ERGONOMICALLY CORRECT - The GULLWING paddle blades are designed asymmetrical in shape and formed at an angle which allows the paddler to put maximum surface area in the water faster & easier with less effort to achieve
more efficient power.
PADDLE FEATURES • Aluminum alloy handle • Nylon and fiberglass blades • Powder coated textured handle • New model for anglers • Light weight • Powerful curved blade • Easily flipped to reverse direction
PADDLES
ajcarlow@yahoo.com www.gullwingpaddles.com
Fl &Jetsam otsam HAPPENINGS BY VIRGINIA MARSHALL Get Schooled
at Boat Camp QAJAQ TRAINING CAMP AUGUST 19–21, 2011
Now in its 10th year, this camp for traditional paddlers celebrates the skinny stick in a free- spirited atmosphere. There are no schedules, courses or prerequisites—just informal mentoring from world-class paddlers, includ- ing four-time Greenland National Kayak Champion Maligiaq Padilla. WHY GO: The Lost Boys-style, paddle-in-only venue on the shores of Lake Michigan creates an intimate stronghold for Greenland geeks. $250 US,
www.qajaqtc.org
BCU 3 STAR/PADDLE CANADA LEVEL 2 SKILLS COMBO AUGUST 23–27, 2011
This one-of-a-kind certification course seam- lessly blends the internationally acclaimed British Canoe Union syllabus with the Paddle Canada program’s overnight wilderness camp- ing component. Lake Superior and the mouth of the mighty Michipicoten River offer up reliable bumpy water to test advancing skills. WHY GO: “Intermediate paddlers really appreci- ate this unique opportunity to be exposed to different and complementary approaches to sea kayak skills instruction,” says event coordi- nator and host David Wells. $755 CDN,
www.naturallysuperior.com
ONTARIO GREENLAND CAMP SEPTEMBER 9–11, 2011
Returning for its second year, the 2011 camp will be held on a warm inland lake two hours north of Toronto. Shape a paddle, learn traditional rope gymnastics, practice harpoon throwing and, of course, brush up on Greenland rolling and strokes under the watchful guidance of mentors Cheri Perry, Turner Wilson and jetsetting Greenlander Maligiaq Padilla. WHY GO: Stick-heads can say words like tuilik,
NEW
THREE SIZES
TWO CHOICES OF MATERIAL
POLYETHYLENE COMPOSITE
and norsaq without anyone rolling their eyes. $340 CDN,
www.ontariogreenlandcamp.com
LUMPY WATERS SYMPOSIUM OCTOBER 14–16, 2011
Kayak availability may vary depending on time. Please contact your BORÉALDESIGN dealer for more information.
BOREALDESIGN.COM 20 ADVENTURE KAYAK | SUMMER/FALL 2011
Explore the stunning Pacific Northwest coast- line’s labyrinth of arches, tunnels and overfalls while practicing rock specific boat control and rescue techniques with an international assortment of respected instructors. Gas- tronomically minded paddlers can learn the ropes and rods of fishing for lingcod, rockfish, cabezon and red rock crab from their kayaks. WHY GO: Unique combination of rough water skill development and kayak fishing primer. $379 US,
www.lumpywaters.com
photo: M. Scriver
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