Issue 22, August 2010
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Issue 21

Features:

Way out West: Sundown at Ardnamurchan

Southern Cyclades Paddle

Up the Downeast Coast

How is your kayak made?

Kayak Rolling II

Sea kayaking essentials: Deep-water rescue

Nigel Foster’s Encounters

Reviews:

P&H Cetus LV

Rockpool GT

Simplifying the roll by Helen Wilson

Buoyancy aid group test

Kayalu Kayalite


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Issue 20

Features:

Isla Grande Tierra Del Fuego

My Private Galapagos

Sheep to Shepherd

A Feel for the Boat: Part 3

Kayak Rolling

Classic Irish Sea Kayak Destination – Tory Island

Nigel Foster’s Encounters – Alligators

Brian Wilson’s ‘Stern Words’

Reviews:

P&H Cetus LV

Tahe Marine Greenland T

Peak Kit for Ocean Paddlers

Competition

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Issue 19

Features:

Less is more on Lismore

Kayaking the 1000 islands off the Croatian coast

Weather for sea kayakers

The re-entry and roll

Classic Irish Sea Paddling

Should we go? – Planning sea kayaking expeditions for committing environments

Nigel Foster’s Encounters – Helena Star

Brian Wilson’s ‘Stern Words’

Reviews:

Wilderness Systems 165 and 170 Pro

VHF radios with bluetooth

Kit from Kokatat

Paddle to Seattle DVD


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Issue 18

Features:

Notes from Fiordland diary

Circumnavigating North Scotland

Night Navigation

Wild Food for Sea Kayakers

Feel for the Boat

Nigel Foster’s Encounters – Gannets

Brian Wilson’s ‘Stern Words’

Reviews:

Greenland-Style Paddles

North Shore Atlantic and Atlantic LV

Competition

Win an Anglesey Stick


Issue 17

Features:

Seven years to Coll but it’s too late to call

Sea Kayak Scandinavia Pt. 2 – Stavangar to Havnomaden

Six months in

Medical aspects of sea kayaking

Nigel Foster’s Encounters – Polar Bears

Brian Wilson’s ‘Stern Words’

Reviews:

Gath Helmets

TideRace sea kayaks

‘Sea kayaking with Gordon Brown’

Competition

Win one of three Gath helmets


Issue 16

Features:

At the edge of the world

Sardinia

A Peerie Paddle to Papa Stour

Incident Management revisited

Going Solo

The Scottish Sea Kayak Trail

Brian Wilson’s ‘Stern Words’

Reviews:

Rockpool Menai 18

Tahe Marine Greenland

Competition

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Issue 15

Features:

Into the wilds of Patagonia – by Cristian Donoso

Island exile for two – return to civilization – by Richard Brezina

Circumnavigation of the Falkland Islands – by Marcus Demuth

Return to Madagascar – by Simon Osborne

Nigel Foster’s ‘Encounters’ – Manatees

Paddling Alaska – by Tom Pogson

Island escape – by Björn Nehrhoff von Holderberg

Brian Wilson’s ‘Stern Words’

Reviews:

The Tahe Marine Reval

Mitchell Blades ‘Viper’

Competition

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Issue 14

Features:

Island Exile for Two – Open Crossing to the Danjo Islands – by Richard Brezina

The Phoenician Trail Part 1 – by Jeff Allen

Circumnavigating Iceland – Orcas, Black Sands
and Emergency Shelters – by Rotem Ron

Bear conservation and safety – by Tom Pogson

Five Star Training with Gordon Brown – by Ignacio-Wenley Palacios

Expedition Essentials – by Jeff Allen

Kayaks, Kings and Castles – Circumnavigating Walney Island – by Will Herman

Sea Kayak Handling – Excerpt form Doug Cooper’s new book

Reviews:

Qajaq Island of Sardinia

Competition

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Issue 13

Features:

Narwhals and Inukshuks – a summer in Arctic Canada by Phil Eccles

Riding the Celtic Tiderace – by Patrick Winterton

Paddling the Cape – by Doug Cooper

Alaska – did you know they eat bears? By Jeff Allen

Freya Hoffmeister – the big, bold woman in black – by Joe Glickman

Rescuing sea kayaks – by Nigel Dennis

Lessons Learnt

Dressed to Kill – by Jeff Allen

Brian Wilson’s Stern Words – Mightier than the Sword(fish)

Reviews:

The Perception Essence

This is the sea 4

Competition

Win Reed Chillcheater kit


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Issue 12

Features:

Vancouver Island Pt. 2 by Keirron Tastagh

Madagascar by Simon Osborne

Meditation in Celtic – Paddling around Ireland by Misha Hoichman

A guide to playing the Tide Races of Holy Island, Anglesey by Phil Clegg

Lessons Learnt

Forward Paddling by Nigel Dennis

Too afraid to ask – but I thought a Transit was a van

Brian Wilson’s Stern Words – The Perfect Host

Reviews:

The P+H Scorpio

Kokatat’s Sea o2 BA

Kayaking for Fitness

‘Ken Whiting’s rolling a kayak – sea kayaking’

