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Playak News Flash - January 29, 2018
Playak News Flash - January 29, 2018
The world's latest paddling headlines.
American Rivers The Five Most Common Things Found at River Cleanups
American Rivers - This is a guest blog by our January 2018 National River Cleanup intern, Chelsea Alley.
Adventure Kayak Glimpse of Worlds Beneath the Surface
Adventure Kayak - As an outdoor photographer, I am deeply inspired by beautiful landscapes. I have chased wildlife and culture all over the world. I have longed to visit what is considered to be the edges of the earth.
PaddlingLight Wooden Boat Show in Grand Marais Trip Report
PaddlingLight - It’s that time of the year when wood boat builders gather in the northern reach of the state of Minnesota and show off their wood boats. This year wooden canoes, both new and restored, stole the show. Without further ado, here’s the pictures.
Adventurous Experiences Caves & Calamity
Adventurous Experiences - Junior Paddlesport - January Indoor Training. The coaching team have continued to develop the Junior Paddlesport program, progressively increasing personal challenge, creating the supportive environment to nurture growth and long-term skill development.
Austin Kayak Kayaking Tips – How to Select a Kayak for Camping
Austin Kayak - Kayak camping is the ultimate twist of adventure to spice up your camping game. Paddling to your camp site challenges you to pack light and efficiently while taking you off manmade trails and onto a nearby flowing river.
AirKayaks Guide to Choosing Your 2018 Hala Gear Inflatable Paddle Board
AirKayaks - Well-known for eye-catching graphics and innovative technology, Hala Gear is one of the handful of standup paddle board companies focused on the inflatables market – most feature hard-shells with a few inflatables thrown into the mix.
International Rafting Federation International Rafting Federation updates on the development rattling the rafting world
International Rafting Federation - There has been a HUGE outpouring of support towards the IRF through letters and emails. Federations are horrified as to why anyone one would think that dividing rafting would be good for it. Don’t believe the news coming from Belgrade about the list of countries that have signed up.
Rapid Magazine Blog The Hottest Whitewater Course
Rapid Magazine Blog - Entering the Dickerson Whitewater Course, located smack in the middle of a massive generating station on the Potomac River in Maryland, is a lot like getting into a posh country club.
Canoe Kayak Poptical Sunglasses - Extra Compact Sunglasses With Zeiss Optics That Fit Easily in a Pocket.
Canoe Kayak - These are unique enough to warrant a standalone review. To be honest, I was not a big sunglass-wearer until I tried these. Now I wear them a lot.
Jackson Kayak My First Waterfall – Tutea Falls – Kaituna River NZ
Jackson Kayak - For the Holidays, I went to New Zealand to visit family, but while I was out there, I was able to run the stout. I mainly ran the Kaituna River which is class 4-5. But I also got to go to the Wairoa River which 4+-5. I met so many good people. It was just an all around a amazing trip.
SUP Magazine Dog Goes Big-Wave SUP Surfing in Hawaii
SUP Magazine - Bono the Surf Dog and his owner were towed into a massive swell on an outer reef in Hawaii while riding a SUP.
SIC Maui SIC 2018 Bayonet Review
SIC Maui - Joel Yang, founder and lead guide for Stoke on the Water, which provides downwind tours and clinics at the Columbia River Gorge and beyond, was one of the first people to test out our 2018 Bayonet 14.
SUP World Mag Laird Hamilton Foil SUPing for Over 2:30 Minutes in Peru
SUP World Mag - Laird + Foil + Peruvian gem.
Paddle Making Circa 1850 Mi'Kmaq Paddle Replica
Paddle Making - Another historical paddle replica I've been excited to work on is from a circa 1850 painting by an unknown artist. One version of this artwork was acquired by the National Gallery in 1957 and was simply titled Micmac Indians.
SIC Maui Will Schmidt'S Documentary Trailer- Through My Eyes
SIC Maui - Local Southern California athlete and SIC ambassador, Will Schmidt, just released the trailer of his upcoming documentary, Through My Eyes.
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