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  • Frej – Christoffer Hellman

    Frej – Christoffer Hellman

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    “Hej Björn,  Äntligen var det dags för premiärturen med min Frej som blev klar för en tid sedan.  Jag har väldigt liten paddlingsvana, men upplevde kajaken som trygg och lekfull på samma gång. Det gick väldigt fort att lära känna skrovet och den bjöd sedan snabbt in till lite rappare och aggressivare manövrar. Lite bångstyrig…

  • July 7th – Discovery Island (#10)

    July 7th – Discovery Island (#10)

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    I paddled out to Cadboro Point to join Dan and Paulo for a morning paddle around the islands. Another beautiful day with a bit more current – a fairly good ebb throughout as you can see from my track back across Baynes Channel! click to enlarge 16 km, YTD

  • Lake Superior Circumnavigation Speed Records

    Lake Superior Circumnavigation Speed Records

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    A kayaker falsely claimed a Lake Superior speed record due to lack of easy access to existing records. Despite his correction, inaccurate news persisted. Reliable tracking of such achievements remains difficult due to limited record-keeping in the paddling community. The post Lake Superior Circumnavigation Speed Records appeared first on PaddlingLight.com. You can leave a comment…

  • Det som brukes slites! Nytt og gammelt spruttrekk

    Det som brukes slites! Nytt og gammelt spruttrekk

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    Nylig lurte noen på hva jeg synes om dette spruttrekket, så jeg lager like gjerne en post på det. Jeg har hatt noen spruttrekk etter hvert, men dette er vel det første jeg både har slitt ut, og kjøpt nytt av samme når jeg har gjort det. Det sier vel sitt, antagelig, men jeg skal…

  • La Conquista Bikepacking 2024

    La Conquista Bikepacking 2024

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    En el pasado mes de Mayo se llevó a cabo la segunda edición de esta prueba de ultraciclismo en autosuficiencia, que une Burgos con Valencia a lo largo de unos hermosos 650 kms, atravesando un montón de lugares históricos y espacios naturales de interés.  Desde la Catedral de Burgos, hasta la misma playa. Muchos de…

  • Hand Signals for Sea Kayakers

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    *Link this post to Eric’s bio on home page Editor’s note: Communication on the water can be challenging. When conditions are mild, communicating with your buddies is generally pretty easy, but add distance and it’s harder. Add wind, waves, and/or crashing surf and it can be almost impossible. This article was written in 1991 by…

  • Kajakexpeditioner!

    Kajakexpeditioner!

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    På Paddling Magazines sajt finns en lista av de 11 vildaste, mest extrema och imponerande kajakexpeditionerna som gjorts.  Bilden ovan visar Jon Turk och Eric Boomer under paddlingen runt Ellersmere Island i Kanada, 2500 kilometer (av vilka 1300 på skidor med de fullastade kajakerna på släp över isen), 104 dagar och möten med ilskna isbjörnar…

  • Kajakexpeditioner!

    Kajakexpeditioner!

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    På Paddling Magazines sajt finns en lista av de 11 vildaste, mest extrema och imponerande kajakexpeditionerna som gjorts.  Bilden ovan visar Jon Turk och Eric Boomer under paddlingen runt Ellersmere Island i Kanada, 2500 kilometer (av vilka 1300 på skidor med de fullastade kajakerna på släp över isen), 104 dagar och möten med ilskna isbjörnar…

  • Juni 2024

    Juni 2024

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    Även juni drog förbi. Vi kom ut en sväng till Hallands väderö, riktigt fint och länge sen. Sen en eller kanske två onsdagspaddlingar på det. I övrigt lite hemmapyssel, bad varje dag såklart, lite bärplock och sånt. Fått en del Jordgubbar, Smultron och Blåbärstry så fick dra igång lilla frysboxen och starta samlingen inför nästa…

  • July 4th – Discovery Island (#9)

    July 4th – Discovery Island (#9)

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    I paddled out to Cadboro Point to join Dan and Paulo for a paddle around the islands. Conditions were excellent! We met Alan and his group of Thursday paddlers on our way back – nice to see a few mor friends – I have not seen many this year due to a lack of paddling…

  • July 3rd – Discovery Island (#8)

    July 3rd – Discovery Island (#8)

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    I paddled out to Cadboro Point to join Jennie and her “Wednesday wonderers” for a paddle out to the islands. Conditions were excellent and it was nice to catch up with a bunch of friends. I met Paulo at Rudlin Bay as I was heading back and we had a nice run with the current.…

  • Onsdagspaddling 3 juli

    Onsdagspaddling 3 juli

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    Idag blev det en sväng på ån med ÄSSS. Fint väder men lite blåsigt. Riktigt skön paddling. Några oväsenbåtar på ån. En birk kom in från Skälderviken. Mötte några supare på ån en bit upp så lite folk ute. Inlägget Onsdagspaddling 3 juli dök först upp på kajak.nu – paddling verkar kul.

