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  • February 22 – San Juan River (#7)

    February 22 – San Juan River (#7)

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    I went for a solo paddle up the San Juan as there seemed to be little surf this morning. You can definitely see the difference in speed up and down river due to the current. Lots of buffleheads, a couple of great blue herons and a belted kingfisher. I see lots of channels to explore…

  • EMS Education – Are You BLS Certified?

    EMS Education – Are You BLS Certified?

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    Are you a pre-hospital, in-healthcare or care facility professional, then it is likely you are required to maintain certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA).  However, BLS certification is not just a regulatory requirement to remain in good standing with  an employer, it is a critical asset and an occupational…

  • EMS Words of Wisdom – Be Of Service To Others

    EMS Words of Wisdom – Be Of Service To Others

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  • Indre Eidsfjord til Straumen

    Indre Eidsfjord til Straumen

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    En «passelig fin» dag var det tid for å samle 10 på skjæret-postene Indre Eidsfjord (bildet) og etter hvert Straumen ved Håkabogen. Litt artig å se hvordan busken på denne holmen vokser år for år, men faktisk mindre enn jeg kanskje ville trodd i utgangspunktet.  Med på turen denne gangen var Ulf, som sanket disse…

  • February 21 – Port Renfrew Surfing (#6)

    February 21 – Port Renfrew Surfing (#6)

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    I went for a solo paddle off the San Juan river in Port Renfrew. There were some nice waves and I got a couple of good rides! Saw a common loon! click to enlarge 4 km, YTD 77 km

  • Feb 20 – Discovery Island (#5)

    Feb 20 – Discovery Island (#5)

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    I joined Dan and Paulo at the usual spot to paddle around the islands! A little bit of lumpy water here and there. We saw at least 16 Steller’s sea lions on the rocks by seabird point. click to enlarge 15 km, YTD 73 km

  • QUE ES EL VIVAC Y COMO SE HACE (BIEN)

    QUE ES EL VIVAC Y COMO SE HACE (BIEN)

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    El vivac es una opción minimalista para dormir en muchas situaciones, y una de ellas es viajando en kayak. Carlos de vive supervivencia, nos cuenta estupendos secretosLEER MÁS

  • Gritty

    Gritty

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    Again this year, the Ikkatsu Project is partnering with Tacoma Metro Parks on three awesome cleanup opportunities in the Tacoma area. Held on the 5th Saturday of their respective months, these dates are a great chance to give something back to this amazing community. In addition to picking up debris and getting it out of…

  • Isvaksbad och lite skridsko

    Isvaksbad och lite skridsko

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    Äntligen fick vi till bad i isvak. Premiär för i år. Riktigt gött. Högg upp en vak i Rössjön och plaskade lite. Finfint! Jag tog även en kortis på skridskorna på Västersjön i solnedgången, inte heller fel, alls. Gäller att passa på. Några kalla nätter till verkar det som sen blir det nog mer normalvinter…

  • Feb 17 – Discovery (#4)

    Feb 17 – Discovery (#4)

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    I paddled out to Cadboro Point to join Dan and Paulo for a trip around the islands. Sea conditions were a bit lumpier today. Unfortunately I managed to turn the GPS off for the last bit of the paddle so my track is estimated from there on… The usual birds! click to enlarge 16 km,…

  • EMS Celebrations – Presidents’ Day

    EMS Celebrations – Presidents’ Day

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      This holiday honors the leaders who have shaped our nation, much like EMS Providers shape the lives of their patients every day. Just as presidents make decisions that impact the future, EMS Providers make life-saving choices in high-pressure situations. Today, let’s appreciate the leaders in EMS we have today and the important role they…

  • EMS Words of Wisdom – Find Your Passion

    EMS Words of Wisdom – Find Your Passion

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  • Trysil jan/feb 2025

    Trysil jan/feb 2025

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    När vi bokade kändes tre veckor som jättelänge men när vi packade ihop så gick det ju jättefort 🙂 Vi brukar skida lite i januari/februari, ibland i mars och så gärna i slutet av april. Gött med fjälldräll. I år fungerade det bäst med januari och februari så vi bokade tre veckor i rad istället.…

