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Playak News Flash - February 5, 2017
The world's latest paddling headlines.

First Sea Kayak Circumnavigation In Antarctica Adventure Kayak - The “Antarctic Integration” expedition have kayakers Cristian Donoso (Chile), Roger Rovira (Catalonia) and Exequiel Lira (Chile) traverse Antarctica’s South Shetland Islands by kayak. They are on to make a documentary on natural elements and the impact of human presence in the territory. The gear they wear are Kokatat’s Maximus Centurion PFD and Radius dry suits with SwitchZip technology that fully separates at the waist giving the explorers the versatility of a dry suit and dry top in one. Photo of the Day- Aaron Peterson Canoe Kayak - Sam Crowley launches himself over a small iceberg floating in Lake Superior in spring near Marquette, Michigan. Throw Back Thursday. 2007 to 2017, wishing Doug Ragan all the best after 10 great years. Werner - Happy Throw Back Thursday to you. This blog originally ran in April of 2015, part of a #TBT celebration as we looked back over our history while celebrating 50 Years of handcrafting paddles. Today, we repurpose it as we send off a friend and amazing colleague of 10 years, sales director Doug Ragan. What you need to know to plan a whitewater kayak trip to Ecuador Kokatat - Ecuador is a fun place to paddle with plenty of options for everyone. Last year I spent a big chunk of my winter whitewater kayaking in Ecuador. I’m doing the same again this year and wanted to share some of my knowledge on what’s up there. US Winter Swimming Championships - coming soon to a Coney Island Beach near you! Frogma - Or at least near you if you live in NYC! Such fun to see this picture pop up as my Facebook memory today, I must've taken hundreds of pictures at last year's event , but I think this one of Daina and Devon high-fiving after one of the heats in the chilly chilly Hudson was my favorite. SUP Foil Surfing On Oahu’s West Coast SUP Magazine - There's more to Oahu's surf offerings than heaving Pipeline barrels and Waimea Bay bombs. Case and point. This dreamy scene on the island's western fringe. Photog extraordinaire Jimmy Martinello celebrates: the Moment, Adventure, Love of Environment Standup Journal - Here at Standup Journal, we are hugely proud of the uber talented men & women who keep US stoked through their super high octane photography skills and their surreal video/drone imagery.  The Anadarko Powwow Log of Ibi - It is popular in rural areas to celebrate the town's past with murals on the sides of buildings.  The quality of work by local artists on rough brick and concrete is outstanding.   APP World Tour announces premiere athletes Standup Journal - Kicking off the much anticipated 2017 World Tour, the Association of Paddlesurf Professionals (APP) announces big names in the line up of participating athletes. SUP Rents Charts Unique Course With Customized SUP Delivery SUP Examiner - SUP Rents Delivers SUPs to Your Doorstep Wherever You Are Have you ever rented a SUP only to be disappointed with your experience? SUP Surfing in the Dominican Republic SUP Magazine - SUP surfers enjoy glassy waves during a mellow session at Kite Beach in the Dominican Republic. The post SUP Surfing in the Dominican Republic appeared first on SUP Magazine . SIC Maui Signs Seychelle Hattingh and Kody Kerbox to Global Team SIC Maui - SIC Maui Announces its 2017 Team lineup with some acquisitions as well as re-signing most of its current athletes. Seychelle Hattingh and Kody Kerbox have signed on to SIC’s Global Team, joining existing teammates Lina Augaitis, Caio Vaz, Andrea Moller, Livio Menelau, Jeremy Riggs and moving from the National Team to the Global Team, former Olympian Tamas Buday. Outdoor Industry wants public lands and waters to be public maintaining their National Integrity NRS Duct Tape Diaries - Here is an open letter expressing the outdoor industry’s stand to keep the public lands and waters public as today we face an unprecedented effort in the United States Congress to undermine public ownership of these important places. Since we love America’s outdoors, we should extend our support to #keepitpublic. 9 Tips for Paddling the Coast Rob Casey - Surfing is what many think about when you think of paddling the coast. But there's other ways of paddling the coast. BruSurf Rocks the 2017 Hanohano Huki Ocean Challenge Race BruSurf - This last weekend, BruSurf hit the winter waves with the Hanohano Huki Ocean Challenge, the West Coast’s biggest, best, and longest running paddle race.