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Playak News Flash - September 29, 2018
Playak News Flash - September 29, 2018
The world's latest paddling headlines.
Canoe Kayak Paddling Parents upping the game of whitewater kayaking for their child - The Challenges
Canoe Kayak - It was a slightly smoother journey for Eddlemon and his wife, Laura (who met at roll practice), to quickly get their son Alex interested in the “family affair” of paddling. However, as Alex took to the sport and his skills progressed, his parents found it more difficult to keep him interested. The search for more challenging whitewater began to extend the family outings into colder, wetter off-seasons that became only filled with more hardships ready to “hijack” their son’s comfort -- and with it, his interest in paddling
Austin Kayak Recreational Paddling with Ocean Kayak – Buyer’s Guide
Austin Kayak - Ocean Kayak makes some of our best selling kayaks, but it can be a little difficult trying to parse out the differences between their models. We’re here to help by breaking down some of their popular options to help you make an informed decision when shopping for a recreational kayak.
Adventure Kayak Box store kayak vs kayaks from specialty stores and paddlesport manufacturers
Adventure Kayak - It’s the battle between price, quality, and customer service. Many first time paddlers choose a box store kayak or low cost kayak, for their kayak outing. So, are they worth it in terms of the quality, performance, stability and safety the kayak offers as compared to good brand kayaks from specialty stores and paddlesport manufacturers..
Level 6 Submit your video for the Ottawa Adventure Film Festival - Instructions
Level 6 - Outdoor youngster athletes nominate yourself or another deserving person for the the Youth Outdoor Adventure Awards under the Ottawa Adventure Film Festival. There is the chance for the winner to become Level 6 Ambassador for the year, and get equipped with the latest Level 6 gear as well!! Here are the contest entry details, check it out.
Adventure Kayak How To Quit Your Job And Become A Leading Kayak Retailer
Adventure Kayak - Here’s the owner of Bob's Up The Creek Outfitters, who quit his job and became a kayak retailer, and has never looked back. ever since.
Inflatable Kayaks & Packrafts Successful project of making that right fit dry bag
Inflatable Kayaks & Packrafts - Using state-of-the-art Adobe Crayon™ CAD software I came up with a design (above left) and optimal dims of about 29cm x 15cm wide by 12cm deep giving about 5.2 litres volume. Part of the attraction of this project was trying out heat-welding TPU fabric with a small iron. It looks so much easier and less messy than glue. Or so I thought.
TotalSUP Paddle Logger: Enhancing Your SUP Experience
TotalSUP - In recent years there has been an increase in the availability and models of gps watches and apps. But often very few that concentrate on stand up paddleboarding and other paddle sports. With this in mind young British paddler David Walker developed Paddle Logger an app designed specifically for SUP and other paddle activities.
Capital Sup Out for a Downwinder but was caught and taken ashore for no reason!!
Capital Sup - Friday was windy. Really windy. Myself, Brian Schmid, and Mary Howser decided to go for a downwinder. A downwinder, for those who don’t know, is when you launch upwind of your destination and essentially surf home. It is a one-way trip that is entirely dependent on windy conditions.
International Rafting Federation Siberian white water enticed rafters from across the globe
International Rafting Federation - Another very successful «White Water of Siberia» rafting forum has taken place with new skills, new friendships and a truly international bonding of rafters across the globe. This was the third annual International Cultural and Sports Forum (White Water of Siberia 2018).
Mocke Paddling The New Lifeline Calf Leash -Open Water Paddling
Mocke Paddling - When paddling in any kind of open water, being separated from your craft is your number one safety concern. Therefore your number one safety accessory is your craft leash.
Adventure Kayak Alex Martin Completes First Solo Circumnavigation of Lake Winnipeg in Record Time
Adventure Kayak - Eighteen-year-old GEARLAB athlete Alex Martin finished his Lake Winnipeg sea kayaking journey without a hitch and ahead of schedule. The goal during the audacious expedition was to raise awareness about the critical need for sustainable watershed management in the region. The 1,750-km sea-kayak journey was planned to take two months, but Martin took the sea kayak community by surprise when he landed on August 3, at Grand Beach Provincial Park.
Inflatable Kayaks & Packrafts Solution to carry your valuables on safely your paddle boat without them getting wet
Inflatable Kayaks & Packrafts - For walking or cycling, a daypack does the trick but it doesn’t really work in a paddle boat. The pockets and pouches in your pfd(right) have their uses, but they’re not waterproof. You want something that’s airtight when briefly submerged while providing convenience on the water and portability off it. It’s actually quite a tall order.
Capital Sup Capital SUP RaceTeam started SUP racing early in the year with the Cold Stroke Classic
Capital Sup - Cold Stroke: Race Recap Told By: MAX POWER . Twenty days into the new year and it is no surprise that the Capital SUP Race Team already has one race under their belt for 2018.  And what better way to start the new year than attending the 10th Annual Cold Stroke Classic in Wrightsville Beach presented by Coastal Urge.
SUP Magazine This Woman Paddles The Length of Hudson River to Highlight Plastic Pollution
SUP Magazine - World-record holder Lizzie Carr completes an eight-day, 170-mile paddle down the Hudson River to bring awareness to plastic pollution.
SUPracer Battle of the Brands - Best SUP Racing team
SUPracer - The brand whose race team is on top in SUP racing and rank, details all here.Starboard still utterly dominant
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