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Playak News Flash - November 19, 2016
The world's latest paddling headlines.

Freestyle competition time at Argentina Palm Blogs - Me and Tomasz Czaplicki came to San Juan two weeks before competition. On the place we was very warm welcomed by local people. Maurico Caif (president of Kayak Club San Juan) and his friend showed us important and interesting places in their city. Firstly after flight of course we went to see the wave. It is on the outskirts of the city. Around the playspot are wonderful mountains and big dam. Definitely I added San Juan wave to my personal the most beautyfull playspots. Fiona Wylde Rips Down Under SUP Connect - Fiona Wylde is a double threat in stand up paddling. Not only does she find herself in the leading pack in just about every race she enters but she also charges and rips on the waves. As a stand up paddle athlete and Team paddler for Werner Paddles and Starboard, Fiona Wylde, kicks off a series of films to keep you entertained as the temps start to drop and stand up paddle opportunities start to lessen. Six women’s paddling adventure down the Spatsizi River NRS Duct Tape Diaries - We were several days into an all-women’s paddling trip down the Spatsizi River, soon to merge with the much broader Upper Stikine. And we were, most of us, completely bare, arrayed around the fire ring sipping beer and scribbling in journals. When I peered over my book at the others, I was struck by their ease in their own skin, despite vulnerability to the elements, and to each other. Their attention was turned inward, their eyes rising occasionally to survey the spread of forest and craggy mountains rising beyond. Summer Vacation on The California Delta. Jackson Kayak - Every summer we take a fishing trip. These trips are always great and I typically learn more about a technique that I have struggled with. It seems my Dad just plans them that way. Distance Medals Awarded At Fiji ISA SUP Connect - With the stunning visual backdrop of Fiji’s natural island beauty, day four of the 2016 Fiji ISA World SUP and Paddleboard Championship saw Australia’s Michael Booth and New Zealand’s Sam Shergold emerge victorious in the divisions of SUP and Paddleboard, respectively, in an exhilarating 17km race from Cloudbreak to Musket Cove in Fiji. Exploring Bhutan by Kayak Northwest Rafting Company - Kuzu zambo la from the Punakha Valley in Bhutan. After 9 days of sightseeing, rafting, adventurous hikes, and drives, and of course some shopping, Zach and I said our good byes to our wonderful group of guests at the Paro Airport. Top kayak stars arriving in NZ ICF - The inaugural Whitewater XL will be held at the new Vector Wero Whitewater Park in Auckland, combining canoe slalom, rafting and boatercross racing from November 20-27. It has attracted more than 100 of the best kayakers on the planet, eager to test the Southern Hemisphere’s newest artificial course during the European off-season, as well as sample some of New Zealand’s world-renowned rivers. Standing and Fishing, Is It Really Worth It? – Part 2 Jackson Kayak - Possessing the ability to stand and fish often means that you’ve traded in an amount of speed for a certain amount of stability. Paddling in West Virginia Hala - Stand up paddle boarding in West Virginia is still in its infancy. Beginner classes are in high demand with many people now knowing what the sport is (where they didn’t 3-4 years ago) but not having access to boards and instruction. Michael Booth, ISA World Long Distance Champion TotalSUP - Michael Booth did it again yesterday and this time it is a World Crown he has managed to snatch with authority and vertigo in brutal conditions. Interview with Boothy, revelation of the year and the new ISA World SUP Long Distance Champion. Super Moon at Sullivan Sea Kayak Stonington - When you hear that the next full moon will be a super moon, – the closest that the moon will come to the earth in many years, you might think “okay, so what do I do with that information? Standup for the Cure – Positivity Elder SUP - You expect participants in a highly personal, built-for-connection event like Standup for the Cure to be enthusiastic and highly invested in experiencing a positive event. USA’s Appleby Goes Back-to-Back, Australia’s Brown Sweeps Paddleboard Races as Women Take Center Stage at 2016 Fiji ISA World SUP and Paddleboard Championship ISA SUP Worlds - Team Australia takes the lead with two days remaining, France and USA close on their heels. Mark Athanacio Takes 1st Overall at the Englewood Beach PaddleFest 2016 on His Comet Raceboard Hovie SUP - Mark Athanacio takes 1st overall at the Englewood Beach Paddle Fest 2016 on his Comet Race GT 14′ board in the 6 mile elite race under near perfect conditions on Sat. Hovie’s Bruce Day took a strong 3rd place finish on his GT 14′. ISA Sets New Standard Focusing On Becoming Carbon Neutral Standup Journal - ISA sets a new standard at the 2016 ISA World Stand Up Paddle and Paddleboard Championships by focusing on becoming carbon neutral.