Wavelength Magazines 2003

Editorial: 'Year Round Paddling' by Alan Wilson

The Marshall Islands by Karl Fellenius, Lisa King, and Mark Stege

Thailand-Biological Wonderland - Story and photos by John Gray

Rottnest Island, Australia - Story and photos by Lyn Hancock

Costa Rica: The Osa Peninsula -- Pura Vida! by Ted Leather

Bahamas Bliss - Story and photos by Nick Jones

The Wisdom of Birds by Melesa Hamer

Paradise Found by Melesa Hamer

Guidebook to Forgotten Islands - Story and map by Gary Lai

Florida's Year-Round Paradise - Story and photos by Michael Lampman

Know Your Neighbours: Tropical Birdwatching by Bryan Nichols

Directory: Winter Getaway

Mothership Meanderings: Mothership Kayaking Year-Round by Alan Wilson

Rapid Descents: Winter Surf Kayaking by Alex Matthews

From the Rainforest: Time to Dream by Dan Lewis

From the Archipelago: Eternal Rhythms by Alexandra Morton

Paddle Meals: Feasting on Flores by Deb Leach

Great Gear - Alpen Apex binoculars - Breathable Mukluk - Natural West Coast Gifts - Solarscreen Fashions -Brittlestar Paddleseat - Jolly Good Trap - Scotty Pump - The Talon Side Loading Roof Rack System

This Months Books - Florida From the Swamp to the Keys - Naturally Salty: Coastal Characters of the Pacific Northwest - Playboating with Ken Whiting - Lost in Mongolia: Rafting the World's Last Unchallenged River - Full Moon Flood Tide: Bill Proctor’s Raincoast

News: Gulf Island National Park - Johnstone Strait in Winter - Marine Adventure Gallery - TAPs' New Address - Marine Reserves Urged - Whale Tales and more...

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Editorial: 'ORCA PASS' by Alan Wilson

Orca Pass Gains Momentum by Laurie MacBride

Convergence by Doug Lloyd

Best Practices by Peter Ronald

An Orca Passes Through It by Bryan Nichols

Marine Wildlife Watching Guidelines by Bryan Nichols

Traditional Sustainable Use By Russel Barsh

A Rockfish By Any Other Name by Bryan Nichols

Going Under by Bryan Nichols

Know Your Neighbours: Sea Birds by Bryan Nichols

Directory: Orca Pass Ecotourism

Protecting a Special Place views by Natalie Ban and Laurie MacBride

Mothership Meanderings: Sidetrips from Orca Pass by Alan Wilson

From the Archipelago: Hopeful Signs by Alexandra Morton

The Reluctant Kayaker: Up the Inside Passage by Marika Wilson

From the Rainforest: Fish Farms in Parks?! by Dan Lewis

Paddle Meals: Trifling with Porlier Pass by Deb Leach with Mary Ann Snowden

Web Paddling: Protecting What We Love by Ted Leather

This Months Books by Diana Mumford - The Jade Coast: The Ecology of the North Pacific Ocean by Robert Butler - Pacific Reef and Shore: A Photo Guide to Northwest Marine Life by Rick M. Harbo - Orcas, Eagles and Kings: A Popular Natural History of Georgia Strait and Puget Sound by Steve Yates - Sea Kayaker Magazine Handbook of Safety and Rescue by Doug Alderson and Michael Pardy

Great Gear - Seaward Passat G3 - KayakPro launches EZ-Vee, the company's car-top kayak transport system - Nanika Kayak Kaddy

News - Springer Update - Paul Grignon - Pew Report - Whale stranding from sonar -New J calves - kayak raffle - Imminent danger to whales - Luna to stay - Protection for Henry Island - Atlantic Salmon Sought - Marine Distress

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Editorial: OUR 13TH YEAR! by Alan Wilson

