It is the place they visit in their mind on those slow winter days, or when stuck in the office. It even comes to mind sometimes when they are out fishing, but nothing is biting. For some it is a wild river on the Olympic Peninsula that holds trophy steelhead. Many prefer chasing tuna and marlin in Mexico. Others dream of giant tarpon in Florida.
My fantasy spot is Alaska, and in my dreams I am catching big king salmon and pacific halibut from my fishing kayak.
Sometimes dreams come true.
My previous kayak fishing trip to Alaska, in 2007, was primarily an expedition to catch the largest fish ever from a kayak. My three companions and I did just that while at Hinchinbrook Island, south of Valdez. We all caught salmon sharks in the 450-pound range…Â Details
LAHAINA — Along side of Hawaiian immersion language programs and hula, there is perhaps no more important cultural connection to historic heritage than the canoe for island peoples. And today, we see a resurgence of that interest manifested in the growing registration rosters of the clubs that make up the Maui County Hawaiian Canoe Association.
The phenomenon is particularly evident here on the West Side as Lahaina, Napili and Kahana Canoe Clubs have all seen a high tide of keiki and returnee paddlers sign up to participate in the sport that has seen compounding explosions of participation since the mid-1980s…Â Details
Video Kayak Surfing – Kayak Surfing on 4th of July – On 4th of July, Vassar street kayakers met for a surf session. The ocean was mostly flat, but a few miles south of Ano Nuevo island in Santa Cruz county, we found a break that produced some nice fr…
While most boaters’ biggest fears involve falling overboard, storms at sea, lee shores and cargo ships, these hazards don’t come close to the statistical dangers posed by old Sol. There’s a reason they call skin cancer the sailor’s disease, as the intense sun exposure we boaters face during even overcast weather can be dangerous, and when sailing on brilliant summer days, with the sunlight reflecting off of the water and snow-white decks, this exposure can eventually be deadly. Luckily, there are simple steps we can take to lessen our exposure to the UV rays, without cutting into the fun. Like so much else in regard to boating safety, it’s all about preparation and prevention.
Much of your risk for skin cancer is genetic. If you have a history of skin cancer in your family, blond or red hair, blue or green eyes, and/or a lot of moles, you are at higher risk… Details