Articles related to "Sea Kayaking"

Sea kayaks have several important features of interest to paddlers. Here is a description of the basic components found in a sea kayak.

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.

Explore the beautiful wilderness and native Maori culture with a visit to the carvings at Mine Bay, in the North Island of New Zealand.

Buying a kayak depends upon the type of kayaking the paddler will perform. It is also wise to try out different types of kayaks prior to purchasing to assure comfort.

Messing about in boats has always been fun, and the Isle of Wight Boating and Sailing Schools (UK) provide a good opportunity to do it safely and under supervision.

Eco-tourists concerned with living green and leaving a small carbon footprint can travel easily as foot passengers on ferries to Washington's San Juan Islands.

San Juan Island holds summer adventures for families looking for a fun, affordable vacation. Tour harbors, museums, parks, beaches and whale-watching excursions.

Anacortes, on Washington's Fidalgo Island, offers affordable family day trips spring, summer or fall. Kayaking, hiking, biking and beachcombing are all accessible by car.

The Whitsunday Islands, just off the coast of Airlie Beach, Queensland, northern Australia, are on the Great Barrier Reef and are a paradise for sailing around.

With a breathtaking view looking out over the Aegean Sea and Mount Athos, the SartiVista bed and breakfast offers travelers an off-the-beaten-path Greek experience.

Lopez and Shaw Islands, the smallest Pacific Northwest islands served by ferry, provide a family day trip for bicycling, hiking or kayaking in spring, summer or fall.

Orcas Island's natural wonderland offers families an affordable vacation in spring, summer or fall. Experience whale watching, kayaking, bicycling, hiking and fishing.

Discover the mild Alaskan climate of Kodiak Island, where wildlife flourishes in lush, green forests and a diverse, rich history and culture is celebrated.

San Diego, is one of the best places in the world to watch whales. Gray whales migrate annually from Baja to Alaska and come within miles of California's 2nd biggest city

Crossing the Ancud Golf to Isla Grande de Chiloe is like visiting another country. The islands not only have unique architecture but a lifestyle steeped in tradition.

See and be seen. Install a radar reflector and help avoid boat collisions.

Travel to Fraser Island, the world's biggest sand island off the coast of Queensland, Australia, and you will find whales, dingos, lakes, shipwrecks and great 4WD tracks.

Skiing Whistler, biking down Whistler, kayaking the Pacific Ocean on the west side of Vancouver Island or strolling in Victoria are just a few special gay escapes in BC.

San Juan, Orcas and Lopez Islands boast some of the world's best whale watching, April-October. Kayaking, hiking, biking and fishing engage adventuresome kids and adults

Simon's Town on the Cape Peninsula feels more like a picturesque coastal village transported from 1950s America than an African town.

Fall for bargains in the Caribbean, with reduced hotel rates at favorite islands or new ones to discover. Adventure activities include biking and hiking, scuba and yoga.

Head to Great and Little Exuma away from tourist crowds for wide open beaches, limitless coral reefs for snorkling, and small islands just offshore awaiting discovery.

Family Activity Holiday specialist Families Worldwide has child-friendly safaris and other family adventure vacations worldwide, and chance to help a school in Zambia

A brief introduction to kayaks and their history

The 2009 Frommer's Seattle travel guide offers almost 300 pages and promises an insider's view of Washington State's big city, including coverage of side trips too.

These towns are a perfect combination of coast and sea with activities for all members of the family. There is a wide range of holiday homes for rental available.

Since 1976, Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center recreation programs have shown the disabled that they have the inner strength to change their lives.

Alaska cruises through Whittier offer a choice of cruise ship transfers to or from Anchorage, as well as a selection of restaurants and attractions close to the pier.

Alaska Inside Passage Resorts offers an exciting number of premier vacation experiences in wild Alaska

St. John's eco-friendly campgrounds appeal to campers and non-campers alike because they provide several options ranging from rustic to almost luxurious.

Maui's wilderness is unique. All its canyons are intensely stunning in all aspects, but somewhere near Hana canyoneers can find the best of the best.

Go on holiday to the World Heritage-listed rainforests of Tropical North Queensland and Mossman Gorge from Cairns, and you get a wildlife-packed jungle travel experience.

Summer is a warm, beautiful season on Canada's east coast: a region filled with travel ideas for an active summer family vacation spent outdoors.

A review of E/The Environmental Magazine's book on climate change.

Nestled between Vancouver Island and mainland B.C., Gabriola Island has visitors feeling relaxed as soon as they step off the ferry.

Newfoundland and Labrador covers two separate and large areas. Travel options include planes, trains, buses, automobiles, and boats.

This little-known gem of Australia's coast has one of the country's best diving and snorkeling sites, migrating whales, and a rich diversity of plant and animal life.

Take time to visit South Carolina and enjoy what many think is the best place on earth for paddle sports like canoeing and kayaking.

Ideas for preparing for summer, such as organizing gear, physical fitness, and learning new skills.

Few visitors to South Africa miss a trip along the Garden Route between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth, with its beautiful landscapes, mountains, forests and coastline

Minutes from Playa del Carmen, the Reef Resort offers all-inclusive fun in the sun with good amenities and gorgeous grounds, just add people and let the fun begin.

The resilient people of Khao Lak, Thailand, have put the horror of the tsunami behind them and, with help from international volunteers, once more welcome visitors.

Marine recreational enthusiasts and visitors to the Alaska waterfront will find the Alaska Wilderness Guide a valuable and useful guide to the Great Land.

It is considered among nation's top luxury resorts. But the Cloister at Sea Island has humble beginnings.

Discover a luxury resort and spa, nature, beautiful beaches plus fabulous food on this island off the north-western coast of peninsular Malaysia.

In fall and winter, hundreds of female gray whales arrive in lagoons on the Pacific side of Baja California, Mexico. Outfitters get visitors up close.

Canada is a great place for recreational boating, cruising and paddling. Check up on current Canadian boating regulations before you leave.

Quebec's Anticosti Island National Park is located at the mouth of the Gulf of St. Lawrence. The remote island offers limestone features and diverse wildlife viewing.

The 90-hour Advanced Wilderness First Aid teaches how to access an incident, diagnose trauma or illness, and make good decisions when treating or evacuating a client.

Training and good gear can make all the difference in having a safe and enjoyable kayaking trip. Get your gear on at Suite101.