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New Articles Up! at TopKayaker.Net / Sit-on-topKayaking.com You are subscribed to topkayakernews as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Please Remove Me SPRING - May 2004: NEW ARTICLES UP! How To Rescue A Swamped Sit-inside Kayaker - T-Rescues What...T-Rescue?! Isn't that for sit-insides? Yes it is, but any kayaker, even a sit-on-top kayaker can rescue a swammped sit-in-side kayaker. Learn how you can be a hero and help out your sit-in paddling buddies when they tip over. Help Save The Bay held in Bonita Cove, Mission Bay Park, California on Saturday, May 8th from 8AM-2PM. Sponsored by the San Diego Baykeeper - a fun event for all including Paddle for the Bay - a great pre-season recreational race. Protecting Our Waters From Polluted Run-off: As kayakers we are depending on clean water to paddle on. We should also be commited to ensuring that we do our part to keep those waters clean. Learn how you can help day to day. 2004 Directory of Kayak Clubs Water Quality Voluteer Organizations: TopKayaker.Net has added water quality organization contact info for groups around the country and the world. These listings are side by side with the new updated kayak club listings. Please let us know of your updated info. Also, revisit Kayak Navigation with another suppliment: The Small Craft Navigation Tool. Learn how to modify a simple protractor into an easy to use device for figuring what your heading should be so you can paddle to your destination. Articles Section Rediscover any of the many varied articles on our site. KAYAK FIELD REVIEW: The Cobra Expedition, New Zealand Style by Glen Sanecki A review from down under. Austrailaian Glen Sanecki reviews the New Zealand made Cobra Expetion. Find out how this US boat is recived in the antipodes. Search all our Kayak Reviews or submit your own. Share your perspective of kayaks you have paddled. Other gear reviews on paddles, PFDs and assorted accessories welcome. New Reviews by you: Seda Revenge Dolphin-Necky Expedition-Cobra Ride-W.S. THE FORUM: As usual, The Forum is happening! We've added a new board for kayak fitness and racing. Thanks to all of you who give of your time and expertise. Beginner questions always welcome. CALENDAR: Special Thanks to Brian Coleman for Florida Kayak Race calendar info! 2004 Calendar Is Up! May is a big month for events. New Jersey, North Carolina, New York, Florida, California...more - Your Local Kayak Events Are Welcome! Send us your dates for Demo Days, Races, Lessons, Shows and any event that includes SOT kayaks. We'll get them up right away. Anyone and everyone is welcome to submit, shops, clubs, schools etc. Send date, type of event, where, and contact info. Make sure we have your event in time! KAYAK CLASSIFIEDS: Kayak Classified Ads: New ads have been placed in New England, North Carolina, Texas, Ohio, Florida, California and USA Ship Anywhere. We welcome individuals who have a kayak to sell or who are seeking a used boat. TOM'S SIT-ON-TOP SHOP: Visit Tom's on-line Sit-On-Top Shop for your SOT kayak gear needs. New products added all the time to help you enjoy your kayaking experience. Looking for a kayak accessory that is hard to find? Ask Tom, he will help you track it down. It's Spring!!!. Let us know what you are up to. Next newsletter June 1st. Tom Athena Holtey TopKayaker.Net / Sit-on-topKayaking.com You are currently subscribed to topkayakernews as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe click on this link: - Please Remove Me
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Title: New Articles Up TopKayaker.Net/ Sit-on-topKayaking.com You are subscribed to topkayakernews as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Please Remove Me SPRING - March - April 2004: TOM'S TOPKAYAKER SHOP: Tom has two new books out!. Also, just got in our 2004 season gear. Navigation tools, aquapac waterproof cases, dive flags, moreRemodeled a bit as well. Worth a visit: TopKayaker Shop Index of Products NEW ARTICLES UP! Topo Maps, GPS UTM Grid Readers: a supplement to KAYAK NAVIGATION Discover how to read the UTM coordinates on a topo map for use with your GPS. This article will introduce you to the UTM grid system used in GPS Topo Maps. Learn how to take waypoints from your GPS and pinpoint that place on a topo map. Also, revisit: KAYAK NAVIGATION: Planning Your Route Finding Your Way This article tells you how to prepare Charts Topo Maps for easy safe navigating through unfamiliar territory, low visibility, and complicated water ways. Learn the basics, how to use map and compass and nautical navigation tools. Dive Flag Use Regulations for the Kayak Diver Divers, Snorklers, Free Divers and Swimmers can benefit from the safety of a dive flag. Local and Federal laws require that a dive flag be flow from any vessel that has divers in the water. Get ideas on how you can mount a dive flag pole to your kayak. You can also rediscover any of the many varied articles in our Articles Section BEST OF FORUM As usual, The Forum is happening! 