Wavelength Magazines 2006

October / November 2006

Winter Paddling

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• Editorial: Dear Friends... by Alan Wilson

• The Last Paddle - by Lori Hein

• Winging South - by Neil Schulman

• Floating Florida - Story and photos by Colleen Friesen

• Discovering Loreto - by James Michael Dorsey

• Know Your Neighbors: A Tale of Two Oceans by Bryan Nichols

• Overseas: New Zealand's Marine Reserves - by Laani Uunila

• Closer To Home: Winter Whitewater - by Don Barrie

• From the Rainforest: To Roll or Not to Roll by Dan Lewis

• From the East: Paddling From the Core by Adam Bolonsky

• Skillset: High Brace - by Alex Matthews

• Gear Locker: Keen Newport H2 by Alex Matthews

• Getaways: SHH... Paddlers at Rest by Alan Wilson

• People and Places: Echo Bay - by Diana Mumford

• From the Archipelago: Orchestra of Life - by Alexandra Morton

• Paddle Meals: Over to Hil by Debbie Leach

• Book Review by Alan Wilson

• This Month's News - Province Stays Case - US Court to Hear Orca Defense - Earth's Vital Signs - Biodiversity Crisis and more...

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August / September 2006

Padding Plus...

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• Editorial: Paddling Plus... by Alan Wilson

• Know Your Neighbours: Six Things You Should Try by Bryan Nichols

• Eye On The East : Companions in the Water by Adam Bolonsky

• Fishing the Natural Way - Story and photos by James Michael Dorsey

• Fishing From A Kayak - Story by Allen Sansano and photos by Dan Armitage

• Gear Up For Fishing - Story and photos by Guy Light

• No Such Thing as a Free Lunch - Story and photos by Neil Schulman

• Protecting the Resource - Story by Jerry White

• The Folding Kayak Option - Story by Matthias Platthof

• Review: Sail Or Paddle the Triak Hybrid by Alan Wilson

• Canoe Sailing - Story by John Drent and photos by David Elderton

• From the Rainforest: Ups and Downs in Kiting by Dan Lewis

• Canoe Polo - Story by Laani Uunila

• Tsunami Surfer - Story and photos by Laura Rosser

• Gear Locker: Riot Boogie Surf Kayak by Alex Matthews

• Skillset: Low Brace by Alex Matthews

• Gear Locker : Kifaru Tipi by Alex Matthews

• Local Launches: Paddling Nanaimo by Alan Wilson

• Paddle Meals: Mix It Up by Deb Leach

• This Month's Books reviewed by Diana Mumford - Afoot & Afloat: North Puget Sound & the Strait of Juan de Fuca - Gulf Islands Cruising Guide - The Willits Brothers and Their Canoes - The Wild Side Guide to Vancouver Island's Pacific Rim

• This Month's News - Krazy Raffle - Kayakers for Marine Conservation - Kat '06Indian Arm Sightseeing Cruise - PNE Donates to Conservation - Trawling Desecrates and more...

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June /July 2006

Padding Partners

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• Editorial: Paddling Partners by Alan Wilson

• Choosing a Paddling Partner - Story by Aileen Stalker

• Paddling Partners - For - Life - Story by Doug Lloyd

• My Paddling Partner - Story by Dian Weimer

• Know Your Neighbours: Double the Romance? - by Bryan Nichols

• Partners With a Hearing Loss - Story by Paula Johanson

• Rainbow Paddling - Story by Dallas and Ardith Hinton

• Paddling the Hudson - Story and Photos by Alan Feldstein

• Can Paddlers Save the World? - Story and Photos by Neil Schulman

• Mothership Meanderings: Paddling to Dinner - by Alan Wilson

• From the Rainforest: Paddle With Friends - By Dan Lewis

• Eye On The East: Off-Water Partners - by Adam Bolonsky

• Skillset: Sculling Draw - by Alex Matthews

• Gear Locker: Lasso Security - by Alex Matthews

• The Broughton Is Alive - Story by Alexandra Morton

• Paddle Meals: Together For Tapas - by Deb Leach

• Boats, Gear and Gifts - Prijon Updates the Kodiak - Borealdesign Reflective designs

• This Months Books - reviewed by Diana Mumford - - Kayaking the Broken Group Islands - Paddling the Yukon River and its Tributaries - Tears, Fear & Adventure - Greenland Paddles: Step by Step

• News - Marcia Sixta Awarded for Lifetine Achievement - Ocean River Sports Offer - Around America Adventure - Paddling Project in Brazil - New TAPS Board - Whale Wise Guidelines - The Truth About Oil Spills - First Nations Parks Agreement

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April /May 2006

Padding Scenarios

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• Editorial: Safety Scenarios by Alan Wilson

