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Playak News Flash - June 29, 2019
Playak News Flash - June 29, 2019
The world's latest paddling headlines.
Robert Payne Oyster Bamboo Fly Rods
Robert Payne - In my tenure working for Georgia, USA, I've collaborated with executives from many global brands to elevate the business environment here. One of the greatest joys of my job has been the opportunity to peel back the layers and look inside the inner workings of companies and their leaders.
Palm Blogs British Universities Kayak Expedition – Planning for Russia
Palm Blogs - The first weekend of December 2018 saw the bi-annual British Universities Kayak Expedition Team (BUKE) selection. It brings together the best whitewater kayakers from different universities across the UK to form a team which then goes on to plan and undertake an expedition to a destination of their choosing.
ICF Canoe and kayak sprint action at the European Games in Minsk
ICF - The first event of the canoe sprint at the 2nd European Games was men’s 1000 metres race, where Hungarian kayaker Balint Kopasz produced the best time. He was the fastest in the second heats group.
ICF Heat set to intensify for slalom paddlers in Slovenia
ICF - Sweltering conditions in Slovenia this weekend will add to the challenge for the world’s best slalom paddlers competing in the third ICF World Cup of the season.
Jackson Kayak Equality in the Extreme
Jackson Kayak - Recently, I participated in an extreme kayak event called the North Fork Championships. This event has become quite prestigious among whitewater athletes. The event has been taking place for the last several seasons and has attracted international talent. This year was the first time the event had a large enough field of female competitors to have a women’s class. In order to ensure that competitors in the women’s category would exist the organizers of the event secured enough funds to offer an equal cash purse for both male and female competitors.
Badfish SUP Eagle Whitewater Park Throwdown & Women’s Night!
Badfish SUP - Colorado’s big river events may have come and gone but the Eagle Whitewater Park is still throwing down! Every Tuesday, as a spin-off of the Vail Whitewater Series, Eagle is hosting the Eagle Whitewater Throwdown.
Kayak Session Ecuador’s future as a whitewater destination is under threat with dam on Piatua River
Kayak Session - An Ecuadorian company has been awarded what many believe is a questionable concession to build a dam on the remote and wild Piatua River. Currently Ecuador has a large surplus of electricity production and only uses 47% of its installed capacity, which leaves many people questioning the need for this project.
TotalSUP Register Now for The Open Water Challenge SUP Festival, Sardinia!
TotalSUP - Sardinia will once again be welcoming the Open Water Challenge (OWC). The OWC is traditionally a kiting and windsurfing event, which will be celebrating its 10 year anniversary. But this year the international event will see the integration of a SUP festival!
Kayak Session Vlog: the Don Skjoli river
Kayak Session - Follow the send crew down the Don Skjoli river, for what is probably the first descent in 2019. 
Jackson Kayak River Run Park Is Finally Flowing
Jackson Kayak - River Run Park in Denver was completed last spring, but it didn't run in 2018 because it was a low water year. After a snowy winter, the South Platte was running 800 cfs the other day, so I finally went test out the new spots.
SUP International Gladiator Paddle Board Review - Lite 10’6
SUP International - The Gladiator Lite with its stringer construction is the baby brother of the Gladiator Elite. You can inflate the Gladiator Lite to 20 psi to get the maximum rigidity out of it for heavier riders. This board is aimed at those looking to get started on a budget and comes in at £399 for everything in the package, including the double action pump, alloy paddle, coil-leash and over-sized rucksack bag all shipped for free, to your door.
Standup Journal Goosehill 10’6 inflatable SUP: Value at a Cost that is Affordable
Standup Journal - Goosehill Sport, Ltc. a stand up paddle inflatable brand out of China, creates an inflatable SUP package including 10’6 iSUP board, travel bag, paddle, leash, fins and pump for $399.  Overall review: Great. Here are the details. Goosehill Rainbow R 10’6 iSUP:  Overall Package Review Goosehill Sport’s inflatable stand up paddleb
ISA ISA Welcomes IOC Session Approval of Surfing for Paris 2024
ISA - The International Surfing Association (ISA) is pleased and encouraged by today’s decision by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Session to approve the inclusion of Surfing on the Sports Programme for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, after a vote by its membership during the 134th IOC Session in Lausanne.
SUP Connect Industry Partnership Expands SUP Accessibility In Oregon
SUP Connect - Sun Country Tours, a POWDR company and award-winning river outfitter famous for its family-friendly whitewater rafting trips in Oregon, and Stand On Liquid, a Bend-based stand up paddle boarding (SUP) retailer that offers the largest inventory of paddle boards on the West Coast, have announced a partnership to expand SUP recreational opportunities in Central Oregon.
SUP Connect Cape Cod Bay Challenge Returns for its 12th Year to Benefit Christopher’s Haven
SUP Connect - The Cape Cod Bay Challenge (CCBC), the oldest and most recognized stand up paddle (SUP) event in the northeast, returns for its twelfth year to benefit Christopher’s Haven, a home for kids when cancer hits home on Saturday, July 27, 2019 from 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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