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Great Lakes Sea Kayak Club
Dues:
$8 individual
Features:
Newsletter
May, August, and Gales of November rendezvous
BCU instruction
Great Lakes Sea Kayak Symposium
Contacts:
Internet: http://www.premiumtechnology.com/mk/great.htm
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Jersey Shore Sea Kayak Association
Dues:
$10 per year
Features:
150 members, 8 newsletters a year.
Contacts:
Email to: Rita Dodd -
rdodd4055@aol.com
WWW URL:
http://www.goldcar.com/kayak/
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North West Sea Kayakers
Features:
An informal association of sea kayakers in Great Britain.
Contacts:
WWW URL:
http://www.nwsk.freeserve.co.uk
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Prairie Coast Paddlers
Dues:
$15 individual, $15 family.
Features:
Trips to many places in the Great Lakes.
Contacts:
Membership:
Dan Leigh (847)392-8190
ckykrleigh@aol.com
Mailing Address:
Prairie Coast Paddlers, c/o Dan Leigh
3205 St. James St.
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Internet:
WWW URL:
http://rmkhome.northstarnet.org/Paddlers
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San Francisco Bay Area Sea Kayaking Kayakers (BASK)
Dues:
$25
Features:
Monthly meetings, newsletter, trips, clinics.
Contacts:
Internet:
Email to:
bask@bask.org
WWW URL:
http://www.bask.org
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Manufacturers
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Current Designs
Current Designs
10124 McDonald Park Rd.
Sidney, BC
Canada V8L 3X9
Phone: (604)655-1822
Internet: http://www.cdkayak.com
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Dagger
Dagger Canoe Company
P.O. Box 1500
Harriman, TN 27748
Phone: (423)882-0404
Internet: http://www.dagger.com
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Easy Rider
Easy Rider Canoe & Kayak Co.
15666 W. Valley Hwy.
P.O. Box 88108
Seattle, WA 98138
Phone: (425)228-3633
Internet: http://www.easyriderkayaks.com
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Eddyline
Eddyline
1344 Ashten Road
Burlington, WA 98233
Phone: (360)757-2300
Internet: http://www.eddyline.com
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Georgian Bay Kayak Ltd.
231 Gordon Drive
Penetanguishene, Ontario
Canada, L9M 1Y2
Phone: (705)549-3722
Internet: http://www.bconnex.net/~timkayak/
An interesting point of view on kayak safety and information on attachable
sponsons, which this company sells.
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Hydra
Rotocast
3645 NW 67th St.
Miami, FL 33147
Phone: (888)55-HYDRA
Internet: http://www.rotocast.com/hydra
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Mariner Kayaks
2134 Westlake Ave. North
Seattle, WA 98109
Phone: (206)284-8404
Internet: http://www.marinerkayaks.com
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Necky Kayaks
1100 Riverside Road
Abbotsford, BC V2S 7P1
Phone: (604)850-1206
Internet: http://www.necky.com
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Northwest Kayaks
Northwest Kayaks Inc.
15145 NE 90th Street
Redmond, WA 98052
Phone: (206)869-1107
Internet: http://www.nwkayaks.com
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Old Town
Old Town Canoe Co.
58 Middle Street
Old Town, ME 04468
Phone: (207)827-5514
Internet: http://www.otccanoe.com
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Perception
Perception, Inc.
111 Kayaker Way
P.O. Box 8002
Easley, SC 29641
Phone: (864)855-5995
Internet: http://www.kayaker.com
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Prijon
Wildwasser Sport USA, Inc.
P.O. Box 4617
Boulder, CO 80306
Phone: (303)444-2336
Internet: http://www.wildnet.com
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Seda
P.O. Box 997
Chula Vista, CA 91912
Phone: (800)322-SEDA
Internet: http://www.SedaKayak.com
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Outfitters
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Adventure Challenge
Features:
Instructional school offering: Beginner Courses, One Day Trips,
Half Day Trips, Rolling Clinics, Private Lessons, and Tours.
ACA Certified Instructors.
