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Playak News Flash - November 27, 2019
Playak News Flash - November 27, 2019
The world's latest paddling headlines.
Jackson Kayak Know some fascinating fish facts - Hybridization In Black Bass
Jackson Kayak - Bass are one of the most sought-after game fish in the world, and that has led to a lot of movement between water bodies to create fishing opportunities that might not have previously existed. Unfortunately, unlike many other species, black bass have weak reproductive barriers.
TotalSUP Fanatic UK Charity Santa SUP Is Set to See a Record Number of Paddlers
TotalSUP - Building on the success of the Cambridge editions of Santa SUP UK, Fanatic UK Brand Ambassador and the event organiser, Jay JSUP Manning is expecting a record number of paddlers hitting the water in aid of SUP for Cancer charity on Sunday, 1st December 2019.
SUP International SUP Crescent Head
SUP International - A short film about Paddle Boarding, Filmed in Crescent Head National Surfing Reserve. it’s a personal story about one of INDO’s passions. There’s comedy, nostalgic cinematography, and it gets very emotional towards the end. Capturing the spirit of the ocean. We Enjoyed creating this piece. Blessed to be filming along the Australian Beach Coast Line.
Kayak Session Paddlers Awards 2019 – American Whitewater (Non Profit Category)
Kayak Session - For the second time, Kayak Session Magazine organizes the Paddlers Awards. These awards are there to do justice to all the paddlers out there ripping it up and sharing with us all year around their incredible performances.
SUP Tonic Pipeline Opens Up the North Shore Winter Season in Firing Fashion - Sessions
SUP Tonic - Filmmaker Ryan Moss takes us inside the firing lines during the first proper Pipe swell of the season. The Northern Hemisphere winter is, without doubt, the most exciting time on the surfing calendar.
Jackson Kayak What’s stopping you from having fun and pursuing kayaking!!
Jackson Kayak - I know I had it easy when I got started kayaking. The boats were fiberglass and home made. There was one model so the choice option was done for you upfront. The gear was pretty abysmal and it always leaked but that didn’t deter us in the least from having fun; kayaking is that addictive.
Kayak Session Modi Khola Express III 2019 – Video, Report, Results
Kayak Session - On October 22-23, 2019 national and international paddlers battled it out on the Modi Khola, an excellent grade 4/5 river nestled inside Nepal’s famous Annapurna Conservation Area while enjoying the view of the iconic Mount Macchapucchre.
Badfish SUP 5 Friends, 5 Days, & 166.5 Miles – Green River to Hite
Badfish SUP - The idea had been rolling around my head for a couple years now. It’s pretty simple and has been done countless times through the ages by all sorts of river runners in various crafts. Paddle from Green River, Utah down to the confluence of the Colorado and through Cataract Canyon into Lake Powell.
Isle Surf and SUP 5 Reasons Why I Love My Inflatable Paddle Board
Isle Surf and SUP - The Scout is the first-ever inflatable SUP to sport a full-length traction pad, and customers are reaping the benefits from it. This one-of-a-kind feature not only allows paddlers to utilize their entire SUP from tail to nose, but it also makes the Scout ideal for paddling with your dogs, kids, and even practicing your yoga flow.
Kayak Session Unexpected epic first descent of the Collins Reservoir
Kayak Session - A brief outing on an unexpected day off in early May (after a lot of rain) lead to an epic first descent.
SUP International Big Sur Colorado
SUP International - Thanks to Deadline Motion Works for sharing highlights from the Summer of this awesome river surfing.
SUPracer ‘Chased by the Midnight Sun’ — the story of the Yukon River Quest
SUPracer - The Yukon River Quest — aka “715km of dehydration, hallucinations and days that never end” — is a mind-bogglingly crazy race experience that pushes paddlers beyond their known limits both physically and mentally
Isle Surf and SUP The Ultimate Guide To Paddle Boarding The Grand Canyon
Isle Surf and SUP - Paddle boarding the Grand Canyon is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Unlike your local lake or beach, this stunning SUP destination requires both permits and years of SUP experience. In fact, there are many steps you must take before you can legally launch your SUP on the beautiful Colorado River in the Grand Canyon National Park.
SUP Mag UK Gibraltar from a (stand up paddle) board – ‘SUP Rock’
SUP Mag UK - Tom Cawthorn is an enthusiastic exponent of stand up paddling. What makes his story all the more interesting is his chosen location for paddling frolics. Read on to find out how SUP in Gibraltar has been developing under Tom’s watchful eye. Then keep going to find out a little more about Tom himself.
SUP Connect 2019 ISA World SUP Championships Kicks Off With Electric Start
SUP Connect - The 2019 Surf City El Salvador ISA World SUP and Paddleboard Championship kicked off in dramatic fashion on Sunday and awarded the first Gold Medals of the event in the SUP Sprints. USA's 17-year-old phenom and SIC Maui global athlete Jade Howson took the Gold in the Women's SUP Sprint, igniting an excellent start for Team USA and showcasing the promising future that awaits her in the sport of StandUp Paddle Racing.
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