Monthly Archive: July 2009

Jul
31

Check out the new Watertech Surf Kayak the Bandit

Watertech, the Portuguese design company has released a new surf kayak within a length that I would consider worthy of Great Lakes consideration. The Bandit is 7’6″ long and 24.5″ wide, sort of the minimum for our short period steep drops. An IC boat is also a good choice, but the Bandit looks like it …

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Jul
31

Surf Kayak World Championships Portugal Santa Cruz

Photo courtesy of Surf Kayak Portugal and Tim Harvey! The Surf Kayak World Championships have been running for a week now. Narrowing down competitors to the quarterfinals that took place early this morning. The sets have been uneven and challenging according to Spencer Cooke. He even said there were tons of dumpy waves that caused …

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Jul
30

Full Moon Paddle Lake Michigan August 5th

Where: Dog Beach 13 Ave Put in South Haven. View Larger Map When: August 5th 2009 8:00 PM. Distance: Up to you. What to bring: Some form of Coast Guard Approved lighting to ensure safety on the water. Usual safety gear. (Lifejacket). Libations for afterward on the beach. Please watch the weather, August can be …

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Jul
09

Full Moon Sea Kayaking South Haven

How many times have you kayaked under the full moon? How many times have you paddled a sea kayak under the stars on the Great Lakes? How many times have you chased a wave in the dark on Lake Michigan? In the end these will be the questions you ask yourself as you go to …

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Jul
01

Digital Photography Roundup of Waterproof Cameras

DP Review rounded up the available waterproof cameras for a thorough review. For Kayaking it is a constant question as to which unit offers the best image quality, waterproofing, and durability. In my experience I am 2 Pentax Optio’s into my digital photography career. I am considering a switch to an Olympus. Looks like the …

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