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Playak Weekly Digest
The world's top paddling news in week 44, 2017.

News Watch Diet recommendations for those training to perform in whitewater Palm Blogs - As whitewater evolves, paddlers are looking for ways to improve their performance on the water – so here are some ways to get you feeling better out on the river. Good samaritan volunteers clean up the Waccamaw River American Rivers - Thanks to 26 eager volunteers attending the postponed South Carolina River Sweep on the Waccamaw River Blue Trail, the Waccamaw was left in better condition than it was found. Inspiration for us to volunteer for cleaning up and preserving the waters that we paddle. Tips for whitewater paddling - Save yourself from sketchy situations Palm Blogs - We should focus on how to avoid getting into dangerous situation when doing whitewater kayaking. It is always good to be prepared for situations that need rescue, but trying what we can do to not to get into such a situation is also required Stewardship activity - Participate in this fun Trash hunt and win prizes American Rivers - Let’s talk trash, or more specifically, litter. This is an invitation—an opportunity to clean up your favorite trail, park, riverbank, or neighborhood. If you have kids, we encourage you to invite them along. It’s a great stewardship activity for all ages. Hunt for trash #RiverCleanup this month and there would be prizes for the good stewardship work you have done. Champions Crowned, Records Set at Chattajack 31 SUP Magazine - Victors set record times in Tennessee's 31-mile river race despite some of the most challenging conditions in the race's history. Colorado Honors Matt Brown for his role to voice our “right to float” Am. Whitewater - Matt Brown a longtime river guide had done a lot for Gunnison Valley, Co surrounding river, by spreading the message of river preservation to people. He had fought for protecting people’s “right to float” by maintaining access to rivers in the state of Colorado. Sadly, Matt has passed away but you can donate money on Matt ‘s memory to American Whitewater’s River Access work in Colorado. Let him serve as a inspiration for us to fight for our rivers and the right of access to our rivers, Top Men and Top Women SUP athletes of the year by SUP Racer ranking SUPracer - Welcome to the SUP Racer World Rankings, the most accurate way to follow and analyse this great sport of ours. The top 100 men and top 50 women are ranked on their best five performances at the biggest races of the past 12 months. Throw Lines On A Belt – Good Or Bad? unsponsored - In the past there was various designs done in gear to accommodate a throw bag, the most recent one being bungee cords in river/creek boats to hold throw bag. Now another way is designed for paddlers to take their throw bag with them which is have it attached to a dedicated belt that’s designed to hold the throw bag. Well, is this a good idea?, check it out. Blanket system of its kind for outdoor camping Traversing - The All Adventure Camp Blankets bring modular comfort to the campsite all year long. You can't control the weather, but you can be ready for anything. From Skirt to Covert – Going Deckless in an OC1 unsponsored - Before 2014, I’d only seen a Pyranha Spanish Fly and a Big Dog OC1 on the rivers around Scotland. They looked weird and I didn’t like the idea of swamping and kneeling when I could have a comfy kayak seat and a spraydeck. Meet Chevy’s New SUP-Themed SUV SUP Magazine - Introducing the complete SUP-travel starter package from Chevy. The post Meet Chevy’s New SUP-themed SUV appeared first on SUP Magazine – The Voice of Standup Paddling . Meet Chevy’s New SUP-Themed SUV GrindTV - The 2018 Traverse has a newly redesigned concept, featuring roof-mounted Standup Paddleboard Carrier by Thule. Green River Narrows at biblical flows Canoe Kayak - Colin Hunt and crew just saw the highest levels ever witnessed in the Narrows of the Green. Finding purpose on the ocean: A journey from suicide to expedition paddling GrindTV - After battling depression, Will Schmidt found purpose in life through paddling, and wants to help others do the same. Sup Wirral in England is looking for SUP instructors for conducting SUP sessions ASI - Sup Wirral based on Wirral Peninsula, Northern England near Liverpool is looking for SUP instructors who hold ASI Level 2 Exposed Waters certification and are up to date with first aid and water rescue.

Factor Athletes with top online media coverage in October 1. Kai Lenny 2. Ryan McAvoy 3. Nouria Newman Forums Inflatable Kayaks: Which brand is best? (Sea Kayaking and Touring) - Inflatable for sea kayaking i can recommend Sea Eagle kayak Going back to the Youghiogheny - Why haven't you been back to the Youghiogheny Videos How to Stand on a Stand Up Paddleboard | SUP 101 Techniques (jblakeney) Stand Up Paddleboard Fishing | Anchoring Your SUP (jblakeney) Jackson's spend a couple of days camping at Windrock Park Off-Roading in Their Nissan Titan (EJ) Cuda Brand First Aid Kit Personal Featuring Beaver Lake Fishing Guide Brad Wiegmann River Hazards and Safety on the Water While Canoeing | Canoe Technique (The Heliconia Press) Upcoming Pre World Rafting Championship Argentina , Aluminé River, Nov 1 - Nov 5 Machu Picchu Kayak Fest Peru, Santa Teresa, Nov 3 - Nov 5 Surf to Sound US, NC, , Nov 3 - Nov 5 Paddle The Rock Oman, Muscat Governorate, Qurm, Nov 3 Fishos Paddle Series - Race One Australia, Victoria, Fishermans Beach, Nov 3