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| by Adrian Meissner As paddlers, we depend on pristine natural environments to enjoy our sport, and many paddlers fancy themselves environmentalists or at least environmentally conscious individuals. It is ironic that our beloved sport requires large amounts of gear, usually transported on a large vehicle, often to far off wilderness destinations. As paddlers, we should take a pause and think about what we can do to keep our waterways pristine and rehabilitate them, as well as minimize our overall ecological footprint. |
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| Paddlers often say that we're all "between swims." Flipping is always a possibility, and if you end up in the water, paddlers call that swimming. There are many ways to get back in a kayak. We're going to quickly demonstrate a few different methods for getting back into a kayak. |
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Message Board of the Week |
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| This was cold water safety week for the National Weather Service Boston office this week. Interesting fact - 135 recreational boating deaths in MA (112) and RI (23) from 2010 - 2020, most attributable to cold water. That seems about right based on what I hear in the news. More info on their cold water page. |
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| When you're on the coast in the Pacific Northwest, you know you can count on good paddling no matter where you go! Coastal paddling on the ocean, alpine lakes with gorgeous mountain views, or rivers that flow from the high mountains into the ocean, you have got options in Washington! |
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| Starboard SUP | | Amazing touring inflatable! Very stable and rigid yet very fast. Tracks well in a straight line. Can fit a good amount of gear with bungee cords in… |
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| | Fishell Paddles | | Well here it goes. I have several paddles and you don't know how glad I am that I listened to Greg Fishell’s of Fishell Paddles recommendations… | |
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| | Onyx Outdoor | | I don't have a lot of experience with other PFDs, this is only my second. But I've been happy with it. It's comfortable and fits well. Totally… | |
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| The best inflatable SUP for you is going to be different than the next paddler, and that's okay. You have to factor in everything from your experience, planned water types, durations, budget, and preferences. So use this list as a starting point to get some ideas and read some reviews of our top picks for inflatable SUPs. |
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| All 2022 Sweepstakes winners have been contacted and will be posted on the Sweepstakes Winners page. |
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