New Gear

From the Spring 2010 issue of Wavelength Magazine. Read the entire magazine online.

Delta Catfish

A sit-on-top catamaran fishing kayak – what would be the perfect name? The Catfish, of course, and Delta Kayaks nailed it with the Catfish 12.5. Light and shallow, it features a see-through window and enough standard rigging and features to raise pulse rate of any gear-loving angler. Expect good stability from the sleek catamaran design. www.deltakayaks.com

Wild Coast Publishing

That’s us! We’re happy to unveil our new Gulf Islands Recreation Map and Trip Planner. For our new readers in Wisconsin, the Gulf Islands are off southeast Vancouver Island. Which is in British Columbia. That’s, um, Canada. Think Winter Olympics. Oh, the learning curve you folks have ahead! Available at great kayak stores or from us online.

Nimbus Paddles

Dave and Sue Bain at Nimbus Paddles have been busy this winter, and the result is a new look to Nimbus Paddles’ regular fibreglass and carbon paddles. All styles of blades, except the Feather, will now be offered in basalt. In addition to being a little stronger than regular fibreglass, the basalt gives a very striking deep brown colour. The regular basalt paddles with a fibreglass shaft retail at $250 Cdn. Nimbus is also adding a BC line with a basalt/carbon blade and a carbon shaft. This will have the same look as the basalt, but at a lighter weight than fibreglass and a lower price than carbon ($300 Cdn). Nimbus Paddles has re-tooled the Feather moulds for a better look and a lower weight, at 26 oz. The paddles are now available factory direct only. The new lower prices include shipping in Canada and the continental US. www.nimbuspaddles.com.

SeaSpecs

For every kayaker who has added a set of sunglasses to our already cluttered ocean floor, here’s a way to avoid adding more. SeaSpecs’ Extreme Surf Sunglasses are made for watersports and feature a secure strap for a snug fit. You could also win a pair in our Clean Up the Coast contest. See page 24. www.seaspecs.com

Perky Jerky

Here’s our lesson: read the ingredients first. Our sample packet of Perky Jerky arrived in the mail just in time for a mid-afternoon snack. On the tail end of our munching we read the supporting material: each pack has 120mgs of caffeine – about two Red Bulls’ worth. Thus the name ‘perky’ for this particular brand of beef jerky. Don’t say we didn’t warn you. www.perkyjerky.com