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• Project CANOE lets city kids rough it in the wilderness
• Kayaker seeks record for fastest circumnavigation of Vancouver Island
• Justine Curgenven: Sea kayaking around the Emerald Isle
• Featured Product: Strapits Stretch Utility Velcro Straps
• Photo Runner-up
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Mazama Outdoors Added to Accessories Guide
Mazama Outdoors offers water sport carts, racks, and vehicle accessories. The company was founded in Northwest Oregon by outdoor enthusiasts who wanted high-quality and affordable rack systems to carry gear safely and securely to their destination. See their products and other paddling gear listed for your research and comparison in the Paddling.net Accessories Buyers' Guide.
http://www.paddling.net/buyersguide/accessories/
Video: Kayak Braces - High and Low Braces
The Kayak Paddle Brace is used to recover when you're thrown off balance. It should be your first line of defense against capsize. This quick video gives basic demonstrations on the technique of the Low Brace and the High Brace. They are very important skills to learn, especially if you're paddling a touring kayak.
http://www.paddling.net/guidelines/
How to Buy A Good, Used Canoe
Cliff Jacobson has purchased many canoes in his career. He gives some tips and advice on how to buy a good used canoe in this article. His primary guideline: Age means nothing; Condition is everything! Cliff also lays out some long-distance transporting suggestions and provides some very basic rates for comparison.
http://www.paddling.net/guidelines/
New Product Announcement
Unison 136T kayak by Pelican Premium
Brand new for 2014, the Unison 136T blends attractive design with comfort and performance. Its dual cockpits are outfitted with Ergolite seats, adjustable footpegs and a cockpit table so drinks and personal items are within easy reach. A central day hatch and stern Quick Lock hatch provide plenty of water resistant storage. Length: 13'6"; Width: 31.75"; Weight: 63 lbs.
http://www.paddling.net/buyersguide/whatsnew/
3 Weeks left in Paddling.net Sweepstakes!
You still have a few weeks remaining in which to register to win a Prospector 16 SP3 canoe from Nova Craft Canoe, a Fit 159 fiberglass kayak from Tahe Marine, or a Stealth 14 SOT kayak from Malibu Kayaks. These boat prizes also come packaged with other valuable items like paddles from Aqua-Bound and Bending Branches, PFDs from Stohlquist, drybag cooler from IceMule, and boat storage racks from Suspenz. You can also register to win an awesome 4-day Guided San Juan Islands (WA) kayak camping trip for two from Crystal Seas Kayaking. Congratulations to Rick Gulizia from Colton, CA who won a 40-liter Upano drybag from Aquapac ($120 value) just for entering the contest this past week!
http://www.paddling.net/reg/sweepstakes.html
In The Same Boat: The Birth of the Bug-Out Box
Making the most of unexpected holidays is one of life's happier challenges, and none of us likes to see golden opportunities lost for want of preparation. Which is where Tamia's getaway pack comes in. Yet it's not the whole solution to the problem. Paddlers, like soldiers, travel on their stomachs, and good meals are pleasant interludes in camp life. That's why Tamia assembled a bug-out box of ready-to-go entrées and staples. Does this whet your appetite? Then read all about it in this week's In the Same Boat.
http://www.paddling.net/sameboat/
Trips Directory Spotlight
Inn to Inn Kayaking - Kerala, India
by Hidden Places Travel
An amazing journey to the heart of the serene Kerala Backwaters and beyond, with historic hotels, fine cuisine and fascinating culture. Led by Hidden Places founders Dag Goering and Maria Coffey.
http://www.paddling.net/trips/showCompany.html?show=2910
Product Review Spotlight
FastTrack 385 kayak by Sea Eagle
The new Sea Eagle 385ft deluxe, made of Thick 1000 denier material is an amazingly stable, streamlined inflatable kayak. Unlike most inflatables, you can't over pressure the 385 when using the supplied bellows pump. Smooth, fast, kayaking and approved for class 2 rapids. Rating 10 of 10 by Marty Krupitsky
Read more reviews or get more info on the FastTrack 385 inflatable kayak.
Paddling.net 2014 Calendar Photo Contest
Do you have what it takes to get your photo in the Paddling.net 2014 calendar? If so, check out how to submit your photo. If we choose to publish your photo in the 2014 calendar you'll win some great prizes, including a $200 gift certificate! Entry guidelines are available via the link and entries must be received by August 1.
As always, if you have any questions or comments drop us a line at feedback@paddling.net.
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