Wavelength Magazines 2005

Winter Getaways

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• Editorial: Winter Getaways by Alan Wilson

• Beaching in Belize story and photos by Lyn Hancock

• In Search of Dragons story and photos by Barb Roy and Wayne Grant

• Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula story and photos by Judi Lees

• Our Non-Circumnavigation story and photos by Klaus Kommoss

• Wooden Boats on the Mekong story and photos by James Michael Dorsey

• Tsunami Awareness story and photos by John Gray

• Paddle Meals: Galapagos Gourmet by Deb Leach

• Know Your Neighbours: Florida Paddling by Bryan Nichols

• East Coast Views : After Dark by Adam Bolonsky

• Winter Getaway Directory

• Forget the Airfare-Just Dress Warm story and photos by Neil Schulman

• From the Rainforest: Surf Safari by Dan Lewis

• Gear Review: Little Wing review by Adam Bolonsky

• Gear Locker: Tempest 170 Poly review by Alex Matthews

• From the Archipelago: Some Good Signs by Alexandra Morton

• Meanderings: Cartopping Revisited by Alan Wilson

• Boats, Gear and Gifts - Seamanship For Kayakers - Paddle Bags From Natural West Coast Adventure Gear - Whitehall's Kayak Slider Track - NRS Seatour Jacket - Gift Subscriptions - North Water Sea Tec Tow Line - Sea To Sky Kayaking Center - Sea Kayaking: The Ultimate Guide - Lasso Security Cables - Roll-Aid Safety's Backup

• This Months Books and Maps review by Diana Mumford - Secrets of the Coral Reefs - N30 Eco-Trips in Florida: The Best Nature Excursions - Experience the World with Bill Mason - Guide to Seashells of the World - Handy Pocket Guide to Tropical Seashells - Handy Pocket Guide to Tropical Coral Reef Fishes - Marine Priority Conservation Areas: Baja California to the Bering Sea - Sea Kayak Paddling Through History: Vancouver and Victoria - Sea Kayak Barkley and Clayoquot Sounds

• News: Kayak Industry Supports Marine Auction - End Of The Season Party / Sale - Kokatat's New Staffer - The Marine 'Grassroots' - First Nations Adventures - and more..

• Addendum to Gelcoat Repair Article by Bryan Nystrom

• This Issues Cartoon by Paul Mason

August/September 2005

East Coast Special Issue

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• Editorial: Welcome to our very first East Coast issue by Alan Wilson

• East Coast Views : The East As Change by Adam Bolonsky

• Rough Water Play story by Nich Schade and photos by Carl Tjerandsen

• Playing In Woods Hole by Dave Jacques

• And They're Off story by Dee Hall and photos by Bob Budd

• A Quick Look at the MIT story by Zoie Clift and photos by Dave Mention

• Directory: East Coast Paddling

• Paddle Meals: New England Clam Chowder by Deb Leach

• Know Your Neighbours: East and West by Bryan Nichols

• Paddling the Bay of Fundy story by Doug Scott and photos by Malcolm Brett

• Paddling LaHave story by Michelle Wiebe and photos by Jim Wiebe

• Icons of Nova Scotia story by Michelle Wiebe and photos by Jim Wiebe

• A Stroke Back In Time: The Southwest Coast of Newfoundland story and photos by Kevin Redmond

• WaveWalk story by Adam Bolonsky and photos by Yoav Rosen

• Basic Gelcoat Repair by Brian Nystrom

• Gear Locker: Perception Carolina 13.5 by Alex Matthews

• Gear Locker: Impex Currituck by Alex Matthews

• From the Rainforest: The West Coast's East Coast by Dan Lewis

• GUL Gear by Andrew Nolan and Trish Markvoort

• This Months Books and Maps reviewed by Diana Mumford - Paddling & Hiking Ontario's Southern Shield Country - Northern Forest Canoe Trail Maps - Waterfowl of Eastern North America - Birds of Canada Field Guide - A Camper's Guide to Ontario's Best Parks

• News - The 4th Annual Indian A rm Paddle-A-Thon - First Prize in the Georgia Strait Alliance's GREAT SUMMER RAFFLE - The 7th Annual Round Bowen Island race - 29 teams crossed the finish line July 4th to end the Saskatchewan Centennial Canoe Quest - A Canoe & Kayak Sail-In - and much more...

