BACK ISSUES 2000


Read this issueOctober / November 2000

Winter Paddling

Editorial: Winter Paddling by Alan Wilson
Winter Paddling: A Moment of Mystery by Klaus Kommoss
Winter Paddling: Ahhhh Baja! by Laura Rance
Directory: Winter Getaways
Winter Paddling: Babes in Baja! by Roseanne Van Schie
Winter Paddling: Viva Mexico! by Ron Smith
Winter Paddling: Tonga's Vava'u Islands by Sharon and Doug Spence
Winter Paddling: Coron Island - Philippine Paradise by John 'Caveman' Gray
Gear: Feathercraft - a Brief History by Doug Simpson
From the Rainforest : Paddling Through the Seasons by Dan Lewis
Winter Paddling: Ellesmere Island- Arctic Dreams by Dave Quinn
First Nations: Weaver of Spruce Root by Rajé Harwood
From the Archipelago: What Should a Person Do? by Alexandra Morton
Paddle Meals: Cruising with Coyne by Deb Leach with Phyllis Coyne
Web Paddling : Hot Off the Press by Ted Leather
Folding Kayaks - Inflatables by Robert Ruben
Know Your Neighbours: Caribbean Fishes by Bryan Nichols
Mothership Meanderings: The Broughton Archipelago by Alan Wilson
Book Reviews: Jungle Islands-My South Sea Adventure - The Kayaking Sourcebook - Desolation Sound & the Discovery Island-A Dreamspeaker Cruising Guide - A Year on the Wild Side - Reef Fish Identification
News - Navy Sonar Threat to Whales - Race Rocks MPA Announced - Cruise Ships Dump Sewage - To All Kayak Outfitters - Riot Kayaks Expands - US to Review Oceans Policy - Salmon a Keystone Species - BC Wildlife Habitat Areas - World Centre Opens - Camping Companion - Coast Guard Safety Campaign - Oops - Fish Farm Escapees -Upcoming Issues
This month's Rain Drops Cartoon
Gift Guide


Read this issueAugust / September 2000

Fitness, Health and Spirit

Editorial: Fitness, Health and Spirit by Alan Wilson
Fitness, Health & Spirit: High Notes in the Chorus of Life by Doug Lloyd
Fitness, Health & Spirit: Close Encounters: Whales by Barbara Spencer
Fitness, Health & Spirit: Take Your Shoes Off by Wes Gietz
Fitness, Health & Spirit: The Religion of Wilderness Adventure by Tim Shuff
Fitness, Health & Spirit: Retreats-Feeding Mind, Body and Soul by Julie D. Johnston
Fitness, Health & Spirit: Cooper's Landing: A Pender Island Retreat by Julie D. Johnston
Fitness, Health & Spirit: Seeking Adventure and Spirit by Maya Gislason
Fitness, Health & Spirit: Kayaking for People with Disabilities by Adrienne Montgomerie
Directory: Sources for Adaptations for help in adapting your kayak to meet your special needs
In Memory of Victoria Jason by Philip Torrens
From the Rainforest: Leaving a Margin for Error by Dan Lewis
Round Bowen Kayak Race - Race report
Paddle Meals : Lovin' Ovens by Deb Leach with Carol Ranger
From the Archipelago: Salmon Growing Time by Alexandra Morton
Know Your Neighbours: Gone Fishin' by Bryan Nichols
Environment: Why Wild Salmon? by Irene Vlatch
Autobiography of a River
by Bill Proctor
Directory: Marine Environment Groups of the Pacific Northwest
Destination: Bamfield, Vancouver Island by Liz Richards
News for August / September 2000
Skills: The Offside Extended Paddle Roll by Adam Bolonsky
Mothership Meanderings: Our Home Island-Gabriola by Alan Wilson
Review: Casa Blanca by the Sea - Gabriola
Web Report: Paddling Partners by Ted Leather
Electronic Gear: Thunderbolt Storm Detector - MicroTALK FRS-310WX 2-Way Radio - Cell Safe cell phone protector - eTrex GPS - IC-M1V, the world's smallest submersible marine radio - The Kestrel 3000 Hand-Held Weather Meter
Books: Conditioning for Outdoor Fitness - On Celtic Tides-One Man's Journey Around Ireland by Sea Kayak - Secret Coastline: Journeys and Discoveries Along B.C.'s Shores - The Playboater's Handbook - Two Dog River - Extreme Sea Kayaking - Coastal Fishes - Kayaking Ocean Rock Gardens (Video)
This month's Raindrops Cartoon


Read this issueJune / July 2000

Women In Paddling

Editorial: The Women of WaveLength by Alan Wilson
Princess Royal Island - The Epitome of Perfection by Stephanie McCune
Kayaking for the Soul by Meredith Martin
I Love to Paddle! by Sheila Haggerstone
Janice Kyle: Anything is Possible by Zelda O'Connor
Women's Work Too by Marika Wilson
Gender in Guiding by Kathryn Gardner
Directory of Women's, Kids', Youth & Family Trips/Lessons
Two Sisters-Two Camps by Mary Gazetas with Phoebe Dunbar and Calliope Gazetas
Why Women Only? by Becky Bowlsbey
The Healing Power of Adventure by Bonny Glambeck
Sexing the Kayak Trip by Joanna Streetly
The Incredible Kayaking Mula by Celeste Roke
Reflections on the El Niña Expedition by Alice Weber
Island Breaststrokers by Karen Wilson
Paddling Gear For Women
Know Your Neighbours: Venus & Mars Are All Right Tonight by Bryan Nichols
From the Archipelago: The Bottom Line by Alexandra Morton
Paddle Meals: Goode Eats by Deborah Leach with Linda Goode
Mothership Meanderings: Estero Basin by Alan Wilson
News and Events
And we set out into the waves... The Passionate Paddler
This Month's Cartoon
Paddling Gear: New Zippered Sprayskirt - Precurved Paddling Gloves
Books: Sea Kayaking - Recipes for Wild Women: Canoe Trippers' Cookbook and Guide - Deep Water Passage : A Spiritual Journey at Midlife - Adventuring around Vancouver Island: Beach combing to Bungy Jumping - Island Paddling: A Paddler's Guide to the Gulf Islands & Barkley Sound - Day Trips With Kids: Great Outdoor Activities Around Vancouver - Vancouver Island Shores: Seashore exploring for the novice - How To Rent A Public Cabin in South-central Alaska - Reading Weather: Where Will You Be When the Storm Hits? - Marine Weather Field Guide ) and Guide to Mountain Weather


