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• UK Sixth Grader canoes to school
• Brothers plan kayak trip of a lifetime
• The Well-Packed Kayak
• Featured Product: Paddling Travel Mug
• Photo Runner-up
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Kayak Paddle Length - Picking the Right Size
Choosing the right length for a kayak paddle depends on many things. Tom Watson breaks down the factors involved and provides some useful information and charts to help you in deciding the proper sized kayak paddle you should be using. For those just grabbing a paddle off a rental rack, Tom shares two "Quick-Pick Methods" to assist in the selection.
http://www.paddling.net/guidelines/showArticle.html?show=714
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Video: How to Canoe with your Dog
Many dogs love the water, and pet owners want to take them along on their voyages, but there are safety issues to consider for four-legged friends just as much as the two-legged variety. This short video mentions just a few simple, common-sense things to consider when taking your dog out on the water; including a small section on CFD's. Do you know what they are?
http://www.paddling.net/guidelines/showArticle.html?show=704
New Product Announcement
New Airless END Cart by Suspenz
What's NEW? Two sizes of END Carts with AIRLESS tires! Super easy to load - no straps, boat slides into cart and rests on a 600D Neoprene covered foam pad. Made of Powder Coated Aluminum with Stainless Steel Hardware - it won't rust. Multiple adjustment points to fit your kayak or canoe. Easily transports up to 150 lbs. 10" AIRLESS tires are made of high quality foam filled rubber to ensure a smooth ride. Pick up front end of boat and go! Carts fold to fit inside a handy mesh carrying bag.
http://www.paddling.net/buyersguide/whatsnew/
5 Bending Branches Paddles in 5 Weeks Giveaway!
Paddling.net has partnered with Bending Branches to offer you a chance to win 1 of 5 great "A" Series Limited Edition
Canoe Paddles. Enter each day on Facebook and get bonus entries when your friends enter, you send a tweet, or visit the
Bending Branches Facebook page. Winners will be announced each Friday starting June 21 and continuing until July 19.
http://woobox.com/ha2yse
Win a Trip, a Kayak, or a Canoe!
You can register to win an awesome 4-day Guided San Juan Islands (WA) kayak camping trip for two from Crystal Seas Kayaking in the current Paddling.net Sweepstakes. Rather win a boat? You can register instead to win a Prospector 16 SP3 canoe from Nova Craft Canoe, a Fit 159 fiberglass kayak from Tahe Marine, or a Stealth 14 SOT kayak from Malibu Kayaks. The boat prizes also come packaged with other valuable items like paddles from Aqua-Bound and Bending Branches, PFDs from Stohlquist, drybag cooler from IceMule, and boat storage racks from Suspenz. Congratulations to Ed Chinchar from Austin, TX 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 - The Tarp-Tent Comes Into Its Own
Tents have come a long way from the stiff, heavy, smelly ragbags that made campers' lives a misery for much of the last century. Modern tents are as light as they are strong, and they'll easily weather storms that would bring the old canvas wall tents down in minutes. But there are still times when paddlers will want something lighter and more versatile than the cleverly engineered cocoons that grace outfitters' shelves. That's when "The Tarp-Tent Comes Into Its Own." And it's Tamia's topic this week for In the Same Boat.
http://www.paddling.net/sameboat/
Trips Directory Spotlight
Inn to Inn Maine Kayak Trips - Maine
by Maine Kayak
Enjoy paddling the sheltered bays and rocky coastlines of Boothbay Harbor, Maine while enjoying the comfort of hot showers, gourmet meals, and soft, cozy beds in the evenings.
http://www.paddling.net/trips/showCompany.html?show=2154
Product Review Spotlight
Grumman 129 Solo Canoe by Grumman Canoes
I think the only solo boat that compares to it is the Mad River Serenade, which I love. But, I love my aluminum. I love my Grumman. And I love the 400 [extra] bucks in my pocket. I personally think this is one of the top solo canoes on the market. It's not so narrow that you need to say your hail marys everytime you get into it, like some other more narrow flat water boats... Rating 8 of 10 by JW
Read more reviews or get more info on the Grumman 129 Solo Canoe.
Wicking Shirt Special!
For a limited time, purchase any performance wicking shirt (short sleeve or long sleeve) in the Paddling.net store and receive a FREE 16oz or 32oz Nalgene bottle or a Bilge Sponge when you pay regular price. Or you can opt to save 20% off the regular price and just get a shirt. Don't forget, you also still have a few days to join Paddling Perks and get 17 months for the price of 12.
As always, if you have any questions or comments drop us a line at feedback@paddling.net.
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