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Read this issueOctober/November 2001

The Future of Paddling

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Editorial: The Future of Paddling by Alan Wilson
Alternate Energy by Alan Wilson
New Kayaks
How Fast is Your Kayak by Robert Wederich
Preventing Theft by Constable Larry Burden
For Fun and Fitness
Myth Come Alive by Elle Andra-Warner
Kayakers Having a Ball by Tim Harvey
The Future is Unfolding by Ralph Hoen
Living Off the Grid by Jurgen Koppen
The Paddling Photographer by D.L. Anderson
Great Gear - The "Partial Eclipse" Half-Skirt - The Skymaster Weather Meter - Aqua Roo & Mini Roo Waterproof Waistbags - The SailRig MK2 - North Water deck bag - O'Neill Thermo and Thermo X Shirts - JetBLADE - AquaDynamic Retractable Thigh Braces - LPW Kayak & Power Systems - Sports Sunglasses - The Roleez Sports Caddy - NRS SeaTour Jacket
From the Rainforest: Back to the Future by Dan Lewis
Mothership Meanderings- Orca Pass Holiday by Alan Wilson
Special Report: Orca Pass Initiative
Web Paddling: Web Paddling by Ted Leather
From the Archipelago: Mysteries Below by Alexandra Morton
Paddle Meals: Coastal Cooks by Debbie Leach with Noreen Rudd and David Hoar
Winter Getaways: Paddling a Pacific Paradise by Kathryn Gardner
Directory: Winter Getaways
Know Your Neighbours: Animal, Vegetable or Mineral by Bryan Nichols
Books - Amazon Extreme - The Last River: the Tragic Race for Shangra-La - A Paddlers' Guide to Everglades National Park - Spirited Waters - Marine Mammals of the Pacific Northwest - Wood and Canvas Kayak Building - Savvy Paddler
News:Wavelength's 10th Anniversary - (ACA) Free Hull Insurance - Paddled from Newfoundland to Ireland - Raindrops in Maclean's -BC Cetacean Sightings Network - Humpback Dies Near Glacier Bay - Whale-Watching Tours Contribute to Orca Population Decline - PHOTO CONTEST! - Cockroaches of the Sea - Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) - Massive Fish Kill - Leggatt Inquiry into Salmon Farming - Coral Reefs May be Dead within 50 Years - Thriving Centuries Old Thicket of Cold-Water Coral - Johnson Outdoors Inc. - Outdoors Retailers Summer Market - Trailpeak.com - Calendar.
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Read this issueAugust/September 2001

Paddling Through Time

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Editorial: A Hundred Centuries by Alan Wilson
Historic Nootka Sound by Lyn Hancock
My Working Vacation by Robert Morris
Paddling Back Through Time by Karen Peachey
Ethical Paddling by Karen Charleson
The Forgotten Coast by Evan Loveless
Lessons of the Dugout Canoe by Fritzi Olsonr
A Novices Sea Kayak Trip by Elle Andra-Warner
Safety Tip: If Your Kayak Lacks Bulkheads by Mercia Sixta
Special Report: Failure to Protect by Alexandra Morton
From the Rainforest: Nuu-Chah-Nulth Canoe Carver by Dan Lewis
Paddle Meals: Paella in Paradise by Debbie Leach and Peter Allan
From the Archipelago: The No-Nonsense Porpoise by Alexandra Morton
Books - Paddling Through Time - Arctic Crossing - Klondike Trail: The Complete Hiking and Travelling Guide - Building Skin On Frame Boats - Boat Camping Haida Gwaii - R.M. Patterson: A Life of Great Adventure - Canoe Paddles: A Complete Guide to Making Your Own - Plants of the Pacific Northwest Coast - Seashore of British Columbia - Birds of the Pacific Northwest Coast - Pacific Seaweeds - Tumblehome: Meditations and Lore from a Canoeist's Life
Web Paddling: Historical 'Sites' by Ted Leather
News:Chiefs Protest Fish Farms - Archaeology in Broken Group - Paddlers Lead Cleanup Push - Adopt a River - Paddling Industry Notes - Rick Hayes - Wildlife Updates - Paddle Leadership Program - Green Boating - Calendar.
Mothership Meanderings- A Preventable Catastrophe by Alan Wilson
Know Your Neighbours: Cruising Through History by Bryan Nichols
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Read this issueJune/July 2001

