph Cove
Trak Blog - Katrina and I were off on a last minute kayaking and camping trip near Telegraph Cove over the long weekend. Just what the Easter Bunny would have wanted! We met up with Simon from TRAK in Nanaimo, jenga’d everything into my car, and headed up towards Telegraph Cove blasting some throwback emo tunes.
ICF Hosts for World Cups and World Championships Awarded by ICF
ICF - A series of hosts have been approved for World Cups and World Championships across eight of the International Canoe Federation’s 10 disciplines.
SUP World Mag The Rocket Ship | SIC MAUI
SUP World Mag - The RS raceboard in Dragon Fly construction offers the same performance features as the original RS shape in a durable DF construction at an affordable price. The RS is DF also opens the award-winning shape to the performance touring community— those who want more performance than Okeanos but not high-end raceboard prices.
Trash Paddler Refuge of a Sort at Oxbow
Trash Paddler - Sunshine wasn't easy to find this past week. Wind, on the other hand, was plentiful especially during our late week nor'easter. Thus Tuesday, before the storm, provided my best shot to get out on the water. Launched into the Nashua River from the Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge in Harvard, MA.
ICF Hosts for World Cups and World Championships Approved by ICF
ICF - A series of hosts have been approved for World Cups and World Championships across eight of the International Canoe Federation’s 10 disciplines.
TotalSUP Puatea Ellis: Queen of the Ocean – Passion, Connection, and Empowerment in French Polynesia
TotalSUP - There are many words I could use to describe Tahitian Water-woman Puatea Ellis. As a decorated French Polyensian swimming, SUP, Bodysurf, and Waterman Tahiti Tour Champion Puatea is one of the most accomplished ocean athletes in French Polynesia.
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.
Athletes with top online media coverage in April
1. Robby Naish
2. Dane Jackson
3. Eric Jackson
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