Articles related to "Paddling"
Molokai Hoe - Who Will Conquer the Kaiwi Channel?
Molokai Hoe – Who Will Conquer the Kaiwi Channel? First Place: Outrigger Canoe Club - 5 hours 16 minutes Second Place: Lanikai Canoe Club (three year title defender) - 5 hours 17 minutes Fourth Place: Outrigger Australia – finishing time unavailable
• hawaii • sports • canoe paddling • molokai hoe • open ocean paddling
Molokai Hoe – Who Will Conquer the Kaiwi Channel? First Place: Outrigger Canoe Club - 5 hours 16 minutes Second Place: Lanikai Canoe Club (three year title defender) - 5 hours 17 minutes Fourth Place: Outrigger Australia – finishing time unavailable
• hawaii • sports • canoe paddling • molokai hoe • open ocean paddling
Parts of a Canoe Paddle
Learning about proper terminology, sizing and styles of paddles available will make paddle selection decisions for canoeists easier.
• canoe paddle parts • straight shaft paddles • bent shaft paddles • canoe paddle sizing • paddle terminology
Learning about proper terminology, sizing and styles of paddles available will make paddle selection decisions for canoeists easier.
• canoe paddle parts • straight shaft paddles • bent shaft paddles • canoe paddle sizing • paddle terminology
How to Select a Kayak Paddle
Kayak paddles come in a variety of sizes, shapes and prices. Here's how to choose the one that's right for you and your kayak.
• how to pick a kayak paddle • kayak paddle selections • difference between whitewater and touring paddles • tips for selecting kayak paddles • whitewater kayak paddles
Kayak paddles come in a variety of sizes, shapes and prices. Here's how to choose the one that's right for you and your kayak.
• how to pick a kayak paddle • kayak paddle selections • difference between whitewater and touring paddles • tips for selecting kayak paddles • whitewater kayak paddles
Paddlers Safety Checklist
Here is an outline of actions and items that should be part of your next safe paddling trip compiled by the American Canoe Association and United States Coast Guard
• paddlers safety checklist • paddle gear checklist • kayak safety • paddle self rescue • river safety
Here is an outline of actions and items that should be part of your next safe paddling trip compiled by the American Canoe Association and United States Coast Guard
• paddlers safety checklist • paddle gear checklist • kayak safety • paddle self rescue • river safety
First Paddle
My entry into the world of whitewater paddling
• river kayaking • whitewater • spring and summer recreation • boating
My entry into the world of whitewater paddling
• river kayaking • whitewater • spring and summer recreation • boating
Paddle Out
Taking a moment or two to take note of your local conditions can mean the difference between frustration and bliss when you hit the water.
• surf surf surfing surfer waves riding board boardi
Taking a moment or two to take note of your local conditions can mean the difference between frustration and bliss when you hit the water.
• surf surf surfing surfer waves riding board boardi
Paddle Sports in South Carolina
Take time to visit South Carolina and enjoy what many think is the best place on earth for paddle sports like canoeing and kayaking.
• south carolina kayaking • south carolina paddling paradise • palmetto state paddling • scppa • south carolina professional paddlesports associati
Take time to visit South Carolina and enjoy what many think is the best place on earth for paddle sports like canoeing and kayaking.
• south carolina kayaking • south carolina paddling paradise • palmetto state paddling • scppa • south carolina professional paddlesports associati
Skamokawa's Paddle Center and Estuary Program
This kayaker's dream place in on the southern tip of Washington State on the Lewis and Clark Columbia River Water Trail.
• kayak • estuary • lewis and clark • columbia • columbia river
This kayaker's dream place in on the southern tip of Washington State on the Lewis and Clark Columbia River Water Trail.
• kayak • estuary • lewis and clark • columbia • columbia river
Kayak NJ-Paddling Barnegat Bay
An all-day kayak excursion on the protected waters of Barnegat Bay was both challenging and relaxing.
