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Playak News Flash - October 23, 2018
The world's latest paddling headlines.

We are river family – meet Pas Blackwell International Rafting Federation - Current manager at the Lee Valley White Water Centre, team captain for the GB Open Men’s team, avid freestyle kayaker (when he gets the chance) and recent convert to the world of Triathlons, this week we meet Pas Blackwell. Pas started getting heavily into freestyle kayaking after university so moved to Nottingham to be able to train more regularly. After working a few different jobs and struggling to find time to get to the river he decided to simply work on the river and loved it. What motivates you to keep paddling/rafting? West Mountain Drifters: The Voorhees Brothers Jackson Kayak - These river paddlers talk about mindset of paddling, sharing their insights from experiences of paddling rivers all around the world. Aquaphile Essays from the Field: A Paddler Aging with Grace Canoe Kayak - Im "Something's Wrong With Me," Editor-at-large Alan Kesselheim comes to terms with the larger life factors of expedition planning At last succeeded to kayak the footbridge on Tully River Trash Paddler - Certainly not the most impressive bridge I've paddled to and under but it did prove the most elusive.  Many times I'd tried to reach the footbridge (above) but on each previous occasion one too many beaver-built obstacles persuaded me to abort short of reaching the bridge.  However yesterday, the Tully River's generous water levels convinced me to make, yet another, attempt.  3 Things You Might Not Know About Your Outfitting! Jackson Kayak - Every time I go to the Factory I end up learning something new about the boats, and more about the purposeful design in outfitting and boat. Most of this stuff that I have learned isn’t really new, but it is stuff that I have overlooked for years. So here are some things you might not know about your JK boat that will hopefully allow you to have more fun in your boats! 2019 Starboard Lite Tech SUP Tonic - Boards that changed the sup world now ready to elevate your paddle experience. “Brekkie Bites”- Your bite-sized daily briefing and latest news from the SUP world SUPracer - Serving SUP news that happened around the world in about breakfast time. Reader update that registration for next year's 11 City Tour is already open, also caught up on more SUP news here. Your breakfast briefing on Interesting SUP happenings around the world SUPracer - Good morning and welcome back to Brekkie Bites. Here's your daily briefing for Saturday, October 20.    The 2018 Brazilian champion has been crowned find out who this person is who held off a last-minute challenge from PPGs hero to claim the 2018 crown and more, like why the Fort Boyard Challenge that’s held annually in France should be in your bucket list. She has paddled the entire length of the Hudson River in challenging river conditions Fanatic SUP - Environmental activist Lizzie Carr has become the first person to successfully paddleboard the navigable length of New York’s Hudson River -­ a 275km journey from Albany to the Statue of Liberty. Lizzie, who paddled for up to nine hours a day for eight consecutive days, confronted unpredictable conditions throughout her journey. The incoming Hurricane Florence brought gusts of wind up to 30mph with large swells along the East Coast. World’s First Automated Paddle Sports Rental System Launches SUP Connect - PADL is excited to announce the launch of the World’s First Automated Paddle Sports Rental System, a paddle share solution that will bring technology to paddle board rentals similar to the way bike share platforms did for bicycle rentals. The official launch date was September 6, 2018, at Surf Expo in Orlando, FL. Equipment pre-orders for interested vendors wanting to start their own paddle share are available. Top Video Highlights from #PPG2018! SUP Magazine - Were the 2018 Pacific Paddle Games presented by Salt Life the most exciting event yet? You be the judge! Aspen in Action- SUP around Calorado red paddle co - Renowned as a travel playground for the rich & famous, the mountain town of Aspen, Colorado is a must visit destination for any snow-loving outdoor enthusiast. We chat to Aspen based photographer, Jordan Curet, as she shares her SUP story and tells us why this beautiful town isn’t just for winter. Your breakfast briefing: Vikings, Japan and the world’s straightest SUP race (BUCKET LIST). SUPracer - Good morning and welcome to your daily briefing, Brekkie Bites . Each day I'll be sharing a few bite-sized bits of news to keep you updated on what's been happening in the SUP world. SUP Surfing in Mexico With Dave Boehne SUP Magazine - Lost clips from H2Mexico and Dave Boehne ripping on some beautiful waves during a 2013 SUP surfing trip to Baja.