Going paddling: Selected Wavelength Articles
The following is a selection of articles on a wide variety of topics designed to help you get out on a kayak, and all the variations that may entail.
Featured articles:
Different Strokes - by Barbara Gail Warden / Jan-March 2008
Choosing a Mothership - by Ron Mumford / Jan-March 2008
Mothership Kayaking Is Not Always Black and White / Jan-March 2008
Archived articles:
Freedom of the Sea by Peter Bronski Spring 2007
Drift Time Begins Winter 2007
36 Reasons to Photograph an Egg Winter 2007
Closer To Home: Winter Whitewater - by Don Barrie October/November 2006
Know Your Neighbours: Six Things You Should Try by Bryan Nichols August/September 2006
Eye On The East : Companions in the Water by Adam Bolonsky August/September 2006
Canoe Sailing - Story by John Drent and photos by David Elderton August/September 2006
From the Rainforest: Ups and Downs in Kiting by Dan LewisAugust/September 2006
Choosing a Paddling Partner - Story by Aileen Stalker June/July 2006
Paddling Partners - For - Life - Story by Doug Lloyd June/July 2006
My Paddling Partner - Story by Dian Weimer June/July 2006
Know Your Neighbours: Double the Romance? - by Bryan Nichols June/July 2006
Partners With a Hearing Loss - Story by Paula Johanson June/July 2006
Editorial: Winter Getaways by Alan Wilson October/November 2005
Forget the Airfare-Just Dress Warm story and photos by Neil Schulman October/November 2005
From the Rainforest: Surf Safari by Dan Lewis October/November 2005
Meanderings: Cartopping Revisited by Alan Wilson October/November 2005
Know Your Neighbours: Paddling to Shipwrecks By Bryan Nichols February/March 2005
Editorial: Mothership Paddling - by Alan Wilson June/July 2004
Water Taxi Transport Story and photos by Tom Sewid June/July 2004
Mothership Meanderings: Mothership Paddling Partners by Alan Wilson December/January 2004
Compatibility Counts by Bill Stinson December/January 2004
Tips for Couples Paddling by Barbara Gail Warden December/January 2004
From the Rainforest: Time to Dream by Dan Lewis October/November 2003
'Character' Motherships by Jim Kyle June/July 2003
Taking a Kayak Trip by Elle Andra - Warner April/May 2003
Choosing a PFD - Mercia Sixta talks with Alan Wilson April/May 2003
Selecting a Kayak by Andree Hurley April/May 2003
Renting or Buying a Kayak by Chris Ladner April/May 2003
How to Paddle with Kids by Bob Putnam April/May 2003
Traveling With Film by Chris Hudson October/November 2002
Getting Started by Chris Ladner April/May 2002
Guiding Kid's to Nature by Cindy Ross April/May 2002
Paddlers and Pantries by Marcia Sixta February/March 2002
Fueling Your Kayak by Kirsten Musial February/March 2002
The 'Compleat Camper' by Deb Leach and Friends February/March 2002
Loading Your Kayak by Ed Day February/March 2002
Water Purification Update by Paul Nicolazzo February/March 2002
A Novices Sea Kayak Trip by Elle Andra-Warner August/September 2001
From the Rainforest: Paddling Basics by Dan Lewis April/May 2001
Safety: Pactice Sound Judgement originally printed by Backpackers Supply used with permission April/May 2001
Directory: Paddling Schools April/May 2001
Wooden Kayaks:Outfitters and Guides Warm up to Wood by David Grimmer December/January 2001
Directory of Women's, Kids', Youth & Family Trips/Lessons June/July 2000
Tours: Mothership Kayaking Directory April/May 2000
Of Dogs and Kayaks the Six Great Pillars of Wisdom on Canine Kayaking by Rick Hudson April/May 2000
Kayak Gear - Checklist by Mercia Sixta June/July 1999
Safety: Emergency Repair Kit by Dave Blacoe and Mercia Sixta June/July 1999
Safety: Kayak Gear - First Aid by Paul Nicolazzo June/July 1999
Going Paddling?: Kayak Calamity by Marjorie Simms February/March 1999
Guide's View: The Go / No Go Decision, by Rick Davies April/May 1998
Touring: Choosing a Tour Company, by Chris Ladner April/May 1996
Industry: Share the Shore, by Chris Ladner February/March 1996
Kids: Paddling Partners? --Tips from a Dad, by Al Schaffer February/March 1996