• jersey paddler • kayak east • kayak barnegat bay • paddle barnegat bay • great blue heron
An all-day kayak excursion on the protected waters of Barnegat Bay was both challenging and relaxing.
• jersey paddler • kayak east • kayak barnegat bay • paddle barnegat bay • great blue heron
Paddling Risk Management
Boating accidents are the final product of multiple factors contributing to the final event. Risk management looks to break the chain of events.
• risk management • paddling safety • boating accident • fault tree analysis • boating safety
Boating accidents are the final product of multiple factors contributing to the final event. Risk management looks to break the chain of events.
• risk management • paddling safety • boating accident • fault tree analysis • boating safety
Paddling Vancouver Island's Coast
Using his knowledge of the E Vancouver Is and S British Columbia coasts, John Kimantas has created a terrific resource for paddlers interested in traveling these shores.
• kayaking british columbia • paddling vancouver island • bc boating maps • gulf islands coastal recreation • canadian small boat atlas
Using his knowledge of the E Vancouver Is and S British Columbia coasts, John Kimantas has created a terrific resource for paddlers interested in traveling these shores.
• kayaking british columbia • paddling vancouver island • bc boating maps • gulf islands coastal recreation • canadian small boat atlas
The Hiawatha Paddling Festival
Take time in September to visit the Les Cheneaux Island Community in Michigan's Upper Peninsula and enjoy paddling in Lake Huron.
• hiawatha paddling festival • michigan upper peninsula • les cheneaux island community • cedar campus • lake huron
Take time in September to visit the Les Cheneaux Island Community in Michigan's Upper Peninsula and enjoy paddling in Lake Huron.
• hiawatha paddling festival • michigan upper peninsula • les cheneaux island community • cedar campus • lake huron
Paddling Glen Canyon
Take a relaxing and HIGHLY scenic float trip beneath vertical sandstone cliffs on the Colorado River. No permit needed! No Fees. Everything you need to know...
• boating • kayaking • canoeing • rafting • colorado river
Take a relaxing and HIGHLY scenic float trip beneath vertical sandstone cliffs on the Colorado River. No permit needed! No Fees. Everything you need to know...
• boating • kayaking • canoeing • rafting • colorado river
Paddling North Carolina's New River: Part I
If you are looking for fun, adventure, good exercise, relaxation, and beautiful scenery all rolled into a single experience you might want to try a canoe trip on the North Carolina section of the New River. In this article I describe a wonderful experience I had paddling the New River in 1993.
• new river • river • canoe • paddling • paddle
If you are looking for fun, adventure, good exercise, relaxation, and beautiful scenery all rolled into a single experience you might want to try a canoe trip on the North Carolina section of the New River. In this article I describe a wonderful experience I had paddling the New River in 1993.
• new river • river • canoe • paddling • paddle
Paddling North Carolina's New River: Part II
If you are looking for fun, adventure, good exercise, relaxation, and beautiful scenery all rolled into a single experience you might want to try a canoe trip on the North Carolina section of the New River. In this article I describe a wonderful experience I had paddling the New River in 1993.
• new river • river • canoe • paddling • paddle
If you are looking for fun, adventure, good exercise, relaxation, and beautiful scenery all rolled into a single experience you might want to try a canoe trip on the North Carolina section of the New River. In this article I describe a wonderful experience I had paddling the New River in 1993.
• new river • river • canoe • paddling • paddle
Paddling the Upper San Juan River: solitude at last
Sure, the Sand-Island-to-Clay-Hills stretch is a great and scenic ride, but can you stand the company?? A quick primer on running this free-flowing desert river - with the solitude you crave
• san juan river • rafting and kayaking • utah river running • blm rivers permit guidelines • desert rivers
Sure, the Sand-Island-to-Clay-Hills stretch is a great and scenic ride, but can you stand the company?? A quick primer on running this free-flowing desert river - with the solitude you crave
• san juan river • rafting and kayaking • utah river running • blm rivers permit guidelines • desert rivers
An Ethical Code for Kayakers
Take time to consider your effect on the environment while kayaking and develop your own personal code of paddling ethics.
