Winter 2009 Coast&Kayak Magazine

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Life in the mangal

San Ignacio Lagoon, Baja Mexico, is a giant nursery for the pacific gray whale, gaining international fame for its whale watching, but James Dorsey's work here has allowed him access to a second world the public rarely sees. (Winter 2009)

New Vistas

Wavelength looks at kayaking locations around the world, starting with Norway’s remote Svalbard Islands at the top of the world. (Winter 2009)

Ionian images

Greece covers 15,000 km (about 9,500 miles) of coastline, almost half the coast of the Mediterranean Sea. With more than 3,000 islands, delicious and diverse cuisine, rich history and culture, it forms a perfect terrain for sea kayak vacations. (Winter 2009)

Into Padre Ramos

Nicaraguan reserve offers a tropical mangrove paradise. (Winter 2009)

Osa nice!

Discover the area National Geographic called "the most biologically intense place on earth." (Winter 2009)

The High Arctic

Canada’s High Arctic offers icebergs and adventure. (Winter 2009)

Into the Adriatic

Remote beaches and small villages await in Croatia. (Winter 2009)

Tremendous tapas

A day of clear sailing and great fishing inspires appy smorg. (Winter 2009)

Day Trips: Bay of Islands

The Bay of Islands, located in western Newfoundland, includes some of the most rugged and spectacular shoreline in Newfoundland. By Keith and Heather Nicol. (Winter 2009)

The ladder to success

The assisted ladder rescue offers a mashup of more established techniques that could help nervous swimmers. (Winter 2009)

Deck the hulls

Winter is a great time to review your rig and add accessories for the coming season. It’s also tempting to over-rig with angling items you really don’t need. (Winter 2009)

Rainforest Chronicles: A Pidwell morning

A good beach is the starting point for a day that rejuvenates the soul. By Dan Lewis. (Winter 2009)

Trip Planning: Servant of the maps

As the rain drives Neil Schulman indoors, he's looking at maps and charts, and pondering dreams. (Winter 2009)

Off-season conditioning for kayakers

Poor conditioning can lead to early fatigue and soreness that diminishes the full enjoyment of kayaking.
(Winter 2009)

One bear and two barenaked ladies

Author Lyn Hancock bares her soul – and more – in the retelling of a wildlife photo shoot that goes awry.
(Winter 2009)