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The Bijoux Baby Vest
On November - 10 - 2007
The Bijoux Baby Vest
The best baby vest we have seen. Don’t forget to watch the video demonstration.
Special Report: Weeki Wachee River
On July - 4 - 2007
“SealLine” Baja Deck Bag
On June - 13 - 2007
Here’s the best way to keep a few essentials dry and handy on deck while sea kayaking. Our deck bag has waterproof RF-welded seams and a low-profile shape to protect against deck-washing waves. Convenient zip access is guarded by our patented splash-proof Zip Lips closure and roll-back zipper visor. It is built with tough 19 ounce vinyl and an internal shape-holding stiffener. Outside, a mesh zip pocket holds small items that can get wet, and an elastic cord has clips for attaching a Sealline® Map Case or Electronic Case. A detachable shoulder strap is handy for carrying on shore.
Nemo, The worlds deepest pool
On February - 18 - 2007
NEMO, The world’s deepest pool
This sure must be a once in a lifetime experience
Fouhy In Battle Against Time
On August - 16 - 2006
Fouhy In Battle Against Time
Ben Fouhy, Olympic Silver medalist and New Zealand Kayak champion, has been battling a virus as he prepares for the world kayaking championships, due to start tomorrow in Hungary.
Fouhy relocated to the Northern Hemisphere earlier this year for the summer racing season and has achieved very good results in recent world cup races.
Kayaking can be fun.. but difficult.
On August - 16 - 2006
News – WAOW Newsline 9
Kayaking can be fun.. but difficult.
Especially if you can’t do it on your own..
That’s why there’s the 9th annual Disabled Kayak event.
Around 50 people joined together at Jordan Park.. in Portage County.. to learn how to kayak.
People with different disabilities came together to try it out.
Coordinators say.. it’s a great way for them to focus on their abilities.
Coordinator, J.R. Wynne says, “the moms and dads.. caregivers.. thinking how they’ve never kayaked and with their loved ones.. in a kayak.. being safe.. and it’s very rewarding.”
The activities were free of charge.
guampdn – www.guampdn.com – Hagatna, GU
On June - 30 - 2006
guampdn – www.guampdn.com – Hagatna, GU
The latest Guam team to join the 2006 Micronesian Games competition was the men’s paddling team, which splashed down yesterday, and missed the finals of the 1,500-meter sprints by about eight-hundredths of a second, said Sandra Low, president of the Guam Kayak and Canoe Federation, via telephone yesterday.
The latest Guam team to join the 2006 Micronesian Games competition was the men’s paddling team, which splashed down yesterday, and missed the finals of the 1,500-meter sprints by about eight-hundredths of a second, said Sandra Low, president of the Guam Kayak and Canoe Federation, via telephone yesterday.
Japanese man to kayak from Taiwan to Japanese island
On June - 30 - 2006
Japanese man to kayak from Taiwan to Japanese island
Japanese man to kayak from Taiwan to Japanese island
Kyodo) _ A young Japanese man embarked on a sea kayak adventure from Hualien in eastern Taiwan on Monday, planning to make his own history by paddling across the 300 kilometers of sea to his home on Ishigaki Island in Japan’s southwestern island prefecture of Okinawa.
Traveling with his 5.5-meter-long kayak fully loaded with food and drinking water, Yahata will brave the Black Current, the biggest challenge during the journey, paddle northward along Yonaguni Island and then Iriomote and arrive at his destination Thursday.
“I think I shall be able to survive the Kuroshio,” Yahata said. “It is fun to travel freely on the ocean, but you have to depend all on your own while on the sea.”
Around Florida in 19 days – by kayak
On April - 6 - 2006
Around Florida in 19 days by kayak
A “Christian Science Monitor” journalist and his circumnavigation of the state.
New bill will prevent creation of kayak parks in Colorado
On February - 17 - 2006
DenverPost.com – LOCAL NEWS
Development of new white-water parks in Colorado could be derailed by legislation that’s slated for a Senate vote next week, kayakers, town officials and water attorneys say.
“The bill, as drafted, is going to make recreational in-channel diversions a second-rate water right that is essentially worthless,” said Ron Wolfe, mayor of the ski resort town of Avon, which applied for a park water right in December.
Currently, 15 Colorado communities have white-water parks. The new legislation is not expected to affect them.
The parks in Vail, Steamboat Springs and Golden generated a total of $11 million in revenues last year, according to economic-impact studies.
Eagle County and Durango also are contemplating park projects. The Durango park would be the city’s second.
“I think it’s fair to say we are being much more cautious and conservative about pursuing a water right because of this legislation,” said Eagle County Commissioner Arn Menconi.
‘Red Kayak’ earns prestigious award
On February - 3 - 2006
HometownAnnapolis.com, Lifestyle – ‘Red Kayak’ earns Annapolis author prestigious award
A book by Priscilla Cummings; “Red Kayak” was named to the American Library Association’s 2006 list of Best Books for Young Adults.
Kayaker bumped by shark
On February - 3 - 2006
Kayaker bumped by shark
Crew and passengers aboard a Maui Dive Shop boat say they saw a large shark bump up against a kayak about a mile off Makena’s Big Beach Wednesday afternoon.
The kayaker said that the shark had been following him for about 15 minutes, sometimes nudging his kayak.
He just kept paddling towards shore when the shark bumped the kayak.
Inflatable Kayaks
On July - 12 - 2005
Inflatable kayaks are one category in the Kayaking market that is amazingly popular. Despite the fact that they offer (arguably) some of the least enjoyable paddling experiences out there.
This is the result of a rather normal evolution of the inflatable boats market. I remember an inflatable boat my father bought 30+ years ago. It was the usual roundy shape, rather hard to control and not very “seaworthy”. However, I recall countless hours of fun on it. The fact that it was pretty much unsinkable gave my folks the confidence they needed to let me go out to row.
Today’s exploding market of inflatable kayaks, reflects the natural evolution for the little inflatable fun boats we used to play with. They are far better to paddle and control and the element of safety is still there. As a kayak, perhaps they are too flexible to allow efficient paddling but as a whitewater craft or as an introduction to kayaking for new paddlers they are unequalled.
One category worth mention is the growing segment of
inflatable dive kayaks. These boats offer a versatile way to transport diver and equipment to a near shore dive location. The kayak doubles its purpose as transportation and floating flag holder for divers.
Inflatable kayaks also find followers in the discipline of Kayak fishing. The inflatables offer an excellent platform for the fishermen.
Other features like, transportability, ease of storage and high buoyancy make these boats something to seriously consider.
Kayaking Directory
On June - 23 - 2005
KayakDude.com is proud to announce the creation of a complete kayaking directory dedicated exclusively to kayak and related activities.
Comprised only of websites on the kayaking sport, personal pages and more.
Unlike results in larger search engines which are often full of spammy results. KayakDude.com is a directory of “real websites”.
Companies and individuals can enter their own sites personally thus helping the directory grow. Your help is greatly appreciated in the maintenance of this resource for the community.
Come back soon to check on our progress.
