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Beginner Information
12/29/99 - In-VEST-ing In Your Furture
A life vest, better known as personal flotation device (PFD), is the most important piece of your paddling ensemble.03/26/99 - What Is A (MIC)?
Recreational boats sold or imported into the United States are required to have a twelve character Hull Identification Number (HIN). The first three letters of that number are the Manufacturer's Identification Code (MIC).11/09/98 - Inflatable Paddlecraft
Inflatables have come a long way since the early days of surplus military rafts.09/08/98 - Paddles
Without a paddle, your fancy new boat is nothing more than a floating log.07/03/98 - Give Your Boat A Break
Innovative systems designed to make transporting your canoe or kayak a breeze.06/12/98 - Weight, Durability, and Cost
Three things you should consider when buying a kayak.04/04/98 - Roll Roll Roll Your Boat
If you are new to the sport, I'll bet that you thought that there was only one type of roll to learn.03/16/98 - Simple Lines
Our canoes and kayaks, no matter how complex, are all controlled by simple lines.02/25/98 - Holes, Eddies, Waves, & Strainers
If you are new to the sport of canoeing/kayaking, there are a few words that you will want to be familiar with.11/12/97 - Low Head Dams
While some are no longer in use, they still create a hazard for paddlers by creating a keeper hydraulic.11/03/97 - Reach, Throw, Row, Go, Tow
Don't become a victim.
Boats/Paddles
12/12/99 - What's You Opinion?
People see things differently, so how would you respond to the following forum questions?06/02/99 - Paddling History
The next time you take your new boat out on the water, take time to thank the people who made it possible.01/24/99 - Review of The 1999 Buyer Guides
The 1999 buyer guides offered by "Paddler" and "Canoe & Kayak" provide the novice paddler with a wealth of information.02/03/98 - Log-Boat Building Camp
Are you interested in the building and use of ancient Fenno-Ugric log-boats - carved out of the stem of Aspen trees?
Book & Video Reviews
02/02/00 - Twitch Video Review
Warning! This video may cause you to paddle off a waterfall.10/17/99 - The Stikine - A guide to paddling The Great River
This book is more than your average guide and is a must read for anyone wanting to canoe this great river.04/14/99 - The Doing of the Thing
Authors Welch, Conley, and Dimock bring to life a man that I would like to have met.
Competition/Festivals
04/15/00 - French Broad River Festival
The 3rd Annual French Broad River Festival will be held in Hot Springs, NC on May 5th and 6th, 2000.03/25/00 - A New American Whitewater Festival Event
The Tennessee Paddle 2K (2000), a new American Whitewater Festival event, will be held April 7-9 in Wartburg Tennessee on the Cumberland Plateau.01/22/00 - Top Paddlers
Who will be the top paddlers this year?11/19/99 - New Rodeo Series For 2000
Outdoorplay.com and American Whitewater announce the Outdoorplay.com Freestyle Championship Series.10/12/99 - Bunch's Boater Bash
Come out and show your support for a great group of athletes!02/17/00 - Yukon River Quest
Race down the Yukon River to Dawson City, home of the last great gold rush.08/25/98 - World Sprints Fiji - Results
Congratulation to USA Hawaii for a total medal tally of 18 gold, 12 silver, and 8 bronze.03/10/98 - Cameron Descent
See the world's best paddlers, paddling through the world's oldest, rainforest, June 7-8 1998.02/13/98 - Texas Water Safari
"The World's Toughest Boat Race" is the slogan for this 260 mile non-stop race.01/16/98 - World Masters Games
The World Masters Games are a quadrennialinternational event that embodies the original ideals of the Olympic movement.12/17/97 - Red Cross Murray Marathon
Each year between Christmas and New Year over 800 paddlers travel along the mighty Murray River.10/29/97 - Dragon Boat Racing: Dragon boat racing is the second most popular sport in the world according to Paddler magazine.
10/23/97 - Canoe Polo
Canoes and kayaks are used in competitions around the world.
Gear/Gifts
11/26/99 - Paddling Gifts for Under $30
Don't go into debt buying a gift for the wethead in your life.10/19/98 - Racks
Paddlecraft racks can be outfitted for any type of vehicle.05/02/98 - NRS Wetsuit Review
During a 3 day swiftwater rescue class, hosted by Rescue 3 International. I put the NRS farmer john, jacket, gloves, and booties to the test.12/10/97 - Wish List
You only have a few more days left to drop a hint to that special someone.
Miscellaneous
05/02/00 - What is a river?
