GREAT GEAR

Loading your kayak on your car roof is easy!

With the All Seasons "Sweet Roll" you can have your kayak loaded in no time. The combination roller/slide system with substantially more hull support, makes it easy on you and your boat.

Contact All Seasons Auto-Racks at 1-800-667-1032, Victoria/ Nanaimo.

Aqua Quest's Canyon Duffel Bag is a "No Limits" water-tight duffel bag, essential for anybody involved in water related activities.

RF-welded seams and a simple folddown closure system, assures that this drybag will protect all of your valuable include dual "non-slip" compression straps for securing the load, exterior zippered pouches for smaller quick-access items, and padded non-slip shoulder strap.

An ideal gift for the water-hound on your holiday list! This is just one of the many clever designs in Aqua Quest's repertoire. For more information and a complete dealer listing, check out:

Ph: 604-970-2890,
Email: info@venturequest.net
Web: www.venturequest.net

Scott Plastics offers a New-Improved Model 820 Sea-light, approved by the US Coast Guard.

The waterproof light is corrosion resistant, visible up to 2 miles, 25 inches tall over all, with deck/side mount which is also used for storing the light.

The light can easily be converted to a personal PFD light, or worn as a wrist light. Runs on 2 "AA" batteries for over 8 hours-longer with Lithium batteries (not included).

Vertical cone of light: Highly directional for signalling or illumination.

Horizontal ring of light: Flash effect, attracts attention and signals location.

Web: www.scotty.com

Extreme Interface of Vancouver Island offers the Squall Rigging kit available for the Phantom (shown), F1 and Triumph models in the

Extreme Interface lineup (the only kayaks available with a balanced foil rudder neccessary for high performance sailing). The flat cut sails and outriggers allow the boat to point higher to windward than most other sailing kayak designs, while maintaining stellar offwind performance. These rigs have been sailed in comfort and safety at 10+ knots boatspeed, and in winds over 25 knots.

For more info: 250-248- 2075,
Web: www.extremeinterface.com

A Paddle Bag from Natural West Coast Adventures will protect your expensive paddle from cracks, chips, scratches or UV rays. The bag features two separate sleeves.

A nylon sheath secures the shafts and is connected to the sleeve by one inch webbing, which functions as a strap for carrying the paddle bag. Great for transporting your gear or for a spare paddle on your deck. Ideal for tour operators to keep their gear together and reduce the wear and tear.

Order at 250- 391-0331,

Email: nwca@telus.net,

Web: www.bckayaks.com

Spirit Sails offers a revolutionary, freestanding, nostrings- attached, downwind sailrig.

Ultralight, compact and with a sail size for every paddler. Raise or lower in seconds.Designed to lock in three positions and to spill excess wind gusts. Locking base accepts fishing rod holders or nightlight stick. Made in BC of top-quality materials.

Ph: 250-830-0405,
E-Mail: info@spiritsails.com,
Web: www.spiritsails.com