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Playak News Flash - March 1, 2018
The world's latest paddling headlines.

Trip to Uganda, experiencing the White Nile River Dream Werner - As kayakers, we know Africa for its big whitewater and epic play waves. Since I was a little kid, I have dreamed of going to the White Nile in Uganda. After wanting to go to this river for years, I finally got to go with World Class Kayak Academy. At the end of October, I hopped on a plane and headed to Uganda. I was stoked. Destination Asahan Valley, Indonesia Palm Blogs - The Asahan river is located in North Sumatra, Indonesia. This river originates from the Toba Caldera super volcano and reaches the ocean at the Malacca Strait. Warm water and a number of different sections to suit all paddling abilities from beginner to extreme make this a must-visit destination for everybody. Help AW Serve You Better - Take Our Quick and Easy Community Survey Am. Whitewater - American Whitewater is an organization that has been serving paddlers for over 60 years. We are committed to meeting the needs of the whitewater community and our members by providing the highest quality of service and the best representation of the community’s stewardship needs. Jim Baird’s Experience On Alone Canoe Kayak - Jim Baird and his brother Ted, together, were one of seven teams to compete on History Channel’s survival show Alone. Exploring Maine: Katahdin Woods and Waters Jackson Kayak - The Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument is beautiful wilderness adjacent to the north end of Baxter State Park around Patton, ME. Encompassed within the monuments boundaries is the East Branch of the Penobscot river trip known as the Henry David-Thoreau and Wabanaki Trail starting at Grand Lake Matagamon to Whetstone Falls in North Penobscot, Maine. Approximately 30 miles of what is traditionally a canoe trip, this trail is home to miles of class I/II moving water with some beautiful class III/IV rapids along the way. SUP River Surfing The Paddler ezine - SUP River Surfing. The North Face Geodome 4 Tent Will Stand Up to Anything Traversing - The North Face has created possibly one of the most rugged tents we've ever seen with the Geodome 4. Currently it is only sold in Japan, but this four-person tent can withstand up to 94 kph winds! The triangular shapes within a geodesic dome based upon a design by Dr. The 2018 Vancouver Outdoor Adventure Show Is March 3rd & 4th Traversing - March 3rd and 4th is the 2018 Vancouver Outdoor Adventure Show held at the Vancouver Convention Centre. We'd recommend seeing the Camping Showcase and the Paddlers’ Paradise but there are numerous zones to explore focusing on health, adventures and travel. SUP Surfing ╳ Brittany ╳ Hossegor – Benoit Carpentier SUP World Mag - Benoit Carpentier shredding in his home wave in Brittany and in Hossegor. How to Transport Your SUP Board TotalSUP - Learning how to transport your SUP can open up a whole new world of possibilities! especially if you don’t have the luxury of walking to the water from your house or you prefer not to deflate and then inflate your ISUP everytime you go out. World Bank Reneges on Its Promise to Protect Key Biodiversity Site on Uganda’s White Nile International Rivers - Previously protected stretch of the White Nile that will be submerged by Isimba Dam Eli Reichman Last month, after a long-running saga, the World Bank signed away its legal obligation to protect Uganda’s Kalagala Falls, a site of immense spiritual and biodiversity value near the headwaters of the Nile River. London Calling for Experienced Paddle Boarders SUP Connect - If you’ve always wanted to paddle board on the Thames river in London, a new race is being offered this Fall. The London Crossing is a 15.5 km (~9.5 mi) race for experienced standup paddle racers that will run alongside the Big Ben Challenge which is a 20 km (~12.4 mi) paddle suited best for experienced paddle boarders. Both the London Crossing and Big Ben Challenge will run on September 23, 2018. Earth Technologies Making Switch to Zero SUP Production Waste SUP Magazine - Ryan Harris has lead the eco-board movement for seven years, now he is on an ambitious environmental mission to recycle all his surfboard production waste. Whitewater SUP: Freedom SUP World Mag - Fun on the river. Jan’s Stoke surfingsports.com - We just finished this gorgeous 9’2″ x 32″ WD Stoke custom Ecoboard Sup for Jan in Florida.