• Risk Homeostasis Story Story and photos by Neil Schulman

• Eye On The East: Three Boats Over Story and photos by Adam Bolonsky

• New Year's Mistakes Story by Dee Hall

• Cape Cod Ice-Out! Story by Brian Nystrom

• Around Martha's Vineyard Story and photos by Mark Stephens

• New Brunswick / PEI Crossing Story and photos by Joe O'Blenis

• Capsize Story and illustrations by Pete Smith

• Saving YourSELF Story and photos by James Michael Dorsey

• Skillset: The 'Scramble' Self Rescue by Alex Matthews

• Gear Locker: Kokatat SeaO2 Hybrid by Alex Matthews

• Major Structural Repairs Story and photos by Alex Matthews

• From the Rainforest: Towing 101 By Dan Lewis

• Know Your Neighbours: Paddling The Restless Sea By Bryan Nichols

• Paddle Meals: Bomb-Proof Cuisine By Deb Leach

• Boats, Gear and Gifts Borealdesign Drytop - Northwest coast Adventure gear Paddlefloats- Wildwasser zippered spraydecks - North Water Tow lines- Original Rack n' Roller System

• This Months Books reviewed by Diana Mumford - A Paddler's Guide to Killarney and the French River by Kevin Callan - The Complete Paddler: A Guidebook for Paddling the Missouri River from the Headwaters to St. Louis, Missouri by David L. Miller

• News: Photo contest for Paddlers - Film Festival - Ontario Symposium - Alaska Symposium - From Haida Gwaii to Antarctica - Marine Trail Symposium

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February /March 2006

Marine Adventures

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• Editorial: The Adventure of a Lifetime by Alan Wilson

• San Ignacio Lagoon Story and photos by James Michael Dorsey

• Two Feathers in Our Caps Story and photos by Lyn Hancock

• Paddling the Far Side by Debbie Leach

• My Personal Challenge Story and photos by Hayley Shephard

• From the Rainforest: Hooked on Paddling by Dan Lewis

• From the East: Paddling Monomoy Island by Adam Bolonsky

• Paddling the Park Story and photos by Eileen Stalker

• Paddle Meals: Dry and Fly Away by Debbie Leach

• Know Your Neighbors: Paddling with Coastal Invaders by Bryan Nichols

• Underwater Gardening by Ann Archibald and Ramona C. de Graaf

• The Roughest Place on Earth Story and photos by Neil Shulman

• Gear Locker: Level Six Jacket & Pants by Alex Matthews

• This Months Books and Videos The Wild Coast: A Kayaking, Hiking and Recreation Guide for Morth and West Vancouver Island - Secret Coastline II: More Journeys and Discoveries Along BC's Shores - Waters Less Traveled: Exploring Florida's Big Bend Coast - Return of the Plankton: The Season Underwater in Puget Sound - Stewart Marshall Painter - This is the Sea Two - Marine Life on the Pacific Northwest: A Photographic Encyclopedia of Invertibrates, Seaweeds and Selected Fishes - In the Wake of the Jomom: Stone Age Mariners and a Voyage acrros the Pacific - Reviewed by Diana Mumford

• News: Stewards of the Strait - MEC and Patagonia team up- New Zealand team completes circumnavigation - Lituya Bay trip - Mississippi fundraiser - Ocean River Sports sale and more...

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December 2005/January 2006

Wooden Kayaks

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• Editorial: WOODEN KAYAKS by Alan Wilson

• Eight Questions to Ask Yourself Story by Lloyd Williams

• Building One-Off Story and photos by Doug Alderson

• In The East: How to Finish Your Kayak by Adam Bolonsky

• Skin-on-Frame Kayaks Story and Photos by Wendell Phillips

• Two Skin Kayaks Story and photos by Jonathan Weingast

• Stick Em Up! Story and Photos by Neil Schulman

• Kayaks Return to the Arctic Story by Glen Brocklebank

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

• Know Your Neighbours: The Shell People by Bryan Nichols

• Gear Locker: Black Magic Paddle - Nanika Caddy - reviewed by Alex Matthews

• From the Rainforest: Renewed Threats to Clayoquot Sound By Dan Lewis

• From the Archipelago: Another Chance to Get It Right By Alexandra Morton

• Paddle Meals: Sweet Ideas By Deb Leach

• This Months Books Kayaks You Can Build: An Illustrated Guide to Plywood Construction - Stitch-and-Glue Boatbuilding: How to Build Kayaks and Other Small Boats - Bill Mason Wilderness Artist: from heart to hand - Bark Canoes: The Art and Obsession of Tappan Adney - Raincoast Chronicles Fourth Five - reviewed Diana Mumford

• News: The Trade Association of Paddlesports - The 4th Annual Indian Arm Paddle-a-thon for Thwaytes Landing - The 2nd Rideau Canal Folding Kayak Flotilla - A major victory for orcas has been achieved, however... the US Endangered Species Act is being gutted - and more...

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