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Playak News Flash - May 3, 2016
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines AW Responds to Flow Study, License Application Am. Whitewater - The relicensing of 5 hydropower projects along the Connecticut River is moving closer to conclusion with the release of the whitewater boating study report for Bellows Falls and Sumner Falls (NH/VT). Who to Watch at the 2016 OluKai Ho’olaule’a SUP Magazine - The usual suspects. The men’s podium ought to look a lot like this photo. Photo: Black-Schmidt Who to Watch at the 2016 OluKai Ho’olaule’a . The start to downwind racing season is only a day away, with SUP racers from all over the world showing up on Maui for a crack at the podium at the 2016 OluKai Ho’olaule’a . Live Coverage Of The OluKai Ho’olaule’a SUP Magazine - What’s it take for a magazine to supply its readership complete, all-access, exclusive coverage of a race event? Getting New Boaters on the River Jackson Kayak - This is the time of year when the weather turns nice and the conditions start to come together to make it perfect for getting news on the river. Rock Star XS is here Eric Jackson - Getting your kid a boat that fits them and raising your kid right may not always be part of the same conversation, but it can be. There are many factors in raising a kid to be responsible, happy adult. Raising happy kids with a high self esteem and who are willing to work at something to achieve it seems to be agreed on by most parents. I can’t imagine raising my kids without the boats I made for them. 2015 Clif Bar Flowing Rivers Campaign Grant Am. Whitewater - American Whitewater and Clif Bar are pleased to announce the Clif Bar Flowing Rivers Campaign, pledging $2,500 to American Whitewater Affiliate Clubs for river stewardship work. . Enter To Win a Trip For Two With Bethany Hamilton in Baja Mexico Standup Journal - Register to join Bethany Hamilton on a 4 day trip to Baja Mexico filled with surfing, fishing and snorkeling. Todd of Pau Hana Catches A Fish and Wave At The Same Time Standup Journal - SUP shaper Todd Caranto catches a blue fin trevally fish while simultaneously surfing on a Pau Hana Big EZ Angler Stand Up Paddle Board on Oahu’s North Shore. After getting rolled in a wave, he recovers control to reel in the prize. Historic Paddle Photo: Department of Mines Exploration Paddles Paddle Making - Found some more vintage pics from Archive.org. These two images are from 1904 Report of the Ontario Bureau of Mines. An exploration party in Northern Ontario were searching for coal and other mineral potentials in the Moose River Basin. The first image showcases the exploration party posing on shore with their gear... Registration for The Chattajack Race Opens At Midnight Tonight SUPracer - Just a friendly public service announcement. Registration for the 2016 Chattajack race, the grueling, 31 mile Inland Molokai voyage through the Tennessee River Gorge, opens at midnight tonight. Assabet Serenity Trash Paddler - The Assabet River in Concord seemed more serene than usual on this Sunday morning. Perhaps it was just the stillness that often precedes rain. Ace of Spade review Alpin Action Team - My dear friend Miguel has just bought a brand new Ace of Spade. Once delivered, I couldn’t help but test it! So I brought it with me on the Alpin Sprint, a classic III-IV run, perfect for a test. International Rivers – an organisation well worth being friends with! International Rafting Federation - Since 1985, International Rivers has been at the heart of the global struggle to protect rivers and the rights of communities that depend on them. As they are the leader in the fight for the preservation of rivers, we will be doing a three part introduction to them. They are a vital organisation for all river users to know about and are key in the aim to unite us all in the fight for the protection and conservation of rivers for us now and for generations to come. Strategies for Dealing with Whitewater and Breaking Waves PaddleWoo - From time to time I’ll have a session where I’m focused on coaching instead of personal improvement. This will also apply when we’re running a camp. Connor Baxter Wins 5th Straight Olukai Crown, Sonni HöNscheid Claims Women’S Title SUPracer - Connor Baxter has won his 5th straight OluKai title, defeating an all-star cast of the world's best downwind paddlers in near-perfect conditions on Maui this afternoon.