Innchanted at Hot Springs Cove by Jacqueline Windh

Paddling Arizona's Lake Powell by Elle Andra-Warner

'Character' Motherships by Jim Kyle

My Secret Inlet by Trish Smyth

The Private Mothershipper by Diana Mumford

Maple Leaf Adventures by Alan Wilson

A Motherhood Issue? by Mike Richards

Central Coast Paradise by Gordon Baron

Mothership Meanderings: Clam Bay by Alan Wilson

Launching Your Kayak by Michael Pardy

Rapid Descents: Mothership Whitewater Paddling by Steve Crow

From the Rainforest: Playing in Waves by Dan Lewis

Directory: Compact Kayaks

From the Archipelago: Spring is Time for Sex by Alexandra Morton

Paddle Meals: Where's the Rush? by Deb Leach

Web Paddling: PDFs Now Archived by Ted Leather

The Reluctant Kayaker by Marika Wilson

Know Your Neighbours: Going Buggy! by Bryan Nichols

Great Gear: Economy Paddle - coppertone sports stick - Tony's Trolley, Paddle Bags - NRS E Tour Jacket - Bottle loc - Aspivenin - Kayak Training - Quiver Sail

This Months Books by Diana Mumford - Dreamspeaker Cruising Guide - 2003 Waggoner Cruising Guide - Complete Folding Kayaker - Building the Greenland Kayak: A Manual for its construction and use - Fortress of the Grizzlies - Mis*Adventure: Rise to the Challenge! - Kayaking Vancouver Island - Sea Kayaking Safety Guide

News: Navy Sonar Blasts Orcas - Taking the Nature Challenge - Disease hits Fish Farms - East Creek Paradise Lost - Law suit hits Fish Farms - Columbia Sails On - and much more...

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Editorial: Bridging Constituencies by Alan Wilson

How to Get Into Kayaking by Nancy Kanu

Taking a Kayak Trip by Elle Andra - Warner

Choosing a PFD - Mercia Sixta talks with Alan Wilson

Selecting a Kayak by Andree Hurley

Renting or Buying a Kayak by Chris Ladner

Lifting and Carrying Kayaks by Linda Cain

Coping With the Cold by Shelly Saunders

From the Rainforest: Learning to Self-Rescue by Dan Lewis

Directory: Paddling School Directory

Rigging Your Paddlefloat - by Vadim Kin

Staying in Your Boat by Christianne Wilhelmson

Becoming a Better Paddler by Shawn Baker

Paddling Solo by Neil Schulman

How to Paddle with Kids by Bob Putnam

Using Charts by Timothy Sprinkle

How to Navigate by Paddle-siting by Jacqueline Windh

Paddling Tidal Passes by David Pinel

Safety & Rescue Book by Bryan Nichols

Rapid Descents: Getting Into Whitewater by Steve Crow

Paddle Meals: Fostering Food Adventures by Deb Leach

Know Your Neighbours: Have Some Flowers, Darling by Bryan Nichols

From the Archipelago: The Turning Point—Are We There? by Alexandra Morton

Chance Encounter by Shawn Baker

This Months Books - The Practical Guide to Kayaking & Canoeing - New York Exposed: The Whitewater State Volume I

Great Gear - Brik Life Vest - Solz Sports Sandals - Paddlefloat - Outer Core Paddling Shirt

New Kayaks - Seaward Kayaks announces the 16’ Cosma

This Months Videos by Jaysun Nelson - Nigel Foster Sea Kayaking Video Series - Seamanship for Kayakers Series: 'Getting Started'

News - B.C. is number one - Vancouver's new kayak store - Tofino express - Scottish sea kayak symposium - Fundraising events - Protect wild Salmon - Forests at risk - Gabriola island events

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Editorial: The Future is Bright by Alan Wilson

