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Playak News Flash - April 1, 2024
The world's latest paddling headlines.

Photo of the Month Competition Alder Creek Kayak - Have an awesome photo from your time on the water? Want to share your photo with others in our paddling community? Enter our Photo of the Month Competition! Every month we choose a winner to be featured in the first email and shared on our social media. The winner will receives a $50 store credit! To enter just tag us @teamaldercreek on Facebook and Instagram or email Programs@aldercreek.com. We can’t wait to see your adventures! New SUP Speed Race Set for Lake Rocks Festival 2024 ICF - A new race format and more entertainment is in store for what promises to be an exciting Lake Rocks Festival. Thailand Introduces 2024 Race Series SUP Connect - It's hard to believe three months has already passed since the global SUP racing community descended on the Thai beach resort of Pattaya for the 2023 ICF SUP World Championships. But rest assured, the impact of that thrilling event continues to reverberate amongst the country’s paddlers. If Cape Town Was an Island SUP Tonic - That water! The post IF CAPE TOWN WAS AN ISLAND first appeared on Tonic Mag. Campbell Carter – From North Carolina to Infinity and Beyond! TotalSUP - The 2024 Infinity Speedfreak squad has been boosted with several new singings for 2024 including a young, ambitious racer from North America, Campbell Carter. If you do not recognise his name then Chris from TotalSUP can help you get to know this future SUP star. Fedarko, Author of “The Emerald Mile,” Releases New Grand Book: “A Walk in the Park” Paddling Life - Fan of “The Emerald Mile”? Then you’ll love this latest release by its river-running and not-afraid-to-hike-a-canyon author, Kevin Fedarko, who is at it again, this time releasing a new book on an even bigger sufferfest. Dayton Ohio Screening of the Paddling Film Festival – March 28 Massie Creek Paddlers - Massie Creek Paddlers and Tomfoolery Outdoors present the 19th Annual Paddling Film Festival at the Neon Theate r in downtown Dayton, Ohio. LaCrosse Grange Boots Review: Best Boot for Canoeing? PaddlingLight - For the last couple of years, I’ve been using the LaCrosse Grange Boot s for canoeing when I want a rubber waterproof boot. If you’re a long-time reader, you may remember that back in 2019 I wrote The Best Boots for Canoeing. Global iSUP Brand Red Paddle Co Celebrates B Corp Month TotalSUP - Throughout March, Red Paddle Co joins an ever-growing group of B Corp organizations that are committed to prioritizing the environment and society within every aspect of their business. Kai Lenny vs Jaws | The Lineup is Heating Up SUP Tonic - While the big-wave “game” may be evolving at a breakneck pace, Kai Lenny continues to push his limits to perform at his highest level consistently. EMS Legal Matters - Patient Documentation Mark Tozer - EMS Providers play a crucial role in providing prehospital care, and understanding the differences between various legal documents is essential for providing appropriate care while respecting patients' wishes.  Current Designs Sold to Sanborn Canoe Co. and Kayak Distribution Paddling Magazine - Current Designs has changed hands once again. Founded in the late 1970s by Brian Henry on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, the brand was then acquired by Minnesota’s Wenonah Canoes in 1999. Foil Surfing Jaws | The Revolution of Foiling With Kai Lenny, Alex Aguerra and Robby Naish SUP World Mag - Foiling in the surf, on SUP, on sail – it has all happened tremendously fast in the past few years! At the forefront of course is Kai Lenny – pushing the limits of the sport in all directions. Introducing Surftech'S 2024 Lineup of SUPs SUP Connect - Surftech, a global leader in paddle board manufacturing, is thrilled to unveil its highly anticipated 2024 lineup of stand up paddle boards (SUPs). With a legacy rooted in innovation and quality, Surftech continues to push boundaries with its new range, featuring the award-winning Generator, groundbreaking Madera construction, vibrant Lido colorway, and the return of crowd favorites - Aleka, Catalyst, and Chameleon. Women’s History Month – Where We Find Motivation American Rivers - For Women’s History Month, Katie Schmidt, Associate Director of the National Dam Removal Program at American Rivers, reflected on what motivates her to continue advocating for healthy, free-flowing rivers nationwide. I want my grandchildren’s grandchildren to be able to enjoy clean, free-flowing rivers.