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Playak News Flash - May 7, 2016
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines Healing Through Whitewater Rapid Magazine Blog - Look up the definition for ideas guy and you might see a picture of indefatigable whitewater canoeist and entrepreneur Jim Coffey. Major victory for Columbia-Snake River salmon American Rivers - Yesterday, U.S. District Judge Michael Simon ruled that the 2014 Biological Opinion issued by the National Marine Fisheries Service did not adequately consider the impacts of continued dam operations on threatened and endangered salmon as required by the Endangered Species Act. Paddle Boarding Nicaragua SUP Connect - Nicaragua offers variety of SUP experiences for SUP surfers and SUP yogis alike. By many standards Nicaragua is somewhat of a new frontier in Central America. Years of political and civil unrest left Nicaragua off the radar for most travelers. If Rivers Were Cheese The Point of View of a French Man. Jackson Kayak - They come along together very well. Nothing better than a cheese sandwich to get you back on the horse between the two runs of the day. And when we go kayaking in France, we always buy the local cheese to give it a try. It’s part of the weekend you spend on the road to go kayaking. ACA Announces Winner of Earth Day Clean Up Challenge ACA - On behalf of the ACA, we would like to extend our thanks to all of those who participated in the 2016 ACA Earth Day Clean Up Challenge. Connor Baxter Wins His 5th Straight Olukai Crown Starboard SUP - I got home on Monday after The Carolina Cup and the wind was cranking and I couldn’t of been more stoked. I went for about five runs to make sure the gear and body was in check for one of the most incredible weekends. Paddling The Petaluma River Clavey - Here at Clavey we’re open every day except on Wednesdays. That’s our day to paddle. It’s pretty cool to be able to hit our favorite paddling spots and not have to worry about crowds,because everyone else is working. The Tourist – Paradise Under Devil Bridge SUP International - The region of Friuli in Northern Italy is blessed with an ample share of rivers, lakes and ocean, not to mention its close proximity to the Alps. Local sup school operator Francesco Leggio pulls the shutters down on his enterprise for the season and sets off to sell his soul at Devil Bridge in return for eternal life and a client list full of beginners who aren’t actually afraid of putting the entire paddle in the water (probably). Industry Veteran John Vance To Join Surftech As New CEO SUP Connect - Surftech announced that industry veteran John Vance will be joining the company as CEO starting May 9th. It's a time of change in the surf hard goods business. Something Old, Something New Log of Ibi - No we’re not planning a wedding, or I’d also have to find something borrowed, something blue.  However, this part of the country is hardly more than about 150 years old, for the most part, so old and new can often be found side by side.  We were just out for a ride when these two presented themselves. Backside Paddle Technique and Why to Switch Boards PaddleWoo - Rainy day here in Costa Rica, but the surf was fun this morning.  A few days ago I decided to switch back to the Starboard 7.4 x 25.5 at 83L.  If you’ve been following you know that I have been riding a 7.9 x 27 Infinity at 88L.   Red Paddle Co Clothing SUP International - Red Paddle Co launches new clothing range in collaboration with Rapanui Inflatable stand up paddle board brand Red Paddle Co, has just launched a new clothing line in collaboration with award winning eco clothing company, Rapanui, to complement its existing SUP products. Paddle The White Nile Before It’S Gone Canoe Kayak - For over ten years, I wanted to travel to the Nile. After hearing that the remaining section of the Nile was endangered by a new dam project, I knew it was time to book a ticket to Uganda. Mother’s Day Gifts for SUP Moms SUP Magazine - Leave your Mother’s Day shopping woes behind, we’ve found a handful of gift options for the SUP-loving mom in your life. From SUP gear to SUP jewelry, SUP apparel and more, there’s something here for every special SUP momma. Dog Learns to Sup Surf SUP Magazine - Dogs are known as man’s best friend for a good reason. They stay right by our side and always tolerate the ridiculous things we make them do. As long as they get attention, our furry four-legged friends will have their tail wagging and tongue hanging out sideways.