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Playak News Flash - February 27, 2019
The world's latest paddling headlines.

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. Heavy Southeast Rains= Whitewater Kayaking Heaven Jackson Kayak - Lots of water in rivers in Tennessee, US this winter thanks to the rains. Rock Island water flows peaked at 106,000 cfs and there was great water flow at Trailer Park Wave, besides other local creeks that almost never ran!! New Whitewater Paddles From Werner unsponsored - Werner have released details for two new whitewater paddles. Both of the paddles have an offset paddle shaft as first seen on the Odachi. Eric Terrien: Gain Control Over Your Board TotalSUP - SUP paddlers are always trying to perfect their technique, to become more efficient, it is the constant goal. More efficient, thus faster. We are river family – meet Team New Zealand Open Women International Rafting Federation - With the IRF’s World Rafting Championship 2019 being held in May this year, it means for the first time in 20 years (in fact… ever!), New Zealand teams get to train in summer months! This is something the New Zealand Open Women are relishing! This group of ladies love to spend their time playing on the beautiful waterways of (Aotearoa) New Zealand. 7 Principles of Efficient Bellyak Paddling Bellyak - Paddling a bellyak is inherently easy at first, but to master the craft and minimize early fatigue there are certain tips that will prolong your fun. The following seven principles of proper bellyak paddling help you get the most out of your paddling time. Athlete’s Committee – Time to Propose Candidates International Rafting Federation - The Athlete’s Committee is elected each year to represent the views of the Athlete’s within the IRF. The election will be done during the WRC in May in Tully, Australia. Innovation in Slingshot’s Sup/surf Foil Program SUP International - Pair prodigy-level athleticism with mad-scientist designers and exciting things are bound to happen. Saturday Paddle to JFK Frogma - Saturday paddle to JFK and back. Just what I needed after a rough week - a few hours to myself on a quiet bay. This is exactly what I picture when deadlines collide at work. Chris Bertish Releases Limitless - A Workshop on Unlocking Your Greatest Potential Standup Journal - Global PartnerChris Bertish began his 4050 nautical mile journey, crossing the Atlantic Ocean solo and completely unassisted on a stand up paddle board in December 2016. The Surf Ranch With Kai, Kelly Slater, Dusty Payne & Lewis Hamilton SUP Tonic - Kai surfs the best artificial wave in the world with the GOAT 11X Surfing World Champion Kelly Slater, 5X F1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton, and Dusty Payne. How to Rebuild a Rotted End in an Old Town Otca Wood-Canvas Canoe ̶ Part 2 Canoe Guy BC - I started describing the process involved in rebuilding the end of a 1967 18′ Old Town Otca canoe in part 1 of this blog. In it, I described how to replicate the deck.  Now, I will describe how to rebuild the stem-top and inwale-ends of this canoe. The 10 Best Places to Paddle Board in Florida Isle Surf and SUP - The results are in Florida is the stand up paddle boarding mecca of the United States. Its amazing year-round weather, crystal clear tropical waters and diverse ecosystems make Florida the most desirable state to go paddle boarding in. JKrate Low modifications to better fit my fishing needs Jackson Kayak - This little bit is on some modifications I made on my JKrate Low to better fit my fishing needs. The JKrate Low is great in itself and come ready to go straight from the factory to attach and go. Public Water Access Upheld in Great Lakes in Key Court Victory SUP Industry Association - A couple sued in Indiana to restrict the public from accessing any land abutting Lake Michigan. As you can imagine, that would suck.