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Playak News Flash - July 31, 2017
The world's latest paddling headlines.

Exploring Sparks Lake and the Cascade Lakes Highway Bend Kayak School - As peak summer season here in Bend continues to grace us with warm weather, cool water and perfect skies, there’s never been a better time to pop over to Bend Kayak School and get set up with a kayak or SUP for a day of fun in the sun! With ample lakes, rivers and streams in the immediate vicinity, there’s no better place to be on a hot day then Central Oregon. Gears for Outdoor enthusiasts and campers from GSI Outdoors Traversing - Here are outdoor products for outdoor enthusiasts, who like to camp out after their outdoor activity. Products of GSI Outdoors here are - lightweight cookware tea kettle that conducts heat better and more evenly; cutlery that’s light and strong enough to face hard impacts of any adventure. Stainless steel frypan that strong, lightweight, non-stick and heats quickly and more Understanding the Menominee Tribal Perspective on the Back 40 Mine American Rivers - This guest blog by Anahkwet/Guy Reiter is a part of our America’s Most Endangered Rivers® series on the Menominee River in Wisconsin and Michigan. Tropical Experiences Adventurous Experiences - Using one of our well know routes around Peel Castle, this morning's Coasteering experience was an exciting one! Swell, sunshine, waves and so much adrenaline. NOLS Wilderness Medicine Curriculum eNews for April 2017. Mark Tozer - The following e-news announcements was prepared and edited by Tod Schimelpfenig , who is the curriculum director for NOLS Wilderness Medicine in Lander, WY. Loco Surfing at Sup Armada 2017 SUP International - A little event video from last weekend’s 2017 SUP Armada where we supplied some demo boards for the Guinness World Record at Bewl Water down in Kent. Post 13 – Whales Are Still Around Newfoundland Kayakoholic - Last evening Shane, Ron, and I floated with the whales in Witless Bay. On the paddle along the shore to meet up with Ron, we encountered an eagle. John Afshari Surfs the Surftech Superfly SUP International - John Afshari Surfs the Surftech Superfly. Trailer for ISA Championships in Denmark Released SUP Connect - As the 2017 ISA World SUP and Paddleboard Championships quickly approach, the ISA (International Surfing Association) has released a teaser for what’s to come. Kokatat’s New Dry Top Lineup Rapid Magazine Blog - Kokatat introduced their new Session dry top at Outdoor Retailer 2017. It includes a neo-sinch adjustable collar, latex gaskets and a double tunnel. It is made from Kokatat’s proprietary Hydras 2.5 layer fabric to keep you nice and dry. Power-Pole Launches Ultra-Lite and Heavy-Duty Spikes Angling International - Fresh from a successful reconnaissance visit to EFTTEX in Budapest, Power-Pole introduced two new products at the ICAST trade show in Orlando. How to Pick a Kayak Series - Part 1 - Whitewater vs Crossover Rapid Magazine Blog - The Aquabatics Calgary 'What type of paddler am I series' is an online information source to try and help you decide what kind of kayaking is right for you. The Main Distraction at Work Jackson Kayak - I have to put my headphones on just to drown out this torture. I hear it from my desk at least once a week. I finally get some headway on a project and suddenly lose all focus. It’s all this stupid rain. Weisshorn of Buttermere Will Herman - The Lakeland fells are not generally known for their alpine character though there are a few exceptions: Pinnacle Ridge on St Sunday Crag for instance is remarkably alpine, if in miniature, under winter conditions. All Electric Off Road The Bollinger B1 Exploring Elements - On July 27, 2017 the world’s first all-electric all-wheel drive off/on road sport utility truck, the Bollinger B1, fully working prototype was revealed at The Classic Car Club of Manhattan.