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Travel, Trips, Destinations / Surf in the San Juan Islands?

« on: February 07, 2012, 01:14:35 PM »

Surf in the San Juan Islands? On my blog..
http://60tripskayakpugetsound.blogspot.com/2012/02/surf-in-san-juans.html

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Gear Talk / Cargo Nets for Deck Tie Downs..

« on: February 06, 2012, 06:18:15 PM »

from my blog.. check out these $5 1x1 foot cargo nets for securing stuff to your board..

http://stokemagazine.blogspot.com/2012/02/cargo-nets-for-board-tie-downs.html

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Events / La Push Pummel, WA State, Feb 24-27th

« on: February 05, 2012, 09:00:20 PM »

Join us for this annual event on the outer Washington coast in the Quileute tribal town of La Push.  Known for big fast winter waves and a steep pounding beach, the Pummel is just that - getting pummelled or watching your friends get trashed in the surf.  Open to SUPs and all surf craft, check our more info on my blog..

http://stokemagazine.blogspot.com/2012/02/la-push-pummel-feb-24-26th.html

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Travel, Trips, Destinations / Planning a Trip to WA State? Check out the WA Water Trails Assoc..

« on: January 30, 2012, 09:58:34 PM »

Washington Water Trails Association - WWTA

http://60tripskayakpugetsound.blogspot.com/2012/01/washington-water-trails-association.html

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Gear Talk / Suction Cup Light

« on: January 30, 2012, 09:30:04 PM »

Suction Cup Light for SUPs & kayaks
http://stokemagazine.blogspot.com/2012/01/suction-cup-light-for-sups-kayaks.html

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Travel, Trips, Destinations / Paddling Yakima River Canyon - WA State

« on: January 29, 2012, 02:47:08 PM »

Paddling Yakima River Canyon
http://60tripskayakpugetsound.blogspot.com/2012/01/yakima-river-canyon.html

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Gear Talk / Lightweight SUPs

« on: January 29, 2012, 01:59:58 PM »

Light SUP Boards - easier to carry, some designed for women.
http://stokemagazine.blogspot.com/2012/01/light-sup-boards.html

Obviously those listed here are not all that's available, just a start..

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Technique / 10 Tips for Paddling with Boats

« on: January 27, 2012, 10:14:42 AM »

10 Tips for Paddling With Boats

http://stokemagazine.blogspot.com/2012/01/10-tips-for-dealing-with-large-ships.html

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SUP General / Tips for walking your SUP on a WA State or BC Ferry..

« on: January 24, 2012, 10:02:27 PM »

Tips for Walking your sup on the WA & BC ferries, as well info for where to launch..

http://60tripskayakpugetsound.blogspot.com/2012/01/walking-your-kayak-canoe-or-sup-on.html

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SUP General / Seeking List of New SUP Businesses

« on: January 24, 2012, 09:05:51 PM »

Anyone know of any companies or marketing sites which may list all SUP businesses, or new businesses?   Thanks!

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Gear Talk / 10 Wheel Systems for SUPs

« on: January 24, 2012, 03:33:46 PM »

10 Carrying Wheels for SUPs:

http://stokemagazine.blogspot.com/2012/01/10-wheels-for-sups.html

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Gear Talk / 6 3pc Breakdown Paddles

« on: January 23, 2012, 02:38:50 PM »

6 - 3 Piece Break Down SUP Paddles,

http://stokemagazine.blogspot.com/2012/01/3-break-down-paddles-for-sups.html

Know of others?

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Gear Talk / Tie-downs to secure gear on SUPs

« on: January 22, 2012, 05:50:48 PM »

Here's a few tips on securing gear on SUPs.  Other ideas?

http://stokemagazine.blogspot.com/2012/01/gear-tie-downs-for-sups.html

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Technique / Updates on SUP Instructor Cert Courses

« on: January 22, 2012, 02:36:55 PM »

Here's an update to my August 11' posting on Instructor Cert Courses for SUP.

There's 5 groups doing SUP instructor certification in N America.

Paddle Canada -
http://www.paddlecanada.com/

WSUPA - 6-8hr course
http://www.wsupa.us/inst.html
(instructors include Dan Gavere, Dane and Dick DeBoer, etc).

ACA - American Canoe Association - 3 day course.
http://www.americancanoe.org/

WPA - World Paddle Association:
http://worldpaddleassociation.com/levels-certification/

Stand Up Fitness - Paddle Fit Certification with Brody Welte
http://www.standupfitness.com/fitness/283914-paddle-fit-certification

I've heard good reports from all. 

Know of others? 

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Gear Talk / 4 Paddling Booties for Rivers, Surf & Flat Water

« on: January 20, 2012, 04:03:46 PM »

Here's a few different options for booties on the river, in surf, and flat water.  I've listed a few products that may not be as common for sup..

http://stokemagazine.blogspot.com/2012/01/4-paddling-booties-for-river-surf-and.html