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Playak News Flash - February 27, 2018
The world's latest paddling headlines.

Ways to Avoid Too Much Sun Exposure While Paddle Boarding SUP Connect - Getting your much-needed vitamin D while paddle boarding is one of the perks of being on the water though it’s important to take note that too much sun exposure can be harmful and cause problems down the road. February Paddling Pawistik - I got out for a paddle this morning since it was quite warm and I didn't need to be at work. It ended up being a short paddle (~45 minutes) since the wind came up pretty strong, but it was good to be out on the water. Movie Monday 26 February 2018 unsponsored - Welcome to Movie Monday 26 February 2018 here at Unsponsored. Cold icy sea kayaking paddling Tony Paradise - It was cold, snowy and blowing a bit. As I prepared to put in I tried to put my two piece paddle together but it wouldn't lock. The water from the pool night had frozen in the paddle preventing it from setting properly. Highlights From Europe’s Most Grueling SUP Race SUP Magazine - Highlights to celebrate the upcoming 10th anniversary of the SUP 11-City Tour that paddlers flock to Friesland, Holland for the five day race. Canoecopia 2018 Is March 9th to 11th Traversing - Canoecopia is the largest paddlesports consumer event in the world (read our round-up of the 2017 event), with over 250,000 square feet of kayaks, canoes, Stand Up Paddleboards, outdoor equipment and clothing.It takes place in Madison, Wisconsin on March 9th to 11th. Self-Supported Across California’s Mono Lake SUP Magazine - A self-support standup paddle trip across Mono Lake, the iconic body of water below the Eastern Sierra mountains. SIESTA2 All Seasons Tent Traversing - Compact Heat & Light Blocking Tent for All Seasons is looking to crowdfund $63,616 by March 21st, 2018 and are already over halfway there.The SIESTA2 is a two-person tent with a packed weight of 2kg.  Skills Development Adventurous Experiences - Saturday afternoon Junior Paddlesport skills development program, winter indoor kayaking at the friendly Western Swimming Pool, Peel. Scottish White Water 3rd Edition Pesda Press - The editing is now complete and the manuscript is with the proof reader. Then it will be on to design and layout. Publication date is slated for the first of July 2018. Sailfish by Suprise - a Winter Trip Off Pompano Pier Gave Kwanza Henderson Quite the Surprise. Canoe Kayak - Sailfish by Suprise was caught in peak season for the Florida angler. Kwanza Henderson keeps tabs on his local fishing zones. Dynamic, stable and fully loaded: The Oasis Sup Yoga board by Body Glove! Standup Journal - Design & innovation (again!) by Body Glove’s mad scientist, Luke Hopkins. Luke has redesigned BG’s Oasis yoga inflatable Sup. At 10’ x 34” x 6”, this progressive yoga board has a carbon stringer to enhance stability, a triple Dura fin design for better glide... Social Media Saturday – 24 February 2018 unsponsored - Ok, we are going for Saturdays’s for this. Let me know what you think. Body Glove Introduces SUP With Paddle Integrated Handle SUP Connect - Coming in Summer 2018 the folks at Body Glove will be offering a yoga and fitness-specific paddle board with features never before seen for a board of its kind. Atlantis Mano Surf SUP Ft Jarod Batza SUP World Mag - Jason (AKA Aquaman) has tapped into his prominent Hawaiian heritage and named this extravagant board after the Hawaiian word for shark Mano.