• This Issues Cartoon by Paul Mason

June / July 2005

Natural Adventures

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• Editorial: A Natural Adventure by Alan Wilson

• Alaskan Odyssey by James Michael Dorsey

• Sea Otters Revisited by Lyn Hancock

• Spirit Journey by Rob Zacharias

• The Why of Wilderness Trips by Glen Stedham

• Marine Mammals of Georgia Strait by Mary Borrowman

• Add a Little Salt to Your Diet by Scott Baxter

• Resurrection Bay by Barb Roy

• Arctic Journey by Bill Stinson

• Idaho's Whitewater Jewel by Ian Kramer

• Eastern Views: Eyes Wide Open by Adam Bolonsky

• There's Life In The Mud by Neil Schulman

• From the Rainforest: Bears are Busy People by Dan Lewis

• Grizzly Fate by Chris Genovali

• Something Squidly by Kim Shortreed - Webb

• Acoustic Impacts by Marsha L. Green

• Know Your Neighbours: Florida's Shifting Shores by Bryan Nichols

• From the Archipelago: Mother's Day Blessing by Alexandra Morton

• Gear Locker: Two Person Tent Review by Alex Matthews - Big Agnes Seedhouse sl2 - Black diamond firstlight - Exped Sirius Extreme - Mountain Equipment co-op Lightfield - Mountain Hardware Hammerhead 2 - Mountain Safety resaerch Fusion 2

• Boats, Gear and Gifts - Boreal Design - Master lock python - Kayaksecure - Hullsecure

• This Months Books and Videos by Diana Mumford - The Happy Camper - Kayaking the Inside Strait - Trailside Cookbook - The San Juan Islands - Seasons with Birds - Compacy Guide to British Columbia Birds

• This Months News

• This Issue's Cartoon by Paul Mason

• Directory: Wildlife Watching

April / May 2005

Safety Scenarios

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• Editorial: The 'Down-side' of Paddling - By Alan Wilson

• When Things Go Wrong - By Glen Stedham

• Never Turn Your Back - By Al Keith

• Going Solo - By Rob Zacharias

• Know Your Neighbours: Upside Wrong By Bryan Nichols

• Training-the BCU Way - By Ted Danforth

• East Coast Views: Bulldog-and-Tandem Tow By Adam Bolonsky

• Getting There Is Half the Battle - By Neil Schulman

• Group Rescues - By Jonathan Weingast

• Decision Making - By Robert Brown

• From the Rainforest: Keeping It Together By Dan Lewis

• The Human Factor - By Jonathan Weingast

• Cold Water Survival - By Kristin Charleton

• Mercia to the Rescue - By Dennis McFadden

• The Occasional Columnist: Next Steps By Marika Wilson

• Safety Scenario - By Andree Hurley

• Choosing a Safe Tour Operator - Sea Kayak Guides Alliance of BC

• Mothership Meandering: The Perception of 'Safety' by Alan Wilson

• Paddlers Receive PFDs - By Carrie Moffatt

• Directory: Safety First

• Paddle Meals: Food Safety Scenariose By Deb Leach

• From the Archipalego: Hints of Abundance By Alexandra Morton

• Gear Locker: Shred Ready Helmets, Icom VHF By Alex Matthews

• Boats, Gear and Gifts - Sea Light and Scotty Flush Deck Mount - Lasso Security Cables - Safety Off Strap (S.O.S.) - Solo Rescue Assist - Trail Gourmet Seasoning

• This Months Books Reviewed by Diana Mumford - Sea Kayaking: The Ultimate Guide - Top Knots - One River, Two Cultures: A History of the Bella Coola Valley

• News: Paddlefests and Symposias - Kayaking for Aids -Alexandra Morton Honoured - Ladner Access - GSA Raffle a Kayak - Toxics in Farmed Fish - Tourism Insurance and much more....

• This Issues Cartoon By Paul Mason

February / March 2005

Cruising With Kayaks

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• Editorial: The Power of the Ocean - By Alan Wilson

• The Birth of a Mothership - By John Blackburn

• Antarctic Adventure - By Hayley Shephard

• Mothership Meandering: Kayaks to the Rescue by Alan Wilson

• Mothership Guiding - By Karen Stayura

• Go With The Flow - By V. Joyce Gauthier

• Can I Paddle My Own Boat? - By Jim Kyle

• Paddling the Everglades - By Captain Charles Wright

• A Real-Life Aquarium - By Sarah Verstegen

• Directory: Compact and Folding Kayaks

• A Kayak Primer for Boaters - By Chris Ladner

• East Coast Views: Paddling Like A Boater By Adam Bolonsky

• From the Rainforest: The Keys to Camping Comfort By Dan Lewis

• Know Your Neighbours: Paddling to Shipwrecks By Bryan Nichols

• From the Archipalego: Whale Attack! By Alexandra Morton

• Paddle Meals: Catch Froese By Debbie Leach with Chris Froese

• Gear Locker: Duffles By Alex Matthews

• Kayaks at the Boat Show - By Debra Walley

• Great Gear: Alpen Binoculars - Aquabound Ray Series - Kayak Trax - MEC Swellies

