Crossing troubled waters: finding balance through outdoor pursuits on the Coast of Maine
The body can bring happiness to the mind. Mind and body are fiercely intertwined. When you do activities that strengthen the body, you can work towards balance. Whether it is trail running, paddling, backcountry skiing – you name it, engaging in endurance activities creates an equilibrium that helps us navigate the instabilities of life. I need to be active and feel fresh air coarse through my lungs. Exertion burns stress; it forces me to focus in this fast paced world, and it brings a certain steadiness to my life. But I am not a fan of being inside on a machine. Outdoor recreation offers more than the gym. While you have to contend with environmental factors and fatigue, the natural world is also a constant source of inspiration. It doesn’t matter what activity brings you into the wild or on the water, it’s the process of moving through a challenge that generates a toughness and sturdiness that you carry with you into all aspects of life.
Autumn SUPing at Owens Beach in Tacoma | Washington Adventures – seattlepi.com
Owens Beach at Point Defiance Park in Tacoma is a great place year around. Hike along the scenic waterfront promenade to the Boathouse Marina, have a picnic, view ferry boats and fishing craft, or rent a kayak for a few hours of leisure paddling on the sound during summer months .
It was 3 years ago at this very place I learned about stand up paddleboarding SUPing .Last sunny but cold Saturday , I returned for a short “get to know this place better ” trip…I held pretty close to the shoreline where the current was slower, enjoying the the views of 100-foot tall cliffs.My destination was a little spot formed of natural clay – a favorite place for local seals to hang out.Sure thing, when I was approaching the spot, there were about 4-5 seals laying around. But as soon as I got closer, they bailed…all but oneLiterally, around the corner you can see the beautiful Tacoma Narrows Bridge. I heard and later felt that north of Owens Beach the currents were pretty strong. So, I decided to stop here, take a break, and enjoy the views from the distance.
via Autumn SUPing at Owens Beach in Tacoma | Washington Adventures – seattlepi.com.
Crazy paddlers the toast of Zanzibar – Times LIVE
There are not many unaccomplished things left for human beings to achieve.
So, if you come up with something like, say, stand-up paddle boarding, or extreme ironing, you might very well have a chance of being the first to do it somewhere on the planet.
This is what motivated three South Africans – Regardt Botes, 29, Flip du Plessis, 31, and Christo Smeda, 34 – who are all from Cape Town, to be the first to circumnavigate the island of Zanzibar by “stand-up paddle boarding”.
After 11 ASP World Titles, what's next for Kelly Slater? – ESPN
It had been a cold and rainy day in the Basque region of Spain. Needing to make one more heat to win his eighth world title, which seemed like a lot at the time, Kelly Slater was suited up and ready to paddle out. For just a moment, somehow nobody was around him. He ducked back to where the ASP world title cup was being stored, slyly looked around as if to make sure there were no witnesses, then proceeded to dump a bottle of water into the challis, swirl it around, and scrub it clean with his hands.
via After 11 ASP World Titles, what’s next for Kelly Slater? – ESPN.
Laird Hamilton designs yacht-inspired paddleboard – ESPN
Laird Hamilton’s new stand up paddleboard is a mutant child. Hamilton crossed carbon fiber racing yacht design with a surfboard. He collaborated with Juan Kouyoumdjian, the designer of Puma Sailing’s 70-foot carbon fiber yacht called the Mar Mostro (Italian for “sea monster”). On Nov. 5, the Mar Mostro will launch into the first leg of the Volvo Ocean Race series. The Mar Mostro will battle six other sailing teams for nine months and 39,000 nautical miles across the world.
via Laird Hamilton designs yacht-inspired paddleboard – ESPN.
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