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Playak News Flash - January 6, 2020
Playak News Flash - January 6, 2020
The world's latest paddling headlines.
SUP World Mag SUP Surfing on the Ottawa River
SUP World Mag - Maybe you’ve tried paddle boarding, but have you tried X-Treme stand Up Paddle boarding? Surf the waves on the Ottawa River in the heart of downtown Ottawa.
Trash Paddler Looking for Saddle Rock
Trash Paddler - While reading Robert M. Thorson's The Boatman (Henry David Thoreau's River Years) I came across the author's mention of a boulder historically used in measuring the river's depth. The closest thing Musketaquid had to a local stage gauge was a large boulder known as Saddle Rock, located at Heard's Bridge at the southern end of Sudbury Meadows.
TotalSUP Infinity SUP 2020 Quiver: A Dive Into Progressive SUP Surf Shapes and Foil Board Design
TotalSUP - Dedicated to custom innovation, Infinity SUP specializes in high end – high performance SUP designs for both surf and race. The new quiver is expected to land in May 2020 and TotalSUP had a unique opportunity to chat with Infinity’s Nate Smieja about enhanced designs and the 2020 collection which is now available to pre-order.
SUP Connect Paddle Boarding’s Biggest Trends in 2019
SUP Connect - 2019 was a year full of adventure, thrills, learning, and more. There were a few trends that caught on this year that caught the attention of our editorial staff here at Supconnect.
Traversing Nova Craft Canoe Is Celebrating 50 Years
Traversing - Nova Craft Canoe proudly unveiled their new logo for 2020 that commemorates their 50th anniversary.
SUP World Mag Stand Up Paddling on the Schlachtensee in Berlin
SUP World Mag - This project was commissioned by the Stand Up Paddling rental company at Schlachtensee. The video and music were based on customer requests.
Michele Ramazza How to Move the Weight to Find the Balance
Michele Ramazza - Lifting one side of the kayak has always been a misleading concept in my opinion. It is rarely advisable to lift the side of the canoe but, on the contrary, it is better to think in terms of weight shifting towards the side of the kayak trying to keep it as flat as possible to ensure the best support and balance from the boat.
SUP World Mag Whitewater SUP in Gorge-Ous Hood River
SUP World Mag - Candice Appleby then heads to the Columbia River Gorge for the 3rd Annual Columbia Gorge Paddle Challenge and has some bonus fun in the video, stand up paddle training with the big winds Jet team.
Jackson Kayak Kayak Fishing – Expect the Unexpected, Always
Jackson Kayak - What can happen when you least expect it when kayak fishing. It’s just another normal day to go fishing except it’s colder than normal, especially for Texas. We prepare for the cold as much as possible but how prepared can you be for the unexpected.
SUP Connect Places to Visit in 2020
SUP Connect - Planning on getting in a few trips in 2020? Well, lucky for you there are countless locations and destinations that are a stand up paddler’s dream. We’ve compiled a few places where you’re bound to have a blast at with beautiful scenery surrounding you.
SUP Tonic Nothing but Time- A Surf Movie Featuring Canadian Surfer-Footballer Mackenzie Pridham
SUP Tonic - Grab a coffee and watch this. Nothing But Time is a surf movie featuring former professional soccer player and surf adventurer Mackenzie Pridham. Follow the Canadian surfer’s footsteps, as he chases the dream waves of Uluwatu, in Bali, Indonesia.
SUPracer Stop Whatever You’re Doing Right Now and Go Buy a Ticket to the 11 Islands Tour of Thailand Before It Sells Out
SUPracer - The SUP 11 Islands Tour was the funnest event I did last year, and while it’s still 10 months away, if you want to join the adventure in 2020 you better be quick.
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