Technique, Tutorial

A Visual View of Wave Height

Last month I described how to estimate wave height when in a canoe or kayak, but after listening to some descriptions of the “six” foot waves that some kayakers paddled through, I thought a visual aid would be helpful in understanding the height of waves. I’ve built a little diagram... 

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A Visual View of Wave Height

Last month I described how to estimate wave height when in a canoe or kayak, but after listening to some... 

July 3, 2009 | Continue »

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Make your NDK/SKUK Romany or Explorer Seat Comfy

A common complaint about NDK/SKUK Romany and Explorers is an uncomfortable seat. If like me, you find... 

June 17, 2009 | Continue »

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Watch Free Classic Paddling Films Online

Injured? Is the water frozen? Or is there some reason that you can’t get out on the water? If you... 

June 11, 2009 | Continue »

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Estimating Wave Height for Canoes and Kayaks

Grand Marais, MN straddles the boundary between two worlds. To the north, canoeists explore the many... 

June 9, 2009 | Continue »

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Print Your Own NOAA Charts

Printing your own NOAA Marine Charts is easy, produces a map exactly the size needed, and provides exactly... 

May 31, 2009 | Continue »

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Tarptent Double Rainbow Review

Tarptent’s Double Rainbow, introduced in 2006, received consistently good reviews on the Internet,... 

June 4, 2009 | Continue »

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Ration Planning NOLS Style

At least, for me, rationing is a pain. On one hand, you can plan every meal for every day, and then... 

November 11, 2008 | Continue »

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Igdlorssuit: Free Plans for the Boat Before Anas Acuta

The Anas Acuta’s lines were originally developed from a kayak built by Emanuele Korneiliussen in... 

November 6, 2008 | Continue »

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Review: Orikaso Fold Flat Bowl

It seems every year; a new company seems to come out with a product that claims to solve a problem for... 

November 3, 2008 | Continue »

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How to Pick a Bell Solo Canoe

The day ended, as the sun set over the hill surrounding the lake. I sat alone on a flat slab of granite... 

November 3, 2008 | Continue »

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