  • Digitalt lås på ytterdörren

    Digitalt lås på ytterdörren

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    Vi har tänkt tanken på elektroniskt lås på ytterdörren ett tag men så har vi nog tyckt att de är lite onödigt kostsamma så det har inte blivit av. Vi var inte heller säkra på om sådana lås passade vårt drygt trettioåriga dörr. Frågade en i närheten som har låskoll om han ville spana om…

  • Feb 12 – Discovery (#3)

    Feb 12 – Discovery (#3)

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    I paddled out to Cadboro Point to join Dan and Paulo for a paddle around the islands. Conditions were great – a bit of an ebb to start and almost nothing at the end when we crossed back over Baynes Channel. No wind to speak of.  Saw a nice collection of birds – usual suspects!  https://ebird.org/checklist/S213043751.…

  • 2024 paddle stats

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    This was the smallest number of paddles done in a year (22) as well as the lowest overall distance (233 km) but the average distance per paddle was pretty average! As I begin my 20th year of this paddle blog, I hope I can boost those stats this year! Year # Year # paddles km…

  • EMS Words of Wisdom – Never Stop Training

    EMS Words of Wisdom – Never Stop Training

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  • February 9 – Discovery Island (#2)

    February 9 – Discovery Island (#2)

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    I paddled out to Cadboro Point to join Dan and Paulo for a paddle around the islands. Conditions were pretty good with a brisk north wind making some lumpy water in Baynes Channel (but otherwise not!). Birding was good with 17 species observed (https://ebird.org/checklist/S212672612). It was pretty cold and I definitely needed to warm my…

  • Kringelskjæret og februarrulla

    Kringelskjæret og februarrulla

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    Årets første tur med sol, ble det forrige helg. Da satte jeg ut hjemmefra, og fikk dessverre en langsgående, feit ripe i glitterlakken langs hele kajakken. Så det var jo en elendig start for turen, kan man lett si. Så klart var det på den siden jeg hadde minst beskyttelse for lakken, på grunn av…

  • Viajar en kayak de mar o en bicicleta…?

    Viajar en kayak de mar o en bicicleta…?

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    En nuestra sociedad de país del norte, cada vez hay más personas que valoran experiencias de descubrimiento y aventura al aire libre. Un chispazo que antes teníamos pocos, ya no es algo excepcional, posiblemente  consecuencia de la evolución social en países desarrollados. Desde luego, aún hay mucha gente que privilegia la vida sedentaria y ve…

  • Singoalla – Sören Stjärnnås

    Singoalla – Sören Stjärnnås

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    “Hej Björn Nu är min Singoalla sjösatt ”nyårsafton 2024”.Och provpaddlad närmare milen.Hon fick vila alldeles för länge i taket.Lite finslip och ett par lager lack så skickar jag fler bilder. Hälsningar Sören Stjärnnås, Töllsjö.”

  • Hjemmefra til Vikøya

    Hjemmefra til Vikøya

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    På en måte er det kjekt med sånn middels ryggproblemer, når padling faktisk hjelper. For da kommer jeg meg ut så og si hver eneste helg igjen, det klarte jeg langt ifra i fjor vinter. Men nå må jeg for å holde ryggen gående, så da er det et ekstra spark bak, og dermed kommer…

  • Januari 2025

    Januari 2025

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    Januari 2025 drog förbi. Första två veckorna hängde vi hemomkring. Några vinterdagar fick vi, riktigt gött. Även lite MTB-cykling. Kul med vita bad men också lite snöpulspromenader. Det piggar upp med en årstid till. En kajakrunda i gråväder på Rönneå fick vi till också. Sådde en del frön som ska stå kallt. Fleråriga växter från…

  • EMS Celebrations – February is Heart Month!

    EMS Celebrations – February is Heart Month!

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    As we celebrate American Heart Month, let us take a moment to acknowledge the critical role EMS plays in improving outcomes for cardiac emergencies. From responding to myocardial infarctions to managing full cardiac arrests, prehospital providers are essential in delivering early, life-saving care. However, our work is far from over. The evolution of EMS has…