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Kayak and Canoe News & Features:
Paddler completes 216-mile kayak trip for Parkinson's
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Muskegon, MI: Cody Ledsworth paddled to the finish line on Tuesday after six days of kayaking down the Muskegon River to raise money for Parkinson's Disease Foundation
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Crocodile hunt by kayak ends in panic
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Maryborough, QLD, Australia: Wildlife enthusiast Greg Roberts' story of setting off in a kayak in pursuit of the Mary River crocodile.
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Feature Kayak - Kaku 14 by Kaku Kayak
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Video Clip: Power Kite Kayak Sailing
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This isn't your Charlie Brown kind of kite. Kayaking in the wind isn't always a bad thing...
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Feature Trip: Kayaking with Killer Whales (BC)
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1 day ago
Come kayak with Killer Whales at the Wildcoast Orca Camp! Our base camp is located next to the Michael Biggs Robson Bight Ecological Reserve in Johnstone Straight; a sanctuary for ki...
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Paddling the Missouri River
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2 days ago
Paddler Janet Moreland is planning to kayak the entire length of the Missouri River and will be the first woman to ever do it solo. Moreland says the total trip is 2,600 miles and sh...
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Product Review: AirFusion by Advanced Elements
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2 days ago
It is, in sum, a lightweight, high-performance, portable kayak at an attractive price. With its dedicated skeg, a spray skirt, and a sail, it is a go-anywhere formula for fun.
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Wicking Shirt Sale - Save 20% or Choose Free Gift!
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You can save 20% on all short-sleeve and long-sleeve performance wicking shirts, or choose instead to get a FREE Nalgene or bilge sponge with the Wicking Shirt Sale happening now!
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The Canoe Pack Barrel
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2 days ago
Kevin Callan discusses the uses and history behind the Canoe Pack Barrel. He also demonstrates his homemade Barrel Pack in a short video.
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Why go to a paddlesports demo?
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3 days ago
Why go to a paddlesports demo? Three good reasons: 1) it's fun; 2) you'll learn a lot; 3) you may just find the right boat or paddleboard for you.
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New Products: Performance Hatch Covers by SEA-LECT Designs
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3 days ago
Using a lightweight polymer that's buoyant, these hatches provide ultimate versatility with a smooth satin finish; whether you're creating a new storage compartment, or just replacin...
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Video: How to Dress for Kayaking
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This video provides an introduction to the different weather and water situations to consider when dressing for kayaking.
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Feature Trip: Lost Creek Reservoir (CA)
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4 days ago
All in all, it was a delightful getaway from the crowds and we were only a few miles from civilization proper. We never saw another soul the whole 2 days we were on the lake and it w...
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Feature Canoe - Traveler by Merrimack Canoe Co.
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Store Feature: Practical Kayaking DVD
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This DVD is packed with valuable information. The paddle float rescue section includes practice techniques both in and out of the water. A wealth of wisdom from expert kayakers!
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Rice on the Go
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4 days ago
Packaged pre-cooked rice. It's rice in a hurry for paddlers on the go. Could it be the rice you've been looking for? Read more in this week's "Sameboat" article.
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On a 740-mile canoe trek
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5 days ago
A day ahead of schedule, two women on a 740-mile canoe adventure were greeted on a brief stop in Rangeley, ME with fresh food, postcards from second-grade fans and a hug from Mom on ...
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From the Archives: River Features
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5 days ago
Cliff Jacobson talks about river bends, eddies, chutes and how to navigate them in a canoe in this article from the Paddling.net archives (originally posted in October 2002).
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Gear Spotlight: Urchin Portable Anchor
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5 days ago
The URCHIN anchor is well suited for canoes, kayaks, inflatables, paddleboats, dinghies, duck boats, PWC as well as other small watercraft.
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Tips on not tipping in kayaks
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6 days ago
Balancing in a kayak takes some getting used to. If your head isn't centered over the middle of the kayak, the kayak tips; simple physics in action.
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