Issue #35
Features:
Lendal and Celtic Paddles update
Asinara or bust – sea kayaking Sardinia
learning your first roll – three obstacles
360 ̊
What’s new
Environmental issues
What’s on
Classic overseas paddling destination – the Stockholm Archipelago
Photo tips – setting the settings
Top 10 Seasonal Delights
Classic UK paddling destination – Cornwall part 2
Getaways – courses, trips and expeditions
Reviewed:
Long term test of the P&H Cetus MV
North Shore Ocean 17
Peak UK Explorer one-piece
Sea Kayak Rescues DVD
Howard Jeff’s ‘SKANNA’
Digital only content includes:
Asinara or Bust Gallery
Greenland Paddler
Getaways
and more…
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Issue #34
Features
Sun, Sea and Sharks in the Bahamas
Paddling Pukaskwa
Skookumchuck – turbulent water
Crossing the line
Coaching and Leadership
360 ̊
What’s new
What’s on
Environmental issues
Photo tips – using filters
Seasonal delights
Seashore foraging
Classic UK paddling destination – Northumberland and the Scottish borders
Reviewed:
Long term test of the P&H Delphin
Kokatat’s 2012 expedition drysuit
Kokatat’s 2012 RoninPro BA
Rolling with sticks
P&H skeg system mk2
Digital only extras include our new ‘Greenland Paddler’ section with articles from Helen Wilson and Christopher Crowhurst, Getaways and more…
Issue #33
Features:
Photographer: Gregor Zadravec / www.paddleography.com
Location: Kornati, Croatia
Issue #32
Features:
360˚
A Fyne time in Argyll, part 2: the mouth of Loch Fyne
Birding from a sea kayak
Technique: Sideways on the Move
How to get the most from your GoPro
Seasonal Delights – High Summer
Seashore foraging
Grey seals - Make the most of your unforgettable experience
Understand, Do and Reflect
Classic UK Paddling Destination - ‘Kernow-agas-dynnergh’ – Welcome to Cornwall
Reviews:
The Tahe Tandem Mini
This is the Roll
Expedition Skills
Ladies kit from Palm
Additional Digital Content
Loch Fyne Gallery
Trips for Twitchers
GoPro Videos
Rolling with Helen Wilson
Getaways
Issue #31
Features:
A Fyne time in Argyll - Part one: Upper Loch Fyne
Sex, Slugs and Rocky Pools
Are you sitting comfortably? Dynamic posture for sea kayakers
Howard Jeffs Interview
Search and rescue: Training never stops!
When the tide is out, the table is laid…!
Turning in Wind
Classic UK Paddling Destination – Pembrokeshire in association with Sea Kayak Guides
Reviews:
The Tahe CoastSpirit
Rough Water Handling
Additional Digital Content
Kayak rolling with Helen Wilson
To hang or not to hang – a guide to bear conservation and safety when paddling in the north
Essential course: RYA VHF Short Range Certificate
Getaways
Issue #30
Features:
Port Huron to Home
Orkney: A trip to remember
Alaska Expedition tips from the field
Boat Trim: Free the kayak, feel the performance
Sea kayak sailing and safety
Close encounters… of a marine kind
Sea Survival II
Alderney – The rock in the river
Leadership essentials
Reviews:
The North Shore Atlantic RM
Into the wind
Additional Digital Content
Kayak rolling with Helen Wilson
Getaways
And more…
Issue #29
Features:
Dream Destination 2 – St Kilda
Raja Ampat: Paddling Nirvana
Sea Survival Revisited
Rough Water Handling: The Five Essentials
Nigel Foster’s Encounters
The Dangers of sun exposure – A personal story
Stretching for sea kayaking
Crabbing from a sea kayak
Reviews:
The Zegul Baidarka
The P&H Aries
Schwarzer paddles
Additional Digital Content
Raja Ampat Gallery
Getaways – Winter warmers
4* Assessment
Kayak rolling with Helen Wilson
And don’t miss the:
100 page Play the sea digital buyer’s guide including reviews…
Issue #28 – An Expedition Special
Features:
North Reef Expedition
Expedition Sea Kayaking by Jeff Allen
Expedition Photography
Shooting Kayakers
Expedition Dynamics
Expeditions by Nigel Foster
Sectional Kayaks
Expedition Top Tips
Leave no trace
Reviews:
The SKUK Pilgrim Expedition
Sea Kayak with Gordon Brown v2
The Reed Chillcheater Pro-Instructor Dry Suit
Lendal’s Expedition paddles
Additional Digital Content
News
Expedition Photography examples
More Expedition Top Tips
Essential Course IV – REC Advanced First Aid
Expeditions and Courses
Helen Wilson’s Rolling Masterclass
And don’t miss the:
140+ page Expedition Special digital buyer’s guide!
