FEBRUARY VAMOS AL SUR!
Escape the winter blues and head south for sun, surf and salsa. With bountiful marine life, endless beaches and an estab- lished sea kayaking scene, the
Sea of Cortez in Baja is a favorite destination for many migrating paddlers. For kayaking that will blow your mind, travel south to Patagonia’s fiords and paddle past the snow-capped volcanoes, towering waterfalls and in- viting hot springs. Ever try paddling at altitude? Located at a literally breathtaking 12,500 feet between Bolivia and Peru, Lake Titicaca is the world’s highest navigable lake and a truly unique kayaking destination.
www.bajakayakadventures.com |
www.exchile.com |
www.titicacakayakadventure.com
MARCH PADDLE WITH
MANATEES
Once mistaken for mermaids by lovelorn (or desperate?) sailors, the admittedly curvaceous manatees make fascinating paddling companions. During
winter cold snaps, hundreds of these gentle sea creatures gather in the warmer waters around natural springs in Florida’s Crystal and Homosassa rivers. Paddling through the crystalline shallows is a low-impact way to enjoy these herds of inquisi- tive animals—manatees are under threat from powerboat traffic and other human activities—and hook your kids or friends on the joys of kayaking.
www.floridakayakcompany.com
MAY SPRING
TUNE-UP
Looking to venture into exposed waters, improve your roll or prac- tice rescues? Hone rusty skills and learn new ones with a few days of spring training—for specific
course offerings in your area, check out the websites of the American Canoe Association, Paddle Canada and BCU North America. If the kayaking bug really has you bit, sign up for an instructor or guide course—teaching and lead- ing will test your ability to effectively commu- nicate key points and can help fine-tune your own skills.
www.paddlingcanada.com |
www.americanca-
noe.org |
www.bcuna.com
JUNE RACE OF
A LIFETIME
For the ultimate mental and physical challenge, sign up for the Yukon River Quest—the world’s longest annual canoe and kayak marathon. Com-
petitors race in solo, tandem and voyageur divisions, and must complete the more than 700 kilometers from Whitehorse to Dawson City in 72 hours or less. Competi- tors range from capable novices to internationally ranked professional athletes; however, many have discovered that wilderness experience and mental stamina count for as much as extreme fitness. Prepare yourself for amazing camaraderie, utter exhaustion and bizarre hallucinations as you race around the clock and under the midnight sun through some of Canada’s most beautiful landscapes. Toast the ghosts of the Gold Rush and celebrate your successful finish with a wild night in Dawson City.
www.yukonriverquest.com july
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