Contacts:
Adventure Challenge, Richmond VA
phone: (804) 276-7600
fax: (804) 276-9750
WWW URL:
http://adventurechallenge.com
Email to:
advchal@erols.com
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Camano Island Inn
Features:
We are a small, waterfront hotel on the west shore of Camano Island, about a
hour drive north of Seattle, or south of the Canadian border. We offer sea
kayaks for rent in order to explore local waters or whale watch, and also
allow paddlers to paddle to our beach, store their kayaks, enjoy a night in
a luxurious bed, and then enjoy a big breakfast before continuing on their
journey.
Contacts:
Phone:
(888)718-0783
Mailing Address:
Camano Island Inn
Jon and Kari Soth
1054 S. West Camano Drive
Camano Island, WA 98292
Internet:
WWW URL:
http://camanoislandinn.com
Email to:
reservations@camanoislandinn.com
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Folding Kayak Adventures
Features:
We rent folding sea kayaks to experienced kayakers originating their trips
anywhere in the USA.
Contacts:
Phone: (206) 522-8249
Email to:
kayakadv@eskimo.com
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Great Canadian Ecoventures
Features:
Our little company offers a rather unique service in the Canadian Northwest
Territories - the provision of canoe rentals & logistical support in extreme
remote areas for independent experienced canoeists. We will also have kayaks
available in select areas by 1998
Contacts:
Phone:
(800)667-9453
Fax:
(250)752-0969
Internet:
WWW URL:
http://www.bcsupernet.com/users/gce/noescort.htm
Email to:
gce@qb.island.net
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Monterey Bay Kayaks
Features:
Natural History Tours of both Monterey Bay and Elkhorn Slough;
Rentals of open and closed deck kayaks;
Classes including: Open Deck Classes, Basic Skills (in closed deck boats),
Navigation, Eskimo Rolling, Surf Skills, Stroke Clinic, and Advanced Rescue.
Our instructors are ACA certified and private lessons are available.
Contacts:
Mailing Address:
Monterey Bay Kayaks
693 Del Monte Avenue
Monterey, CA 93940
Phone:
(408)373-KELP (5357)
(800)649-5357
Fax:
(408)373-0119
Internet:
WWW URL:
http://montereykayaks.com,
Email to:
jcs@montereykayaks.com
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Naturally Superior Adventures
Features:
We operate an outfitting/guiding company located on Lake Superior
between Pukaskwa national and Lake Superior Provincial Parks.
Contacts:
Mailing Address:
Naturally Superior Adventures
RR #1, Lake Superior, Wawa,
Ontario, P0S 1K0
Canada
Phone/Fax:
(705)856-2939
Internet:
WWW URL:
http://www.naturallysuperior.com
Email to:
rock@naturallysuperior.com
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The Northwest Passage
Features:
Basic to Intermediate paddling instruction certification on the Great Lakes
and in Chicagoland. Free introductory sea kayak clinic, wilderness first
aid certification courses, and multi-day trips to the Greek Islands,
Canadian Arctic, Belize, Apostle Islands, and Door County, Wisconsin.
Contacts:
Phone:
1-800-RECREATE (732-7328)
FAX:
(847)256-4476
Mailing Address:
The Nortwest Passage
1130 Greenleaf Ave.
Wilmette, IL 60091
Internet:
Email to:
nwp@ix.netcom.com
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Paint Island Canoe & Kayak
Features:
Offering recreational canoes and kayaks, boat kits, gear and accessories,
training and guided trips through local waterways in Bordentown, NJ.
Contacts:
Phone:
(609)324-9200
Mailing Address:
350 Farnsworth Avenue
Bordentown, NJ 08505
Internet:
WWW URL:
http://www.paintisland.com/
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Paddle Masters
Features:
We are located in St. Paul, MN. Our focus is on ACA and BCU instruction,
however we do some 1/2 day tours and week long expedition training trips.
Contacts:
Mailing Address:
Paddle Masters
953 Ashland Avenue,
St. Paul, MN 55104
Phone:
(651)227-5747
Internet:
WWW URL:
http://www.paddlemasters.com
Email to:
info@paddlemasters.com
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Sea Kayak Italia - Elba Island
Features:
Offering 11-day sea kayaking adventures on Elba Island, Tuscany, Italy. The
Elba Sea Kayak Center offers these trips in the Mediterranean in the spring
and fall. Each trip is limited to 8 people.