Inner Waters

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Editorial: A Paralell Universe by Alan Wilson
Welcome to Whitewater by Paula Jamieson
The Legend of Skookumchuck by Stuart Smith
Folding Kayaks on Inner Waters by Ralph C. Hoehn
The Falls of Lara by Derek Prescott
Whitewater Mecca by Rick Hayes
Kayaking an Inland Sea by Shawn Baker
On Kootenay Time by Dave Quinn
From the Rainforest: Night of the Rising River by Dan Lewis
Paddle Meals: Foraged Feasts by Debbie Leach and Christine Koch
From the Archipelago: Chasing Atlantics by Alexandra Morton
Books - Paddle Your Own Canoe- Superior, Journeys on an Inland Sea- Where Rivers Run- River Running- River Rescue: A Manual for Whitewater Safety- River Safety: A Floater's Guide- The Gift of Rivers: True Stories of Life in the Water- Never Turn Back: The Life of Whitewater Pioneer Walt Blackadar- The Playboater's Handbook- Breakthru!- Kayaking Georgian Bay - Whitewater Adventures CD- Steep Creeks of New England.
Web Paddling: Web Links to Whitewater Paddling Schools by Ted Leather
News:Whitewater Classic Down Under- Kayaker Launches Kayak Camp- Outrigger Racing- LiquidLogic- River Recovery Report Available- New Gabriola Paddling Service- Our 10th Anniversary!- New Ex. Director at TAPS- Win an Aurora Sea Kayak- New Ocean Kayaking Centre Opens- Paddlefest Gear Exchange- Inland Sea Symposium Returns- New Vortex Sock- New Executive Director for the BCEN- Sunset Kayaking-Grand Opening- News from the Okanagan- Scheduled Runs to Princess Louisa-Calendar.
Gear: Whitewater Gear for Fun and Safety
Mothership Meanderings- The Gorge Waterway by Alan Wilson
Know Your Neighbours: A River Runs Through It by Bryan Nichols
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Read this issueApril/May 2001

Basics and Beyond

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Editorial: Basics and Beyond by Alan Wilson
Basics and Beyond: Going Straight by Dan Henderson
Basics and Beyond: Effortless Paddling by Adam Bolonsky
From the Rainforest: Paddling Basics by Dan Lewis
Safety: Pactice Sound Judgement originally printed by Backpackers Supply used with permission
Basics and Beyond: How to Choose a Paddle by Graham Ketcheson
The Great Whale Watch by Sandy Huff
Which Way is the Wind Blowing? by Graham Shuley
Directory: Paddling Schools
What a Perfect Job by Jack Rosen and Candace Snow
Beyond the Plateau by John Dowd
The Wilderness Kayak Institute by John Dowd
Rhapsody on a Theme of Ice by Joanna Streetly
From the Archipelago: Observing the Wild by Alexandra Morton
Paddle Meals: Fillup with Phillips by Debbie Leach and MarniePhillips
Web Paddling: Paddling Resources by Ted Leather
Know Your Neighbours: Irresistible Predators by Bryan Nichols
Books - Sea Kayaking: Getting Started - Kayaking For Everyone - Sea Kayaking - Essential Sea Kayaking - Kayak Routes - Sea Kayaking in Nova Scotia - Paddling Through Time.
News - Claoquot Activists Tour Japan - The World Ecotourism Summit - Orcas in Jeopardy - Scientists Call for Marine Reserves - Report Slams Salmon Farms - New Land-Based Salmon Farms - GSA Wins National Award - Goodbye Paul - Oceans Blue Awards - On the Campaign Trail - Nautical Maps Online - Coastal Maps Updated - Marine Conditions By Phone
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Read this issueFebruary/March 2001

