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  • On the WaterSometimes we tend to focus just on the water; the reality is water is the tie that binds us and the confusion is what vehicle you use to find your happy place. Wind power, to human power, to engine power, the choices are as bountiful and beautiful as the stars in the Milky Way.
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  • In the WoodsAs many of our friends know Sean and Jeff always have a blast talking at festivals. Unfortunately, not everyone is able to visit festivals; We offered our paddling, and bushcraft friends a taste of fun by with overnight campouts that expanded on the skills discussed at our weekday evening Lecture Series.
  • ExpeditionsAn expedition is a journey or excursion undertaken for a specific purpose. There is no distance or time restriction to an expedition. An “expedition” if it was undertaken for a specific purpose will broaden the imagination of adventurers, explorers, and scientists. We are here to help you create your own expeditions
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  • Stuck InsideSometime the enviornment we love to play in is too dangerous for us to venture into. Other times we are healing from an injury. Or we have obligations that keep us inside. We have ideas to help you escape into the wilderness while you are stuck inside
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When retailers, people, and electronic media give information away for free the “buyer” may acquire misleading, bias, and misinformation that can confuse and cause harm. Our goal is not to sell you on a product. We will share with our readers what stuff works for us so outdoor enthusiasts do not waste money on stuff that looked cool on social media.

The 10 essential list of packed items is to ensure that a person could respond positively to an accident or emergency, and remain safe if forced to spend one or more nights in the outdoors

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Slip-Slop-Slap: Sun Safety

1 Jun 200921 Aug 2026
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…
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Preventing Skin Cancer: kayak kit

5 May 200921 Aug 2026
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…
Gear Reviews…

Tuktu Greenland Paddle

1 May 200921 Aug 2026
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…
Entertainment…

New Kayak t-shirts

27 Apr 200911 Mar 2014
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…
🌀 Safety & First Aid…

kayaker in Puget Sound learns a dangerous lesson

14 Apr 200921 Aug 2026
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…
Gear Reviews…

Chesapeake Light Craft: Sean’s perspective

9 Apr 200921 Apr 2009
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…
Gear Reviews

Mountain Hardwear Gives Back

7 Apr 200912 Nov 2009
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…
Gear Reviews

Chesapeake Light Craft: Jeff’s perspective

5 Apr 200911 Mar 2014
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…
Gear Reviews

Chesapeake Light Craft: Florida Demo

2 Apr 200911 Mar 2014
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…
🌀 Safety & First Aid…

Stuff your PFD

26 Jan 200921 Aug 2026
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…
🌀 Safety & First Aid…

Bollé Sunglasses

7 Jan 200921 Aug 2026
My paddling friends all know that I am useless without my glasses. I do not wear contacts; consequently, it is a struggle to find quality sunglasses that work on the…
Gear Reviews

Vibram Five Fingers: KSO

3 Jan 20091 Jun 2010
My wife is so cool.  She gave me the KSO Five Fingers by Vibram for Christmas.  In Florida many paddlers use flip flops, or water clogs. Unfortunately those things never stay…
Gear Reviews

Sean’s New Kayak/ Atlantis Mis T Review!!!

24 Nov 200811 Mar 2014
Well, I Finally did IT!! I took the plunge and purchased my first Touring/Expedition Kayak. Some who know me will be surprised to learn that I did not actually own…
Gear Reviews

My First Wood Kayak

10 Nov 200811 Mar 2014
In April 2008, I decided to try my hand at making a wood strip kayak.  So I got on  WWW.CLCBoats.com and ordered the forms for the hardest yak I could…
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Day Paddle Gear Checklist

28 Oct 200821 May 2009
I have spent more than twenty years enjoying the outdoors. I spent my youth in Pennsylvania hiking, backpacking, trail running, mountain biking, rock climbing, and caving. The one thing that…

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