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Playak Weekly Digest
The world's top paddling links in week 12, 2016.

News Watch The Road Trip Hala - After a summer of working six days a week managing the river operations of Stand Up Paddle Colorado, creating water-based education programs for middle school and high school students, and teaching and guiding river SUP tours I realized it was time for some extended paddling time for Trinity and me. The Golden Age of Kayaking in India – Episode 4 Palm Blogs - Here's the fourth and final instalment of Jake's adventures in India. Jake, Slimmer, Riley and Mike leave Meghalaya and head north toward the Tibetan border for the chance of paddling the Lohit. Awesome Drone Footage From The City Surf Series in New Zealand SUPracer - To prove once and for all that everything looks better from above, sit back and enjoy this great little clip from last week's City Surf Series race in Auckland, New Zealand. GalwayFest 2016 Palm Blogs - As with most great ideas, GalwayFest's conception took place in the early hours of the morning, fueled by alcohol and friendship. From the drunken dreams of Barry Loughanne and Andrew Regan to a small, local event that aimed to gather Irish kayakers in the iconic city of Galway to celebrate both the local whitewater and night life. Destinations | A Dreamy SUP Getaway on Siargao Island SUP Magazine - Some vacations are better than others. Not that we have anything against Disneyland (actually we’re raging Goofy fans), but a “getaway” to Northern LA County hardly compares to, say, a getaway on the small island of Siargao in the Philippines. This dreamy island is home to lush palms, white sand and friendly locals. It’s reefs and beach breaks are cordially receptive to fun-sized swells perfect for SUP surfing. Getting Through the Unexpected: Filming the Jondachi Five 2 Nine Productions - After 3 days in Ecuador we officially have nothing to show for it. Well, maybe some logistics and ground work but no footage to work with. Trying to coordinate an ambitious project like this has taken a lot of planning in the weeks leading up to this. Now with 5 days left on the ground to get this short film completed we have to make sure everything goes to plan from here on out. Our producer is Guy Erb. Guy is from San Francisco and he has true passion for rivers. It’s Goin’ Down in Texas at the Cinco de Mayo Pro SUP Examiner - Everything is bigger in Texas. Sure they have tasty BBQ. Yes, there are some friendly folks in the Lone Star State, but that’s not all! The 3rd annual Cinco de Mayo Pro is primed to rock the Texas coast in a big way May 5-8, 2016 down south in Corpus Christi. Make no mistake about it, this is a one of kind event for the SUP community.The Texas style event boasts many firsts over its short history. SUP Women | Roxy Davis SUP Magazine - Taking up standup paddling primarily to fulfill her thirst for water time when surf wasn’t up to par, South Africa’s national surf champion, Roxy Davis, fell in love with SUP not long after stepping aboard. Davis’ romance with the sport allowed her to take on new titles in another realm of wave-riding. She’s now an accredited SUP instructor who heads a SUP program and race series through her surf school, Surf Emporium... Getting Back Your Mojo Jackson Kayak - For a while now I have been stuck in a paddling rut. I had lost the fun factor, the get out and paddle no matter what factor, the feeling good about my paddling factor. Basic Checklist for Kayak Fishing Bending Branches - It's very common for someone to strike up a conversation with me when they see the kayak in my truck or even on the water...they are highly curious about kayak fishing and often say they've been thinking about giving it a try. Sometimes it is a long-time angler who wants a new challenge away from the bass boat and sometimes it is an individual new to fishing who is looking for affordable access to good water. Always great to meet and talk to people who are interested in the sport and one of the most common questions is, "What do I need to get started?" Choosing a Kayak Paddle SherriKayaks - Your paddle is arguably the most important piece of gear when it comes to the performance of your kayak, your endurance, your speed, and the enjoyment that you get out of paddling. If you think of your body as the engine for your kayak, then the paddle is the propeller blade. Serious power boaters can tell you how important it is to have the right “prop” on your engine. With that in mind, let’s cover some basics. New Online Tournament Promises Big Fish and Big Payout Kayak Angler Magazine - Put two anglers in a fish bowl and they will compete to see who can catch the biggest goldfish. Put thousands of anglers on waterways across the country and they will compete to win piles of cash and tons of prizes. Angler Combat is a new online tournament that challenges anglers to catch the five largest bass in 28 days. The tourna- ment is broken down into Land, Boat and Kayak divisions. These divisions are separated into North and South regions. Quebec City, The Paddling How to - Elusive Classics Level 6 - So you've heard a lot about it, the videos posted by the Qc paddling community have you fired up and you made the decision, you are going paddling in Quebec City. Hypnotic: Watch Three Paddlers Surf an Alaskan Tidal Bore SUPracer - I’m not sure exactly what it is, but there’s something strangely hypnotic about this footage. Is it the rare sight of an endless wave? The rugged backdrop? Perhaps the lack of any music or commentary? New Storage Projects Threaten California Rivers Am. Whitewater - California is emerging from a multi-year drought and it is no surprise that there are many new water storage proposals to consider throughout the state. These proposals include increasing ground water storage, building new dams and raising existing dams. Not all water storage projects are created equal.

Factor Athletes with top online media coverage in March 1. Zane Schweitzer 2. Fiona Wylde 3. Dave Kalama Videos Kayaking with Eddyline Kayaks in the Skagit Valley (The Heliconia Press) Teaching children the wonders of the water (supzero) Æon Explorer - Children Having Fun (supzero) 270' & 150' Dive Reels (markymark) Nylon Pogies (markymark) Upcoming WaterTribe Ultimate Florida Challenge US, FL, Fort Desoto Park, Mar 4 - Apr 3 US Open Slalom & Downriver US, NC, , Mar 25 - Mar 27 Scantic Spring Splash US, CT, , Mar 26 APR NoliFest US, TN, Erwin, Apr 1 - Apr 3 Irish Sup Surf Cassic Ireland, , Apr 2 - Apr 3