The Olympus 1030SW

Competition

Win a Peak UK Adventure Vest


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Issue 11

Features:

Vancouver Island Circumnavigation PT 1 – by Keirron Tastagh

Palawan- Island Paradise – by Duncan Murrell

Sea Kayak Scandinavia PT II – Kristiansand to Stavangar – by Jeff Allen

Viva Gigha – by Dr Douglas E Wilcox

‘Technique – The High Brace

Playing in Tide Races – by Philip Clegg

How to – Open Crossings – by Olly Sanders

Capture

What’s on

Brian Wilson’s ‘Stern Words’ – The paddler’s almanacs of homeopathic hints

Reviews:

The SKUK Romany S

The Point 65 Five-O-Five

Argonauts of the Western Isles – by Robin Lloyd Jones

South West Sea Kayaking – by Mark Rainsley

Competition

Win a Point 65 Sea Cruiser

Issue 10

Features:

Sea Kayak Scandinavia – Goteborg to Kristiansand – by Jeff Allen

Solo down the Outside passage – by Jonathon Walpole

The shipwreck coast by Corswall Point – Part three of a Rhinns of Galloway Trilogy – by Dr Douglas E Wilcox

Classic UK paddling destinations – The Isle of Man – by Graham Beckram

Lessons Learnt II

Tide Simplified – by Philip Clegg

Too afraid to ask – Paddling at night – by Richard Cree

Technique – The Lower brace

Capture

Whats on

Brian Wilsons Stern Words – Encyclopaedia of sacred kayak wisdom

Reviews:

The North Shore Polar

The Point 65 Sea Cruiser

Glotorch Marine

Kokatat Ronin BA

Spot Satellite Messenger


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Issue 9

Features:

Cape Horn – by Des Keaney

Island hopping in the Yasawas – by Louise Southerden

The Old man of the Mull of Logan – Part two of a Rhinns of Galloway Trilogy – by Dr Douglas E Wilcox

Lessons Learnt

South West Sea Kayaking excerpt

The Basking Battalions of Coll – by Mike Thomson

Too afraid to ask – What should be in my first aid kit?

Forward paddling technique

Repairs at home – by James Stevenson

Capture

Whats on

Brian Wilsons Stern Words – Kayaks against the Alien Menace

Reviews:

SKS / SKUK Explorer CS

The Eddyline Equinox

Kokatat MsFit BA

Rough Water Handling – A Rock and Sea Production

Swift Paddles

Dr Ben's new and improved rolling elixir 2007


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Issue 8

Features:

Kayaking and climbing in Greenland – by Alun Richardson

The myths and tides of the Mull – part one of a Rhinns of Galloway Trilogy – by Dr Douglas E Wilcox

Classic UK Paddling Destinations – Lundy Iland – by Rob McIntyre

Survival for sea kayakers – by Jeff Allen

Too afraid to ask… What equipment do I need and where do I put it?

How to… Use a flare

More than a glossary – a technical article

Technique – Stand up / sit down – by Richard Cree

Capture

Whats on

Brian Wilsons Stern Words – a shoulder to cry on

Reviews:

The Island Kayaks Qaarsut 550

The Eddyline Fathom

Pacific Outdoor Equipment Deck-Nav bag

Palm Kola boots

Lendal Kinetic Wing

AT Xception SL tour carbon blades

Competition

Win a Pacific Outdoor Equipment Deck-Nav bag


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Issue 7

Features:

TransPatagonia Expedition Diary by Pablo Basombrio

Marooned on Ailsa Craig – by Dr Douglas E Wilcox

Paddling the Holy Land – by Jeff Allen

Arctic Voice III – by Stephen Doughty

Sleeping Dogs Lie – by Simon Willis

Splud and Blunder – by Mike Thomson

Oilean

Rough Water Paddling – Part III – Rock Gardens by Jeff Allen and Simon Osborne

Choosing a sea kayak – by Richard Cree

Too afraid to ask – how to use a VHF

Technique – In the field repairs – by James Stevenson

Capture

Whats on

Brian Wilsons Stern Words – Looking forward, looking back

Reviews:

Prijons T-470 Prilite

Palms Kaikoura BA and Tasman Expedition long sleeved paddle jacket

Lomos Element Polar Fleece Undersuit

Expeds Synmat 7 Sleeping Mat

The Go Pro digital camera

Competition

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Issue 6

Features:

Changing Times – by Graham Beckram

Chasing the Ana Epilogue – by Derrick A Mayoleth

Travels with Wisdom and Gravitas – Arctic Voice Part II – by Richard Cree

A weekend at the Races by Dr Douglas E Wilcox

Kate Kayaks to Alaska – by Ingrid and Kate Tomlinson

Expedition Food – by Justine Curgenven

Destination – Northern Brittany – by Kevin Mansell

Rona Raasay – by Dr Douglas E Wilcox

Rough Water Paddling – Part II – The Surf Zone – by Jeff Allen and Simon Osborne

Technique – Fitting a Keel Strip – by James Stevenson

Sea Kayak Navigation – the black art demystified Part II

Capture

Whats on

Brian Wilsons Stern Words – A Tsunami of Gadgetry

Reviews:

The Valley Avocet LV

Reed Aquatic Pro BA

NU Dolphin Swimmer MP3 Player

Scottish Extremities DVD by Patrick Winterton

Wayfarer Foods boil in the bag meals

Sea Kayak Navigation by Franco Ferrero

Pacific Horizons DVD

Kokatat Tropos TecTour Jacket

Competition

Win a waterproof MP3 player


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Issue 5

Features:

Whats on

Newfoundland Circumnavigation – by Hadas Feldman

Interview – Nigel Dennis

A Voyage to Arran, Pladda and Scotlands Forbidden Isle by Dr Douglas E Wilcox

Across the Arctic Circle – by Simon Willis

Leading Lights of the Western Isles – by Patrick Winterton

Classic UK paddling destinations – Jersey

Rough Water Paddling Part I – Tidal Races and Overfalls – by Simon Osborne by Jeff Allen

Sea Kayak Navigation – the black art demystified Part I

Capture

Brian Wilsons Stern Words – An occasional shag would be nice

Reviews:

Dry suits – Palm Aleutian, Kokatat Gore-tex Expedition, Reed Chillcheater Aquatherm paddle suit

Competition

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Issue 4

Features:

Lands End

Greenland – paddling through a sea of ice – by Jean-Luc Grossmann

Interview – Gordon Brown

A little piece of Iona and the Ross of Mull by Dr Douglas E Wilcox

An Aegean Odyssey – by Nick Cunliffe

Arctic Voice Expedition Phase I – by Glenn Morris

Incident Management IV – Medical incidents and calls for assistance by Jeff Allen

Capture

Brian Wilsons Stern Words – Stranger things happen at sea

Reviews:

Long term test – the Rockpool Alaw and Alaw Bach

Lendal Kinetic touring paddles with Ion Glow in the dark blades

The Primus ETApower EF integrated stove and pan

Kari-Tek Easy Load

Hebridean Waves – kayaking Scotlands West Coast – by Ewan Gillespie

Competition

Win a five-day Paddle the book course with Gordon Brown

Issue 3

Features:

Whats on

Kates First Sea Kayaking Adventures – by Ingrid Tomlinson

Roving among the islands and Wilderness of Mulls West Coast by Dr Douglas E Wilcox

Classic UK Paddling Destinations – Isle of Portland

Trips that pass in a fright – by Mike Thomson

Incident Management III – Managing the surf zone by Jeff Allen

Following Instincts by Patrick Winterton

The Bass Strait – Joining the dots in Australia by Justine Curgenven

Capture

Brian Wilsons Stern Words – Blowin in the wind

Reviews:

The Valley Nordkapp Enthusiast RM

Advanced Elements Advancedframe and convertible kayaks

Mitchell Blades Carbon Elite Voyager

The Yak Vent BA

Hebridean Waves – kayaking Scotlands West Coast – by Ewan Gillespie

Competition

Win a two-day course with Sea Kayaking Cornwall

Issue 2

Features:

Whats on

The West Cork / Atlantic Sea Kayaking Experience by Richard Parkin

Classic UK Paddling Destinations – Cadgwith Cove to Mullion Cove

The Raised beaches, skulls, white tailed sea eagles and whirlpools of Jura by Dr Douglas E Wilcox

Sark – the Jewel of the Channel Islands by Kevin Mansell

Antarctica – No rules by Lawrence Geoghegan

Incident Management II - Towing by Jeff Allen

Capture

Gordon Browns Stern Words – Get stuck in

Reviews:

The SKUK Explorer HV

Sea Kayak Trolleys: Eckla Atlantic 200, Eckla Canyon, KKS dual purpose kayak and loader trolley, Kari-Tek Standard, Kari-Tek Compact.

The Northern Isles by Tom Smith and Chris Jex

Sea Kayaking by Nigel Robinson and Alun Richardson

Jetboil Burner Heat exchanger / cup

Competition

Win a Palm Ocean Towline


Issue 1

Features:

What’s on

Interview – Jeff Allen

In search of the 4000-year-old Queen of the Inchs Glass covered coffin by Dr Douglas E Wilcox

Rounding Tassie by Justine Curgenven

Lopud, Sipan and Kolocep… The Elafiti Islands by Richard Parkin

Expedition Planning by Kevin Mansell

Developing your sea kayaking photography by Dr Douglas E Wilcox

Incident Management 1 by Jeff Allen

Capture

Brian Wilsons Stern Words – Paddle Loudly

Reviews:

The P+H Cetus

Aquabound Manta Ray

Aquabound Eagle Ray

Palm Combination Ocean EXP Spraydeck

Yak Horizon Universal Spraydeck

Aquapac MP3 player case with100% waterproof headphones

Sea Kayaking Rough Waters by Alex Matthews

Hunger Break heater meals – self heating lamb curry

Competition

Win a Northwater Peaked Deck Bag

Win a Yak Koast BA and Horizon deck
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