• ethical code for kayakers • paddling ethics • outdoor ethics • wildlife viewing • clean boating
Take time to consider your effect on the environment while kayaking and develop your own personal code of paddling ethics.
• ethical code for kayakers • paddling ethics • outdoor ethics • wildlife viewing • clean boating
Building Flexibility for Kayaking
Upper and lower body stretching sessions before kayaking can improve flexibility, range of motion and overall performance for this water activity.
• kayaking • paddling • stretching • stretches • flexibility
Upper and lower body stretching sessions before kayaking can improve flexibility, range of motion and overall performance for this water activity.
• kayaking • paddling • stretching • stretches • flexibility
Cape Cod Kayaking Vacation Ideas
Try sea kayaking, explore salt marshes and tidal rivers or enjoy freshwater ponds and streams. Cape Cod's varied waters offer plenty of options for water based holiday.
• kayaking vacation • cape cod • salt marsh paddling • sea kayaking • tidal bays
Try sea kayaking, explore salt marshes and tidal rivers or enjoy freshwater ponds and streams. Cape Cod's varied waters offer plenty of options for water based holiday.
• kayaking vacation • cape cod • salt marsh paddling • sea kayaking • tidal bays
Equipment and Skills for Surfing (Part II of II)
Surfers choose from a wide range of equipment and must develop several physical skills. In Part II of this two-part series, we look at the equipment and physical basics of surfing.
• longboard • shortboard • funboard • leash • wetsuit
Surfers choose from a wide range of equipment and must develop several physical skills. In Part II of this two-part series, we look at the equipment and physical basics of surfing.
• longboard • shortboard • funboard • leash • wetsuit
Kayaks
A brief introduction to kayaks and their history
• kayaking • kayak • canoe • paddling • american canoe association
A brief introduction to kayaks and their history
• kayaking • kayak • canoe • paddling • american canoe association
Kayaks for Fishing
Kayaks are a great choice for fishing. For stability, maneuverability, convenience, and comfort, kayaks are hard to beat.
• fishing kayak • kayak • angler • rod holder • depth finder
Kayaks are a great choice for fishing. For stability, maneuverability, convenience, and comfort, kayaks are hard to beat.
• fishing kayak • kayak • angler • rod holder • depth finder
Like a hole in the head: taking on another sport
Do you have too many sports? If the weight of all your gear is dragging you down, you too may be a sport-a-holic. A light look at loving the outdoors a little too much...
• climbing • biking • trail running • caving • rock climbing
Do you have too many sports? If the weight of all your gear is dragging you down, you too may be a sport-a-holic. A light look at loving the outdoors a little too much...
• climbing • biking • trail running • caving • rock climbing
Tips for Responsible Kayaking
Good paddlers boat responsibly to prevent accidents, respect property and the environment, and avoid conflicts with other boaters.
• safe kayaking • safe canoeing • safe paddling • ethical kayaking • leave no trace
Good paddlers boat responsibly to prevent accidents, respect property and the environment, and avoid conflicts with other boaters.
• safe kayaking • safe canoeing • safe paddling • ethical kayaking • leave no trace
Using Perfect Canoe Strokes
Learn to make the four perfect canoe strokes: Forward, Back, Draw or Pry. Mastering these strokes is required before advancing to use of combination strokes.
• perfect canoe strokes • forward stroke • back stroke • draw stroke • pry stroke
Learn to make the four perfect canoe strokes: Forward, Back, Draw or Pry. Mastering these strokes is required before advancing to use of combination strokes.
• perfect canoe strokes • forward stroke • back stroke • draw stroke • pry stroke
What is Adventure Racing?
