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Playak News Flash - July 20, 2024
Playak News Flash - July 20, 2024
The world's latest paddling headlines.
Message of the Day
Retiring News Flash and Weekly Digest mails in August 2024
I developed the News Watch service and the News Flash mailings back in 2004, when social media hardly existed, people actually browsed the web on desktop computers, and e-mail was the most relevant service for personal communication. These days people spend more time on social media than websites, and use apps on phones and tablets to do so. In personal communication, messengers (X, Facebook, Signal, Whatsapp, Discord, Telegram, …) have become much more important than e-mail for most people. Since 2004, I have used homemade robots to gather paddling news, and from that flood of news I hand-picked the most relevant headlines 365 days per year. In the past 15 years I’ve paid several assistants for this daily work. I’ve found it hard to stop this service, as so much love and sweat went into building and maintaining it, but now the time has come to recognize that it is just not worth it anymore. The above is how I assess the situation. If you see it differently, please let me know. I hope you have enjoyed these services during the past 20 years. Cheers, Jeroen
American Rivers A Tiny Critter That HAs a Lot to Say About Our Rivers
American Rivers - While many are familiar with the fish and wildlife that define our landscapes there are other lesser-known critters that play a role in creating and maintaining a healthy ecosystem.
Paddling Life Tales From the Cripps: Episode 25 – A Spiritual Journey Through Poland Creek With Evan Stafford and Leif Anderson
Paddling Life - Do we become more humble with age? My guest Leif Anderson says he has, but humility did not come easily. Let’s go back to a time where a young and cocky Leif set out with a crew from Ft. Collins, CO to conquer the Arizona kayaking scene, in one short weekend. Episode 25.
ICF All Canoe Slalom Quotas Allocated for Paris 2024
ICF - The International Canoe Federation can today confirm that all the Canoe Slalom quotas have been allocated for the Olympic Games in Paris.
Trash Paddler Coasting Fort to Fort
Trash Paddler - As tempting as Children's Island looked in Tuesday morning's sparkling sunshine I continued hugging the coast of Marblehead and pulled into a serene Dolliber Cove where little Crowninshield Island offered an ideal spot to land.
ICF ITA Provisionally Suspends Borowska
ICF - The International Testing Agency (ITA) has imposed a provisional suspension on Polish paddler Dorota Borowska following an apparent anti-doping rule violation.
PaddlingLight Guide to Staking Out Tents on Rocky Ground
PaddlingLight - Some of the best campsites on the Great Lakes, the oceans, or canoe country are on rocks. With the right inflatable sleeping pad ( I love my Nemo Tensor ), rocks slabs are comfortable places to camp, but staking out tents on rocky ground is a challenge. I’ve camped in all these rocky locations except for one.
ICF Ivaldi Ready to Paddle Through the Pain in Paris
ICF - Slalom paddler Raffaello Ivaldi has insisted that he is willing to fight through the pain barrier to represent Italy on the Olympic stage after revealing that he is suffering two hernias.
Paddling Magazine Navigating the Rising Costs of Wilderness Rescue
Paddling Magazine - Nearly a quarter of a century has passed since I first apprenticed as a sea kayak instructor with Bruce Lash, a spunky firefighter who was among the first North Americans to earn the British Canoe Union’s vaunted 5-Star Sea award, which is regarded as the most rigorous sea kayak training in the world.
SUP Connect 2024 Euro Tour Rankings: Celebrating a Decade of Excellence
SUP Connect - As the 2024 Euro Tour nears its conclusion, Supconnect is proud to announce the season winners after six out of seven thrilling events. This year, the tour welcomed participants from 30 countries, making it one of the most diverse and competitive seasons to date. Leading the rankings are two of the sport's finest athletes: Mari Carmen Rivera from Puerto Rico and Shuri Araki from Japan.
Paddling Life Tales From the Cripps: Episode 24 – A Chat With Aniol Serrasolses
Paddling Life - When people talk about the best whitewater kayaker in the world, the list is understandably short. But I doubt there’s a list out there that doesn’t include Aniol Serrasolses. Episode 24.
SUP Mag UK Palm Tika PFD Review
SUP Mag UK - We love it when a product is designed specifically for women, and the all-new Palm Tika PFD is just that.
TotalSUP Copenhagen Insights: Local Racer Asger Smidt Prepares for the 2024 ISA World Championships
TotalSUP - Preparations for the 2024 ISA SUP and Paddleboard Championship, taking place from September 16-22 in Copenhagen, Denmark, are gaining momentum.
SUP Tonic Pumping vs Paddling | What’s the Most Important for Paddling Up on a DW SUP Foil
SUP Tonic - When paddling up on a DW SUP Foil, whether on flat water or in bumps, what is most important – pumping or paddling? While both are essential for effectiveness, in our testing, we found that pumping is actually more crucial for paddling up on a foil.
SUP Mag UK The Cold Pod Review
SUP Mag UK - The Cold Pod portable ice bath is the brand's entry-level cold water ice bath consisting of a thick PVC outer pressure-resistant casing and a simple six-pole system.
Capital Sup Fitness Classes on the Water
Capital Sup - Capital SUP was originally born from the idea of building a gym on the water experience. Founded in 2014 by three “paddlebros” Capital SUP owner Kevin and his two friends Brian Meyer (now owner of FloHome) and Chris “Goose” Norman wanted to bring their passion for FITNESS and love for paddling to the Annapolis community.
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