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

Movie Monday 30 April 2018 unsponsored - It’s Monday so welcome to Movie Monday 30 April 2018 at Unsponsored HQ. We have a fine selection of edits to distract you from that thing that you should be really cracking on with. There’s No Sweet Spot – What the Colorado River Needs Is Real Balance American Rivers - Over the last week, those of us who eat, sleep, and drink Colorado River issues have watched with alternating measures of surprise, concern, and alarm as water users from the Upper Basin states publicly called out the operators of the Central Arizona Project (CAP) for gaming reservoir levels to maximize water deliveries to Arizona. How to beat the Weekend Warrior Jackson Kayak - Last year I had big changes happening in my personal life. I went from full time kayaker based in France and traveling 8-10 months out of the year to getting married, and settle down in Colorado with my wife. Road Trip to Scotland Jim Krawiecki - With Easter fast approaching, it was time to make a plan. It had been a while since I had visited the west highlands of Scotland so I joined some folk from Liverpool Canoe Club on their Easter break based in Kinlochleven. Defeating the Wind Jackson Kayak - Corpus Christi is known for many things, The Selena monument, The US Lexington, The home of many amazing musical artist, and beautiful scenery. On the Newsstands- Spring 2018 Issue of Paddling Magazine Traversing - The Spring 2018 issue of Paddling Magazine is on the newsstands. Save Our Ocean- Carolina Cup Elder SUP - The 13-mile Quiksilver Waterman Carolina Cup lived up to its reputation as one of the toughest races going, but this year it was hailed as even more fun than ever. A course reverse allowed for some calm flatwater and downwind bumps that added excitement. GIFAP Encouraged After Meeting on Bass With French Government Officials Angling International - GIFAP, the tackle industry’s governing body in France, has been encouraged by a recent meeting with representatives of the French government over the future of bass fishing. Grey Foggy Day on the Water Tony Paradise - The forecast Friday was for light southerly winds and sunshine and so it was when I left home Saturday morning early.  2018 Olukai Ho’olaule’a Outlook Distressed Mullet - Olukai Weather Not Cooperating I’m starting to think that whacky Carolina weather has decided to follow me where ever I go, even to Maui. Competition or Personal Accomplishment: A Thought on Race Courses Distressed Mullet - This is an observation for race directors looking to get more people to come and enjoy their races. When you have a challenge that goes beyond a simple 5K or 10K race, one that has obstacles that transcend a straight line, a start and a finish, you can inspire people to consider their own performance as the reward (or punishment).The post Competition or Personal Accomplishment: A thought on race courses appeared first on Distressed Mullet. The Frozen Storm Gathering Jim Krawiecki - The 9th UK Storm Gathering was held in North Pembrokeshire on the weekend of March 16-18th near to St Davids. The idea of Storm Gathering is to bring together like-minded paddlers wanting to develop their skills and to network with others seeking to improve their sea kayaking. Ziyuan Rafting Festival Is Proceeding at Full Steam International Rafting Federation - As far as international rafting festivals go, Ziyuan is well on it’s way to leaving big boots to fill. Stand Up for the Cure Has Received Numerous Awards and Citations Standup For The Cure - This is the event page for Stand Up for the Cure, an annual water sport and fund raising event to raise awareness and campaign for the treatment and medication of breast cancer patients. Our organization aims to raise funds to help cure breast cancer patients and fund research to end this disease.   OluKai Has Been Postponed Til Sunday Due to Bad Weather / Light Winds. SUPracer - The post UPDATE: OluKai has been postponed til Sunday due to bad weather light winds.