A brief definition of Adventure Racing
• adventure racing • expedition racing • extreme sports • hiking • mountaineering
A brief definition of Adventure Racing
• adventure racing • expedition racing • extreme sports • hiking • mountaineering
What is: Primal Quest
A brief definition of Primal Quest
• primal quest • primal quest utah • expediiton racing • adventure racing • extreme sports
A brief definition of Primal Quest
• primal quest • primal quest utah • expediiton racing • adventure racing • extreme sports
Alberta’s Three Lakes of Louise
Snow-capped peaks of Canadian Rockies reflect in three lakes near the town of Lake Louise - Lake Agnes, Moraine Lake and Lake Louise itself.
• lake agnes • lake louise • moraine lake • banff national park • morain lake
Snow-capped peaks of Canadian Rockies reflect in three lakes near the town of Lake Louise - Lake Agnes, Moraine Lake and Lake Louise itself.
• lake agnes • lake louise • moraine lake • banff national park • morain lake
East Coast Canoe & Kayak Festival
Every year, paddlers in dorky clothing from all over the world flock to the James Island County Park for a weekend of classes, demonstrations, food and fun.
• east coast canoe & kayak festival • canoe • kayaking • paddle sports • greenland boats
Every year, paddlers in dorky clothing from all over the world flock to the James Island County Park for a weekend of classes, demonstrations, food and fun.
• east coast canoe & kayak festival • canoe • kayaking • paddle sports • greenland boats
Hooked on Kayak Fishing
Ever wonder why someone would venture miles out to sea on a tiny kayak through waves and pounding surf? To catch more fish and be close to nature is a quick answer.
• kayak fishing • kayak fisherman • catch more fish • angler's kayaks • hooked on kayak fishing
Ever wonder why someone would venture miles out to sea on a tiny kayak through waves and pounding surf? To catch more fish and be close to nature is a quick answer.
• kayak fishing • kayak fisherman • catch more fish • angler's kayaks • hooked on kayak fishing
Adventure Racing Basics
An overview of Adventure Racing; a non-stop, multi-day, multi-discipline, team event that anyone with a drive to push their limits can easily pick up.
• adventure racing • adventure racing canada usa • orienteering adventure racing • navigation adventure racing • running adventure racing
An overview of Adventure Racing; a non-stop, multi-day, multi-discipline, team event that anyone with a drive to push their limits can easily pick up.
• adventure racing • adventure racing canada usa • orienteering adventure racing • navigation adventure racing • running adventure racing
An Interview with John Kimantas
Share the experiences of John Kimantas, author of the Wild Coast series of paddling guidebooks for British Columbia, on paddle trips to the shores of Vancouver Island
• john kimantas • the wild coast 3 • bc coastal atlas • kayaking vancouver island • paddling british columbia
Share the experiences of John Kimantas, author of the Wild Coast series of paddling guidebooks for British Columbia, on paddle trips to the shores of Vancouver Island
• john kimantas • the wild coast 3 • bc coastal atlas • kayaking vancouver island • paddling british columbia
Delta Queen Mississippi River
The Delta Queen is an American icon that has traveled the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers since 1927. Guests can still enjoy the leisurely pleasures of river boat travel.
• delta queen riverboat • mississippi river • historic haunted hotels • ghost stories • floating hotel
The Delta Queen is an American icon that has traveled the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers since 1927. Guests can still enjoy the leisurely pleasures of river boat travel.
• delta queen riverboat • mississippi river • historic haunted hotels • ghost stories • floating hotel
How to Kayak and Canoe Safely in High Water
Lots of rain may make you want to grab your paddle and head out to the nearest river. Make sure you know the hazards and how to negotiate them safely.
• safe kayaking in high water • safe canoeing in high water • low head dams • dangerous hydraulics • how to avoid river hazards
Lots of rain may make you want to grab your paddle and head out to the nearest river. Make sure you know the hazards and how to negotiate them safely.
• safe kayaking in high water • safe canoeing in high water • low head dams • dangerous hydraulics • how to avoid river hazards
John Kimantas' The Wild Coast 3
John Kimantas' kayaking, hiking, and recreation guide for British Columbia's South Coast and East Vancouver Island.
