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Canoe Camping in a Treehouse
03.02.2007
A treehouse just may offer one of the most civilized canoe camping experiences a paddler can possible find. And, it seems only fitting that it’s in the genteel state of South Carolina, where paddling has a distinctively southern-and civil-accent. The two treehouses on the Edisto River were the brainchild of Scott Kennedy, founder of Carolina [...]
Aquaphile – Hope on the Hulahula
02.28.2007
Homesick Hawaiian whaleboat crewmen named Alaska’s Hulahula River. Locked in the Beaufort Sea ice, wintering over in cramped wooden Yankee sailing ships near the river’s mouth, they named it for what they surely missed the most—the grass skirts and swaying palm trees of home. I’ve only been here a few minutes and I can already [...]
National River Cleanup Week
02.22.2007
American Rivers i is the new sponsor of National River Cleanup Week: June 2-10, 2007 Millions of tons of trash wind up in our nation’s rivers and streams every year, and American Rivers is harnessing the power of thousands of people and communities to do something about it. American Rivers is pleased to announce , [...]
Search for the Ivory Billed Woodpecker
02.19.2007
Story by Mara KahnPhotos by Larry Ricestory first appeared in March 07 Canoe and KayakPADDLING OUR MUD-STREAKED canoes into a maze of mature bald cypress in Arkansas’ steamy Bayou DeView—a shadowy tableau of swamp-loving trees and acidic, tea-colored water—Marc, Larry and I make our first positive sighting. Unfortunately, it’s not the magnificent ivory-billed woodpecker we [...]
Jacksonville Kayak Fishing Classic
02.19.2007
The 4th annual Jacksonville Kayak Fishing Classic promotes kayak fishing in Jacksonville with a fun conservation-oriented format and raises funds for children’s programs through Daniel Memorial. The premier ecotourism event also supports the St. Johns Riverkeeper and the Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) Officials expect that more than 200 kayak anglers will target Redfish, Trout, and [...]
Recreational Kayak Review
02.16.2007
These days the term “recreational kayak” has become a catch-all phrase, much like “organic” or “SUV.” Its definition has come to include transitional touring kayaks, sea kayaks, expedition kayaks, kayaks that look like canoes, kayaks that look like river rafts, even surf skis. Whew. For all practical purposes, “recreational” refers to boats a few feet [...]
Whitewater Hall of Fame Nominations
02.14.2007
The acceptance period for nominations for the 2007 Class of Inductees into the International Whitewater Hall of Fame is now open and will be accepted from Affiliate Organizations through March 30, 2007. The whitewater community is encouraged to contact their affiliates to participate in the nomination process. A listing of the affiliates can be found [...]
Alaska Sea Kayaking Symposium
02.13.2007
The Alaska event will have instructors, guides, outfitters, retailers from around Alaska, a variety of classes never offered before in a symposium, a 5 day lecture series, and trade show. It is open to the public for a fun and educational gathering on Resurrection Bay. Our classes provide a comprehensive introductory, intermediate, and advanced learning [...]
Empty Sea Kayak Found in Tasman Sea
02.13.2007
McAuley was attempting to be the first solo paddler to cross the tumultuous 1600km (1,000-mile) Tasman Sea between Tasmania and New Zealand. Late Friday (Feb. 9) The New Zealand Rescue Coordination Center received a garbled emergency radio message but could not confirm it was from McAuley. Searchers found his overturned kayak Saturday evening. His life [...]
Amateur Video Contest
02.09.2007
SMILING FACES AND BEAUTIFUL PLACES AMATEUR VIDEO CONTEST Thanks to all the contestants. Voting has closed! And the winna is! Scott Neely! PRIZES Scott NeelyFIRST PRIZE: Airfare and 4 night hotel accomodations for 2 to Charleston, SC. Paddle with Greg Barton. Jerry NolanSECOND PRIZE: Thule Slipstream car top rack system. AZ BoysTHIRD PRIZE: Winners choice [...]
Northern Exposure
02.01.2007
first appeared in December ’06 Canoe & Kayak C&K: It’s been about three weeks since you stopped paddling. Are you still sore? JM: No, not at all. My hands are a bit messed up, but no shoulder or back problems at all, a bit surprising really. I’m just starting to run again. Shuffling is more [...]
Canoe & Kayak, March 2007 – Table of Contents
02.01.2007
This latest issue of Canoe & Kayak is on sale now. It is the “Green Issue” – our first issue printed on Recycled paper. Pick up a copy at your local newsstand or paddling shop, or subscribe today! FEATURES Arkansas Phoenix – How far would you go to steal a glance at a bird science [...]
Kayak Fishing Gear of Choice
01.22.2007
By: Ryan EvansCanoe & Kayak Web Exclusive 1/22/07 It is a common question asked by many anglers on a daily basis…….what rod and reel do you recommend for kayak fishing? That is like asking which vehicle should I purchase next? Before blurting out your favorite combination the next questions should be…..where are you fishing? What [...]
Stott Wins Dusi Canoe Marathon Title
01.22.2007
1/21/07 Ant Stott realised a lifelong dream when he won the Hansa Powerade Dusi canoe marathon title with a perfectly calculated final-stage charge into Blue Lagoon in Durban, and in the process broke the overall race record by six minutes. “It is awesome, awesome, just awesome,” was Stott’s reaction when he reached the finish. “I [...]
Paddling the Upper Chattooga
01.16.2007
TEAM COMPLETES CHATOOGA A team of kayakers and canoeists explored the upper Chattooga River last week, an exploratory trip that may bolster the U.S. Forest Service to lift a 30-year ban on paddling the river section. The team paddled the Class IV-V Rock Gorge section of the Chattooga, located between Burrells Ford and Highway 28, [...]
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