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Playak News Flash - July 25, 2018
Playak News Flash - July 25, 2018
The world's latest paddling headlines.
TotalSUP Connor Baxter King of the Run
TotalSUP - Last weekend saw the the Maui 2 Molokai SUP Race, a traditional race that has been held for the past 8 years and part of the SUP Paddle league regional race.
Am. Whitewater Speak Up for Improved Access at New Bullards Bar Dam - Yuba River (Ca)
Am. Whitewater - American Whitewater is advocating for improved access conditions at New Bullards Bar Dam on California’s Yuba River. Access to the sections of whitewater below New Bullards Bar Dam involves putting in at the base of the Dam; a 0.75-mile-long, paved, private, gated road (posted “No Trespassing”) accesses the base of New Bullards Bar Dam. 
Jackson Kayak Bass Fishing the Dog Days
Jackson Kayak - With the days consistently over 90 degrees, the dog days of summer have arrived here in Colorado. Most fishing reports you hear are not all that good as many people tend to fish for trout despite water temperatures hovering around 75 degrees.
SUP Connect APP Announces Support for ISA as SUP’s Governing Body
SUP Connect - The International Surfing Association (ISA) welcomed the support of the Association of PaddleBoard Professionals (APP) and the elite, professional athletes of StandUp Paddle (SUP), after they jointly released a statement recognizing the ISA as the sole world governing body for the sport.
SUP Magazine The Devastating Impact of Plastic Pollution
SUP Magazine - We explore the statistics of how plastic pollution is damaging our oceans, two brands making an effort to help and how you can make a difference.
Traversing UCO Introduces New Fire-Starting Kits & Accessories
Traversing - UCO, the brand that set the industry standard for windproof and waterproof matches, is proud to introduce new fire-starting options for Spring 2019. With the addition of two fire striker kits and a metallic match case, UCO continues to prove why it’s ahead of the pack when it comes to staying lit, no matter what.
Norm Hann Expeditions The New Blackfish Nootka 520 Steersman Adjustable Paddle
Norm Hann Expeditions - This is a paddle that has a design deep in story, history and coastal legend and is a partnership between Norm Hann Expeditions and Blackfish Paddles.
Jackson Kayak Quick First Impression of the Rockstar 4.0
Jackson Kayak - This design marks quite a stark difference to previous Jackson Freestyle boats, I’ve had the 4.0 out for the past few days on the waves of the Ottawa River.
Paddle Making Wooden Canoe heaven at the WCHA Annual Assembly - Highlights
Paddle Making - Just concluded a wonderful 4 days in wooden canoe heaven at this year's WCHA Annual Assembly in Peterborough, Ontario.
Canoe Guy BC A Restorer’s Guide to Tremblay Wood-Canvas Canoes
Canoe Guy BC - Of the lesser known canoe manufacturers in Canada, Tremblay Canoes Limited (Les Canots Tremblay Limitée) from St. Félicien, Québec stand out from the crowd. 
International Rafting Federation Rafael Gallo Named Honourary President of International Rafting Federation
International Rafting Federation - Commending his decades of involvement, achievements, and integral role in the formation and development of the International Rafting Federation (IRF), Rafael Gallo has been nominated as the first Honourary President of the IRF.
Kayak Session Malabar River Festival 2018 – Day 2 & 3 Intermediate/ Pro Slalom
Kayak Session - You could hear the music blaring even before the taxi passed under the giant archway by the Chalipuzha River proclaiming, ”Malabar River Festival 2018.” Now in its sixth edition, the Malabar River Fest has long aimed to grow the kayaking community throughout Asia. Their success was evident the past two days on the Chalipuzha River, where over 40 paddlers (including eight women) from across the Asian continent have gathered to take part in the festival’s pro and Intermediate Slalom events,
Will Herman Flamborough Head
Will Herman - On possibly the calmest seas I have ever paddled, we launched from the South Landing beneath Flamborough Head, making the most of the absolute lack of swell to explore every cave of which there are literally hundreds, between here and North Landing.
TotalSUP Starboard Releases New 2019 Range
TotalSUP - Starboard has just released its new range of SUP race boards. The range which has the All Star, Sprint and Ace have all been tweaked for next season.
POP Paddleboards Take a Look Inside the POP Camp
POP Paddleboards - Welcome to POP Camp, perhaps the raddest SUP brand headquarters around. Located in the heart of Southern California and near 5 major freeways, POP Paddleboards is never too far away from an adventure. Our 10,000 square foot facility in Orange houses all of our latest and greatest gear before getting shipped out to our awesome dealer-partners across the globe.
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