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News Watch

The Playak News Watch continously finds the world"s new paddling headlines. From the huge number of headlines it finds, Playak editors hand-pick and present the best ones (yes, that is very subjective, but they do their best to please our readers) every day, and those that then get the most reader views are sent out in the daily News Flash. Each Friday, we send out the Weekly Digest (instead of the daily News Flash), containing the top headlines of the past 7 days, as well as the most popular videos and forum topics, and a list of upcoming paddling events.


Terrifying Moment A Motorboat Runs Over Father And Son’s Kayak (Video)

Paddling Magazine (Aug 29) - Looking at the severed Perception Tribe kayak, the first thought that comes to mind is Phillip and Anthony Hill are lucky to be alive. The father and son were paddling for just 10 minutes on a bay in the southern Puget Sound when a speeding motorboat appeared to be heading right for them. Motorboat runs […] The post Terrifying Moment A Motorboat Runs Over Father And Son’s Kayak (Video) appeared first on Paddling Magazine.  read more...

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Has the Half Slice Had Its Day?

Simon Wyndham (Mar 16) - Kayaking, like any other sport, has its fashions and fads. Is the half slice kayak the latest victim of fashion?  read more...

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Black History Month: Celebrating Black Leaders in the Outdoors

Outdoor Industry Association (Feb 11) - This Black History Month, we’re recognizing and celebrating Black leaders within the Outdoor Foundation’s Thrive Outside network. These individuals are not only shaping the landscape of outdoor leadership but are also reshaping our collective perception of who belongs in the outdoors.  read more...

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Penobscot River Either Side of Veazie: Part 2

Trash Paddler (Jul 15 2023) - Indian Island just upriver from Old Town Falls is located about 10 miles above the former Veazie Dam and is home to the Penobscot Nation, a proud riverine people.  The above sign greets folks preparing to walk or drive across the bridge to Indian Island.  read more...

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Recreational Kayak Review: Perception Swifty Deluxe 9.5

Paddling Magazine (Aug 23 2022) - The Perception Swifty Deluxe 9.5 kayak is a budget- and user-friendly option for anyone looking to enter the world of kayaking. Making the most of hot, still summer days is. The post Recreational Kayak Review: Perception Swifty Deluxe 9.5 appeared first on Paddling Magazine.  read more...

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Jul 13 2020unsponsored Waka Steeze – Review
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Apr 21 2020Kayak Base Perception Pescador Pro 12.0 Kayak Review
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Mar 24 2020red paddle co International Women’s Day 2020
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Feb 18 2020Bryant Burkhardt Kayak Lessons: Beginner Rules and Developing Judgment
Dec 15 2019Chris Baer Exploration via Kayak: The Why, Where, and What’s Next?
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Jun 25 2019WWTCC Tandems vs Solo kayaks: What’s realistically best for you?
Jun 16 2019Simon Wyndham Positive Posture and Anticipation vs Bracing
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Mar 11 2019SUP International Chris Bertish - Sup Crossing 2019
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