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Playak News Flash - April 2, 2024

Playak News Flash - April 2, 2024
The world's latest paddling headlines.

Samana Fest 2024
International Rafting Federation - Hi friends and fellow paddlers! The Samana Fest is back! Once again, we have taken the event to the next level and it’s a pleasure for us to invite you to take part in the 2024 Samana Fest! The dates are 11 to 17 th of March, and we have organized a week of paddling.

Frank Wolf - Round the Gap
Trak Blog - Adventurer duo Frank Wolf and Mark Sky have set off to conquer the Darien Gap in an 800km paddle from Panama City to Cartagena Colombia, as part of Mark's epic Expedition Squagua.

All Around Success of Samana Fest 2024: Multicultural Celebration in Defense of Río Samaná
International Rivers - Supported by International Rivers, Samana Fest reunited more than 2,500 people in favor of the protection of the Río Samaná Norte, the last free flowing river in the eastern region of Antioquia, Colombia.

Fy25 Appropriations
American Rivers - President Joe Biden on Saturday signed a $460 billion package of spending bills approved by the Senate in time to avoid a shutdown of many key federal agencies including EPA, NPS, NOAA, and DOI.

Bit of a Backslide
Trash Paddler - Spring did a bit of a backslide this past week with some blustery winter-like conditions. I was able to get in a couple of weekday paddles: Wednesday on the Merrimack River in North Chelmsford, MA and Friday on the Assabet River in West Concord, MA.

Sweden Developing Long-Term Strategy to Empower Paddle Sports
ICF - The Swedish Canoe Federation is forging ahead with plans to create a new long-term strategy to empower paddle sports in the country.

A Female Coach’s Journey to the Top: Emilie Rosenkilde
ICF - Emilie Rosenkilde counts herself as one of the lucky ones when she reflects on her career to date – and she now wants to ensure other female coaches can be just as fortunate as her.

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.

Have You Seen the Great New Gear From NRS?
WWTCC - For 2024 we’re excited to introduce NRS’s latest range of Buoyancy Aids and PFD’s. Considered a leading producer of top-tier gear, NRS have crafted these especially for kayaking, rafting, and paddleboarding, these are well worth a look if you’re in the market for a new buoyancy aid this year.

SUP Puerto Rico
Hala - What better way to escape the winter cold than heading to the Caribbean? And what better way to explore the area than with a paddleboard? That was my thought this past February as my partner and I flew to Puerto Rico with our Hala inflatable boards.

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.

Race for All Ages: 6,000€ SUP Showdown at the Battle for Hercules in Spain
TotalSUP - Get ready for the much-anticipated Battle for Hercules, set to unfold at the Club Náutico Marítimo de Benalmádena, Playa de Malapesquera, Spain, from 12 to 14 April 2024.

A Female Coach’s Journey to the Top: Bridgitte Hartley
ICF - A pad and pen have never been too far away from Bridgitte Hartley as she continues to jot down notes during a day on the water.

7.5 Km UK Prone Downwind – Boscombe Pier to Hengistbury Head
SUP Tonic - Jack Galloway takes us on an exciting coastal journey as he navigates the challenging 7.5 km prone downwind route from Boscombe Pier to Hengistbury Head – check it out!

A Morning on the Treadmill
SUP Tonic - Sunday sessions. The post A morning on the treadmill first appeared on Tonic Mag.

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