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Playak News Flash - October 2, 2016
The world's latest paddling headlines.

Sassafras Tripping Paddle: Part 2 Paddle Making - I've begun the decoration phase on a new tripping paddle made from sassafras. Since this was going to be the first attempt with the shou-sugi-ban technique for paddles,  thought I would just scorch the grip area only and see the results. The 2016 Pacific Paddle Games: A Recap of Day One SUP Examiner - Competitors and spectators were treated to a spectacular day at Doheny State Beach on day one of the 2016 Pacific Paddle Games. Conditions for racing could not have been better as small sets of waves rolled into shore, occasionally punctuated by larger sets of 4-5 ft waves just to remind everyone that the ocean was alive. There was a slight breeze adding just a touch of texture to the water’s surface, but was otherwise not a significant factor in the early rounds of racing. Day One At 2016 Pacific Paddle Games Goes Off Without A Hitch SUP Connect - Picturesque weather and a solid south swell greeted paddlers on Friday morning as the 2016 Pacific Paddle Games presented by Salt Life kicked off at Doheny State Beach. With a record-breaking prize purse of $60,000 up for grabs, anticipation levels were high as the world’s best paddlers began their quest for victory at standup paddling’s biggest race of the year. The Award Categories for the Third Edition the World Paddle Awards Are Filled World Paddle Awards - A big season of paddlesports with countless inspiring, groundbreaking and breathtaking performances has meant so many people all over the world are deserving of a nomination to the 2016 World Paddle Awards. Goodbye Australia Hello California SUPracer - We're just days away from the biggest race of the year, the Pacific Paddle Games, and right now virtually the entire paddleboarding world is descending on Dana Point in southern California. Day One Results from the 2016 Pacific Paddle Games SUP Examiner - Picturesque weather and a solid south swell greeted paddlers on Friday morning as the 2016 Pacific Paddle Games presented by Salt Life kicked off at Doheny State Beach. Pacific Paddle Games: One Week SUPracer - We’re just one week away from the biggest race of the year, the 2016 Pacific Paddle Games presented by Salt Life. With virtually all of the world’s best paddlers expected on the start line, this year’s PPGs are shaping up to be one of the most-competitive showdowns our sport has ever seen. Loco iSUP Ambassadors & Riders Wanted for 2017 Loco SUP - Loco iSUP Ambassadors & Riders Wanted For 2017. Despite Loco’s long held view that composite boards offer much better performance in both competitive wave and serious race environments; newbies, schools, those with limited storage/transport options and of course travelling paddlers seem to like inflatable boards so we’ve come to the conclusion that we might have been missing a trick the last couple of years. Joining The Club Jackson Kayak - Groucho Marx once said that he would never want to be a member of a club that would have someone like him as a member. As a brand new member of one such club, I can definitely say I would agree with that. Starboard’s Astro Atlas Zen Is A Jack Of All Trades supboardguide.com - There are some pretty good inflatable SUPs flooding the market and giving the hardwood varieties more than a good run for their money. SUP Dream Destination: Virgin Islands SUP-Guide.com - Are you looking for a totally awesome place to paddle? How about the Virgin Islands? They are a stunningly beautiful collection of about 70 islands, inlets and Cays in the Caribbean that are incredibly close together.