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Playak News Flash - April 8, 2017
The world's latest paddling headlines.

Paddle expedition of Soča River, from Source-to-Sea for the cause of river conservation Rapid Magazine Blog - Following the path of the snowmelt to the river bank, 35 kayakers will slide into the emerald water of the Soča later that same day, embarking on a 138 kilometer mission to paddle the Soča from source, high in the mountains of Slovenia, to the Adriatic Sea in Italy. They are part of the Balkan Rivers Tour 2, that’s a iver conservation movement to raise awareness about old, inefficient hydroelectric dams as well as the threat of new dam development. It’s a paddle expedition from of Soča River, from Source-to-Sea. Dolores River Update - The April 1st Edition Am. Whitewater - This week, US Bureau of Reclamation released its updated operating plan for McPhee Dam and Reservoir.  Three scenarios have been developed, based on the latest information from the Colorado River Basin Forecast Center (CRBFC).  GoPro HERO Session – The perfect kayak action camera? Adrian Shanahan - Unlike my post a few weeks ago saying the GoPro Hero 5 sucks this isn’t click bait. I really want to go is GoPro Hero Session – The perfect kayak action camera? To give this some context, very recently I had what could best be described as a shit show of a weekend when on […] The post GoPro HERO Session – The perfect kayak action camera? appeared first on www.adrianshanahan.com. Tess Barrage International Whitewater Review Simon Wyndham - The end of the middle section of the Tees Barrage long course. Recently I had a chance to make a short visit to the Tees Barrage whitewater course in Stockton on Tees. Hopefully this will be of interest and use to anyone visiting the north of England and find themselves in a dry spell. Chasing the Champ: The Kai Lenny Profile SUP Magazine - Kai Lenny's athleticism is without equal. But that's not what makes him transcendent. The post Chasing the Champ: The Kai Lenny Profile appeared first on SUP Magazine . Beginner Series Where to Start SUP Magazine - In the second installment of our Beginner Series, we give new paddlers a few tips on how to select the perfect first board, paddle and safety gear. Lunch Counter Part 3: The Experience SUP for the Soul - Lunch Counter is an amazing wave, unique in its shape. It’s situated in a beautiful location which is uncommon for river waves. The experience of surfing at Lunch Counter is also different from most other river surfing destinations. World’s Top-Ranked Woman Seeks 5th Carolina Cup Victory SUP Connect - The fastest woman on a standup paddle board in the world, and world’s top-ranked each year since 2012, Annabel Anderson will seek her 5th consecutive victory at the 2017 West Marine Carolina Cup, April 18-23. All races, clinics, demos, plus the expo and trade show will originate at host hotel Blockade Runner Beach Resort. Iroquois Decorated Ceremonial Paddle Paddle Making - From the Smithsonian Institution Research Information Service (SIRIS) comes this photo featuring a decorated Iroquois (Mohawk) ceremonial paddle dated circa 1891. That First Paddling Trip Adam Frey - A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to accompany a couple friends on their first major paddling trip of any distance or length, a journey not to be downplayed, since your first only happens once! Ocoee Release Fix Proposed in TN Legislature Am. Whitewater - A bill has been introduced in the Tennessee Legislature that aims to continue treasured recreational releases on the Ocoee River after current release agreements expire in March of 2019. If the bill passes, public opinion would be invited to decide on the schedule of the water releases. Read this, to get information on the bill, there is a possibility to have good water levels because of these water release at the Ocoee River for a long time. A Great Full Body Conditioning Workout: Stand Up Paddle Boarding BruSurf - Stand up paddle boards (SUPs) is the fastest growing to enjoy on the ocean, lakes, and rivers. At first glance, you might think balancing on an over-sized board and using a paddle to get around does not sound that hard or require much effort. Injury Halts Circumnavigation Attempt Canoe Kayak - David Munger and David Morgan spent the last few weeks attempting to complete the first ever sea kayak circumnavigation of Jamaica. Here’s the final post from their CanoeKayak.com series about the trip. APP World Tour’s Japan Pro-Am Scheduled for May SUP Connect - The International Surfing Association (ISA) has today hailed the unique Surfing and StandUp Paddle locations Denmark has to offer following site visits to both Copenhagen and Vorupør, co-hosts of the 2017 ISA World StandUp Paddle (SUP) and Paddleboard Championship. The ISA welcomed the preparation and progress of the Championship whilst attending the 2017 SportAccord Convention in Aarhus, Denmark. Could Connor Baxter be this year’s Ultimate Waterman? Standup Journal - As we head into the final three of six grueling disciplines in the Ultimate Waterman competition in New Zealand, Connor Baxter of Hawaii is eyeing up the scoreboard and looking to make his move.

Today's News Editor(s): Adrian Shanahan.