Wooden Kayaks - Part II

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Editorial: Wooden Kayaks—Part 2 by Alan Wilson
Wooden Kayaks: You Can’t Build Just One by Harvey Golden
Wooden Kayaks: Arctic Kayaks by Wendell Phillips
Kayaks: Skin Boats in Transit by Wendell Phillips
Canadian Canoe Museum by Wendell Phillips
Gear: The Greenland Paddle by Adam Bolonsky
Gear: Collapsible Boats by Ralph Hoehn
Wooden Kayaks: Designing in Cedar Strip by Mike Walker
Wooden Kayaks: Building a Plywood Baidarka by Eric Schade
Safety: Woodworking Safety by Doug Lloyd
Ecology: Europeans Embrace Eco-certification by Gordon Hamilton
From the Rainforest: Tragedy and Opportunity by Dan Lewis
From the Archipelago: Sending Out New Roots by Alexandra Morton
Green Investing by Chris Bowman with a book review of Investing With Your Values (reviewed by Alan Wilson)
Paddle Meals: Add a Flash of Lash by Deb Leach with Lasha Reid
Web Paddling: Useful Websites by Ted Leather
Know Your Neighbours: Northwest Bushes by Bryan Nichols
Mothership Meanderings: The Broughton Archipelago—Part 3 of 3 by Alan Wilson
Books - Qayaq: Kayaks of Alaska & Siberia - Aleutian Kayak - Complete Folding Kayaker - Kayaker's Little Book of Wisdom - Touch Wood - Fish For Thought
News - Johnstone Strait Survey - Georgia Strait Alliance Wins national Award - Farmed Salmon 'Contaminated' - Paddling Events - Jet Skis Banned - Spring Guide Exchange - "Enhanching" Wilderness - New Chart-Hakai - Adventure sports show Series - Industry briefs - Adventure Tourism Education - 2002-UN Year of Ecotourism - New Protected Area Website
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Wooden Kayak Directory (updated December/January wooden kayak directory)


Read this issueDecember 2000/January 2001

Wooden Kayaks - Part I

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Editorial: Wooden Kayaks—Part 1 by Alan Wilson
Photo Essay: Wooden Kayaks
Wooden Kayaks: Why Would Anybody Want a Wood Kayak? by Shawn W. Baker
Directory: Wooden Kayaks
Wooden Kayaks: A Brief History by Nick Schade
Wooden Kayaks: Building a Volkskomponentkayak by Ulli Höger
Wooden Kayaks: Learning to Stitch and Glue by Donna Wilford
Wooden Kayaks: The Cedar Strip Kayak by Vaclav Stejskal
Wooden Kayaks: The Varnished Kayak by John C. Harris
Wooden Kayaks: Outfitters and Guides Warm up to Wood by David Grimmer
Wooden Kayaks: The 4th Annual Newfound Rendezvous by Michael Vermouth
From the Rainforest: Tranquil Forests? by Dan Lewis
Ecology: Moving to Ecoforestry by Alan Wilson
From the Archipelago: Blackfish Sound by Alexandra Morton
Mothership Meanderings : The Broughton Archipelago—Part 2 by Alan Wilson
Know Your Neighbours: Coastal Trees by Bryan Nichols
Paddle Meals: Hume Cookin’ by Deb Leach with Sharon Hume
Web Paddling : Search Me by Ted Leather
Books: Plants of Coastal British Columbia - The Strip-Built Sea Kayak - The Kayak Shop - KayakCraft - EcoForestry
Holiday Gift Guide - Expedition Deck Bag - Derek Hutchinson CD - Protect Our Coastal Waters - Fuji Waterproof Camera - Sympatex Navigator Anorak - ZuZu Paddle - Scotty Pump - WaveLength Gift Subsciption
Ecobytes: 2002—UN Year of Ecotourism - Outdoor Adventure Shows - Kayak Expedition School - Reach! For Unbleached - David Brower Remembered - New Ecotourism Forum - Ecotourism Database - Biodiversity to be Slashed - Commercial Fishing Wins - Access to Crown Land - Use ‘Em or Lose ‘Em - Dolphin Slaughter - No Oil and Gas - U’mista Cultural Tours
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