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	Issue 13, December 2008

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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

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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

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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

Win a Tourlite Long Jacket and an Adventure Vest BA from Peak UK

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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

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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

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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

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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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