Contacts:
Internet:
WWW URL:
http://www.seakayakitaly.com,
Email to:
bkossy@igc.apc.org
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Wild Earth Adventures - Dunedin, New Zealand
Features:
Sea kayak tours at the Otago Penninsula in the South Island of New Zealand.
Contacts:
Phone:
+64-3-473-6535
Mobile Phone:
025-721-931
Fax:
+64-3-473-6539
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 6269
Dunedin, New Zealand
Internet:
WWW URL:
http://www.nzwildearth.com,
Email to:
andy@nzwildearth.com
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Shops
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Great River Outfitters
Features:
We import and distribute high quality British boats and gear.
Our retail store in Michigan carries a very extensive inventory of sea
and whitewater kayaks and accessories. We carry the widest selection of
specialized sea kayaking products in the U.S. Mail orders welcome.
We offer BCU sanctioned sea kayak courses in our capacity as a Nordkapp
Trust Sea Kayak Center.
Contacts:
Mailing Address:
Great River Outfitters, Inc.
4180 Elizabeth Lake Rd.
Waterford, MI 48328
Phone:
(248)683-4770
Fax:
(248)644-4960
Internet:
WWW URL:
http://www.erols.com/rapids/GRO
Email to:
GROkayak@ix.netcom.com
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The Northwest Outdoor Center
Features:
Kayaks, paddling gear, classes, rentals, and tours.
Over 100 kayaks available to rent & demo right from their docks on
Lake Union.
Contacts:
Mailing Address:
2100 Westlake Ave. North
Seattle, WA 98109
Phone:
(206)281-9694
Toll Free in the US: (800)683-0637
Fax:
(206)282-0690
Internet:
WWW URL:
http://www.nwoc.com/default.htm
Email to:
kayaknwoc@nwoc.com
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Ocean River Sports
Features:
Kayaks, paddling gear, classes, rentals, and tours.
Contacts:
Mailing Address:
1437 Store St.
Victoria, BC
Canada V8W 3J6
Phone:
(250)381-4233
Toll Free: (800)909-4233
Fax:
(250)361-3536
Internet:
WWW URL:
http://www.oceanriver.com
Email to:
info@oceanriver.com
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Pacific Water Sports
Contacts:
16055 Pacific Hwy. South
Seattle, WA 98188
Phone: (206)246-9385
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The Small Boat Shop
Features:
A large selection of canoes, kayaks, rowing shells, dinghies, whitewater
kayaks, and sea kayaks.
ACA Certified kayaking courses in indoor pool.
On site demos.
Beginner tours at certain times.
Contacts:
The SmallBoat Shop
144 Water St., Norwalk CT 06854
Phone: (203) 854-5223
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Section 11: Places to Paddle
The Everglades
Getting there: From Atlanta, I-75 south to Naples, FL. US 41 from Naples to the
Everglades City junction. Follow signs into town and on to the ranger station.
Features: Open waters of the Gulf of Mexico, and mangrove and cypress swamps,
the 'river of grass'. Warm weather and wildlife. Bugs and alligators. Fishing.
Best time to visit: Winter, the closer to the solstice, the better. Summer is
very buggy.
More information:
Gulf Coast Ranger Station,
Everglades City, FL 33929,
(813) 695-3311
In the Great Lakes:
Isle Royale National Park, Lake Superior (Houghton, MI)
Apostle Islands National Lake Shore, Lake Superior (Bayfield, WI)
Pictured Rocks National Lake Shore, Lake Superior (Munising, MI)
Door County and the Grand Traverse Island group, Lake Michigan (N. of Green Bay,
WI or E. of Escanaba, MI)
Porcupine Mountains State Park, Lake Superior (N. of Ironwood, MI)
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and the Manitou Islands, Lake Michigan
(Traverse City, MI)
the Beaver Island Group, Lake Michigan (Charlevoix, MI)
Wilderness State Park, Lake Michigan (Mackinac, MI)
The St.Mary River between Lake Superior and Lake Michigan (Sault Ste. Marie, MI)
Georgian Bay, Lake Huron
Lake Superior North Shore, Pukasawa and the Black Bay Islands.
The Bass Island group in Lake Erie.
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