Rivers, Streams, Creeks, they are all names for water flowing on the Earth's surface.04/22/00 - Maine Rafting Season To Open Early
The season will get underway early this year thanks to a mild winter and plentiful, staggered rainfall early this spring.04/20/00 - Boreal 2000 Canoe Expedition
On May 21st, 2000, a team of four paddlers are embarking on an ambitious canoe expedition through Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Northern Ontario.04/10/00 - Fire Destroys 20 Years of Photographs
On April 4, a fire destroyed more than 20 years of photographs from one of the southeast's finest river photographers.03/17/00 - Century of River Restoration Begins
Century of river restoration begins.01/13/00 - Free Paddling Clip Art
Spice up your club's site or newsletter with some paddling clip art.12/10/99 - Idaho's 2000 River Packets
The Four Rivers lottery system is in full swing. You can get your river reservation application packet by downloading it from the Salmon - Challis National Forest site.10/01/99 - The Red Ball
Spend a day learning, mingling with celebrities and About.com guides.09/08/99 - Top Paddling Trips
Three paddling trips make the list of top 25 ''greatest adventures in the world.''08/31/99 - Favorite Paddle Craft
Do you paddle a canoe, kayak, or raft? The paddling community would like to know.05/17/99 - A Breath of Fresh Air
Take a breath of fresh air, you have just rolled upright from the chaotic waters of the Net.03/14/99 - Have Boat Will Travel
The 1999 paddling season will offer a variety of paddling opportunities, so get out the map and gas up the car.02/10/99 - Site Update
If you've visited my site before, you'll notice that things have changed quite a bit.12/18/98 - Publicize Your Paddling Event
Promoters and organizers, get ready for the New Year by listing your paddling related event in the calendar.10/04/98 - Whale Watching or Whale Hunting
Paddlers can save a whale and help the Makah alleviate their economic troubles.09/24/98 - Lets Chat
Are you looking for someone to swap stories with in real time? Then the paddling chat room is the place for you.07/15/98 - Viewer Comments
Through your comments and suggestions, you have helped me make this site the Best of The Net!04/24/98 - Thank You
The Mining Co. launched one year ago on April 21, 1997, with 185 Guides.01/28/98 - Canoecopia
Join 25,000 of your friends at the largest canoe and kayak exposition in the world.01/08/98 - Events
New year's eve has come and gone and it looks like 1998 is going to be a good year to paddle.11/30/97 - Clubs
A valuable resource.11/19/97 - Stories
Only a story from someone who has been there, can give you the essence of a journey.10/17/97 - Books
Sometimes it's nice to read without a scroll bar.10/06/97 - Cold Water
As the days grow shorter and the nights get cooler, paddling for some comes to an end, for others it’s only just begun.09/30/97 - Environmental Groups
With the world population growing every year, the need for environmental action, should be on everyone's mind.09/22/97 - Looking for a Paddling Picture
Tired of that boring background you have on your computer? Then lets do something about it, who knows, we might even discover something new to do with our boats.
Paddling
Flatwater
11/02/99 - Wilderness Learning: Quetico Style
As a youth and a teenager, Harold Rutan had the good fortune to make several trips each summer to the to the Boundary Waters and Quetico with his family.02/25/99 - Free Yourself
The art of freestyle paddling emphasizes efficiency and precision, an amalgam of techniques that helps the paddler utilize the body, boat, and paddle in harmony to achieve exacting results.12/29/97 - The Rendezvous
Each year the Montreal Agents and the Wintering Partners would meet to trade goods.08/29/97 - Wilderness Canoeing
Plan ahead to ensure a safe and enjoyable wilderness canoe trip.Seawater
04/24/99 - Where Are We?
The chances of getting lost while paddling can almost be eliminated with the availability of low cost, handheld, global positioning systems.Whitewater
09/23/99 - Too Extreme
Are we becoming too extreme, have we reached the limit of what we can safely paddle?09/20/99 - Last Minute Plea
The AWA Gauley Festival held on Saturday, September 25 in Summersville W. Va. needs volunteers.06/20/99 - Cool Water Cool Paddling
The ice cold water flowing into the Nantahalla Gorge from Lake Aquone, offers the perfect summertime retreat.08/06/98 - World Famous - Upper Gauley
Every year thousands paddle the world famous Gauley River located in West Virginia, USA.07/29/98 - President Visits The New River
On Thursday, July 30 President Clinton and Vice President Gore visited the New River in North Carolina to mark the official start of the American Heritage River program.05/29/98 - River Information
As the popularity of the internet grows, so does the number of sites with river information.05/19/98 - Canadian Quest '98
On April 21, 1998, Frank Wolf and Ben O'Hara set out from Prince Rupert.05/09/98 - Klondike! Two Paddlers Needed
The Klondike "All Canadian" Centennial Expedition, a Canadian Heritage Event, is seeking two paddlers.03/24/98 - Take a Number Please
It takes approximately 12+ years to be scheduled for a Grand Canyon river trip. If you were to sign up today your number would be 6000+.02/19/98 - River Tragedy
Nationally ranked kayaker Pablo Perez dies kayaking on the Rocky Broad River in North Carolina.09/02/97 - World Famous - Upper Gauley
Every year thousands of paddlers make the pilgrimage to the world famous Gauley River located in West Virginia, USA.
Related Activities
08/15/99 - Camp Recipes
Put down your paddle and fire up the stove, it's time to eat!07/27/99 - Reel In The Big One
Kayak fishing is a great way to combine sports.06/26/98 - Dog Paddling
Learn how to paddle with your best friend04/17/98 - Roughing It
For those of you who love to paddle, but have spouses that don’t, consider a bed and breakfasts combo.
