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Read this issueOctober/November 2002

Winter Getaways

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Editorial: Tourism - A Vital Force for Peace by Alan Wilson
A Chile Winter by James MacBeath
Viva Cuba by Jacqueline Goldsby
Cuba 101 by Gordon Robinson
Traveling With Film by Chris Hudson
Dancing With Dolphins by Derek Berliner
Sea Kayaking Cape Town by Ron Irwin
Close Call by Colin Bartley
Brazilian Beaches by Guido Botto
Floating on the Sea of Cortez by Barbara Spencer
Know Your Neighbours: Hidden Charms of Mangroves by Bryan Nichols
Paddle Meals: Mmmmmmm Magic by Deb Leach with Rick Palmer
Rapid Descents: Winter Whitewater by Steve Crow
From the Rainforest: A Holiday to Remember by Dan Lewis
Mothership Meanderings: 'Our Summer Vacation' by Alan Wilson
From the Archipelago: Springer's Reunion by Alexandra Morton
Web Paddling: Follow the Sun by Ted Leather
Directory: Winter Getaways
Great Gear: New Kayak
News: Moratorium Lifted - Pink Salmon Crashing - Forest Recreation Dismantled - New GSA Campaigner - "Essence of the Sea" - Canoe Museum Website - Thwaytes Landing - New Course for Guides - Counselling Research - Gabriola Race Results
Books - The Good Alternative Travel Guide by Mark Mann with Zainem Ibraham - The Beachcomber’s Guide to Seashore Life of California by J. Duane - Listening to Whales by Alexandra Morton - Southeastern and Caribbean Seashores, A Peterson Field Guide. Eugene H. Kaplan
Commentary by Laurie MacBride and Alan Wilson
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Read this issueAugust/September 2002

Paddling Photography

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Editorial:: Bearing Witness by Alan Wilson
In Search of Rock Faces by Vadim Kin
The Photographic Companion by Michelle Wiebe
Composition Basics by Chris Hudson
Labrador's Eagle River by Elle Andrea-Warner
Photo Tips for Protected Areas
Photos Afloat in Oregon By Barb Roy
Exposure Exposed by Jacquiline Windh
Racing 101 by Alex Matthews
Mothership Meanderings- Chance Encounters by Alan Wilson
Rapid Descents- Lessons Learned by Steve Crow
From the Rainforest: Make It - Don't Take It by Dan Lewis
From the Archipelago: Whales in My Dreams by Alexandra Morton
Web Paddling: Photo Sites by Ted Leather
Paddle Meals: Seafood Extravaganza by Debbie Leach with Kurt and Sandy Staples
Know Your Neighbours: Classic Kayak Shots by Bryan Nichols
Great Gear - Lowepro's new Dryzone 200 - Lowepro's Omni Trekker Extreme - Reefmaster's Digital - The Seascope from Eagle Jack - T-fal Camping Cookware
Books - Afoot & Afloat Series by Marge & Ted Mueller - The Playboater's Handbook II by Ken Whiting - Listening to Whales by Alexandra Morton - John Shaw's Nature Photography Field Guide, by John Shaw
News: Largest Sea Kayak Event -Outrigger Weekend - Paddlers Go Naked - Win a Sea Kayak - the Marine Liability Act -Decloration On Eco Tourism - Threats to the Marine Trail - Online Oceans atlas - Orcas Denied Full protection - Species at Risk act - New Law to protect Waters - BC's Newest Marine Park - Green Legacies - Bc Rolls Back Pulp Law - Thrifty's Has Eco-Salmon
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Read this issueJune/July 2002