Carving a Future by Jacqueline Windh

Cultural Renaissance by David Wiwchar

Saa-sit-qua-iis, the Canoe by Douglas Wright

The Path of the Great Canoes by Grizelda O'Connor

Culturally Modified Trees by Chris Hudson

Alert Bay - Old and New by Lillian Hunt

First Nations Guiding by David Pinel

Directory: First Nations Tourism

The North American Indigenous Games

Full Circle - Recovery in Action

From the Great Bear Rainforest by Evan Loveless

The Return of the Kayak by Phil Hossack

Learning from Earth and Ocean by Karen Charleson

Mothership Meanderings: Petroglyph Island by Alan Wilson

Quoth The Raven by Bryan Nichols

Tonquin Nature Reserve Project by Christine Lowther

Know Your Neighbours: Long Lanky Legwatching by Bryan Nichols

Paddle Meals: Feasting Fields by Deb Leach with Diane Bernard

Web Paddling: Windows on the Past by Ted Leather

From the Archipelago: Winter Watch by Alexandra Morton

Gwaii Haanas, a Place of Living Culture

Eco-Cultural Tourism by Jackson Warren

Books: The Encyclopedia of the First Peoples of North America - A Sto:lo-Coast Salish Historical Atlas - Listening to Whales - From Time Immemorial: The First People of the Pacific Northwest Coast - A Sea Kayaker’s Guide to North Puget Sound - Far-Away Places: 50 Anchorages on the Northwest Coast - Cruise Ship Blues: The Underside of the Cruise Industry - Boat Camping Haida Gwaii

Gear: Scott Plastics Safety Light - NRS Na Pali Touring Jacket - Para-Tech Kayak Sea Anchor - SpeedTech's Weather Explorer

Gear: Introducing the Rage, Pacific Kayaks' new performance/touring kayak

News: Haida Heritage Centre - The Canoe Project - Aboriginal Tourism Funding - Eyes On The Koeye - Takaya Tours - First Nations Oppose Fish Farming - Ocean Falls Protest - Alexandra Morton To Speak - Orca Network - Sea Otter Recovery - Sea Kayak Guide Courses - Great Escapes Raffle - and much more…

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Editorial: The Creative Process by Alan Wilson

Why A Wooden Kayak? by Nick Schade

The Gals Who Built the Boats by Lee Beliveau

View From the Moaning Chair by Rod Tait

HIN It or Lose IT by Larry Burden

Visiting Artisans Program by Jeremy Ward

Have Wheels, Will Paddle by Vadim Kim

Directory: Wooden Kayak Directory 2002-2003

Inuit Kayaks by Lyn Hancock

Building ‘Greener' Boats by Jamer Buote

Gear: New Sit-In/Sit-On Hybrid by Ron Irwin

Rapid Descents: A Bit About Boat Building by Steve Crow

From the Rainforest: Clayoquot Sound - Still Not Saved by Dan Lewis

Mothership Meanderings: "Discovering" Howe Sound by Alan Wilson

Howe Sound’s Pulp Mills by Christianne Wilhelmson

From the Archipelago: The Salmon Forest by Alexandra Morton

Paddle Meals: Rave Reviews by Deb Leach

Web Paddling: Wood on the Web by Ted Leather

Know Your Neighbours: Feathery Paddlers by Bryan Nichols

Gear: Emergency Kit - Fuji Finepix Digital Camera - Tony's Trayak - Duralite Extreme Journal

Gear - New Kayaks

Books: The Canoe, a Living Tradition - Building a Birchbark Canoe - Listening to Whales - The New Kayak Shop: More Elegant Wooden Kayaks Anyone Can Build - Wooden Kayak Book Reviews from Previous Issues: KayakCraft - Aleutian Kayak - Qayaq—Kayaks of Alaska and Siberia - The Strip-Built Sea Kayak - The Zen of Wooden Kayak Building - Knot Tying: The Basic Knots - Blue Latitudes - Beyond the Cockpit

News: Fish Farms - Green Engines - First Nations Opposition - British Protests - Big Surf at Long Beach - Kayaks in Search and Rescue - Marine Plan Earns Applause .... and more

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