Read this issueApril / May 2000

Cruising with Kayaks

Editorial: A Winning Combination by Alan Wilson
Feature: Mothership Kayaking the Inside Passage by Jennifer McMahon
Seal of Approval - Sailor Becomes Kayaker by Will Thomas
The Kayak as Dinghy by James Lethcoe
Gear: Choosing a Sea Kayak by Barbara Kossy
Gear: Compact/Folding Kayak Directory
Mothership Meanderings: Kayaks Saved the Holiday! by Alan Wilson
Tours: Mothership Kayaking Directory
Skills: The Eskimo Screw Roll by Adam Bolonsky
Review: A Winter's Paddle at the Oak Bay Beach Hotel by Alan Wilson
Know Your Neighbors: Star Light, Star Bright by Bryan Nichols
The Environment: Green Boating-for all of us by Laurie MacBride
How Not to Become a Speed Bump by Dan Lewis
Orca Pass-Protecting Transboundary Waters by Laurie MacBride
From the Archipelago: Winter Behaviors-Spring Awakenings by Alexandra Morton
Of Dogs and Kayaks the Six Great Pillars of Wisdom on Canine Kayaking by Rick Hudson
Paddle Meals: King of the Grill by Deborah Leach with Alf King
Review: Sooke Harbour House by Alan Wilson
Paddling Cartoons: Raindrops
News and Gear: back deck rigging system - Moss Tents parawing tarp - waterproof, enclosed hammock - Primex kayak cart - marketing alliance between Ecosummer Expeditions and Kanata Adventure Specialists - WaveLength web news and back issue updates
Books: BC Marine Parks Guide - 2000 Waggoner Cruising Guide - Sailing Directions: BC Coast - Essential Sea Kayaking - Complete Sea Kayak Touring - Wildwaters


Read this issueFebruary / March 2000

First Nations - Cultural Ecotourism

Editorial: Turning Point by Alan Wilson
Mothership Meanderings: Alert Bay by Alan Wilson
Chief Bill Cranmer: Building the future by Alan Wilson
A Seafaring People by Lori Speck
Revival of the Great Canoes by Alan Wilson
Ten Rules of the Canoe by David Forlines
Past Rhythms-Future Visions Bella Bella BC, by Alan Wilson
The Land Of Plenty - Mound Island, Broughton Archipelago by Tim Shiff
Nuu-chah-nulth Treasures on Display - Royal BC Museum in Victoria by Alan Wilson
West Coast Paddling Protocolsby David Wiwchar
Destinations: Visiting Haida Gwaii (Queen Charlotte Islands) by Mary Kellie
The West Was Never Won by Dan Lewis
Treaty Process - Questions to Dale Lovick, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs by Alan Wilson
Treaty Process - First Nations Negotiator by Alan Wilson
Carvers of Fort Rupert and other First Nations galleries by Rajé Harwood
Know Your Neighbours: Paddlers Long Past - Keeping a eye out for history by Bryan Nichols
Notes From the Archipelago: Return of the Whales! by Alexandra Morton


Read this issueDecember 1999/January 2000

Kayak Cookery

Editorial: At Least No One Died, by Alan Wilson
Food is a Biggie!: Evolution of Food on Kayak Trips by Dan Lewis
A Recipe for Uni: Catching a Meal of Urchin by Dan Lewis
Know Your Neighbours: Eat Your Neighbours -Food From The Sea by Bryan Nichols
What's it All About-Algae? - Harvesting Sea Vegetables by Deborah Leach
Gearhead or Gourmet: Cooking Gear by Deborah Leach
More Cooking Gear: Freeing the Kayak Chef Within by Peter Allan
Paddlemeals:: Planning Your Trip - Some Suggestions courtesy of Gabriola Cycle & Kayak
Paddlemeals: Kombu Vegetable Stew by Deborah Leach
Books: Kayak Cookery - Living Off the Sea - Kayak Cookery - The One Burner Gourmet - Cooking in the Outdoors
Eco-cookbook: Fish for Thought by the Living Oceans Society
Kayak Cookery: Buns in the Oven by Doug Hull
Kayak Cookery: From Spring Island by Maya Gislason & Rupert Wong
Kayak Cookery: Assorted Recipes
Mothership Meanderings: Gulf Island Thanksgiving by Alan Wilson
Notes From the Archipelago: Reversing Diversity by Alexandra Morton
Ecology: Requiem for Wild Salmon? by Laurie MacBride
Medical: Are You Eating Enough? by Patricia Chuey MSc, RD
Destinations: The Windward Islands-Total Sensory Experience Part II, by Rajé Harwood
Destinations:A Bit of Bali, by Howard Stiff
Destinations: Bali - Islands in Transition, by Howard Stiff
The Hazards of Harvesting - Marine Biotoxins, by Rupert Wong



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