the arms rather than the body motion to roll.” Facebook fans Lance Elzie and Michael Kingsley agreed that raising your head during a roll was a common mistake. “Simple reminders like placing a gentle hand on the side of the paddler’s head quickly solve the problem,” noted Kingsley. Tom found a couple of author Alex Matthews’ tips particularly helpful, and added one more of this own, “Using goggles [to watch blade angle] is a good idea. I use an electrical wire taped to the paddle shaft to judge blade angle.” AMCarter33 thought this troubleshooter was off-target, “Mostly a bunch of cute cartoons and very amateur tips about rolling.” We’re okay with that, the pros can already roll.
Perfect Pictures
The Early Summer issue of Ad- venture Kayak highlighted fabulous paddling photography and shared tips for making jaw-dropping im- ages on your paddling adventures. “I really enjoyed ‘79 Ways to Take Better Pictures’ (www.rapidmedi-
al.com/0215),” wrote Jerry Wylie from Lyme, Connecticut. “I find viewing boats and holding paddles at a diagonal angle gives energy to a shot. Adding macro close-ups
Adventure #2: GRAND CANYON PHOTO: JIMMY MACDONALD 38 | ADVENTURE KAYAK
Many of us bring along a pocket point- and-shoot or camera phone on our paddling adventures, but most kayakers know more about the Rule of Twelfths than the Rule of Thirds. Which is why we dove into Adventure Kayak’s deep pool of photography talent to bring you these expert tips on shooting people, action, selfies, paddling lifestyle, wildlife, landscapes and more. We’ve asked the experts how to get great photos on a budget, and how to get the most from your GoPro (page 43). Even if you’ve never handled a professional DSLR (digital camera with interchangeable lenses), the techniques on these pages are guaranteed to transform your trip photos from boring to breathtaking, humdrum to holy cow, and ordinary to extraordinary.
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complements the myriad mid-range and telephoto views we usually take, and shooting kayakers from above on shore is more convenient and gives a great perspective.” On Face- book, Nick Carlson added, “Picture Tip #80: Don’t forget your float strap. Cameras sink.” Other photos in the issue also struck a chord with readers. “Seeing this picture just gave me a chill,” wrote Prairie Mike on
Adventurekayak.com about the floatplane image in Stills. “I was fortunate enough to paddle Haida Gwaii a few years back. It was pure paradise.” In an email titled ‘really dangerous photo,’ Frank Day wrote, “On page 62, you show a woman in a kayak being reviewed, the Jura HV. This brace, the high brace, is dangerous even when performed correctly. The woman in the photo is not even close to doing it safely; she is in the worst possible position. Do you have kayakers on staff who look at submissions before you run them?” Frank is referring to Adventure Kayak editor, wilderness guide and instructor Virginia Marshall showing a low brace turn. She’s doing it correctly and is in no danger.
Events
The 11th annual Ladies of the Lake Symposium in Munising, MI, is shaping up to be the largest ever so don’t miss out Au- gust 15–17 (
www.downwindsports.com/lol). Challenge yourself on the Missouri River and help promote clean water at the family friendly Race for Rivers in St. Charles, MO, August 23 (www.racefortherivers. org). Catch more family fun at the Great Canadian Kayak Challenge & Festival in Timmins, ON, August 22–24 (www.
thegreatcanadiankayakchallenge.com). Learn traditional skills at two awesome events in early September. Get rolling, learn the ropes (gymnastics, that is) or build a paddle at the Ontario Green- land Camp (read an exclusive report in the Early Summer 2012 issue, www.rapidmedia. com/0045) in Muskoka, ON, September 5–7 (
www.ontariogreenlandcamp.com). South of the border the same weekend, top Greenland-style coaches Helen Wilson and Greg Stamer head up The Traditional Gathering in Minnesota’s Lake Carlos State Park (www.
qajaqmn.org). The Bay of Fundy Sea Kayak Symposium returns to lovely Lower Argyle, Nova Scotia, September 12–15 (Adventure Kayak had a blast last year, read all about it in the Spring 2014 issue,
www.rapidmedia.com/0216) for a long weekend of coaching, surfing and maritime hospitality (
www.bofsks.com).
Interns Wanted
Adventure Kayak is looking for talented, hard-working interns. If you can paddle, spell and want to live in our small paddling town, we’d love to hear from you. We’re particularly interested in candidates from writing and journalism programs, and those with strong skills in social media and web content management systems. Send your resume to
kaydi@rapidmedia.com.
Rough water events ramp up in October, starting with Lake Superior’s Gales Storm Gathering (get the scoop in the Spring 2013 issue,
www.rapidmedia.com/0046) in Munis- ing, MI, October 3–5 (
www.galesstormgathering.com). The Lumpy Waters Symposium reconnects rowdy paddlers in Pacific City, OR, October 10–12 (
www.lumpywaters.com).
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