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‘Fearless’
A book review of ‘Fearless,’ C&K contributing editor Joe Glickman’s new adventure travel tale on Freya Hoffmeister, which dissects the life and times of the German expedition sea kayaker who circumnavigated Australia in late 2009 and is in the midst of an attempt to paddle around South America.
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Rivers Win Big in Banff
11.07.2011 // 1 Comment
The prestigious Banff Mountain Film Festival wrapped Sunday Nov. 6, with movies by and about paddlers taking three of the highest honors. C&K is proud to say that our contributors had a hand in all three winning films.
Unsalted
10.06.2011 // 0 Comments
It’s not too often that kayaker Keith Wikle is disappointed when gale force winds blow through the Great Lakes. Last weekend, when 40-knot northerlies lashed the southern shores of the Third Coast with two-story breakers, Wikle rejoiced in surfing 14-footers on Lake Michigan outside his home in Kalamazoo, Mich.
Tunnel Vision
09.02.2011 // 0 Comments
Something bad happened to North American tent design shortly after the first freestanding dome tents became popular in the 1980s. With the exception of those who clung to tired yet trusty A-frames, the camping masses shunned non-freestanding tents as being old and dated.
Ask Eddy
08.29.2011 // 1 Comment
Ed’s note: In the interest of, you know, facilitating dialogue, we’ve decided to start rolling out one of the magazine’s longtime recurring features, “Ask Eddy,” here on the website; below the latest, from the August 2011 issue. We invite readers to submit future questions for Eddy’s consideration here, at our Facebook page or by regular ol’ email: AskEddy@canoekayak.com.)
The Century Club
07.21.2011 // 0 Comments
Call it Canada’s best idea. One hundred years ago, in 1911, Canada established the Dominion Parks Branch—the world’s first national parks service. Back then, the Canadian government managed six parks—including iconic mountain retreats like Banff and Jasper…
We’re Giving Away an AIRIS Kayak
04.29.2011 // 15 Comments
New kayak going to only the finest of ‘friends’—’like’ us on Facebook to enter
12 Reasons To Start Paddling
06.22.2010 // 0 Comments
Nothing on the planet matches self-propelled boats and water for the spectrum of gratifications; from thrills to serenity, and from awe to that delicious touch of terror.
Canoe or Kayak? Which one is right for you?
05.20.2008 // 0 Comments
Canoe & Kayak Web Exclusivestory by Cliff Jacobsonphotos by John Bolivar Editors note about the author: You will probably figure out in reading this article that the author is a canoe man through and through. He currently owns twelve canoes-eight tandem’s and four solo’s. In his words” Canoes are like dear friends; one can never [...]
Mile High Sea Kayaking Paddling Yellowstone Lake
03.25.2008 // 0 Comments
The snow fell during the night, piling around the tents and covering the boats in a white shroud. I stuck my head out the door and recoiled from the cold. The thermometer read just 20 degrees. No wonder my feet were chilled.
Kayak Fishing from a Mother Ship
03.07.2008 // 0 Comments
Southern California’s best kayak fishing destinations lie far beyond paddling reach. Those places are the thick kelp beds and rocky shallows of the windswept Channel Islands, spots the most audacious power boaters avoid.
Kayaking the Length of the Florida Keys
01.09.2008 // 1 Comment
At the top of his “to-do”wish list was a kayak trip the length of the Florida Keys. The Florida Keys are an archipelago of about 1,700 islands in the southeast United States. They begin at the southeastern tip of the Florida peninsula, about 15 miles south of Miami, and extend in a gentle arc south-southwest and then westward to Key West.
Summer Kayak Gear Review
08.18.2007 // 0 Comments
Sunny days and soaring temps call for the right gear. Here’s a look at what’s out there now to complete your paddling season tool kit.
Paddling Technique: Forward Stroke
07.11.2007 // 0 Comments
Paddling like Greg Barton takes years of practice and precise technique.
Paddling Terms
06.26.2007 // 0 Comments
Learn the Lingo – A Glossary of Uncommon Paddling Terms first appeared in Beginner’s Guide ’07
Kayak Tow Systems Review
01.19.2007 // 0 Comments
Knowledge is key in choosing a safe effective rescue system
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