• wild coast three • kayaking british columbia • paddling vancouver island • bc boating maps • gulf islands coastal recreation
John Kimantas' kayaking, hiking, and recreation guide for British Columbia's South Coast and East Vancouver Island.
• wild coast three • kayaking british columbia • paddling vancouver island • bc boating maps • gulf islands coastal recreation
Kayak Fishing is Green Boating
The fishing kayak makes for a green sport. It creates no greenhouse gas emissions, uses no gasoline, requires no boat insurance, and it can be carried on a hybrid SUV.
• kayak fishing • greenhouse gas emissions • hybrid suv • boat insurance • gps tracking devices
The fishing kayak makes for a green sport. It creates no greenhouse gas emissions, uses no gasoline, requires no boat insurance, and it can be carried on a hybrid SUV.
• kayak fishing • greenhouse gas emissions • hybrid suv • boat insurance • gps tracking devices
Kayak Ohio-A Day on Dillon Lake
Dillion Lake in Zanesville, Ohio offers a variety of amenities for both power and paddle boaters.
• dillon lake ohio • dillon lake zanesville • dillon dam • fishing dillon lake • kayaking dillon lake
Dillion Lake in Zanesville, Ohio offers a variety of amenities for both power and paddle boaters.
• dillon lake ohio • dillon lake zanesville • dillon dam • fishing dillon lake • kayaking dillon lake
What Is: Expedition Race?
A brief definition of expedition races
• expedition race • adventure race • primal quest • eco-challenge • extreme sports
A brief definition of expedition races
• expedition race • adventure race • primal quest • eco-challenge • extreme sports
Kayaking Interview - John Kimantas
John Kimantas, an avid kayaker based in North Vancouver, British Columbia discusses kayaking gear, paddling safety and writing his books on paddling.
• john kimantas • the wild coast 3 • bc coastal atlas • kayaking vancouver island • paddling british columbia
John Kimantas, an avid kayaker based in North Vancouver, British Columbia discusses kayaking gear, paddling safety and writing his books on paddling.
• john kimantas • the wild coast 3 • bc coastal atlas • kayaking vancouver island • paddling british columbia
Two Bits
Two bits of surf advice you can't live without.
• surf • surfing • paddling • duck • diving
Two bits of surf advice you can't live without.
• surf • surfing • paddling • duck • diving
Natives of Sea and Cedar
Canadian Natives did more than sit on ponies and chase buffalo across the plains. This only represents the Plain Indians. Join me for a glimpse into the lives of Canada's natives of sea and cedar.
• natives • canada • canadian natives • plains indians • sea and cedar
Canadian Natives did more than sit on ponies and chase buffalo across the plains. This only represents the Plain Indians. Join me for a glimpse into the lives of Canada's natives of sea and cedar.
• natives • canada • canadian natives • plains indians • sea and cedar
Natives of Sea and Cedar: Part Two
In part one of the natives of the northwest coast, we covered canoes. In this article find out where the natives of the northwest coast lived, how they built their houses and what they ate.
• natives • canada • canadian natives • plains indians • sea and cedar
In part one of the natives of the northwest coast, we covered canoes. In this article find out where the natives of the northwest coast lived, how they built their houses and what they ate.
• natives • canada • canadian natives • plains indians • sea and cedar
CANOE THE NAHANNI RIVER
A canoe trip down the Nahanni River is the experience of a lifetime, but will take extensive planning if you want your trip to be a success.
• canoeing • canoe • canoe trip • nahanni • nahanni river
A canoe trip down the Nahanni River is the experience of a lifetime, but will take extensive planning if you want your trip to be a success.
• canoeing • canoe • canoe trip • nahanni • nahanni river
2007 Southern Holiday Lights
Christmas Spirit is at high wattage with lit trees and winter wonderlands across the South. From Alabama to Texas the holidays sparkle with light displays.
• christmas spirit is at high wattage • galaxy of lights • holiday lights at the zoochristmas magic to the mo • cruise the canals of punta gorda • winner for the seasonal glee
Christmas Spirit is at high wattage with lit trees and winter wonderlands across the South. From Alabama to Texas the holidays sparkle with light displays.
