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October / November 2006

Winter Paddling

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Editorial: Dear Friends... by Alan Wilson
The Last Paddle - by Lori Hein
Winging South - by Neil Schulman
Floating Florida - Story and photos by Colleen Friesen
Discovering Loreto - by James Michael Dorsey
Know Your Neighbors: A Tale of Two Oceans by Bryan Nichols
Overseas: New Zealand's Marine Reserves - by Laani Uunila
Closer To Home: Winter Whitewater - by Don Barrie
From the Rainforest: To Roll or Not to Roll by Dan Lewis
From the East: Paddling From the Core by Adam Bolonsky
Skillset: High Brace - by Alex Matthews
Gear Locker: Keen Newport H2 by Alex Matthews
Getaways: SHH... Paddlers at Rest by Alan Wilson
People and Places: Echo Bay - by Diana Mumford
From the Archipelago: Orchestra of Life - by Alexandra Morton
Paddle Meals: Over to Hil by Debbie Leach
Book Review by Alan Wilson
This Month's News - Province Stays Case - US Court to Hear Orca Defense - Earth's Vital Signs - Biodiversity Crisis and more...
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August / September 2006

Padding Plus...

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Editorial: Paddling Plus... by Alan Wilson
Know Your Neighbours: Six Things You Should Try by Bryan Nichols
Eye On The East : Companions in the Water by Adam Bolonsky
Fishing the Natural Way - Story and photos by James Michael Dorsey
Fishing From A Kayak - Story by Allen Sansano and photos by Dan Armitage
Gear Up For Fishing - Story and photos by Guy Light
No Such Thing as a Free Lunch - Story and photos by Neil Schulman
Protecting the Resource - Story by Jerry White
The Folding Kayak Option - Story by Matthias Platthof
Review: Sail Or Paddle the Triak Hybrid by Alan Wilson
Canoe Sailing - Story by John Drent and photos by David Elderton
From the Rainforest: Ups and Downs in Kiting by Dan Lewis
Canoe Polo - Story by Laani Uunila
Tsunami Surfer - Story and photos by Laura Rosser
Gear Locker: Riot Boogie Surf Kayak by Alex Matthews
Skillset: Low Brace by Alex Matthews
Gear Locker : Kifaru Tipi by Alex Matthews
Local Launches: Paddling Nanaimo by Alan Wilson
Paddle Meals: Mix It Up by Deb Leach
This Month's Books reviewed by Diana Mumford - Afoot & Afloat: North Puget Sound & the Strait of Juan de Fuca - Gulf Islands Cruising Guide - The Willits Brothers and Their Canoes - The Wild Side Guide to Vancouver Island's Pacific Rim
This Month's News - Krazy Raffle - Kayakers for Marine Conservation - Kat '06Indian Arm Sightseeing Cruise - PNE Donates to Conservation - Trawling Desecrates and more...
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June /July 2006

Padding Partners

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Editorial: Paddling Partners by Alan Wilson
Choosing a Paddling Partner - Story by Aileen Stalker
Paddling Partners - For - Life - Story by Doug Lloyd
My Paddling Partner - Story by Dian Weimer
Know Your Neighbours: Double the Romance? - by Bryan Nichols
Partners With a Hearing Loss - Story by Paula Johanson
Rainbow Paddling - Story by Dallas and Ardith Hinton
Paddling the Hudson - Story and Photos by Alan Feldstein
Can Paddlers Save the World? - Story and Photos by Neil Schulman
Mothership Meanderings: Paddling to Dinner - by Alan Wilson
From the Rainforest: Paddle With Friends - By Dan Lewis
Eye On The East: Off-Water Partners - by Adam Bolonsky
Skillset: Sculling Draw - by Alex Matthews
Gear Locker: Lasso Security - by Alex Matthews
The Broughton Is Alive - Story by Alexandra Morton
Paddle Meals: Together For Tapas - by Deb Leach
Boats, Gear and Gifts - Prijon Updates the Kodiak - Borealdesign Reflective designs
This Months Books - reviewed by Diana Mumford - - Kayaking the Broken Group Islands - Paddling the Yukon River and its Tributaries - Tears, Fear & Adventure - Greenland Paddles: Step by Step
News - Marcia Sixta Awarded for Lifetine Achievement - Ocean River Sports Offer - Around America Adventure - Paddling Project in Brazil - New TAPS Board - Whale Wise Guidelines - The Truth About Oil Spills - First Nations Parks Agreement
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April /May 2006

