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Playak News Flash - April 25, 2024
Playak News Flash - April 25, 2024
The world's latest paddling headlines.
Traversing N.W.T. Parks Camping Reservations Opening Soon for 2024 Season
Traversing - Campsite reservations for Northwest Territories Parks are opening this Friday, April 16th, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. MST. In conjunction with the opening day you will also get to try their new user-friendly reservation system.
Canoe Guy BC Coming in July 2024: This Fancy Old Canoe: A Comprehensive Guide to Restoring Antique Canoes
Canoe Guy BC - This Fancy Old Canoe: A Comprehensive Guide to Restoring Antique Canoes picks up where This Old Canoe: How to Restore Your Wood-Canvas Canoe left off. Whether you are an avid collector of antique canoes or you have limited woodworking experience and just want to get your family’s heirloom canoe back on the water, the two books work together to provide the techniques necessary to achieve success in your canoe-restoration adventure.
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.
Traversing Hultafors Announces New Axe and Leather Accessories
Traversing - Swedish tool maker Hultafors has announced a new versatile axe that can handle a wide range of challenges during a day in the forest.
Outdoor Industry Association Sustainable Growth Strategies for Your Outdoor Brand This Earth Day
Outdoor Industry Association - Picture this: a path where every step forward leads toward a sustainable future. That’s the trail the outdoor industry is blazing—one where the outdoor experience is protected, and our products resonate with purpose. The post Sustainable Growth Strategies for Your Outdoor Brand this Earth Day appeared first on Outdoor Industry Association.
American Rivers Seven River and Nature Poems
American Rivers - Green divided by white rapids. The shivering soul-reaching shock of the water. The beverage of the animals. Drowning not in water but in a sense of belonging. The water’s writing engraves the rocks like the graphite from my pencil engraves this paper.
SUP Magazine Hawaii's Iconic 'Stairway to Heaven' to Be Demolished
SUP Magazine - If you've ever visited Hawaii , chances are you might have heard about the famous Ha‘ikū Stairs, known among some as the "Stairway to Heaven." The hike has become a favorite of many tourists looking to get a breathtaking shot from atop a lush mountain ridge despite the stairs required to get there being closed to the public since 1987. Now, after years of complaints from local property owners, the stairs are officially coming down. 
Paddling Magazine 15 of the Most Beautiful Places to Paddle in the World
Paddling Magazine - The question we faced in curating this article was simple: how to list the most beautiful places to paddle in the world without playing favorites? To create a more objective tally, we focused on both beauty and diversity.
SUP Magazine Study Finds the Key to Weight Loss With Intermittent Fasting
SUP Magazine - Intermittent fasting has been all the rage in recent years, with many people attributing the diet method to helping them lose weight and keep it off . However, a new study got to the bottom of the diet fad, and determined what actually may be the real secret to success.
Kayak Base Best Places to Kayak in Mexico
Kayak Base - Mexico is a country that is blessed with a wide range of natural beauty, which includes diverse landscapes offering a plethora of kayaking opportunities.
SUP Tonic Armstrong Alloy System | Endless Possibilities
SUP Tonic - Exciting news! The Alloy System has arrived! It was designed to enable riders of all skill levels to chase endless experiences on the water. Its modularity, broad performance range, and exceptional build quality empower riders to progress without limits.
SUP Mag UK Head of the Dart 2024
SUP Mag UK - Head of the Dart 2024. We had absolutely nothing to complain about and Paul thanks for the sunshine!
SUP Tonic Full Event Highlights | Leucate 2024
SUP Tonic - Leucate has just hosted the first GWA event for the Surf-Freestyle and FreeFly-Slalom disciplines. The Mondial du Vent saw 41 men and 17 women competing worldwide. This event has been running for 27 years, and the crew are excited to have returned to this ideal wingfoil location.
SUP Tonic One System, Endless Possibilities.
SUP Tonic - Todays the day, Stay Tuned! The post One system, endless possibilities. first appeared on Tonic Mag.
TotalSUP The Paddling Journey and Life of Flying Fish’s Pro Team Rider Eri Tenório
TotalSUP - Most of you may know Eri as a Brazilian National Champion, and an ICF World SUP cup champion who has finished multiple times on the podium for the EuroTour. He is truly a phenomenal professional SUP racer, and a crazy stunt man on his paddle board.
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