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The Manitou 14 from Necky Kayaks

Working in the best kayak shop on the planet (and one of the busiest), I thrive on getting people excited about the sport of kayaking. For me, as a sales person and a kayaker, the Manitou 14 from Necky Kayaks represents a go-to kayak for just about anyone getting into the sport.
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Alert Bay Kayak & Canoe 360 Race

The Alert Bay 360 is billed as a Kayak Eco Paddle and this annual event takes place on July 24th in Alert Bay BC. The course takes paddlers around Cormorant Island in a clockwise direction. Prizes for 1st ($1000), 2nd ($500) and 3rd ($250) Mens and Ladies.  All participants are eligible for some great grand [...]
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Paddling the Yukon River Quest – for Woodwynn Farms.

The Yukon River Quest (www.yukonriverquest.com) has been touted as the longest annual canoe and kayak marathon, and one of the toughest.  Janice Mason and her 21 year old nephew Robin have decided to take on the challenge of the river and will be on the start line at noon on June 30, 2010 for the [...]
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Fishing from a Kayak

Article by Bill Langford, from the Haig-Brown Fly Fishing Association Newsletter I had never been in (on?) a kayak in my life, although my son has been whitewater kayaking for years. My usual comment was along the lines of “I have no intention of being upside down in water with a boat on top.” Early [...]
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