VOLUME 13, ISSUE 3
Great Bear Rainforest 43 FORGED
FEATURES IN FLAMES
After a devastating fire claimed the Sterling Kayaks factory, Alex Matthews traveled to Bellingham, Washington, to document the inspiring story of Sterling’s rebirth from the ashes.
48 TAKE A TRIP, DIFFERENCE
MAKE A
For his very first sea kayaking trip, Paul Manning-Hunter wanted more than just a personal adventure. He wanted his trip to matter. Nine days after entering British Columbia’s sprawling Great Bear Rainforest, he returned with the makings of a film that shared his concern and wonder for this threatened wilderness.
DEPAR TMENTS Channel 16
6 COMMUNITY: Clothing optional; bracing debate; and geography lesson.
8 EDITORIAL: In praise of beginners.
12 WATERLINES: Paddling from adversity to opportunity in Tanzania.
Stills
14 PHOTO GALLERY: Leaping whales, misty fords, sunny sails and more.
Flotsam and Jetsam
21 PEOPLE: Dave and Amy Freeman finish an 11,700-mile North American Odyssey.
22 TECHNOLOGY: Te art and science of mapmaking.
24 WHAT’S UP WITH… Crowdfunding.
26 ROCK THE BOAT: Face it; kayaking is expensive, exclusive and completely irrelevant. Go now!
p.48 COVER PHOTO: GARY LUHM. STRAWBERRY ISLAND, SAN JUAN ISLANDS, WASHINGTON // PHOTO ABOVE: PAUL MANNING-HUNTER
Kayaker’s Journal 29 7 PLACES: To work on your tan.
30 KAYAK Q&A: Ask the experts. In this issue: boost your radio’s range, and choose the right hull for you.
32 IN THE HATCH: Head-to-head kayak cart shootout.
34 CHECKOUT: Six summer sizzlers.
36 FOOD: All-day breakfast with Vince Paquot.
38 BOATS: Dropping the Hammer on P&H’s new playboat; unfolding the Pakboats Quest 135.
Dream Departures
62 ST. CROIX RIVER: Make it a long weekend on this historic backyard gem.
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PHOTO: PAUL MANNING-HUNTER
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