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• Paddling the Missouri River
• Missing canoe has sentimental value
• Kayaks increasingly popular, safety afloat still an issue
• Featured Product: Ultralight / Watertight Medical Kit
• Photo Runner-up
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Wicking Shirt Sale - Save 20% or Choose Free Gift!
You can save 20% on all short-sleeve and long-sleeve wicking shirts, or choose instead to get a free Nalgene or bilge sponge with the Wicking Shirt Sale going on in the Paddling.net store. Choose from six different wicking shirts - each is rated UPF 30+ sun protection and wicks moisture from your skin 4 to 8 times faster than 100% cotton. Don't forget, Paddling Perks members save 10% off this deal as well as everything else in the store.
http://www.paddling.net/store/showTops.html
Video: How to Dress for Kayaking
This short 4-minute video provides an introduction to the different weather and water situations to consider when dressing for kayaking. It briefly touches on wetsuits, drysuits, spray skirts, fabric and more including common sense advice on practicing capsize recovery techniques. Although not an in-depth video on the subject, it covers the broad spectrum of things to wear when you're out paddling.
http://www.paddling.net/guidelines/showArticle.html?show=689
The Canoe Pack Barrel
Kevin Callan discusses the iconic Canoe Pack Barrel in his latest article. The origins of the barrel go back to the mid-1980s with one of Bill Mason's canoeing buddies and has since evolved to a trusty, waterproof gear and food transporting device for expeditions. Kevin also adds tips for buying a barrel and has a video that demonstrates his own homemade barrel pack.
http://www.paddling.net/guidelines/showArticle.html?show=708
New Product Announcement
Performance Hatch Covers by SEA-LECT Designs
New for 2013, SEA-LECT Designs is introducing a line of Performance Hatch Covers molded in advanced materials that offer a unique combination of increased waterproofing, durability, and ease of installation over other hatches on the market. Using a lightweight polymer that's buoyant, these hatches provide ultimate versatility with a smooth satin finish... whether you're creating a new storage compartment, or just replacing a worn-out lid.
http://www.paddling.net/buyersguide/whatsnew/
Win a Trip or Boat in the Sweepstakes
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. You can also choose to register to 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. 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. Congratulations to Richard LaBombard from Saranac Lake, NY 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
Rice has a place in backcountry menus. But regular rice takes a long time to cook, and "instant" rice just doesn't measure up. Now, however, there's a third alternative: packaged precooked rice. It's rice in a hurry for paddlers on the go. Could it be the rice you've been looking for? This week, in "Heat-and-Eat," Tamia weighs the pros and cons. Check out In the Same Boat to see where she strikes the balance.
http://www.paddling.net/sameboat/
Trips Directory Spotlight
Kayaking with Killer Whales - British Columbia
by Wildcoast Adventures
4 and 7 day basecamp kayaking trips to see Killer Whales. Camping, delicious food, spectacular scenery and Orcas.
http://www.paddling.net/trips/showCompany.html?show=2925
Product Review Spotlight
Pack Canoe by Old Town
Worked like a charm in a fairly high wind situation while I was sitting on the canoe seat and using a double-bladed kayak paddle. Really happy with it so far. Only a mild sensation of tippiness that quickly goes away after a little paddling around... Rating 10 of 10 by eqlzr
Read more reviews or get more info on the Pack Canoe.
Launch Site Map
The Launch Site Map continues to gain more markers and descriptions; check it out today, add your comments, or and some photos. Don't forget that you can also get the App versions for your smart phone. Chip in today and verify a couple of launches in your area for paddlers to see worldwide!
As always, if you have any questions or comments drop us a line at feedback@paddling.net.
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