May 19, 2011
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Via Sharon Bustamante. I have to say this may indeed be my favorite of this variety of kayak mockery. But you know can you ever have enough chat about steam bending ribs, masiks, harpoons and seal hunting? I say no. … Continue reading
November 3, 2010
by kwikle
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I read an article in the latest print edition of Canoe and Kayaker magazine. The seeming hyperbole of the headline of the article in the magazine read, “Maligiaq, the best kayaker in the world.” Is that hyperbole? The article was … Continue reading
January 27, 2009
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The technique to rolling a double sea kayak is no different than rolling a single kayak, with one exception. Syncopation. You have to roll together or all bets are off. The other technique is that either the front paddler tucks … Continue reading
September 2, 2008
by kwikle
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Continued from Days One and Two Day Three We suited up to work on doing open water rescues. We headed out of the channel with around 8 students. We teamed up to do t-rescues. The swells were gentle and slow, … Continue reading
September 2, 2008
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Sand River Falls The whole family decided to do the Circle Tour of Lake Superior for our end of summer vacation. We loaded up the van with all our gear, four kayaks, (alas and ironically no room for the mega … Continue reading
August 20, 2008
by kwikle
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Wawa Here I Come I am really excited to visit Rock Island Lodge again. I am bringing the whole family this time to camp out and do the circle tour of Lake Superior. Naturally Superior will be hosting their Greenland … Continue reading
July 3, 2008
by kwikle
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Sea Kayak Trip Lake Michigan, Saugatuck After several months of feeling sub-standard, experiencing new low ebbs of my fitness and strength, and consequently feeling very low in spirits; the wind began to blow. Unfortunately it did not howl, but spirited … Continue reading
May 30, 2008
by kwikle
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Is the Euro Paddle the power of the Dark Side? I am going to try using a euro paddle for some of my day trips and maybe even longer trips to see how I do. Is this the power of … Continue reading
May 20, 2008
by kwikle
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Greg Stamer will attempt to circumnavigate Newfoundland by Sea Kayak starting June 1st 2008. He needs a little assistance getting his Nigel Dennis Greenlander Pro kayak transported there. Greg is now a veteran of an Icelandic circumnavigation with Freya Hoffmeister. … Continue reading
May 13, 2008
by kwikle
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Managing Inexperienced Paddlers on the Water In 2006 I led a Sea Kayaking trip in the Apostle Islands on Lake Superior. To say that I led the trip is a stretch. I will say it was a great experience to … Continue reading