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Playak News Flash - April 17, 2016
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines Handa Island – New Boat, Custom Colours and Perfect Light. P&H Paddlers - The Cetus MV was, yet again, my boat of choice to meet all my coaching and personal paddling needs for this year. whether it is introducing aspiring sea kayakers on sheltered waters, running 5 Star courses in the Pentland Firth, away on expeditions around Scotland’s amazing coastline or playing out at the Grey Dogs, for me, it just does it all. Short Film About Duo’s 100 Mile Paddle for PTSD SUP Magazine - Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) claims the lives of 22 military veterans each day, while many more suffer from the depression, anxiety and other debilitating conditions. Nate Dub, a former US Army soldier, struggled with PTSD before discovering the therapeutic effects of standup paddling. Since then, he has decided to use the sport as a platform to increase awareness for those still struggling with this disorder. Titan Kayaks Just Landed in Russia Titan Kayaks - Kayak House - Titan's first Russian Dealer just got their first load of boats this week! Super excited to see where the next generation of Russian paddlers will take these boats.  Titan had a great start in Russia last year with Vanya Rybnikov taking out the 2015 Russian Freestyle Nationals in his Genesis V:2. Since then we've been working with Stas from Kayak House to organize a fresh supply of Titans available in Russia through 2016.  Weekly Re-Cap 13 red paddle co - To keep you up to date with all of the latest and greatest content from Red Paddle Co from over the past week. If you would like to be featured just tag your photos with @redpaddleco on Facebook or Instagram, alternatively you can email media@redpaddleco.com. SoCal’s Homegrown Talent to Shine at Stand Up for Clean Water SUP Examiner - Paddlers attending this weekend’s fifth annual Stand Up for Clean Water in support of Los Angeles Waterkeeper will include a recognizable list of top talent from Southern California’s paddling community. Slipping Through My Fingers: Filming The Jondachi, Day 4 Five 2 Nine Productions - Our talented paddler’s name is Brayan Robles. He is 17 years old and from Tena, Ecuador. I met Brayan last March after I was in Tena solo and looking for good people to paddle with. He doesn’t speak English and for some reason my Spanish turns to beginner level when I am around him. It is annoying. Boardworks' Kraken Awarded Outside Magazine’s 2016 Gear Of The Year SUP Connect - Boardworks is honored to announce the Outside Buyer’s Guide magazine’s editors awarded the Kraken 11’ with its prestigious Gear of the Year award in the “SUPs” category. Outside selected the Kraken for its versatile design and stable, nimble performance. NRS Tyrant SUP Board - First Look Team I-Canoe - The Tyrant is a nice short and stable river SUP.As soon as it is rolled out, you can tell the quality construction. Plenty of D-rings and handles for easy handling both on and off the water. Worldwide Voyage of The Hokule’a - East Coast Landings Happening Soon ACA - Since she was first built and launched in the 1970s, Hōkūle’a continues to bring people together from all walks of life. She is more than a voyaging canoe she represents the common desire shared by the people of Hawaii, the Pacific, and the World to protect our most cherished values and places from disappearing. On Tour, First Stop Charles City Whitewater Park rvr2rvr - Two days ago we began our tour and headed to Washington, D.C. for our first clinic of the season. Our plan was to take the fastest route and put the pedal to the metal but it’s not often we can resist a good surf. So, we drove a few hours out of the way to hit the Charles City Whitewater Park on the Cedar River in Iowa. There we met up with local surfer and Badfish team rider Hannah Ray J. Rollin’ With the Flow Jackson Kayak - From my third birthday until present day, I’ve consistently been involved in various types of athletic training. And I was good. First-place-gold-medal-get-yourself-on-the-podium good. Key word being was. Deep Water Running for Ankle Injuries Simon Willis - Since spraining my ankle last October I've done a lot of deep water running.  Along the way I've picked up a few ideas which work for me so I thought I'd share them here in case they work for you too. Fantastic Plastic Jackson Kayak - With over sixty years of catching bass and just about everything that swims the kayaking waters we love, soft plastic baits are a sure way to catching bunches of and big fish. SAO MIGUEL – THE AZORE HIGH SUP International - There are waves around the world that are something of legend. I Love Sup Because It Saved My Life Distressed Mullet - My name is Nate but everyone calls me Dub. I am a medically retired member of the US Army 2/75th Ranger Battalion from Ft. Lewis, WA. I served from 2000 until I was injured and retired in 2008.