Recent posts from the Paddling Planet
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April 2nd – Discovery Island (#14)
I organized a “Wednesday Group” paddle out to the islands and we (12 of us) had a great day on the water. there was a strong ebb running in the morning so we decided to head south from Cadboro Point to take advantage of the current. The grey section in the track is where we…
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20 år med wordpress
Idag är det visst 20 år sedan vi installerade wordpress för första gången på kajak.nu. Tiden alltså. WordPress rullar på. Det var en del som var skeptiska till publiceringssystem på den tiden och försökte hävda att det var bättre med html-filer, flash eller nåt annat konstigt. Förutom som motor till kajak.nu pysslar vi lite med…
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Solig marspaddling på ån
Blev sen marspremiärpaddling idag 😉 Riktigt go runda på Rönneå i solen. Kajakbryggan vid ÄSSS kajak lades i igår vilket underlättar sjösättningen, så nu kan vi inte skylla på det heller ? Inlägget Solig marspaddling på ån dök först upp på .
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Pick It Up
Earth Day turned into Earth Week a long time ago, and quite frankly, it has since become Earth Month. I don’t say this as if it is a bad thing, just an observation. Beach cleanups were pretty rare around Puget Sound and the Northwest coast back in the day; that is not the case now,…
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He Was an Expert Kayaker: How Reporters Get Paddling Fatalities Wrong
As we move out of winter and into the early paddling season, we’re bound to see reports of deaths of paddlers due to cold water and not wearing life vests. This happens every year. Journalists will often write, “He was an strong, experienced paddler by all accounts,” but if they researched their actual experience they…
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I’ve got to Stop collecting and Start getting on the water more!!!
I know many paddlers say you can never have too many boats, but I have too many. I’m really loving this must recent one though. When my back would not allow me to sit in a kayak, I took up Canoe Rowing. And loved it for many years. It’s a great over all exercise…
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Barrslöjd
I Holmas kalender dök det upp en kortkurs i Barrslöjd. När jag läste det undrade jag vad barrslöjd var och sökte efter det. Noll träffar. Ganska ovanligt att man inte får några träffar, oavsett vad man söker på* Anmälde mig och det blev en trevlig söndag i Holmas hantverkskällare. Terese var kursledare och lotsade oss…
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Aggiornamenti continui
In questi giorni sono reduce da una lunga e debilitante influenza stagionale e mi sono ritagliata del tempo per proseguire con gli aggiornamenti on-line che la federazione inglese propone sempre con maggiore frequenza a chi vuole mantenere attivi i propri brevetti di insegnante.La federazione inglese non si chiama più BCU e ha di nuovo cambiato…
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FLEXTAIL Tiny Helio 600Z Headlamp Review
For the last few months, I’ve been reviewing the FLEXTAIL Tiny Helio 600Z Headlamp, which is a new headlamp from the company that brought you the FLEXTAIL Zero Pump. I liked the Zero Pump, so when Flextail offered me a review sample of the Tiny Helio, I jumped on it. What is it? The FLEXTAIL…
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Panthera – Björn Andersson
Senast i den allt längre raden av välbyggda kajaker från Björn Andersson (Jack 14, en Thule/2, en Frej, ett par Frej till, och en Spray) är en Panthera: “Hej Björn Pantheran klar, klarlackat däck, marinblått skrov, och lite snabbt provad en gråkall marsdag. Inte inriktad ffa på låg vikt utan mer robust: gran i botten upp…
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EL DESCENSO DEL RIO SELLA
Unos tips para uno de los destinos más populares de kayak en España: el descenso del Río Sellaleer más
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EMS Training Opportunity – Paid ‘Victim Actors’ Needed
Colorado Cardiac CPR is looking for ‘victim actors’ to help with a Tactical Emergency Medical Services (TEMS) course we are running You will be paid $75 per session for Oscar worthy acting skills (or your best attempt), and we need to fill three (3) sessions. This will require ‘victim actors’ to be made up with…
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Carbon Greenland Paddle Recommendations
Q: Good morning! I have made several wooden greenland paddles and they get better all the time. I am thinking I would like to purchase a carbon fiber greenland paddle. Which, in your opinion, is the most reliable, least fragile, etc.? FYI, I live and paddle in Florida. Rivers, offshore, day and extended trips. Thank…
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Quando ti emozioni per una tua foto sul sito della British Canoeing…
In questi giorni di influenze e lenti recuperi, mi sto dedicando ai vari aggiornamenti richiesti dalla federazione inglese per mantenere i brevetti di insegnante, guida e provider.Seguendo le indicazioni ricevute durante l’ultimo incontro online organizzato dalla federazione, in una serata domenicale che permetteva di connettersi anche a chi vive e lavora in altri continenti, mi…
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EMS Words of Wisdom – Educate Yourself
Your knowledge and ability to act on your education is your most useful tool. If you need motivation and inspiration, then look within yourself. Your knowledge and skills give you the power to save lives.
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Healthcare News – Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF), caused by Rickettsia rickettsii, is one of the most severe infectious diseases in the Americas. The pathogen targets endothelial cells, leading to widespread microvascular damage, fluid leakage, and severe complications such as pneumonitis, myocarditis, kidney injury, and meningoencephalitis. In advanced cases, RMSF can cause respiratory distress, cardiac abnormalities, coma, and…
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Vintersticklingar
I lördags var vi på Holma för lite workshop med tema vintersticklingar. Malena (@nötkråkans) från Mellan raderna lotsade oss rätt bland vedartade sticklingar, lagom mängd noder och knoppar över och under ytan, planteringsdjup, sekatörsnitt, jord, placering och annat matnyttigt. Suveränt. Kul och intressant. Pia hade mest tagit blomsticklingar innan. Jag har tagit vedartade sticklingar lite…
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March 13 – Horne Lake (#13)
I went for a solo paddle/peddle in the Hobie on Horne Lake while we were camped there. We basically had the park to ourselves and we had good weather. click to enlarge 7 km, YTD 133 km
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SABADO 22 MARZO A LAS 5 TARDE: LIMPIEZA BASURALEZA 1M2 POR LOS RIOS SANCTIPETRI Y ZAPORITO
Para seguir con las actividades organizadas y programadas que nos hemos propuesto para cumplir con el Proyecto LIBERA nos toca hacer 1m2 de Ríos, Lagos y Embalses. Pues empezamos el año y seguimos la temporada con otra limpieza, esta vez exactamente por las escolleras de lo que queda del paseo marítimo de la Magdalena…
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A New Siskiwit Bay SOF Hits the Water
A new Siskiwit Bay skin-on-frame kayak has hit the water. This one was built by Daryl W.. He built this sea kayak starting in December and had it on the water for saran wrap tests by the start of February. He used undyed white nylon to finish the kayak. For the challenging bottom chines, he…
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EMS Education -Teaching and Testing the New BLS Exams
This is essential information for anyone in the group who has yet to take the NREMT exam, as well as for those training EMRs and EMTs who will be taking it. In this recorded webinar, Dan Limmer discusses how the recent changes to the National Registry’s BLS exam will impact current students and what EMT…
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Vår trädgård, Malmö
I fredags var vi en sväng på mässan Vår trädgård i Malmö. Var nog två år sedan vi var där senast. Pia tog långbesök medan det blev kortbesök för mig då jag var på Holma först. Ganska liten mässa och för vår del lite för lite trädgård; alltså växter, mys, ätbart, grönska, lummighet osv. Lite…