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News Watch

The Playak News Watch continously finds the world"s new paddling headlines. From the huge number of headlines it finds, Playak editors hand-pick and present the best ones (yes, that is very subjective, but they do their best to please our readers) every day, and those that then get the most reader views are sent out in the daily News Flash. Each Friday, we send out the Weekly Digest (instead of the daily News Flash), containing the top headlines of the past 7 days, as well as the most popular videos and forum topics, and a list of upcoming paddling events.


The Untimely Passing of a Legend Before His Time

Simon Wyndham (May 30) - The white water kayaking community has received the news it was dreading. One of the brightest, leading lights of white water kayaking, has been lost.  read more...

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How to Rescue a Kayak in Whitewater

Paddling Magazine (May 26) - Everybody swims—it’s part of the sport, and whitewater kayaking is more of a team activity than we may credit it for. You want to strive to be a strong teammate on the river and know others have your back too.  read more...

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History of “EJ’s Strokes and Concepts” – Where They Came From, Why, and Why So Important to Learn.  

Apex Watercraft (Apr 29) - 1970’s-1993- Paddlers didn’t have access to the best techniques as the best paddlers were in a vacuum. The techniques taught were outdated, and not created with access to the best paddler’s input.  read more...

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Training for Races, Some Tactics

Leif and Natalie (Mar 28) - So, you've spent a season or two making sure that your mental base is solid and you're centered, well adjusted, and happy. You're competing for all the right reasons, with a zen-like detachment from any results.  read more...

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Test Your Skills at the Cedar River Slalom Race on April 6-7

eNRG Kayaking (Mar 21) - 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.  read more...

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Dec 22 2022Simon Wyndham Kayak Outfitting: Do You Need a Back-Band, Further Thoughts
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