In the second of my two presentations, the first being on Tides, is my presentation on piloting. The IDW/ICE was a great experience and I learned a lot through the process. I am not entirely displeased with this presentation, nor am I overtly thrilled about it. But having had the experience was a good one [...]
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Ice Cliffs on Lake Michigan near South Haven January 2010, originally uploaded by Go Kayak Now.
I’m very excited to hear that the GLSKS, Great Lakes Sea Kayak Symposium brochure is live. You can download the brochure from Downwind Sports in PDF Format. To get into the history of this symposium is a bit like trying to figure out who can build houses in east Jerusalem. Stan and Emma Chladek started [...]
The Manitou Islands of Lake Michigan are the Lower Peninsula’s greatest treasure. Michigan, funnily enough get’s a reputation as an industrial rust-belt state, that frankly it doesn’t deserve. I hope in some way, it keeps this undeserved [...] Perched on the crest of a wave, originally uploaded by Go Kayak Now.
Paddling in Following seas can be challenging, originally uploaded by Go Kayak Now.
While under way and in moving water, the best way to ensure you are not wasting energy and stable is to blend strokes. [...] 08/08/2009 RouteFind more Kayak / Canoes in South Haven To Saugatuck, Michigan Winds 30 knots out of the South West. Should be one hell of a ride! Where: Dog Beach 13 Ave Put in South Haven.
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 unpredictable and [...] 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 [...] We have such a limited time frame in Michigan where night paddling is fun, warm and enjoyable, rather than scary, deadly and cold. So I thought I would start an annual July full moon paddle in South Haven. The idea is to show up for sunset and to paddle until moon rise along the Lake [...] |
            
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