this that Continued from page 22— by BBC reporter Si-
mon Willis. The website archives Willis’ interviews with some of the U.K.’s top paddlers and is updated at a rate of three new podcasts per month. Downloads are free, says Willis. “I know it sounds daft, but I’m just doing this because I love the sport and want to share it.” Visit www.
SeaKayakRoutes.com.
A Goot Buy, “Eh b’y?”
What do kayaking, Canadian government, and copious amounts of Alexander Keith’s Pale Ale have in common? For paddlers in Nova Scotia, a celebration of the govern- ment’s purchase of nearly 700 hectares (1,730 acres) of coastal islands, shoreline and inland waterways from private stake- holders. MNR minister David Morse said, “Much of our culture was shaped by our proximity to the sea….[These purchases] ensure that future generations benefit from our rich culture and traditions.” With an additional 168 hectares (414 acres) on the slate for April, the total cost will be over $5 million. Money well spent, agrees New Brunswick paddler Doug Scott: “Hav- ing access to these islands is great news for Nova Scotia sea kayakers.”
Carbon-Neutral Kayaking
Leading by example, organizers of the Canoecopia paddling expo have elevated a material-conscious event into a poster child for climate change awareness. To compensate for the greenhouse gases pro- duced by the event, organizers purchased carbon offsets from the Chicago Climate Exchange. The exchange works by selling credits to carbon producers to fund devel- opment of renewable energy projects and provide breaks to energy suppliers using “green” sources. Wondering how to off- set the global warming impact of buying a new kayak or taking a spring road trip? Follow the “carbon neutral traveler” link at
http://www.rutabaga.com/canoecopia.
events MAY 4–6 FOR THE MOST DEPENDABLE
PADDLESPORTS GEAR Go to
nrsweb.com/adventurekayak
or call 1-800-635-5202 for a free catalog and directions to your nearest NRS dealer.
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Eastern Canadian Sea Kayak Instruc- tor Conference & Georgian Bay Kayak & Canoe Festival
NOBEL, ON Workshops, boat demos, and a Saturday-night concert starring Fred Eaglesmith and the Flying Squirrels. Contact: www.
rapidmedia.com and
www.whitesquall.com
For complete event listings visit
www.rapidmedia.com MAY 17–21
Seward Sea Kayak- ing Symposium SEWARD, AK The new and improved Alaska Sea Kayak Sympo- sium offers kayakers of all levels an opportunity to learn and explore. Contact:
www.seaexpoalaska.com
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