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Playak News Flash - October 25, 2018
The world's latest paddling headlines.

Camping Tips – How to Select a Tent Austin Kayak - Choosing a good tent is a critical part to enjoying camping, and in this blog, we'll help you find your new temporary home. A sense of balance pursuing different outdoor adventures Tony Paradise - Its been over two months since I was in my kayak.  There are a variety of reasons too complicated for a short explanation.  Nevertheless, I hope today is the first day of my recovery.  I sent out some emails but I only got two affirmative replies.  Cathy, Shane and I had a short paddle before the southerly gales set in. Its not only me that has suffered a lapse in paddling.  Dean, the kayakoholic, has directed his energies to hiking. Maps and GPS device stuff for your outdoor adventures - Garmin Explore app Traversing - To aid you in your outdoor exploration of wilderness and nature, Garmin has finally released the Garmin Explore app (first announced a few weeks ago) for iOS and Google Play Whitewater Rescue Essentials: The Clip Trick - How to set up this swiftwater rescue hack Canoe Kayak - How to set up an impromptu rescue device for reaching a pinned boat, made with simple items likely accessible on a river (plus a knife, rescue rope, and locking carabiner) 10 Tips for Fall Kayaking Kayak Base - Autumn is one of the best times to explore nature. One easy way of enjoying in autumn is getting into a kayak, and paddling through the water. Unlike the summer, you will find fewer people out there to make it more enjoyable if you love a peaceful paddling session. Kayaking in autumn is wholly different than kayaking in summer. You have to prepare for the weather and take some other necessary steps to enjoy the beauty of the autumn kayaking. Tips for Traveling with a Paddle Board SUP Connect - One of the best things about paddle boarding is the ability to do it just about anywhere… as long as there’s water. The downside? Traveling with a paddle board isn’t always the easiest, especially when you’ve got a 14-footer. We checked in with some of SUPs best athletes, and pro world travelers, to share their tips on how to travel with a paddle board. Check it out: Classic Longboard SUP Surfing with Benoit Carpentier SUP Magazine - The French SUP surfer shows off some textbook noserides and classic longboard style during a recent session at Hossegor's La Nord Beach in France. 11 Most Haunted Lakes to Paddle This Halloween Canoe Kayak - The United States is filled with lakes and waterways that are renowned for being haunted, but these are the 11 spookiest lakes to paddle this Halloween. SUP news recap of the week SUP Connect - Welcome to the Supconnect Weekly Recap, our countdown of the Top 5 biggest news, reviews, interviews and features surrounding the world of Stand Up Paddleboarding. Jurgi Zulaika all set to compete in Watermana 2018, a true waterman’s event TotalSUP - Expect Nothing, be ready for EVERYTHING! The Watermana is fast approaching! 14 athletes were chosen and awarded tickets for the Watermana event in December. Based around individual endurance and team events including disciplines such as SUP, prone paddleboard, open water swimming (and many other which will be a surprise), it is a true waterman’s event. Basque native and athlete Jurgi Zulaika was awarded a ticket for the event. Extend Your Paddling Season With These Cold Weather Clothes Austin Kayak - Let us walk you through some basic cold weather apparel and gear to help you stay out on the water longer into Autumn. 2019 Starboard Tikhine Starshot Construction Technology SUP Tonic - The perfect introductory board for first time paddlers who want to paddle fast and stay dry. Your servings of SUP news from around the world with Brekkie Bites #005 SUPracer - Good morning and welcome back to Brekkie Bites, your daily fix of news from the world of SUP. Yesterday’s episode of Brekkie Bites focused on Antonio de la Rosa’s epic quest to Paddle the Pacific, and today we’ve got a new voyage from a new explorer to inspire us. Icey rivers and cold-water waves: Go on a frozen adventure in Norway with Trevor Tunnington SUPracer - Need some mid-week motivation? Paddle the cold-water waves, icey rivers and frozen lakes of NORWAY with athlete-turned-explorer Trevor Tunnington and the new Starboard SUP inflatables. GoPro POV: Krumlovsky River Race in the Czech Republic SUPracer - The Krumlovsky River Race is a unique event featuring over a thousand paddlers and one super fun stretch of river.