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Playak News Flash - September 30, 2018
Playak News Flash - September 30, 2018
The world's latest paddling headlines.
Palm Blogs Crazy time in Spain being part of the Salt Kayak Festival
Palm Blogs - This September Zosia and I spent three crazy days in Spain – we were a part of Salt Kayak Festival which took place in Salt near Girona. We have returned here for the festival after visting in 2014 for the freestyle kayak World Cup. Friday It was great event full of positive energy with lots of action. At Friday at...
Newfoundland Sea Kayaking Great day on water, If only every day could be like this!
Newfoundland Sea Kayaking - For me, the coast line between Chance Cove and Rantem never gets old. I think its my favourite stretch of coast that I've ever paddled.
Trash Paddler Visiting the falls in Cochecho River
Trash Paddler - This past Monday after a pleasant and tide-assisted paddle up the Cochecho River, I found myself nearing the end of tidewater in Dover, NH.  Expecting a waterfall I became a little concerned upon seeing only a huge brick building on my left and a wall of solid rock on my right...
Kayak Angler New World Record Leather Bass Caught In A Fishing Kayak
Kayak Angler - This person has broken the record, find out how much his record breaking fish weighs, just for fun, want to make a guess before you read all about it here?
TotalSUP Monster Race story from the race director on Great Glen Challenge (GGR)
TotalSUP - The monster race that was the Great Glen Challenge (GGR) took place two weeks ago, and it was a race that delivered all conditions. From flat conditions on day 1 to 50 KM winds on Loch Ness on day 2.  The Great Glen Challenge is a distance of 95 KM from one end of Scotland […]
SUP Magazine The excitement your in for at #PPG2018 - It’s not just the pro races
SUP Magazine - Let the countdown begin. With the 2018 Pacific Paddle Games presented by Salt Life only a week away, athletes from around the world are making their final preparations for the biggest race of the year. But while the Pro races always generate a lot of buzz, the PPGs will offer plenty of excitement for the Open racers too.
Frogma Flood management for NYC region for those folks along the Hudson
Frogma - There was a meeting where the representatives from the Army Corp of Engineers presented flood control options that are being considered for NYC. Since NYC residents and other folks along the Hudson are all considered stakeholders, you should know about this flood management project that would effect you and give comments. Link giving the details about the flood management project are there in the article , please read through.
Distressed Mullet The waters around Wrightsville Beach are not fit for recreational pursuits - Avoid it
Distressed Mullet - Post Hurricane Florence, waters around Wrightsville Beach affected with bacteria due to storm water run off.
Am. Whitewater Your inputs welcome for the river management plan of the Middle Fork Snoqualmie (WA)
Am. Whitewater - The U.S. Forest Service has recently initiated a process to develop a Comprehensive River Management Plan for the 27 miles of the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River and the entirety of the Pratt River that were designated Wild and Scenic in 2014. We encourage paddlers, and all those who recreate in the Middle Fork Snoqualmie Valley, to provide input on the planning effort.
The Paddler ezine Balkan Rivers Tour 3 – week 2 : Movement to save the last wild rivers of the Balkans
The Paddler ezine - Valbona River, Albania The sparkling Valbona River has whitewater for all abilities. But ALL sections of the river are at risk of being lost if they finish the hydro dam. From the class 5 boulder garden above and below the dam site, to the mellow class 2 swifts that take paddlers here from the bottom of the canyon into the town of Barjam Curri, this is a playground for kayaking, climbing and hiking and a place well worth the drive south to Albania. 
SUP Magazine How to Pick the Perfect SUP Paddle
SUP Magazine - Picking a SUP paddle that suits your needs is a science, and not necessarily a straightforward one. To help you choose the paddle (or paddles) that fit you best, let's break it down by discipline and design.
SUPracer The Paddle League World Rankings have been updated with results from Japan.
SUPracer - Top SUP Athletes ranked and given points, analyzing their performance in major SUP races.
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