Issue #27
Features:
Dream Destination 1 – the Sea of Cortez
A trip of discovery to the heart of the Cuillin Mountains
Around Ireland
Going Hard – an Alpinistic approach to sea kayaking
Eila Wilkinson Interview
Preventing sea kayak injuries
Nigel Foster’s ‘Encounters’ – Newfoundland squid
Essential Course III: 4* Training
Technique – the Pop out!
Reviews:
The Valley Etain 17-5 and RM
Werner’s Corryvrecken and Shuna paddles
Photo Competition – Win a Valley Etain RM
Additional Digital Content
Dream Destination and Cuillin Mountains Galleries
Kayak Rolling and Q&A with Helen Wilson
Essential Course III – Detailed course provide feedback
Valley Etain RM Gallery
Photo Gallery
Plus view five videos on our ‘online version’.
Issue #26
Features:
Kayaking Korea – Paddling with the Police and a Monk on a mission
Return to Islay
The Kingdom of Tramuntana: the North Costa Brava
Jon Turk
The Art and Science of Leadership
Essential course 2: Coastal Navigation and Tidal Planning
Kayak Design – Questions answered
Reviews:
Tiderace’s Xtreme
Zegul’s 530
Yak’s Xipe
Additional Digital Content
DW and Korea Galleries
Kayak Rolling and Q&A with Helen Wilson
Yak Xipe Gallery
Zegul 530 Gallery
Sea Kayaking Essentials DVD Review
Anglesey Sea Kayak Symposium 2011 Photo Gallery
Plus view four videos on our ‘online version’.
Issue #25
Features:
The Solomon Islands
Retreat from Islay
Justine Curgenven Interview
Lessons Learnt
Advanced Journeying
Essential Course One – First Aid
Safety Gear – Location and Decisions
Kayak Construction 2
Nigel Foster’s ‘Encounters’ – Grand Marais
Reviews:
Valley’s Etain
The HandiKart
Additional Digital Content
Kayak rolling and Q&A with Helen Wilson
Valley Etain Gallery
mKettle Review
HandiKart Gallery
Issue #24
Features:
Hidden jewel of Loch Creran by Dr Douglas Wilcox
A Paddling Holiday in England? Not such a Scilly Idea
Kayak Construction by Aled Williams
Marcus Demuth Interview
Welcome to the Terror Zone by Jeff Allen
Sea Kayaking Injuries by Dr Martin Lee
Nigel Foster’s ‘Encounters’ – Driftwood
Mental Aspects of Sea Kayaking by Ra’anan Dagan
Kayak rolling and Q&A with Helen Wilson
Reviews:
Point 65 XP18
Issue #23
Features:
All a’Lorn at Sea on a Winter’s Night!
The West Fjords of Iceland
‘Real kayaking’ in the Seychelles
Design
Nigel Foster’s ‘Encounters’ – 1666 and the Sea Hares
Night Photography
Finishing Forward, the Other Side to Rolling
Technique 1 – Edging
Technique 2 – Manoeuvring in strong wind
Reviews:
Jeff Allen’s throw tow
The P+H delphin
Kayak Fishing by Andy Benham
Issue #22
Features:
Round the Mull of Kintyre, with a gargoyle and an angry man!
Disko Bay, Greenland
The Cockpit
Kayak Fishing
Kayak Rolling III
Sea Kayaking Essentials: Difficult rough water landings
Nigel Foster’s Encounters – Faroe Islands reveal a dark secret
Reviews:
The Outer Hebrides – Sea kayaking around the Isles & St Kilda
Flat Earth Kayak Sails
Tahe Reval Mini
Rockpool Taran
Peak UK topdeck
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
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
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
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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’
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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
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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’
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
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
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
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
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
What’s 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
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
What’s 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 200
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
What’s on
Brian Wilson’s 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
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
What’s on
Brian Wilson’s Stern Words – Looking forward, looking back
Reviews:
Prijons T-470 Prilite
Palm’s Kaikoura BA and Tasman Expedition long sleeved paddle jacket
Lomo’s Element Polar Fleece Undersuit
Exped’s Synmat 7 Sleeping Mat
The Go Pro digital camera
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
What’s on
Brian Wilson’s 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
Issue #5
Features:
What’s 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 Wilson’s Stern Words – An occasional shag would be nice
Reviews:
Dry suits – Palm Aleutian, Kokatat Gore-tex Expedition, Reed Chillcheater Aquatherm paddle suit
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 Wilson’s 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
Issue #3
Features:
What’s on
Kate’s 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 Wilson’s 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 Scotland’s West Coast – by Ewan Gillespie
Issue #2
Features:
What’s 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
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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 Wilson’s 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
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