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Playak News Flash - April 10, 2017
The world's latest paddling headlines.

On the Newsstands: Spring 2017 Issue of Canoeroots Traversing - The Spring 2017 issue of Canoeroots is on the newsstands. Paddle Themed Chessboard Paddle Making - My older son has recently taken an interest in playing chess so thought it would be a good idea to have some sort of set ready for rainy camp days. Couple Lives SUP Foil Surfing Dream on Maui SUP Magazine - Abraham and Donica Shouse are doing it right. Both SUP foil surfing and life in general, it seems. Here we find the couple near their home in Maui enjoying a postcard perfect SUP foil surf session at sunset. Go ahead, grab your beau and do-si-do. Spring Into Kayak Fishing Jackson Kayak - Fortunately winter lost its icy grip on Iowa before spring had even started. Fish became active close to a month ahead of schedule and all of us Iowa Kayak Anglers have been scrambling to get out and take advantage of the early start despite frigid waters, and close to lethargic fish. Joanne Hamilton-Vale Beats 24-Hour Guinness World Record TotalSUP - Joanne Hamilton-Vale, founder of the UK SUP organisation and SUP rider just beat the previous 24-hour Guinness World Record. She submited a recorded distance of 179.99km, which exceeds that of previous record-holder Robert Norman. Joanne tells us more about her fantastic achievement. Beginner SUP Tips | Turning: Sweep, Cross Bow and Pivot SUP Magazine - Turning is just as important as going straight. Mobility is king in paddling whether in the surf, on the river or even on the lake. Here are a few options. Here is the scorecard after 6 events out of 8 are over in the Ultimate Waterman Challenge Distressed Mullet - 6 out of 8 events are over in the Ultimate Waterman, and Zane Schweitzer is leading, however Zane did not win the SUP endurance event, guess who won the SUP endurance leg of the Ultimate Waterman? Also check the scores of the 8 tough waterman competing in the Ultimate Waterman. We all know that waterman challenges are tough testing physical fitness and mental endurance in 8 sports that including SUP as well. Water releases to Hoosic river to provide good whitewater levels from April 22 Am. Whitewater - After a long time there would be whitewater releases on the Schaghticoke Gorge section of the Hoosic. The date for the release is 22 April. It would be good if huge numbers from the boating community comes and enjoys the whitewater fun to ensure these water releases continue . There is one class 5 section for those who like to try it and nice friendly Class 2 and 3 sections for others to try. UK Ultra-Endurance Paddler Joanne Hamilton sets World Record Distressed Mullet - Hamilton-Vale sets new world paddling record 2017 is going to go down as the year all kinds of records went down.  The UK’s Joanne Hamilton-Vale, who is know for her ultra marathon distance racing in events like the 11 Cities race recently set the world’s 24 hour paddling record on her 14-foot Naish Javelin. Defending Champion Zane Schweitzer Is on Track to Go Back-to-Back and Retain the Title of Ultimate Waterman The Ultimate Waterman - Defending champion Zane Schweitzer is on track to go back-to-back and retain the title of Ultimate Waterman. He’s finished second in the underwater strength run and swim in Invercargill, New Zealand, to extend his advantage in the overall standings over Caio Vaz (BRA, with just one event remaining. The One Board Quiver- Maiden Voyage SUP Examiner - Pau Hana Big EZ Ricochet Nothing’s more frustrating than having a brand new, unused board in your garage which you can’t use because of the weather. Sunday April second looked like a great day. Feeling Lucky in Arizona’s Fickle Paddling Season? Pump House Wash Chris Baer - Ted Decker sliding into Mexican Pocket Timing the Arizona paddling season is just shy of impossible. Good flows on some of the classic sections might last for only a week, and catching the correct flow on an obscure river might just take luck. Top 4 Global SUP Destinations for you to Travel to! red paddle co - A wise man once said ‘the world is a book and those who do not travel only read one page‘. I couldn’t have put it better myself, having traveled only a small majority of countries on my bucket list, I am always actively looking for my next adventure and slowly, but surely, ticking them off one by one! The team and I here at Red Paddle Co, have come together and put our thinking caps on and came up with 4 global destinations we all think are the ULTIMATE paddle boarding goals. SUP 101 Basics Standup Paddle Magazine - How to attach the leash to your stand-up paddle board. In this video Jimmy Blakeney fromBIC SUPexplains various types of leashes for use when Stand Up Paddleboarding and how to attach them to your board and leg. ISA/ILS Course Improves Water Safety in Maldives and Sri Lanka ISA - Course participants in the Maldives enter the water with excitement during the ISA Courses. Photo: Tim Jones Earlier this year the International Surfing Association (ISA) announced a key strategic partnership agreement with the International Lifesaving Federation (ILS) to establish a global standard water safety course for Surf and SUP instructors and promote water safety worldwide.