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Keep an Eye on Your Boat Trailer and It Will Treat You Well

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ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 22, 2010 – With the boating season now in full swing, the miles are starting to add up for the thousands of boaters and anglers trailering their boats and fishing rigs to their favorite waterway.

The BoatUS Trailering Club , which offers “Trailer Assist” roadside assistance for both disabled boat trailers and their tow vehicles, says if you want your trailer travels to remain trouble-free, now is the time to keep a close eye on your trailer for wear and damage.

So far this summer, the BoatUS 24-hour dispatch centers (800-391-4869) report the following top three reasons why boaters are requesting help, as well as some tips to ensure a smooth tow to the lake all summer long: more...


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Jackson Kayak is boat of choice for 13 of 18 new National Team members

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Paddlers in Jackson Kayak’s Star series of whitewater kayaks claimed 13 of the 18 available World Championship slots in the US National Freestyle Kayak Team Trials that concluded here today.

The All-Star swept the podium and the teams in both the junior and senior men’s competitions. Only reigning champs and members of the US National Team are eligible to compete at the International Canoe Federation World Championships in Plattling, Germany next June.  more...


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Discover the deep blue

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The bubbles appeared first. Then, the bright yellow oxygen tank strapped to Tim Brown's back. Then, finally, the 61-year-old broke the surface of the St. Clair River, his salt-and-pepper beard soaked, his head covered in a wetsuit.

Brown, of Port Huron, is an avid scuba diver, making dozens of dives a week in the river and southern Lake Huron.

"I only come up here on days that end in 'y'," he said with a laugh.

He loves diving in the area for many reasons.

"There's clear water. Wrecks. You don't have to spend all day on a boat. You just suit up and jump in."   more...


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Misty beach

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These are the best times when you have a good paddle, sitting on the beach and watching the misty rain move in just after you got off the water.  more...


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Paddling Lake Superior

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I set out last night on my first paddle of Lake Superior as part of my weeklong trip to the Upper Peninsula, doing research on a paddling guide to Michigan to be published next spring by The Countryman Press. The big lake was cooperative and calm, hardly a riffle on Grand Marais Harbor. more...


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A Sunday paddle on Lake Erie

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Like many folks who live in Metro Detroit, I tend to head Up North for recreation, but this past Father's Day, I headed south on I-75 for a change, and drove about 45 minutes to Sterling State Park near Monroe on Lake Erie.
Although it wasn't planed as a Father's Day event, it turned out that way because our paddle on Brest Bay brought back vivid memories of fishing for perch with my father and grandfather in the 1950s. In those days, especially during October, we would catch boat loads of them, and I remember endlessly scaling them at my grandparents' cottage. There would then be large family dinners. I've priced perch at markets, and figure I probably scaled at least a million dollars worth when I was a kid. more...


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Yamaha Offering Three WaveRunner PWC Under $9,000

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10WR_VX_Deluxe_A2_ba762a3bThe 2010 PWC line-ups are some of the best ever, and offer some serious value for the budget-minded consumer. The Sea-doo GTI SE and the Yamaha VX Deluxe are two of the top contenders in the "Value" category of PWC priced under $9,000.

First, let's be clear that "Value" does not imply "cheap" or "entry-level."  Both of these models are quality watercraft that are very popular with PWC owners because they deliver a big bang for the buck.  In fact, the Yamaha VX was the best-selling PWC in the entire boating industry for 2009; a feat that it has repeated for the past five years.  more...



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Emotion Kayaks Receives Outside Magazine's "Gear of the Year"

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Emotion Kayaks, manufacturer of exceptional recreational kayaks and accessories, proudly announces the Emotion Comet as Outside Magazine’s 2010 “Gear of the Year” award. This is the first time a recreational kayak has ever won this award.

The Comet is a sit-inside kayak with key features like Emotion’s signature paddle keeper ledges, but at an incredible value. These boats are made in the USA, pairing affordability with exceptional performance. The Comet retails for $279 and is 8’3” weighing in at 38 pounds making it easy to launch, store and stable to paddle.   more...


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Inaugural Let's Go Paddling Month launches June 1

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Let's Go Paddling LogoKayak and Canoe teaching centers around the country are rallying to shine a spotlight on paddlesports next month as part of a nationwide grass roots initiative to get more people padding more often.  more...


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Got the itch to hit the waters and paddle? Know how to stay safe

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With all the rain this week, I've found myself scanning headlines, wondering how many paddlers have gotten in trouble. Canoeing and kayaking calls for precautions anytime, but high-water conditions are especially precarious.  more...


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MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour Unveils New Action Packed Format

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The MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour will hit the water in a new way during its 2010 season. Each stop now will feature three different competition formats, an innovative mix of live music, and the largest wake party around, all set to take place on Saturday evenings.  more...

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Montreal's frothing Lachine Rapids provide high-octane sports playground

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MONTREAL — You haven't had the full Montreal experience until you've come face to face with Kong, Maverick and Big Joe.

But only those who literally jump off the Island of Montreal, away from the city's fabulous restaurants, nightlife and festivals, get a chance to meet them in the action-sports playground of the St. Lawrence River.

Every year, thousands head out to the river's rumbling Lachine Rapids, a popular spot for whitewater rafting, jet boating, river surfing and kayaking.  more...



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BC’s Lieutenant Governor Launches Canoe He Carved Himself

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British Columbia Lieutenant Governor, Steven Point and his carved canoe. Photo Credit: Adrian Lam, Times Colonist“It was a great, great feeling”

That’s what British Columbia Lieutenant Governor, Steven Point said when he got back to shore after paddling his canoe for the first time.

You see, his canoe is a bit different than what’s sitting currently in your garage in that it’s hand carved from a log that Steven found on a beach he found himself near his beach.  more...


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New DVD: Simplifying the Roll with Helen Wilson

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Simplifying the Roll DVD
You might be interested in a new Greenland Kayak rolling DVD shipping next month. Simplifying the Roll with Helen Wilson is described as, "A multi-level guide to learning, troubleshooting and progressing through an ancient Greenland technique."

Here is a trailer via the youtube:   more...


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Canadian Canoe Museum Appoints Ambassador‏

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Canadian Canoe Museum LogoThe Board of Directors of The Canadian Canoe Museum is delighted to announce that veteran broadcaster Shelagh Rogers has agreed to become the museum’s Ambassador at Large. This position, designed to capitalize on Rogers’ interest in the canoe, which became known during the CBC Seven Wonders of Canada Project, was created to help make the museum and its collection better known to Canadians.  more...


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