• This Months Books Reviewed by Diana Mumford - BC Marine Parks Guide 2nd Edition edited by John Shinnick - GREENPEACE: How a Group of Ecologists, Journalists and Visionaries Changed the World by Rex Weyler - Sailing Directions - BC Coast (South Portion) Volume I, 17th ed. - Waggoner Crusing Guide 2005 - Guide to the Oceans by Dr. John Pernetta - Bijaboji: North to Alaska by Oar by Betty Lowman Carey - Captain's Quick Guide - Hiking the Gulf Islands: and Outdoor Guide to BC's Enchanted Isles by Charles Kahn - Songhees Pictoria by Grant Keddie

• News: La Ruta Maya River Challenge - First Annual Puget Sound Sea Kayak Symposium - Mississippi River Challenge - Borealis Paddling Expedition and much more.....

• This Issues Cartoon By Paul Mason

December 2004/January 2005

What's New in Paddling

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• Editorial: What's New In Paddling - by Alan Wilson

• Adventure Racing Story by Bryan Tasaka, Photos by Tony Austin

• The Wing Paddle Story by Dave Norona

• Thermoforming - New Kid on the Block Story by Tom Derrer

• East Coast Views Recreational Kayaks By Adam Bolonsky

• Know Your Neighbours: Sit-on-Tops by Bryan Nichols

• Kayak Fishing Story by Captain Charles Wright

• Trends in Woman's Gear Story by Barbara Sherrill

• Gear Locker: Icebreaker Tech Top Text by Alex Matthews, Photos by Rochelle Relyea

• New Directory in Teaching Story by Michael Pardy, Photos by Bryan Debou

• What's New In Water Trails Story by Reed Waite

• Welcome to Our World Story by Peter Ronald

• From the Rainforest: Fur Balls Bouncing Back by Dan Lewis

• From the Archipalego: Ebbs and Flows by Alexandra Morton

• Paddle Meals: Paddling with Polar Bears by Debbie Leach with Carla and Jake Punshon

• Boats, Gear and Gifts : Atlantis Kayaks - Brittlestar Paddleseat - Damsel Wear Poncho - Boréaldesign Fjord - Brooks Attack Sprayshirt - Eddyline Skylark - Extreme Interface Ondo - First Light Kayaks - Kokatat Rouge Dry Top - Navarro Comp Long Sleeve - Sagebrush Deckbag-Hip Pack - Salus Kiwi PFD - Seaward Tyee 2005 - Sport Glo Glove™ - Talic Seahorse - Wavelength Gift Subscription - Wenonah / Current Designs - Werner Neutral Bent Shaft

• This Months Books & Videos Reviewed by Diana Mumford - Beyond the Whales by Alexandra Morton - Birds of the Raincoast: Habits and Habitat by Harvey Thommasen and Kevin Hutchings with R. Wayne Campbell and Mark Hume - Rendezvous with the Wild: The Boreal Forest editied by James Raffan - A Stain Upon the Sea: West Coast Salmon Farming by Stephen Hume, Alexandra Morton, Betty C. Keller, Rosella M. Leslie, Otto Langer - Sea Kayaking: A Manual for Long-Distance Touring by John Dowd - Paddling the Tobeatic: Canoe Routes of Southwestern Nova Scotia by Andrew L. Smith - A Prepared Paddler's Guide to Kayak Safety & Rescue VHS/DVD with Mark and Becky Molina - THis is the Sea DVD by Justine Curgenven - Girls at Play DVD by Anna Levesque - Legend of the Fall DVD by Corran Addison - Seamanship for Kayakers: Getting there (and back) Navigation DVD Hosted by John Dowd based upon programs by John Dawson and Dan Lewis

• News: A Little Bigger Now - Canoecopia 2005 - Impex & Formula Consolidate - Clear Blue Hawaii Wins Big and much more....

• This Issue's Cartoon by Paul Mason