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October/November 2004

Winter Getaways

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Editorial: Getaways - North and South - by Alan Wilson
Paddling the Other Side of the World Story and photos by Aaron Reedy
Paddling Tenacatita Bay Story and photos by Tony Sheridan
Kiwi Kayaking Story and photos by Barb Roy
The Wilderness of Bustard Head Story and photos by Stephanie Jackson
Kayaking the Dominican Republic Photos and story by Barbara Gail S. Warden
X-Sitement in Thailand Photos and story by Rod Tait
Directory: Winter Getaways
Know Your Neighbours: Tropical Wildlife Watching by Bryan Nichols
Paddling the Virgin Islands by Elle Andra-Warner
The Reluctant Kayaker: Dear Simone, I know we talked.... by Marika Wilson
Off-season - Nootka and Kyuquot by Cristina Lepore
Mothership Meandering: Pirates Paddle by Alan Wilson
From the Rainforest: A Cosy Winter Retreat by Dan Lewis
Gear Locker: Necky Chatham 16 and Holey Shoes Text by Alex Matthews, Photos by Alex Matthew and Rochelle Relyea
Paddle Meals: Foiled Fish by Rosella Stoesz with Debbie Lynch
This Months Books & Videos Reviewed by Diana Mumford - Sailing With Vancouver by Sam McKinney - Kayak Across the Atlantic by Pete Bray - Wilderness Paddling: 2005 Calendar photos by Gary and Joanie McGuffin - Kayaking in South Western B.C.: VHS or DVD - The Ultimate Guide to Whitewater Kayaking by Ken Whiting and Kevin Varette - Riversense DVD Produced by Kate Geis - Chattooga: Descending into the Myth of Deliverance River by Joan Lane - The Wild Edge: Clayoquot, Long Beach and Barkley Sound by Jacqueline Windh
Great Great and Kayaks: Quinsam Paddle -Kayak Storage Solutions - SRS 'Shark' Wing Paddle
News: Puerto Rico Marine Reserve - Great Barrier Reef Protected - Oil Lealking from WWII Wrecks and much more....
This Issue's Cartoon by Paul Mason

August/September 2004

Wildlife Watching

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Editorial: Wildlife Watching - by Alan Wilson
Watching Whales Story and photos by David Briggs
The Critters We Don't See Story and photos by Neil Schulman
An Aquatic Classroom Story and photos by Barb Roy
Florida's Wilderness Coast Story and photos by Doug Alderson
The Black Oystercatcher Story and photos by Kristin Charleton
Seabird Survival Story and photo by Bruce Whittington
Know Your Neighbors: Front Row Seat by Bryan Nichols
Close Encounters Story and photos by Lyn Hancock
Our Conservation Adventure Story and photos by Paula Hesje
From The Rainforest: Meeting With Wolves by Dan Lewis
From The Archipelago: Bearing Witness by Alexandra Morton
Gear Locker: Splash Tops by Alex Matthews, photos by Rochelle Relyea
Paddle Meals: Bumbering Around Bamfield by Debbie Leach
This Months Books Reviewed by Diana Mumford - Chasing Clayoquat: A Wilderness Almanac by David Pitt-Brooke - Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: Seasons of Life and Land by Subhankar Bangerjee - Wild Flowers of the Yukon, Alaska and Northwestern Canada by John G. Trelawny - Seashores of the Maritimes by Merritt Gibson - The Bald Eagle of Alaska, BC and Washington by David Hancock - Wildflowers of the Sea Coast in the Pacific Northwest by Dr. Lewis Clark, edited by John. G. Trelawny - Sea Turtles of the World by Dough Perrine - Dophins, Whales and Manatees of Florida: A Guide to Sharing Their World by John E. Reynolds III and Randall S. Wells - Kayaking and Camping in Prince William Sound by Paul Twardock - A Paddler's Guide to Weekend Wilderness: Adventures in Southern Ontario by Kevin Callan - Canoeing, Kayaking and Hiking Temagami by Hap Wilson - Around The Rock by Ken Campbell - Easykayaking Basics: A Paddling Handbook for the Pacific Northwest by Gary Buckland and Paul Grey - Paddle Your Own Canoe: An Illustrated Guide to the Art of Canoeing by Gary and Joanie McGuffin
Great Gear: NRS and Dragorossi - Folbot Copper - Alpen Spotting Scope - Yakgrips
News: Wooden Boat Gathering - Seaward Kayaks is on the Move - Great Summer Raffle and much more....
This Issue's Cartoon by Paul Mason

