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Leave No Trace: human waste

Posted in Cartoon, Kayak Gear Reviews, Think Green, tagged , , , , , , , , on July 15, 2009 | 6 Comments »

As the title implies this post is a dirty subject.  I am a backpacker first and a paddler second.  So the practice of handling feces in the outdoors is a natural practice. Most of the places we paddle are sensitive environments.  And we need to consider using the lowest impact practices when we go number [...]

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First Aid for Marine Animal Bites, Stings, Punctures.

Posted in FL Keys, Florida Kayaking, Kayak Gear Reviews, Kayak Safety, Open Water Crossings, Shark, Trips, tagged , , , , on July 6, 2009 | 3 Comments »

Hey Paddlers, After writing my previous blog on Sea Urchins titled Search’in For Urchin, I promised to write a blog about First Aid for Marine Animal Bites, Stings, and Punctures. But first we need to put up the dreaded DISCLAIMER: By no means is the information here supposed to be considered THE LAW, and is [...]

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Kayaking at night: Gear

Posted in At Night, Florida Kayaking, Kayak Gear Reviews, Kayak Safety, Open Water Crossings, tagged , , , on June 28, 2009 | 3 Comments »

Retailers lure us in and then try to brainwash us into purchasing their flashy inventory.  The reality is that we do not need a lot of fancy stuff to stay safe on the water.  To think people created the kayak to hunt on some of the deadliest waters known to man.  And they survived.  Their [...]

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Kayaking at night: seeing in the dark

Posted in At Night, Florida Kayaking, Kayak Gear Reviews, Kayak Safety, Open Water Crossings, tagged , , , on June 13, 2009 | 2 Comments »

My friends and I have paddled a lot of the water with in a thirty minute drive of my home.  I know these waters well.  I have paddled them on sunny and rainy days, when the tide is in and out.  And I have to say that they are the most unique and mysterious just [...]

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Slip-Slop-Slap: Sun Safety

Posted in Florida Kayaking, Kayak Gear Reviews, Kayak Safety, Sun Protection, tagged , , , , , , , , , , on June 1, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

June is UV Safety Month. In 1981, the Cancer Council Victoria gave birth to a seagull named Sid.  Sid is the popular figure that promotes how to reduce sun exposure in Australia.  I think their campaign to reduce the risk of skin cancer is a good idea and kayakers should rethink how we treat our [...]

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Preventing Skin Cancer: kayak kit

Posted in Kayak Gear Reviews, Kayak Safety, Sun Protection, tagged , , , on May 5, 2009 | 1 Comment »

I paddle in Florida.  And playing outside increases my risks of developing skin cancer.  I do take precautions to protect my skin.  I wear sunblock that is high in a broad spectrum UVA/UVB SPF.  And I cover as much skin as possible.  Covering skin with a long sleeve top is the simplest yet most challenging way to [...]

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Tuktu Greenland Paddle

Posted in Florida Kayaking, Kayak, Kayak Gear Reviews, Sun Protection, tagged , , , , , , , , on May 1, 2009 | 3 Comments »

I use a Greenland style paddle designed by Chris Raab owner of Tuktu Paddles.  I have to admit Tuktu Paddles designs all of my Greenland paddles.  At one time I was sponsored by Tuktu Paddles.  Chris has always been helpful in answering questions, and shipping me and my students custom orders in a timely manner. [...]

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New Kayak t-shirts

Posted in Entertainment, Kayak Gear Reviews, tagged , , on April 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

I enjoy a good laugh.  I was surfing Amazon.com and when I saw the new spin on Life is Good t-shirts by Life is Crap I smiled because the kayak illustrations have happened to myself and/or some of my friends. I hope you have a good laugh around the campfire wearing one of these shirts. [...]

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East Coast Canoe and Kayak Festival: April 17-19, 2009

Posted in Kayak, Kayak Festival, Kayak Gear Reviews, Kayak Safety, tagged , , , on April 15, 2009 | 2 Comments »

I am headed to ECCKF in Charlston, SC.  This is a great weekend to “immerse yourself in a full weekend of the history, technique, hands-on experience, and fun of canoeing and kayaking. The East Coast Canoe and Kayak Festival will include lectures, on and off the water classes, and demonstrations directed to the novice and [...]

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kayaker in Puget Sound learns a dangerous lesson

Posted in Kayak Gear Reviews, Kayak Safety, Open Water Crossings, tagged , , on April 14, 2009 | 4 Comments »

Wisdom comes out of surviving, reflecting on, and not repeating our mistakes. A book or video will never teach how quick a mistake can turn into an obituary. I am glad that Scott Redfern did not become a statistic. Several blogers have remarked about the near death of a man kayaking during a small craft [...]

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Chesapeake Light Craft: Sean’s perspective

Posted in Kayak, Kayak Gear Reviews, Wood Kayaks, tagged , , , on April 9, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Hey Everyone, Got a chance to meet with Jeff & KayakKev on Saturday, April 4th for the CLC Kayak Demo, its just been a busy week, so I’m just getting a chance to blog about it now!!! I went into the demo with HIGH expectations about 1 particular Yak- The Arctic Hawk! Let me start [...]

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Mountain Hardwear Gives Back

Posted in Giving Back, Kayak Gear Reviews, tagged , on April 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

I have been using Mountain Hardwear gear since the mid 1990′s.  My oldest product is a tent that still looks new after more than a decade of heavy use.  The cool thing about this company is that during an economic depression they are giving money to help kids to go to camp. “Mountain Hardwear’s Gives [...]

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Chesapeake Light Craft: Jeff’s perspective

Posted in Kayak, Kayak Gear Reviews, Wood Kayaks, tagged , , , on April 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

I had a great time at the Chesapeak Light Craft: Florida Demo Saturday. Out of the available kayaks, my favorite all purpose kayak is the Night Heron Stitch & Glue. I was able to turn it 190′ with no effort using a bow-rudder. I felt stable in it and it is fast! I would still like to [...]

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Chesapeake Light Craft: Florida Demo

Posted in Florida Kayaking, Kayak Gear Reviews, tagged , on April 2, 2009 | 1 Comment »

Russel of Sweetwater Kayaks is having Chesapeake Light Craft demo their wood kayaks Saturday April 4, 2009 on the Gandy Beach.  Sean and I are planing on paddling several of these kayaks.  —Jeff CLC Boat Demo in Florida Location: St. Petersburg, Florida Dates: Apr 4, 2009 What: CLC Boat Demo Where: Gandy Beach – St. [...]

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Stuff your PFD

Posted in Florida Kayaking, Kayak Gear Reviews, Kayak Safety on January 26, 2009 | 1 Comment »

I am often asked what I have in the pockets and on my PFD. Kokata PFD Princeton Tec – Aqua Strobe Princeton Tec – Impact II hand held flashlight Princeton Tec – EOS headlamp An extra pair of prescription glasses with a Chums float and strap whistle mirror dye marker Kestrel 1000 wind meeter, I [...]

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