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Playak Weekly Digest - week 12, 2024
Playak Weekly Digest
The world's top paddling news in week 12, 2024.
ICF Inside the Factory: How Nelo Is Ensuring Sustainability in Boat Production
ICF - Above the weighing scales at the end of the Nelo production line is a screen with two dials that set the company’s goals.
PaddlingLight Yama Mountain Gear Cirriform Tarp Review
PaddlingLight - Last year I picked up a couple of Yama Mountain Gear products. The first was a DCF 7’/5′ x 9′ Tapered Tarp and the second was the 1P Cirriform Tarp in SilPoly and the third was a Y-Zip Bug Bivy.
Paddle Making Historic Paddle Photo: Gaspard Picard - Huron
Paddle Making - Another earlier photo features François-Xavier Picard, Great Chief of the Lorette Hurons from 1870 to 1883.
eNRG Kayaking Test Your Skills at the Cedar River Slalom Race on April 6-7
eNRG Kayaking - All kayakers in the Pacific Northwest, mark your calendars for April 6-7. It’s time for the exciting Cedar River Slalom Race hosted by the Washington Kayak Club. Frequently attended by members of our Youth Kayak Team, this event is a great opportunity for paddlers of all levels to challenge themselves on a thrilling whitewater course.
American Rivers Fy25 Appropriations
American Rivers - President Joe Biden on Saturday signed a $460 billion package of spending bills approved by the Senate in time to avoid a shutdown of many key federal agencies including EPA, NPS, NOAA, and DOI.
American Rivers What the FY2024 Appropriations Bills Mean for Rivers
American Rivers - President Joe Biden on Saturday signed a $460 billion package of spending bills approved by the Senate in time to avoid a shutdown of many key federal agencies including EPA, NPS, NOAA, and DOI.
Trash Paddler Last Standard Time Paddle
Trash Paddler - Got out only once this past week a mid-day paddle on the Nashua River from Petapawag in Groton, MA. Heading downriver I passed by an eagle nest at an ideal location. 
Trash Paddler Changes Afloat and Afoot
Trash Paddler - This past week showcased the many changes beginning to take place along our local rivers.  On Tuesday a Sudbury River paddle from Egg Rock to Fairhaven Bay was undertaken under bright sunny skies with temperatures near 60 degrees F.  Real spring-like warmth was felt for a change.
ICF International Wildwater Canoeing to Return to Great Britain
ICF - Great Britain is preparing to host its first international Wildwater Canoeing event in almost 20 years with organizers hoping it will be a “stepping stone” to staging bigger global competitions in the future.
eNRG Kayaking StoneWater Training Leadership Success
eNRG Kayaking - Adapting and adjusting, StoneWater style Change. Love it or hate it, it’s part of life, leadership and the world.   Last month, a multi-functional team of leaders from business, technology, education and athletics joined up in the Pacific Northwest to study, discuss and practice leading through change as part of StoneWater Training’s Adaptable Leadership Experience.
Apex Watercraft EJ Clinics at Rock Island and New Apex Owners
Apex Watercraft - My last few days were quite fun with a group of very fired-up paddlers here to learn, play, and socialize.   We were not on our devices other than taking photos, checking levels, etc.
ICF Thrilling International Events Feature in 2024 Wildwater Canoeing Calendar
ICF - National teams from around the world are starting to ramp up their preparations for the new Wildwater Canoeing season.
International Rafting Federation Sustainable Raft Racing in Indonesia: A Model
International Rafting Federation - During the 2015 World Rafting Championships on the Citarik River in Indonesia, Rafael Gallo, one of the founders of the IRF and former IRF President, included time during the event for competitors and volunteers to plant trees.
eNRG Kayaking Ride the Clackamas Comeback: New Whitewater Rafting Adventures Await
eNRG Kayaking - The Clackamas River, a scenic waterway winding through Oregon’s Cascade Range, offers a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and relaxation seekers alike. From its headwaters near Mount Hood to its confluence with the Willamette River, the Clackamas River boasts stunning natural beauty, diverse recreational activities, and a chance to reconnect with nature. eNRG Kayaking is excited to expand its current rafting operations on the Santiam to include this majestic section of whitewater on the Upper Clackamas.
SUP Connect Starboard Releases Game-Changing Updates to SUP Race Boards
SUP Connect - Starboard is excited to release the new Starboard Race range: the most winning All Star and the Sprint being the fastest flat-water racing board. The ultimate in all water conditions, the All Star and high-performance Sprint, have been fine-tuned to conquer the 2024 and 2025 racing seasons. This means that the boards Starboard has launched on March 1st will continue to shine through 2025 as well.
Athletes with top online media coverage in March
1. Dane Jackson
2. Eric Jackson
3. Paul Clark
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