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Playak News Flash - February 26, 2019
The world's latest paddling headlines.

Things to consider when choosing your paddling partners to run whitewater Jackson Kayak - Everyone has different templates on the type of people they enjoy paddling with, but here are just a few of my thoughts and some characteristics I look for and expect of my close paddling circle when I take on challenging whitewater.    2018 Review Jackson Kayak - 2018 – what a year. I was able to travel to so many wonderful places, won the European Cup and learned how to juggle with three balls. Six Hollywood Movies Featuring Thrilling Whitewater Scenes Canoe Kayak - With 91st Academy Awards this weekend, we looked back at the six Hollywood movies featuring heart-pounding whitewater and river scenes. Kayak fishing using the Ned Rig (Midwest Rig) Jackson Kayak - I began using the Ned Rig early last August. I do much of my smallmouth bass fishing in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. By mid-summer, most of the bigger smallmouth bass have moved deeper. I’m not a drop shot expert, and with a coating of scum on the rocks even up to 10 to 15 feet of water, tubes can be a mess. The answer for me is the Ned Rig. SIC Maui Becomes Title Sponsor of Gorge Paddle Challenge SUP Connect - SIC Maui, the stand up paddling industry’s premiere manufacturer of high quality, race proven stand up paddleboards and accessories, has announced its title sponsorship of the 2019 Gorge Paddle Challenge. ACA at Canoecopia ACA - More than 250,000 square feet of kayaks, canoes, stand up paddleboards, outdoor equipment and clothing, all at the best prices of the season, make Canoecopia a must go place for gear. The Crossing Feb 2019 SUP World Mag - Cool event in RSA. Ryan Burch Breaks Down His Asymmetrical Artistry SUP Tonic - You’d be hard pressed to find a more fascinating designer of surfcraft today than Mr. Ryan Burch. His board concepts are steeped in tradition, with many of his craft loosely based on classic fish theories. Fox on Fire Again While Smolen Shows He Has What It Takes ICF - Jessica Fox continued her incredible run of success in the women’s C1, while American Michal Smolen showed once again his love for Sydney’s Penrith Whitewater Stadium on the final day of competition at the Oceania Championships. Happy Trance Clouds SUP Tonic - Relax for a minute and let these fluffy clouds put you in a happy place. Turquoise waters lapping on the beach along Oahu’s East side, check out the traffic through ‘Nalo town in this time lapse video. Launch of the 2019 RTM Sunset Paddle Photo Contest SUP World Mag - The 2019 RTM Sunset Paddle is an online event organized by Paddle World and Sup World Mag, presented by RTM Sup. Barbados Dream Retreat - The Benefits of All-Women’s SUP Retreats SUP Magazine - We caught up with Barbados Dream Retreat co-instructor Casi Rynkowski to learn about the benefits of all-women's retreats. Viking on Tour Episode 3 - Surfing Chicama SUP International - Before Casper’s hectic 2019 SUP season kicks into full gear, he seized the opportunity to go on the surf trip of his dreams. Adventure Calls With Red Paddle Co’s Voyager SUP Connect - Adventure Calls with Red Paddle Co’s dedicated range of ultimate touring and voyager boards. As the world’s leading inflatable SUP brand, the Voyager board range has been designed to make embarking on new, exciting adventures as accessible and easy as possible. Simply unpack, inflate and explore. Austin Kieffer and Carter Johnson Insane Downwind Conditions 2 Hours N of San Francisco Distressed Mullet - Carter Johnson, race director of the Gorge Downwind Championships in Hood River just posted these shots of his downwinder adventure with Austin Kieffer.