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• Ohio man, battling cancer, repairs canoe
• Shark attacks kayaker off Victoria
• Couple paddling kayaks from tip of Maine to Key West
• Featured Product:
2010 Paddling.net Calendar
• Photo Runner-up
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Kayak & Canoe Ornaments Back in Store!
The leaves are falling and carols have started playing in some of the big box stores, so we thought we'd break out the holiday stuff again. Check out the great selection of nearly 30 ornaments and 3 different holiday cards in the Paddling.net store. Outside of the ornaments, there are many useful gear items, t-shirts, dvd's and more to pick up as a quick gift for your favorite paddler. Don't forget, sign up for Paddling Perks and get an instant $10 gift certificate, plus 10% off all year long! Shop today:
http://www.paddling.net/store/
MisAdventures - Straffed on the Oswego River
Paddling deep in the woods there is peace and quiet surrounded by the beauty of pines, tall stands of cedars and plentiful wildlife from deers to the eagles and herons above. Yet also lurking in the air are flying things waiting to attack as the author of this month's MisAdventures column discovered.
http://www.paddling.net/articles/
Food Column - Pears: the forgotten fall fruit
November is the peak season for local pears. They may not be the toughest travellers, but with a bit of care, they can be used in a wide variety of simple dishes, at least within the first two day of any paddling trip. Follow our food columnist Anne L. Desjardins as she tells the story behind this delicious fruit and offers useful tips and easy recipes for paddlers.
http://www.paddling.net/guidelines/
Paddling.net 3-Boat Sweepstakes!
Enter to win an Excursion 146 DLX Canoe from Pelican, Intl., a Trinidad SOT from BIC Sport, or a Chatham 16 or 17 by Necky Kayaks. These boats prizes also come packaged with various items like GPS Navigators from Lowrance, wall-mount racks from Suspenz, paddles from Aqua-Bound and Bending Branches, and Micro Bottles from Katadyn. Congratulations to Roger Reimann from Cullman, AL who won a 2010 Perks membership ($25 value!) just for entering this past week.
http://www.paddling.net/reg/sweepstakes.html
In The Same Boat
Do your trip photos often disappoint? They do? Then you're in good company. Even professional outdoor photographers have their bad days. But you don't have to give up without a fight. Once upon a time, only the pros could afford to rescue disappointing shots with darkroom magic. Now almost everyone can. Interested? Then check out "Adventures in the Digital Darkroom." It's the latest in Tamia's Backcountry Photography series, and it's this week's offering from In the Same Boat.
http://www.paddling.net/sameboat/
Trips Directory Spotlight
Wambaw Wilderness Blackwater Swamp (SC)
by Nature Adventures Outfitters, Inc.
Paddle through a flooded forest back in time in thousands of acres of a protected Wilderness area in the Francis Marion National Forest. Giant Bald Cypress Trees towering over 120 ft. and some over 1,000 years of age can be seen on the banks of this nationally recognized Kayak and Canoe trail. Camp creekside and listen to owls serenade you at night or paddle your way past alligators and endangered swallow tailed kites to the Mighty Santee River and historic Hampton Island. It doesn't get any more pristine than this.
http://www.paddling.net/trips/showCompany.html?show=63
Product Review Spotlight
Manitou 13 by Necky Kayaks
I can tell you that, as advertised, these boats do indeed perform as though you are paddling something longer. The 13 has no rudder and doesn't need one, in my opinion. Each time I paddle I'm reminded of how well it tracks and how easy it is to maneuver. I've paddled mostly rivers, sheltered bays, lakes with this boat to date and I've thoroughly enjoyed each outing... Rating: 10 of 10 by rwleather
Read more reviews or get more info on the Manitou 13.
What Do You Think?
 There are still free gifts available for those who sign up for the Premium Paddling Perks! Choose from: NRS Tie-down straps, bilge spong, quick dry towels, or some great reusable shopping bags! Basic Paddling Perks is also available for only $25. As always, if you have any questions or comments, drop us a line at feedback@paddling.net.
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