http://www.kayakingjournal.com/kayaking-blog.html Updated news, tips and information about the world of sea kayaking and whitewater kayaking (with some rants, raves, and opinions thrown in for good measure). en-us Sun, 16 Apr 2006 08:15:05 -0600 Sun, 16 Apr 2006 08:15:05 -0600 Easy Blogs ( http://www.easyblogs.com ) http://www.kayakingjournal.com/200604.html#e42 http://www.kayakingjournal.com/200604.html#e42 Sun, 16 Apr 2006 08:15:05 -0600 If you’re a recreational kayaker or fisherman (or woman) looking for an affordable, entry-level boats for weekend use, it’s hard to go wrong with Pelican Kayaks. While Pelicans won’t keep up with the sleeker, high-performance Perception and Wildneress Systems... http://www.kayakingjournal.com/200604.html#e41 http://www.kayakingjournal.com/200604.html#e41 Fri, 14 Apr 2006 07:21:07 -0600 A trend that’s been catching on with many paddlers lately is that of adding a sail to their kayak. Sails can be a great way to keep moving even when you’re tired -- especially when you’re on a multi-day tour and you’re not as young as you used to be. And a... http://www.kayakingjournal.com/200604.html#e40 http://www.kayakingjournal.com/200604.html#e40 Thu, 13 Apr 2006 06:55:51 -0600  Hobie Kayaks, manufactured by a company that's been making watercraft since 1950, offers unique and innovative sit-on-top kayaks for a variety of uses. Hobie has been active in the watersports industry, and has made or is currently making surf boards, sail... http://www.kayakingjournal.com/200603.html#e39 http://www.kayakingjournal.com/200603.html#e39 Mon, 27 Mar 2006 09:01:34 -0600 As spring approaches, the lure of warm, sunny days and open water is enticing for landbound paddlers coming out of a long winter. But be careful. Just because the air temperature is warm doesn't mean you'll be safe in the water.Water temperatures will be low... http://www.kayakingjournal.com/200603.html#e38 http://www.kayakingjournal.com/200603.html#e38 Mon, 13 Mar 2006 16:03:21 -0600 Have you ever wondered what to do on a trip to the Central California Coast? Well wonder no more. Chromis LLC, a recently formed Monterey-based company, just introduced the Central California Coast Interactive CD-ROM, a unique interactive digital tour guide... http://www.kayakingjournal.com/200603.html#e37 http://www.kayakingjournal.com/200603.html#e37 Wed, 8 Mar 2006 08:43:14 -0600 by Kent JohnsonOcean Kayaks is a leading manufacturer of sit-on-top kayaks. These type of kayaks are great for beginners just learning to paddle (there's no fear of capsizing and not being able to wet exit), and they also make terrific platforms for fishing,... http://www.kayakingjournal.com/200602.html#e36 http://www.kayakingjournal.com/200602.html#e36 Mon, 27 Feb 2006 08:33:15 -0600 Sanding is one of those jobs that's required for building a strip-built sea kayak, but it's also most builder's least-favorite activity. Sanding is just plain hard work, after all, and can seem like an endless task, especially at the beginning of a project.... http://www.kayakingjournal.com/200602.html#e35 http://www.kayakingjournal.com/200602.html#e35 Mon, 20 Feb 2006 08:42:38 -0600 Hello all. While we wait out the winter months out here in Colorado, there are some major events scheduled in the world of kayaking. Here are some happenings in March:Feb 04: The Reel Paddling Film Festival, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.The Reel Paddling Film... http://www.kayakingjournal.com/200601.html#e34 http://www.kayakingjournal.com/200601.html#e34 Wed, 18 Jan 2006 08:50:48 -0600 The Necky Kayak corporation, located in Ferndale, Washington, has long been known for producing high quality kayaks that combine durability, stability, and high performance. We receive emails from paddlers all over the world, and most are loyal to the boats... http://www.kayakingjournal.com/200511.html#e33 http://www.kayakingjournal.com/200511.html#e33 Mon, 28 Nov 2005 08:42:05 -0600 Dagger Kayaks is one of those innovative companies that isn't afraid to take a chance and try something new as far as designing new and innovative kayaks. Although the company has only been around since the late 1980s, they've made a name for themselves by...