June / July 2004

Mothership Paddling

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Editorial: Mothership Paddling - by Alan Wilson
Home at the Edge of the World Story and photos by Jean-Louis Martin and Sylvie Blangy
Dream Vacation Story and photos by Barb Roy
Chilean Mothership Trip Story and photos by Beth Geiger
Still Paddling Her Own Canoe Story and photos by Elizabeth Short
Know Your Neighbours: Attention All Yachties by Bryan Nichols
Searching for My Mother Story and cartoons by Berry Wijdeven
Choosing Your Mothership By Sarah Verstegen
Mothership Meanderings: Separation Anxiety by Alan Wilson
Water Taxi Transport Story and photos by Tom Sewid
From the Rainforest: Heading for the Horizon by Dan Lewis
Exploring Rivers Inlet Story and photos by Gordon Baron
From the Archipelago: Spring in the Broughton by Alexandra Morton
Gear Locker: Feathercraft K1 / Werner Shuna - Photos by Alex Matthews and Rochelle Relyea
Directory: Mothership Paddling
Paddle Meals: Cool Tools for Camp Cookery by Laurie Edward with Deborah Leach
This Months Books - reviewed by Diana Mumford - North of Desolation by Peter Vassilopoulos - Afoot and Afloat: The San Juans by Marge & Ted Mueller - Kayak Routes of the Pacific Northwest Coast Edited by Peter McGee - Sea Kayak the Gulf Islands by Mary Ann Snowden - Sea Kayak Around Vancouver Island by Doug Alderson- Sea Kayak Nootka & Kyuquot Sounds by Heather Harbord
Great Gear: NSR’s Paddle Sports Rapid Repair Kit - Handyman Load Extender
News: Paddle to a cure - Paddle for the Presidency - Kayak Championships - Marine Liability Act - Cruise Line improves - Marine weather survey - Eco Advenurers Program and much more...
This Issue's Cartoon by Berry Wijdeven

April/May 2004

Paddling Scenarios

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Editorial: What Can Go Wrong - by Alan Wilson
Lessons Learned - Story and photos by Jonathan Weingast
What Can Go Wrong On the Water - Story and photos by Lyn Hancock
The “What-ifs” of Solo Kayaking - Story and photos by Neil Schulman
Return of the Ring - Story by Terry Gowler
Paddling With Wind - Two Approaches - by Alan Wilson
Assisted Rescues - Story and photos by Alan Wilson
Know Your Neighbours: Know Your Enemies by Bryan Nichols
Big Picture Rescues - by Alex Matthews
Decision Making in a Crisis - by Michael Pardy
From the Rainforest: Time Well Wasted by Dan Lewis
Paddling Scenarios - by Mercia Sixta
Directories: Learning Opportunities
Gear Locker: PFD Review - Photos by Alex Matthews and Rochelle Relyea
Paddle Meals: Brown Bag It! by Patty Brown with Deborah Leach
This Months Books - Diana Mumford reviews: Sea Kayaking Illustrated: A Visual Guide to Better Paddling by John Robison - Fit to Paddle: The Paddler's Guide to Strength and Conditioning by Rocky Snyder - Performance Sea Kayaking (Video and Instruction) - First Aid At Sea by Douglas Justins & Colin Berry Adlard - Living With Weather Along the British Columbia Coast by Owen S. Lange - The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Knots & Ropework by Geoffrey Budworth - Backroad Mapbook: Southwestern BC
Great Gear - Boreal Design's 'Fjord' , Tarp Clamp, Light Load Towels
News - Seaward donates kayak - moving sea to sky - playboating wins award - World's longest paddle marathon - new whitewater kayak park - global warming - Haida Nation responds - Law suit over farmed salmon - and more...
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February/March 2004

