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Playak News Flash - March 15, 2020
The world's latest paddling headlines.

Coronavirus COVID-19 Impacts to IRF Events International Rafting Federation - Contrary to rumours being released by IRF detractors, the IRF is still actively pursuing our WRC, ERC, ECs and WCs this year along with our GTE activities. Team Athelete Q and A : Canoeist Jim Baird Werner - Jim how many years have you been a canoeist in Ontario? At what age did you do you first overnight trip? The 2020 Ontario Backcountry Canoe Symposium Has Been Cancelled Traversing - Following the news that Covid-19 has been declared a pandemic the 9th Annual Ontario Backcountry Canoe Symposium has been cancelled. Robert Pirie - Australian Gold Coast  SUP International - Check out fast SUP foiling with the Australian waterman Robert Pirie at the Australian Gold Coast. Eco-Progressive iSUP: Sea Lion Boards Commits to 1% for the Planet Standup Journal - We are so proud of our friends at Sea Lion iSUP. The integrity within their brand is practiced and shows true effort towards sustainability. Sea Lion Boards are gorgeous and they make every effort to protect the planet. 2020 Sports Technology Awards Shortlist Paddle Logger in Most Innovative Sports App The Paddler ezine - On 11th March 2020, The STA Group announced the shortlist for the 2020 Sports Technology Awards and revealed that Paddle Logger had been shortlisted in the Most Innovative Sports App category for its work creating the Paddle Logger App and services. 2020 Loco Sup Boards - The Best Just Got Better SUP International - Check out this preview of Loco’s beautiful and lightweight 2020 wooden stand up paddle boards. 2020 Sports Technology Awards Shortlist Paddle Logger in Most Innovative Sports App SUP Mag UK - On 11thMarch 2020, The STA Group announced the shortlist for the 2020 Sports Technology Awards and revealed that Paddle Logger had been shortlisted in the Most Innovative Sports App category for its work creating the Paddle Logger App and services. Downwind Foil: A Step-by-Step Guide by Greg Closier TotalSUP - Former international SUP Racer and now owner of the California/French Brittany brand 52FoilCo Greg Closier, runs through a series of precious Downwind Foil tips that will help you to get started on Downwind SUP Foiling. Air France Paddle Festival – April 4th, LIVE on Standup Journal Online Standup Journal - We eagerly await the starting horn of the 2020 Air France Paddle Festival on April 4th. Standup Journal will offer a Live Broadcast of the elite race for our viewers to participate in the excitement of this renowned & respected stand up paddle, prone & foil race off the island of Tahiti. StandUp Paddle’s Debut Inclusion at the Lima 2019 Pan Am Games SUP World Mag - StandUp Paddle has got a chance to show the value it brings to an Olympic Movement event at the Lima 2019 Pan American Games. F-One – Welcome Tom Constant SUP International - Tom now spends most of his time in full flight, whether he is on the water or in the air. Local from the South East, he is passionate about SUP, foil and wing. Discreet and adventurous, sometimes solitary, he likes to share and exchange with others. He leads his life with simplicity and fluidity. Midwest Paddle League 2020 Season Preview Distressed Mullet - The Midwest Paddle League has a great 2020 season planned with someone for everyone. One of the league’s priorities this year is to continue to promote our events as not just a race, but also destination worthy recreation opportunities. The league has been working with our event promoters to offer more than just races, but also Friday night gatherings, clinics, and post-race activities. So You Want to Find Fellow Paddlers? Distressed Mullet - Paddling with others is what allows us to make the most of the sport we love. Many of us are very fortunate to have a paddle league or group in our area that gives us access to share racing, adventure, or club-style gatherings while we paddle. Around the globe, from outrigger to SUP to surf ski to, prone or all combined; there are paddle groups that meet regularly and get on the water. Experiential Cruise - Stand Up Paddle Indonesia SUP World Mag - Enjoy the untouched beaches, mountains, lakes, and many more pleasing destinations as well as the magnificent city skylines throughout the country. A simple visit won’t be enough to embrace the wonders of Indonesia.