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• Paddling down the river in a cardboard boat
• Paddler named South African Adventurer of the Year
• Solo kayak across the ditch... ditched for now
• Featured Product: Smokey Blue Single Canoe Hat
• Photo Runner-up
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Video: Carry a Canoe Solo
This short video demonstrates proper form and technique for lifting & carrying a canoe by yourself. One of the most important things to keep in mind is the safety of your back - so utilizing your legs and the "shelf" area of your upper thighs is a special step covered in this useful clip.
http://www.paddling.net/guidelines/showArticle.html?show=703
Indian Head Trailers Added to Buyers' Guide
Indian Head Trailers specializes in custom kayak trailers, canoe trailers, specialty haulers and more made right here in the USA. Check out their lightweight and versatile trailers along with all of the paddling products listed for your research and comparison in the Paddling.net Accessories Buyers' Guide.
http://www.paddling.net/buyersguide/accessories/
New Product Announcement
Women's Fantasia Sandal by Chaco
The women's FANTASIA sandal, part of the NearGround collection, is Chaco's lightest weight and most comfortable sandal ever - 40% lighter than our classic Z's! A new, intuitive D-ring webbing system allows for quick and easy adjustment with Chaco's contoured LUVSEAT platform fit. A new sole pattern made with Chaco's proprietary 25% recycled rubber compound, EcoTread™, merges high-traction slip resistance with eco-function.
http://www.paddling.net/buyersguide/whatsnew/
Favorite Video Picks + Free Shipping - See all DVDs
We've hand picked some of our favorite all-time videos, be sure to check out the trailers and don't forget that we'll cover shipping and handling! Join Paddling Perks and save $10.00 & 10% off!
Emptying a Whitewater Kayak
Emptying a swamped whitewater kayak is slightly different from emptying a swamped sea kayak because the boats are much smaller and more manageable, and because the shore is often much closer. Still, a little technique can make a big difference. Ken Whiting looks at the proper way to empty a whitewater kayak after taking a swim.
http://www.paddling.net/guidelines/showArticle.html?show=138
Paddling.net Sweepstakes Continues
Win a Stealth 14 SOT kayak from Malibu Kayaks, a Prospector 16 SP3 canoe from Nova Craft Canoe, or a Fit 159 fiberglass kayak from Tahe Marine in the latest Paddling.net Sweepstakes. The boat prizes also come packaged with a few other valuable items like paddles from Aqua-Bound and Bending Branches, PFDs from Stohlquist, drybag cooler from IceMule, and boat storage racks from Suspenz. You can also register to win an awesome 4-day Guided San Juan Islands (WA) kayak camping trip for two from Crystal Seas Kayaking. Congratulations to Lynda Charter from Merrimack, NH who won a 40-liter Upano drybag from Aquapac ($120 value) just for entering the contest this past week!
http://www.paddling.net/reg/sweepstakes.html
In The Same Boat
Is there a canoeist, kayaker, or sailor anywhere who hasn't spoken feelingly of his delight in "messing about in boats"? Probably not. But how many of us know where this happy turn of phrase comes from? Well, if you don't — and maybe even if you do — you'll want to read Farwell's latest for In the Same Boat, as he continues to potter about in paddlesport's literary backwaters. So be sure to check out "Nothing Half So Much Worth Doing."
http://www.paddling.net/sameboat/
Trips Directory Spotlight
San Juan Restorative Yoga & Kayak Tours - Washington
by Crystal Seas Kayaking
http://www.paddling.net/trips/showCompany.html?show=2117
Product Review Spotlight
Grand Slam Angler Kayak by Emotion Kayaks
When getting into kayak fishing researching for a suitable kayak for bay fishing, this one checked everything off on the list. This kayak tracks very well, no need for a rudder but I'm sure one wouldn't hurt. It's a dry ride; I'm 6' 180# and sit high and dry loaded with live shrimp and fishing gear. This boat is also stable enough for me to cast... All in all, fantastic boat, would buy again for bay fishing... Rating 9 of 10 by Mattias
Read more reviews or get more info on the Grand Slam Angler kayak.
New Section of Los Angeles River open
For the first time since the Los Angeles River was channelized in the 1930s, the public will be welcomed to walk, fish, and kayak on a 2.5 mile portion of the L.A. River in Elysian Valley, beginning on Memorial Day 2013.
Read More About It!
As always, if you have any questions or comments drop us a line at feedback@paddling.net.
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