Cultures of the Coast

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Editorial: Survival and Revival by Alan Wilson
Paddling to New Lands by Jacqueline Windh
Mothership Meanderings: The Paddle Was the Way by Alan Wilson
Within a Coast Salish Sea by Souie Gorup
Unsung San Juan Treasures by Russel Barsh
Aboriginal Tourism BC
Aboriginal Tourism Training by David Pinel
Building First Nations Tourism by Frank Brown
The Reluctant Kayaker: Reclaiming a Culture by Marika Wilson
Know Your Neighbours: Animal Totems by Bryan Nichols
Nuu-chah-nulth Canoe Carving by Jacqueline Windh
From the Rainforest: The Future Forest Industry by Dan Lewis
The Future of Bute Inlet by Eric Blueschke
West Coast Heritage Park Trail
Treasures of Siwidi stories by Thelma Silkens, Campbell River Museum
Directory: Eco-Cultural Tourism
Paddle Meals: Babes of the Bush by Deb Leach with Beth Mairs
From the Archipelago: Whale Culture by Alexandra Morton
Gear Locker: Kokatat Gore-Tex Meridian Drysuit by Alex Matthews
Guides to Indian Country by Tom Sewid
This Months Books - Lost World by T. Koppel - White Slaves of Maquinna: John R. Jewitt's Narrative of Capture and Confinement at Nootka - The Remarkable World of Frances Barkley by Beth. Hill and C. Converse - Salish Elders by Wim Teiwinkel - Tlingit Art: Totem Poles & Art of the Alaskan Indians by Maria.Bolanz & Gloria Williams - Passage to Alaska by Tim Lydon - Bella Coola: Life in the Heart of the Coast Mountains by Hans Granander & Michael Wigle - Raincoast Chronicles Volume 19: Stories and History of the British Columbia Coast edited by Howard White - Painter, Paddler: The Art and Adventures of Stewart Marshall by Andrew Scott - More of Canada's Best Canoe Routes edited by Alister Thomas
News - Aboriginal Tourism Awards - 1st Annual Canoe Gathering - First Nations Reject Fish Farms - Anglers Oppose Fish Farms - Farmed Fish Contaminated - Guide Mentoring - Strategic Alliance - Shoal Point and more...
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December 2003/January 2004

Paddling Partners

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Editorial: The Social Side of Paddling by Alan Wilson
Tips for Couples Paddling by Barbara Gail Warden
How I Met My True Love by Nick Jones
Mothership Meanderings: Mothership Paddling Partners by Alan Wilson
Compatibility Counts by Bill Stinson
Why I'm Joining Up! by Lyn Hancock
Electronic Paddling Partners by Neil Schulman
The Fellowship of Dive Kayaking by Barb Roy with Tallen Patrick
How I Spent My Birthday by Alex Matthews
Why Join a Club? by Alan Wilson with Mercia Sixta
Profile of a Model Club by Tony Clayton
From the Rainforest: Leadership by Dan Lewis
Directory: Paddling Clubs
Web Paddling: Prepare for the Unexpected by Ted Leather
Know Your Neighbours: Paddling Without Partners by Bryan Nichols
Gear Locker: Aquabound's AMT Carbon Paddle by Alex Matthews
Paddle Meals: Most Delicious Moments! by Cathy Richards with Deborah Leach
From the Archipelago: Rivers of Life and Death by Alexandra Morton
Sea Lice and Juvenile Salmon: Fatal Combination by Alexandra Morton
This Months Books by Diana Mumford and Alan Wilson - Voyage of the Dreamspeaker: Vancouver/Desolation Sound Highlights - A Guide to Sea Kayaking in Newfoundland & Labrador - Unnatural Law: Rethinking Canadian Environmental Law and Policy
Great Gear: Folbot Edisto three in one kayak - Sea-Dog Adjustable Foot Brace
This Month's News: - European Kayak Symposium - Alaska and Back - Paddlers for Parts - Dragon boat Championships - Hood Canal Web Cam - New Conservation Areas - Historic Agreement - Aquatic Reserves Designated - Salmon Farms Banned - and more....
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