• christmas spirit is at high wattage • galaxy of lights • holiday lights at the zoochristmas magic to the mo • cruise the canals of punta gorda • winner for the seasonal glee
Amazon Pink River Dolphin
Pink River Dolphins are playful and slow swimming fish are the best known of the five species of river dolphins.
• amazon pink river dolphin • amazon pink river dolphin also called boto • boto found from peru columbia south america • endangered species list since 2002 • chinese species called baiji declared extinct in 2
Pink River Dolphins are playful and slow swimming fish are the best known of the five species of river dolphins.
• amazon pink river dolphin • amazon pink river dolphin also called boto • boto found from peru columbia south america • endangered species list since 2002 • chinese species called baiji declared extinct in 2
Dresden Regional Transportation
Discount passes for trains, buses, and steamboats allow for cheap day trips from Dresden in Germany to the Saxon Switzerland National Park and to see porcelain in Meißen.
• saxon switzerland • sightseeing in saxony • day trip from dresden • sächsische schweiz national park • bastei brücke
Discount passes for trains, buses, and steamboats allow for cheap day trips from Dresden in Germany to the Saxon Switzerland National Park and to see porcelain in Meißen.
• saxon switzerland • sightseeing in saxony • day trip from dresden • sächsische schweiz national park • bastei brücke
Egypt -Nile Cruising
Nile Cruising is a luxurious way to travel and surprisingly economical. By combining transport and accommodation you can get very good value for your money.
• middle east • egypt • rivernile cruising • luxor to aswan • mississippi paddle steamers
Nile Cruising is a luxurious way to travel and surprisingly economical. By combining transport and accommodation you can get very good value for your money.
• middle east • egypt • rivernile cruising • luxor to aswan • mississippi paddle steamers
Experiencing South Carolina's First National Park: Part II
In November, 2003 President George W. Bush signed legislation which officially designated 22,000 acres of old-growth flood plain forest about 30 minutes outside of Columbia, SC as the nations newest national park. Congaree National Park (formerly named Congaree Swamp National Monument) is South Carolina's first national park and it is the 57th area to be designated as a national park nationwide. One late afternoon in May I had the chance to experience this national treasure and in this article which is Part II of a series, I record my experiences during my first short hike in this wild and scenic national park.
• congaree • congaree national park • congaree swamp national monument • national park • old-growth forest
In November, 2003 President George W. Bush signed legislation which officially designated 22,000 acres of old-growth flood plain forest about 30 minutes outside of Columbia, SC as the nations newest national park. Congaree National Park (formerly named Congaree Swamp National Monument) is South Carolina's first national park and it is the 57th area to be designated as a national park nationwide. One late afternoon in May I had the chance to experience this national treasure and in this article which is Part II of a series, I record my experiences during my first short hike in this wild and scenic national park.
• congaree • congaree national park • congaree swamp national monument • national park • old-growth forest
Experiencing South Carolina's First National Park: Part I
In November, 2003 President George W. Bush signed legislation which officially designated 22,000 acres of old-growth flood plain forest about 30 minutes outside of Columbia, SC as the nations newest national park. Congaree National Park (formerly named Congaree Swamp National Monument) is South Carolina's first national park and it is the 57th area to be designated as a national park nationwide. One late afternoon in May I had the chance to experience this national treasure and I record here what I learned.
• congaree • congaree national park • congaree swamp national monument • national park • old-growth forest
In November, 2003 President George W. Bush signed legislation which officially designated 22,000 acres of old-growth flood plain forest about 30 minutes outside of Columbia, SC as the nations newest national park. Congaree National Park (formerly named Congaree Swamp National Monument) is South Carolina's first national park and it is the 57th area to be designated as a national park nationwide. One late afternoon in May I had the chance to experience this national treasure and I record here what I learned.
• congaree • congaree national park • congaree swamp national monument • national park • old-growth forest