Mothership Paddling

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Editorial: Aqueous Access by Alan Wilson
Gray Whale Encounter by Jim Kyle
On the Curve of Time by Ann and Peter Hullbert
Education - Vacation by Kari Osselton
Where the Wild Things Are by Barb Roy
Mothership Meanderings- Gearing Up Your Mothership by Alan Wilson
Exploring Haida Gwaii by Neil Frazer
Accessing the Central Coast Pictoral
Rapid Descents- Mothership Downriver by Steve Crow
From the Rainforest: Mothership Earth by Dan Lewis
From the Archipelago: Spring in Full Bloom by Alexandra Morton
Web Paddling: Stepping Back by Ted Leather
Yoga and Kayaking by Aaron Perlov
Paddle Meals: Rainforest Recipes by Debbie Leach with Bonnie Glambeck
Know Your Neighbours: Our Onshore Relations by Bryan Nichols
New Kayaks: Boreal Design's Freedom Edition - Eddyline's Sandpiper
Great Gear - Bering PFD-Flak Jacket- Spirit Sails- Sport Gear - Eco Safe
Books - Northwest Flatwater Paddling - Waggoner Cruising Guide - Exploring the North Coast of British Columbia - Death By Chocolate:What you Must Know before Taking a Cruise - At Sea In the City, New York From the Water's Edge - Mammals of the Pacific Northwest - Listening to Whales
News: New Maps For Paddlers - Water Taxi Service - Spring/Summer Paddlefests - Correction _Women's Sea Kayak Programs - Coastal Tourism Conference - Racing Season! - Best Practices - East Creek - Orcas Contaminated - Orca Pass Moving Ahead - Welcome to Quest - Marine Ecology Station - Forest Remnants at Risk - Ships Killing Whales - Carnival Pays Pollution Fine - Cruise Ship Stewardship - Don't Eat Farmed Fish - Oil and Water Don't Mix - Gabriola Campground
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Read this issueApril/May 2002

Family Paddling

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Editorial:: The Greater Classroom by Alan Wilson
Nature's Disneyland by Diane Bisaro
Getting Started by Chris Ladner
Guiding Kid's to Nature by Cindy Ross
A Family of Paddlers by Sheila Haggerstone
Exploring With Dive Kayaks by Barb Roy
Dream Come to Life by Phil Hossack and Teresa Davey
Madness Or Family Fun by Steve Crow
Building Dreamboats by Martin D. Trees
A Family That Paddles Together by Jacqueline Windh
Adventure Therapy by Colin MacNeil
Creative Solutions by Christine Lowther
From the Rainforest: Staying Out of Deep Trouble by Dan Lewis
I Am A Kayaker by Cody Short
Paddle Meals: Kilarney Kid's Cook by Debbie Leach with Anne Rathburn
Mothership Meanderings- 'Family' Gatherings by Alan Wilson
Going Down to Robson Bight by Steve Schmidt
From the Archipelago: Humming with Herring by Alexandra Morton
Web Paddling: Welcome To Our Forum by Ted Leather
Fish Farm Fiasco by Suzanne Connell
Tip of the Iceberg by Laurie Mac Bride
Know Your Neighbours: Kayaking With Kelp by Bryan Nichols
New Kayaks: Eddyline's Whisper CL - Seaward's Gemini - Necky's Sky II - BorealDesign's Pakesso
Great Gear - TravelPack - Brooks Wetsuits Ltd - Tough Duck - Natural West Coast Adventures Gear
Books - The Complete Sea Kayaker's Handbook - Cradle To Canoe: Camping and Canoeing with Children - The Kayak Roll-VIDEO - Rowing to Latitude - Salish Sea Handbook - The Zen of Wooden Kayak Building - VIDEO - Cougar Attacks, Encounters of the Worst Kind
News: Kayak Guides Return to Japan - Canadian Adventure Tourism Industry Conference- Paddling Centre Re-Opens - Necky Race Series - New Paddling Store in Nanaimo - Boreal Design 10th Anniversary -Kayak Repairs, Custom Mods - Wavelength Expands - Broken Group Resort - Nigel Foster Goes Seaward - U.S. Opening - Congratulations, Moyers - Revised Map Available - Apologies - Haida Sue for Aboriginal Title - 'Discovery' Visits Gabriola - Climate Change Speeding Up - Canoe Museum Expands - Coastal Communities Conference - Fish Farm Gets Green Light - Calendar - Editorial Calendar
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Read this issueFebruary/March 2002

