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Playak News Flash - October 5, 2016
The world's latest paddling headlines.

How To Light Paint For Spectacular Canoe Trip Photos Canoe Roots - A few years ago a friend and I jumped at the opportunity to spend a few days in the backcountry of Algonquin Park on Thanksgiving weekend. Down the river with Interior Secretary Sally Jewell Funhog Blob - The creek gurgled softly, reflecting a trembling light on an overhanging roof of limestone. Here we sat, backs resting on shelves of the polished gray rock while contemplating Ed Abbey’s words, the river, the cliffs that soared beyond our view, the whole river trip experience. Kids Go Paddling ACA - Introducing the Kids Go Paddling booklet! Coming out this month, is a kid's booklet intended to engage youth in safety precautions in paddlesports. Trip Tips: How to Master Dutch Oven Cooking on the River Canoe Kayak - The best way to guarantee your invitation on lots of river trips: earn the reputation as a good cook. So next time you are planning a river trip that includes stay or camping outdoors why not try cooking nicely using the Dutch over, here is an article to guide you on just that!! Knowledge – Back to Basics – Getting Out the Back in Waves SUP International - First time paddling in waves, just getting off the beach can be tricky, painful, humiliating or just hilarious. Land of the Midnight Sun Kokatat - Imagine not worrying about getting off the water in time to cook supper or set up camp, no need for headlamps and no fear of getting out of your tent in the dark. The 2017 La Ventana Classic is Ready to Blow You Away SUP Examiner - This winter escape to warm weather and good times this winter by heading south of the border to La Ventana, Mexico. Visiting the Dorset Paleoeskimo in Stock Cove Tony Paradise - The plan was to paddle from Chance Cove to a campsite just inside Masters Head, set up camp and then proceed into Bull Arm to investigate an archaeological site at Stock Cove and thence to the construction site for the Hebron GBS. Chasing Waterfalls: A Dive Into Whitewater Kayaking Austin Kayak - I used my ACK Go Play Day as an opportunity to expose myself to a new type of kayaking that I have had an interest in for sometime now but never had much exposure to: Whitewater. My perspective of whitewater kayakers was always that they are insane individuals with no desire to live. Now, I would go out on a limb to say that is not the case. This sport not only takes some serious nerve, but some serious skill as well! My 5 favorite rapids on the Grand Canyon by Tom Dollé Jackson Kayak - My 5th favorite rapid on the Grand Canyon is Granite rapid. There is a big hole at the beginning of the rapid on the middle with some huge waves on the right side. On the left there is not so much waves so It’s not as good as on the right. The Cure for Kayak Butt Part II Jackson Kayak - This is a great stretch for the anterior (front) chain of the body and if performed every day can help expose deficiencies and reduce discomfort while kayak fishing. Pacific Paddle Games Host Demo Zone and Free Paddling Clinics SUP Examiner - The second annual Pacific Paddle Games September 30 to October 2 at Doheny State Beach in Dana Point is not just for experienced paddlers. SUP: Hasta pronto amigos! – Andalusian (Spain) adventures with Tati CoCo SUP Mag UK - I am known as ‘Tati CoCo Adventure’. It seems a funny name but it has a long story behind it that can only be told with strong coffee or by joining me on a SUP adventure. Andalucia covers the southern region of Spain and is known for its vibrant colours, passionate Flamenco, good food, rich historical heritage and friendly people. This is one of those adventures. In Andalucía you can find rivers, lakes, reservoirs and more than 1000km of outstanding beaches. There are opportunities for the adventurer to white water, surf or flat water spots. SUP: Shoestring adventure – Adam D Short, Paddleboard the Nile SUP Mag UK - Here is Adam Short going to stand up paddleboard the entire length of the longest and most deadly river in the world, the infamous River Nile from source to the Mediterranean Sea which will be about 4,265 miles. Adam has already tested the white water SUP board he would use to complete his paddle journey, it is one designed by FatStick. Now Adam has started from England to reach Kenya to start his expedition even though he has not been able to raise all funds required for the trip. We wish this ambassador good luck for his adventure expedition. Candice Appleby and the PPG 2016 TotalSUP - Less than 24 hours to go before the start of the 2016 Pacific Paddle Games and Candice Appleby shares with TotalSUP her insights on the most competitive SUP race of the year.