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Playak News Flash - June 7, 2016
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News Watch Headlines Euro Tour | Thrilling Finish at Bilbao World SUP Challenge SUP Magazine - In the shadows of the world famous Guggenheim Museum, the Euro Tour made its fifth stop of the season this past weekend at the Bilbao World SUP Challenge. In what is widely-regarded as the biggest race of the Euro Tour schedule, the anticipation levels were high and the action did not disappoint. From 10-man Supsquatch racing to thrilling finishes and post-race controversy, this year’s event had a little bit of everything. John Puakea Teaches the Tahitian Canoe Paddling Technique SUP Surf - Canoe designer and championship coach, John Puakea teaches us the Tahitian paddling technique that Shell Va’a is using to dominate the canoe races. Starboard Places 1, 2 and 3 in Bilbao – Connor Wins Starboard SUP - Congratulations to the entire Starboard SUP racing team for an overwhelming performance in Bilbao taking 10 of the top 20 spots!  Connor Baxter took the overall win just narrowly beating his teammates Michael Booth (2nd) and Leonard Nika (3rd). Hokule'a in NYC Post 1: Paddling to Hokule'a Frogma - For a list of activities while Hokule'a is here in NYC, visit the Hokule'a in NYC page at Halawai.org This was not one of the wisest things I've done since becoming a Serious Paddler. First paddle after surgery probably shouldn't be an 11 mile solo.  But the first thing that had sprung into my head when I heard Hokule'a was coming here was a dream of paddling out with all the local paddlers and rowers to meet her. Jobe Sports Is Giving Away A SUP Roadtrip Around The US SUP Connect - Today, Jobe Watersports launched its Summer Job of a Lifetime Contest, which will send two winners on a stand up paddleboarding (SUP) road trip around the Western United States this summer. Finding a Core Paddling Crew Jackson Kayak - Lets face it, at one point in our kayaking journey we have all picked up the phone and made numerous phone calls to find other paddlers without success. What is it about some paddlers that you immediately become lifelong friends and others you would prefer not to join again? Here are a few tips for new paddlers about trying to find a good core paddling group. BWCAW Rules: Respect for the Wilderness Canoe Kayak - The 2016 paddling season is in full swing in Minnesota. Gone are the days where Dave and I felt like we had the Wilderness to ourselves. We are regularly seeing canoeists out on the water, trekking across portage trails and occupying campsites. It seems like an appropriate time to review the BWCAW rules to ensure those who visit this special, wild place keep it wild for future generations to see in all its glory. Blind Kayaker Conquers The Zambezi River Rapid Magazine Blog - When blind sports athelete Lonnie Bedwell ran into Eric Jackson at a whitewater festival in West Virginia last September, he made a remark that months later would lead to a groundbreaking kayaking adventure. He told Jackson that he would like to run the Zambezi River, the fourth largest river in Africa and home to some of the world’s most challenging whitewater. Governor Appeal to Protect Spokane River (WA) Flows Am. Whitewater - Advocates for the Spokane River are asking Gov. Jay Inslee to grant their petition for protecting all in stream values of the Spokane River, including recreational boating opportunities. Hercules Comes to Town Tony Paradise - Since April 1st I've been keeping an eye on the iceberg maps provided by Environment Canada.  I've been anxious to see how many bergs we'll get in our area this year.  Woman Behind The Lens: Freya Fennwood REI - Freya Fennwood has been paddling her own boat since she was a wee 5-year-old. And that makes a big difference when it comes to shooting action photos in some of the world’s most beautiful paddling destinations. A Magnificent Welcome to NYC, Plus Schedule Info Frogma - I'm already getting out of order on these, I was very fortunate in having another Hokule'a experience yesterday,  but today's welcoming ceremony was just too amazing to not put up pictures right away. Words fail me, but click here to visit a Flickr album from the day . How To Install Side Bite Fins On A SUP SUP Connect - With the help from Pau Hana’s Todd Caranto, learn how to properly install side bites into a fin box of a stand up paddle board. The 2016 Bilbao World SUP Challenge SUP Surf - Connor Wins The Bilbao World SUP Challenge.The 2016 Bilbao World SUP Challenge was another huge success. Every year this event is one of the biggest stops on the Euro Tour, with an elite field of paddlers and great weekend vibe.After a few days relaxing through Paris and Bordeaux I got to the city on Wednesday. Ian Balding Paddle and Surf Is Hiring in Wrightsville Beach, NC Distressed Mullet - Ian Balding Paddle and Surf is hiring!. We’re looking for the right person to help build our surfboards and paddleboards, near Wrightsville Beach, NC.