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Playak News Flash - September 11, 2016
The world's latest paddling headlines.

Silver Cord - the Safest Surf Leash Ever Built Playak Product News - After extensive research and testing, Silver Cord is finally ready to reveal their innovative technology to the world. This groundbreaking new product will change the way you look at surf leashes forever. The leash includes elements such as an inner cord that activates when the leash breaks, an emergency Bail Safe Device as well as three interchangeable components. How to be a Gypsy Jackson Kayak - I often get this question, from kids and adults alike. David, how does someone without a license, who’s barely 18, has almost no money in their pocket, and who almost never has any semblance of a plan, get around so much? Upcoming Expedition: Greenland to Scotland by Sea Kayak Adventure Kayak - British explorers Olly Hicks and George Bullard will begin a sea kayak expedition in June from Greenland to Scotland, covering 1,200 miles in 6 weeks and paddling for a dozen nights under the midnight sun. The In the Wake of the Finnmen expedition will see the pair following a water route possibly used by Inuit centuries ago. Continuing Education in Paddlesports ACA - If you've been paddling for a while, maybe your whole life, and have a broad knowledge of the sport, it is still important to take classes, assessments, and updates. Rafa Ortiz On Chasing Niagara Rapid Magazine Blog - New kayaking film Chasing Niagara follows Rafa Ortiz on a multi-year journey as he works towards dropping Niagara Falls. The Red Bull Media House and River Roots film is directed by Rush Sturges and trails a crew of talented paddlers around the world with Ortiz as he trains, prepares and balances the risk involved in what would be a revolutionary feat in the kayaking world. Ortiz spoke with us from Mexico about what sparked the idea, how the process consumed his life for a number of years, and how he went about telling his mom and dad ... Spencer Huff’s Pyranha 9R Review CKS Blog - As kayaking continues to progress and push new limits, new kayak designs must evolve to ensure they are up to the task. Up until recently most creek boat designs have been quite similar, wide rounded hulls with big bows and with continuous rocker. A Win for All Jackson Kayak - Yes, that is a bag of garbage. It is truly a special event when anglers can head out, catch fish and leave their fishery a better place than when they arrived and that’s exactly what happened during the Kayak Anglers 2016 Kokatat Labor Day Cleanup. Supconnect Announces 2016 Editor's Choice Awards Winners SUP Connect - After two months of deliberations and intense evaluations we are pleased to announce the winners of the 2016 Supconnect Editor's Choice Awards. A Quiet Quaboag Trash Paddler - It'd been awhile (2012) since I last visited the Quaboag River boat launch at Rt. 148 in Brookfield.  When I arrived there yesterday morning I found the highway bridge had been replaced and access to the boat launch was now via a paved road.  Surf to Sound Challenge adds 23.5-mile Kraken Course Distressed Mullet - The Kraken has been unleashed! All craft are welcome (including OC6 teams) to join us for a 22-25 mile endurance race depending on your line, starting at the sound side of the Blockade Runner Beach Resort. Introducing Hobie Quickblade Performance Series Stand Up Paddles SUP Magazine - Introducing Hobie Quickblade Performance Series Standup Paddles When innovative companies collaborate, the result is synergy a combined effect greater than the sum of their separately impressive efforts. North Carolina’s Crystal Coast SUP Magazine - North Carolina’s Crystal Coast is a playground for paddlers. Thanks to a string of barrier islands, it divvies up crashing waves on the Atlantic side for SUP and kayak surfing, still water on the sound side for peaceful paddling, and, farther inland, marshes and rivers for endless exploring. SUP: FUSION® launches world’s first purpose-built portable watersports stereo SUP Mag UK - FUSION®, a worldwide leader in lifestyle entertainment, announced today the introduction of the world’s first purpose-built portable watersports stereo – FUSION STEREOACTIVE. With built-in Bluetooth audio streaming, AM/FM radio and USB audio playback. Featuring the unique Puck-It mount system, users can easily and securely attach the stereo to any SUP, kayak, canoe, boat or even hot tub. To keep valuables safe from the elements. ISA Appoints Broadreach Media as Global Distributor ISA - The International Surfing Association (ISA) has appointed Lausanne-based Broadreach Media as exclusive distributor of its media rights in the territories of Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Pacific and Asia . Broadreach Media will also offer consultancy services regarding the packaging and production of ISA World Championships. Michael Booth Wins Big in Draining Hot Distance Race SUPracer - Australia's Michael Booth has claimed victory in the long, hot distance race on day 1 of The Japan Cup in Chigasaki, breaking away early from a strong field early and never looking back as he surged to a big win.