  • Paddle On, Dan Cooke

    Paddle On, Dan Cooke

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    Dan Cooke, a beloved member of the Minnesota paddling community and creator of quality canoeing gear at Cooke Custom Sewing, passed away last night. His death is deeply mourned by friends and community members. The post Paddle On, Dan Cooke appeared first on PaddlingLight.com. You can leave a comment by clicking here: Paddle On, Dan…

  • EMS Medication Administration – Intranasal (IN) Route

    EMS Medication Administration – Intranasal (IN) Route

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    EMS Providers should be knowledgeable about intranasal (IN) medication administration to ensure patient safety and effective treatment.  Here are some points they should know: 1. INDICATIONS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS Indications: Rapid absorption needed and IV access is not practical or available. Common medications include naloxone (for opioid overdose), midazolam (for seizures), fentanyl (for pain management), and…

  • Sacramento River Summer Solo

    Sacramento River Summer Solo

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    Backstory: In spring of 2021, Jeff Kay and Jason Montelongo offered an introductory two day clinic in Redding, CA, to prepare prospective participants for California River Quest. The first day was a basic intro to river dynamics and skills for paddlers. The second day was a paddle from Sundial Bridge in Redding to Rooster’s Landing,…

  • EMS Medication Administration – Inhalation Route

    EMS Medication Administration – Inhalation Route

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    EMS Providers need to have a thorough understanding of inhaled medication administration to ensure patient safety and effective treatment.  Here are some key points they should know: 1. Indications and Contraindications Indications: Respiratory distress due to conditions like asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or anaphylaxis. Administration of medications such as bronchodilators (e.g., albuterol), corticosteroids,…

  • Outdoor Sports Rescue Shaming

    Outdoor Sports Rescue Shaming

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    The post discusses “rescue shaming” in outdoor sports and highlights several cognitive biases, like the Dunning-Kruger Effect and FACETS heuristics, which impact decision-making and can lead to dangerous situations. Emphasizing education and empathy is encouraged. The post Outdoor Sports Rescue Shaming appeared first on PaddlingLight.com. You can leave a comment by clicking here: Outdoor Sports…

  • June 29 – Oak bay (#8)

    June 29 – Oak bay (#8)

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    I went for a morning paddle to Oak Bay and stopped at a beach in front of the Oak Bay Beach hotel. It was lovely calm weather with little current. Lots of Pigeon Guillemots around. I also had great views of Mt Rainier on the outbound trip. It looks as if I am a bit…

  • Paddling kring Osby

    Paddling kring Osby

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    Hittade en fil med ”Paddlingsguide för fyra turer nära Osby” hos Osby.se. efter att någon länkat dit från utsidan. Några av paddelvattnen har vi nosat på andra bara sett på kartan. Kul med lite paddelinspiration i fina åar och sjöar vid Osby & Vittsjö med omnejd, Här hittar man filen för nedladdning: https://www.osby.se/download/18.217e0d2917391511c26dfcf7/1626354266023/Karta%20och%20turbeskrivning%20paddling%20kanotleder.pdf Inlägget Paddling…

  • Ugh

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    I suppose it was bound to happen eventually. The insidious thing about plastic (one of the many insidious things about plastic), is that it is ubiquitous. It is there, no matter where you look. The saddest thing about it all is how little real attention is being paid to these stories. They are background noise…

  • EMS Operations – Rural Paramedics Making House Calls

    EMS Operations – Rural Paramedics Making House Calls

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    In Terlingua, Texas, a new community paramedicine program is helping reduce emergency room visits by having paramedics regularly check on residents with chronic health issues. This initiative addresses the lack of nearby hospitals and doctors, providing preventative care and support, especially for elderly and reclusive individuals. Funded by a USDA grant, the program aims to…

  • Onsdagspaddling 26 juni

    Onsdagspaddling 26 juni

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    Finväder och många plaskande paddlare på plats idag. Onsdagspaddling med korv, lite arbetsinsats och invigning av nya utemöbler. Fjorton som paddlade och några till som hängde hängde på landbacken. Varmt som tusan på dan men skönt framåt kvällen. Riktigt go onsdagskväll. Inlägget Onsdagspaddling 26 juni dök först upp på kajak.nu – paddling verkar kul.

  • Going with the wind & waves; the uncertainty of expeditions

    Going with the wind & waves; the uncertainty of expeditions

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    I often wonder what is the essence of a good multi day paddling trip; for me is it the sense of the unknown and associated ‘uncertainty’ that is why I always look forward to them so much and why are they such a uniquely different experience to any other form of paddling I do. The…

  • SEGURIDAD EN KAYAK EVITA SUSTOS

    SEGURIDAD EN KAYAK EVITA SUSTOS

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    La seguridad es vital en kayakismo. Como no existe un carnet o permiso para hacer kayak tenemos que ser responsables y formarnos para evitar accidentes