Padding Scenarios

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Editorial: Safety Scenarios by Alan Wilson
Risk Homeostasis Story Story and photos by Neil Schulman
Eye On The East: Three Boats Over Story and photos by Adam Bolonsky
New Year's Mistakes Story by Dee Hall
Cape Cod Ice-Out! Story by Brian Nystrom
Around Martha's Vineyard Story and photos by Mark Stephens
New Brunswick / PEI Crossing Story and photos by Joe O'Blenis
Capsize Story and illustrations by Pete Smith
Saving YourSELF Story and photos by James Michael Dorsey
Skillset: The 'Scramble' Self Rescue by Alex Matthews
Gear Locker: Kokatat SeaO2 Hybrid by Alex Matthews
Major Structural Repairs Story and photos by Alex Matthews
From the Rainforest: Towing 101 By Dan Lewis
Know Your Neighbours: Paddling The Restless Sea By Bryan Nichols
Paddle Meals: Bomb-Proof Cuisine By Deb Leach
Boats, Gear and Gifts Borealdesign Drytop - Northwest coast Adventure gear Paddlefloats- Wildwasser zippered spraydecks - North Water Tow lines- Original Rack n' Roller System
This Months Books reviewed by Diana Mumford - A Paddler's Guide to Killarney and the French River by Kevin Callan - The Complete Paddler: A Guidebook for Paddling the Missouri River from the Headwaters to St. Louis, Missouri by David L. Miller
News: Photo contest for Paddlers - Film Festival - Ontario Symposium - Alaska Symposium - From Haida Gwaii to Antarctica - Marine Trail Symposium
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February /March 2006

Marine Adventures

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Editorial: The Adventure of a Lifetime by Alan Wilson
San Ignacio Lagoon Story and photos by James Michael Dorsey
Two Feathers in Our Caps Story and photos by Lyn Hancock
Paddling the Far Side by Debbie Leach
My Personal Challenge Story and photos by Hayley Shephard
From the Rainforest: Hooked on Paddling by Dan Lewis
From the East: Paddling Monomoy Island by Adam Bolonsky
Paddling the Park Story and photos by Eileen Stalker
Paddle Meals: Dry and Fly Away by Debbie Leach
Know Your Neighbors: Paddling with Coastal Invaders by Bryan Nichols
Underwater Gardening by Ann Archibald and Ramona C. de Graaf
The Roughest Place on Earth Story and photos by Neil Shulman
Gear Locker: Level Six Jacket & Pants by Alex Matthews
This Months Books and Videos The Wild Coast: A Kayaking, Hiking and Recreation Guide for Morth and West Vancouver Island - Secret Coastline II: More Journeys and Discoveries Along BC's Shores - Waters Less Traveled: Exploring Florida's Big Bend Coast - Return of the Plankton: The Season Underwater in Puget Sound - Stewart Marshall Painter - This is the Sea Two - Marine Life on the Pacific Northwest: A Photographic Encyclopedia of Invertibrates, Seaweeds and Selected Fishes - In the Wake of the Jomom: Stone Age Mariners and a Voyage acrros the Pacific - Reviewed by Diana Mumford
News: Stewards of the Strait - MEC and Patagonia team up- New Zealand team completes circumnavigation - Lituya Bay trip - Mississippi fundraiser - Ocean River Sports sale and more...
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December 2005/January 2006

Wooden Kayaks

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Editorial: WOODEN KAYAKS by Alan Wilson
Eight Questions to Ask Yourself Story by Lloyd Williams
Building One-Off Story and photos by Doug Alderson
In The East: How to Finish Your Kayak by Adam Bolonsky
Skin-on-Frame Kayaks Story and Photos by Wendell Phillips
Two Skin Kayaks Story and photos by Jonathan Weingast
Stick Em Up! Story and Photos by Neil Schulman
Kayaks Return to the Arctic Story by Glen Brocklebank
Wooden Boats on the Mekong Story and photos by James Michael Dorsey
Know Your Neighbours: The Shell People by Bryan Nichols
Gear Locker: Black Magic Paddle - Nanika Caddy - reviewed by Alex Matthews
From the Rainforest: Renewed Threats to Clayoquot Sound By Dan Lewis
From the Archipelago: Another Chance to Get It Right By Alexandra Morton
Paddle Meals: Sweet Ideas By Deb Leach
This Months Books Kayaks You Can Build: An Illustrated Guide to Plywood Construction - Stitch-and-Glue Boatbuilding: How to Build Kayaks and Other Small Boats - Bill Mason Wilderness Artist: from heart to hand - Bark Canoes: The Art and Obsession of Tappan Adney - Raincoast Chronicles Fourth Five - reviewed Diana Mumford
News: The Trade Association of Paddlesports - The 4th Annual Indian Arm Paddle-a-thon for Thwaytes Landing - The 2nd Rideau Canal Folding Kayak Flotilla - A major victory for orcas has been achieved, however... the US Endangered Species Act is being gutted - and more...
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