Cooking and Camping

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Editorial:: The Heart of the Adventure by Alan Wilson
From the Rainforest: Living Off the Land by Dan Lewis
Paddlers and Pantries by Marcia Sixta
Fueling Your Kayak by Kirsten Musial
Back Country Green Grocer by Michael Gray
Camp Cooking Karma by Heather Peat
Quick Eats by Nancy Kanu and Cindy Howzinga
Watch Those Fires by Sue Handel
Paddle Meals Tip by Deb Leach and Friends
Yet More Great Camp Recipes Thanks to Andrew Jones and Dean Hull
Mothership Meanderings- Feeling Crabby? by Laurie MacBride
The 'Compleat Camper' by Deb Leach and Friends
Loading Your Kayak by Ed Day
Water Purification Update by Paul Nicolazzo
Paddle Meals: Mary Makes Meals by Debbie Leach with Mary Kroske
Anything But Desolate- Desolation Sound by Lyn Hancock
Web Paddling: For Cooks and Paddlers by Ted Leather
From the Archipelago: Every Choice Counts by Alexandra Morton
Know Your Neighbours: Succulent Seaweeds by Bryan Nichols
New Kayaks: Pouch - Waters Dancing - Pacific Kayak - Innova - Eddyline - Voodoo Kayaks - Scansports/pakboats
Great Gear - Kayaking Gear - Aqua-Bound kayak pump - Hennesy Hammock's Safari Deluxe and Safari Ultralite-Predator Full Cut Helmet.
Books - Cooks Afloat! Gourmet Cooking on the Move - Kayak Cookery - Living Off the Sea - One Burner Gourmet - Cooking in the Outdoors - Fish For Thought, an Eco-Cookbook - Lipsmackin' Backpackin' - Woodalls Campsite Cookbook - Camp Cookery - Exploring Quadra Island - Sea Kayaker's Guide to New Zealand's Upper North Island
News: Paddle Festivals - Necky Kayak s Making Moves - New Store for Ocean River Sports -Chesapeake, One of the 50 Best - Wendell Phillips Slideshow - First Nations Presentation - Offshore Oil and gas - Inquiry Slams Salmon Farms - Fish Farms Escape -Whale Farms? - Orcas Officially Endangered - Wave of the Future - Recycling Saves the Earth - Thwaytes Landing Fundraising - Baja Beckons - Editorial Calendar- Calendar
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Read this issueDecember 2001/January 2002

The Humour Issue

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Editorial: Misadventures in Paddling by Alan Wilson
My Summer Vacation by Garry Gaudet
Norman The Psycho Swan by Tony Dales
Losing My Grip While Letting Go by Heather Peat
Orienteering with a Kayak by Dave Spittlehouse
How We Bagged a Strange Boat by Neil Frazer
Up the Creek by Lyn Hancock
Homebuilt 'Racer' by Dave Giuliani
Greenland Travels by Wendell Phillips
Herb's Story by Herb Clark
For Your Amusement
New Kayaks: Triton's Ladoga - 1, Boreal designs Pakesso, Dagger Blackwater and Charleston, Folding Craft, Simon River Sports' Laser K - 1, And Walden Sports Cuda and Cuda expedtion.
Great Gear - Kayaking Gear - All Seasons 'Sweet Roll' - Aqua Quest Canyon Duffle Bag - Scott Plastics Model 820 Sea-Light - Extreme Interface Squall rigging kit - Natural West Coast Adventures Paddle Bag - Spirit Sails down wind sail rig.
From the Rainforest: How Not to do it by Dan Lewis
Mothership Meanderings- Rude Awakening by Alan Wilson
Web Paddling: Send Us Your 'Love' by Ted Leather
From the Archipelago: Rain, Rain and More Rain by Alexandra Morton
Paddle Meals: Gerry Dishes by Debbie Leach with Gerry Smeltzer
Know Your Neighbours: Wildlife Identification by Bryan Nichols
Books - Visions of the Wild, a Voyage by Kayak Around Vancouver Island - Sea Kayak Navigation Simplified - The Essential Sea Kayaker -The Essential Whitewater Kayaker - Whitewater in BC's Southwest BC Car-Free - Capsize Recoveries and Rescue Procedures - The Brent Reitz Forward Stroke Clinic - Liquid Skills: Essential Techniques for Every Kayaker
News:Permitting Whale Harassment - Cook Island Whale Sanctuary - Good News on Gray Whales - Boaters Impact Marine Mammals - Cruise Ship Pollution to Increase - Hooksum Outdoor School - Paddling Directory - West Coast Sea Kayaking Symposium Report - Website Kudos - Raffle Winner - Environmental Network - Oil and Gas Issue Heats Up - Tributyltin Ban - Show Wins Award - Atlantic Salmon Invade Alaska - Fish Farms Face Prosecution - Company fined for Fish Spill - Fish Farm Fiasco Piece - Marine Mammal Slaughter - Inquiry Into Fish Farms - DFO Manager Joins Suzuki - Jersey Sea Kayak Symposium - Filmmaker to Visit - Gulf in the Balance - Calendar
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