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Design & Layout Laura Ramos www.portalcm.com


Contributing Writers Dan Crandall, Mary Ann Furda, Scotto Galbreath, Steven Malone, Marna Pow- ell, Eric Soares, and California Kayaker Magazine


Contributing Photographers Delta Kayaks, Eppie’s Great Race, Dominick Lemarie, John Lull, Marlene Malone, Mark Sanders, Eric Soares, Kayak Zak, and California Kayaker Magazine


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Copyright © 2011 by California Kayaker Magazine. All rights reserved. Duplication or copying of any portion of this magazine in any form is strictly prohibited. Letters to the editor should be sent to the editor at the address listed above. The opinions found in California Kayaker Magazine are those of its writers and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of management or advertisers.


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Kayaking can be a dangerous sport. Dress appropriately, always wear your PFD, and paddle within your skill level.


California Kayaker Magazine 3 9 Features


6 Skills: Swimming for Kayakers


9 Paddle Ergonomics


12 Dos and Don’ts of Eppie’s Great Race


18 Baja Surf Condo 22 Buying a Rec Boat 26 Camera Review


29 Yoga for Kayaking DVD Review


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In Every Issue 4 Editor’s Note


5 News, Results, and Calendar


16 Center Hatch


30 Intellectual Section: Wet Exit


30 List of Advertisers


Summer 2011 Contents


Issue 6


Cover Photo - kayakers enjoying the


protected waters and wildlife of La Jolla Photo by California Kayaker Camera: Nikon D5000


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