1175 Registered Members. Thanks to all of you who participate. Best of Forum - Keeping your Camera Dry Best of Forum - GPS Recommendations HOT TOPIC: - Wood Kayak Plans CALENDAR 2004 Calendar Is Up! Your Local Kayak Events Are Welcome! Send us your dates for Demo Days, Races, Lessons, Shows and any event that includes SOT kayaks. Anyone and everyone is welcome to submit, shops, clubs, schools etc. Send date, type of event, where, and contact info. Make sure we have your event in time! REVIEWS: Share your perspective of kayaks you have paddled with others who want to know. Other gear reviews on paddles, PFDs and assorted accessories welcome. Kayak Reviews New Reviews are up for: Splash-Crescent Rrrapido-Ocean Kayak Tarpon-W.S. Scrambler-Ocean Kayak Malibu Two-Ocean Kayak Mainstream Tango Pro Explorer-Malibu Kayaks Hobie Odyssey CLASSIFIEDS: New ads have been placed in Texas, Ohio, New Hampshire, California and Louisiana. We welcome individuals who have a kayak to sell or who are seeking a used boat. Kayak Classified Ads: TOM'S TOPKAYAKER SHOP: Looking for a kayak accessory that is hard to find? Ask Tom at the links on site he will help you track it down. We hope you will visit his on-line shop for all your SOT kayak gear needs. We are adding new, quality, and hard to find products all the time. NEW: A range of Navigation tools for planning and plotting your kayak course. NEW: Water Proof Cases for Cameras, Phones, VHF FRS/GMRS Radios, GPS Chart Cases. NEW: Kayak Diving Accessories, Dive Flags, Pole mounts, Anchors. NEW: Two new titles by Tom Holtey from GeoOdyssey, in our book section:Kayak Navigation Basics Cold Water Kayaking New books by Tom expanding our website articles on these subjects. Both good spring reads. Get your charts prepared for your touring trips this summer. Spring has dangerous water temps and luring air temps, learn how to protect your self. Spring has sprung! Time to plan those summer trips and break out the kayak gear to prepare it for this years paddling season. We look forward to hearing about your adventures and challenges and to a new year of paddling in cyberspace with you. Tom Athena Holtey http://www.TOPKAYAKER.NET You are currently subscribed to topkayakernews as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe click on this link: - Please Remove Me
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New Articles Up! at TopKayaker.Net / Sit-on-topKayaking.com (If you did not request this, PLEASE use this quick removal link: You are currently subscribed to topkayakernews as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe click on this link: - Please Remove Me ) WINTER - January - February 2004: Happy new year to you all! You will notice that the title of our news letter has been changed to TopKayakerNews and comes from a new e-mail address. Nothing else has changed. Your Local Kayak Events Are Welcome!: Our 2004 Calendar is up! Send us your dates for Demo Days, Races, Lessons, Shows and any event that includes SOT kayaks. Anyone is welcome to submit, shops, clubs, schools etc. Send date, type of event, where, and contact info. Send via e-mail. Make sure we have your event in time! Speaking of Calendar Events, Tom will be speaking in Connecticut about Cold Water Safety and what to wear for cold water paddling at: The Small Boat Shop's Annual Expo February 28-29. Details on our Calendar. Your Kayak Reviews Welcome: Share your perspective of kayaks you have paddled with others who want to know. Other gear reviews on paddles, PFDs and assorted accessories welcome. Our Kayak Classified Ads: A little slow but new ads have been placed in Texas, Ohio, California and Louisiana. We welcome individuals who have a kayak to sell or who are seeking a used boat. As usual, The Forum is happening! Thanks to all of you who participate. Looking for a kayak accessory that is hard to find? Ask Tom, he will help you track it down. We hope you will visit the Sit-On-Top Shop for all your SOT kayak gear needs. We are adding new products all the time, so drop in and check it out. It has been a cold winter for most of us this year and many of you may be thinking of going somewhere warm and doing some kayaking there. We have three articles in our archives from folks who have done just that. Whether you plan to escape in person or just in spirit you will find these stories enjoyable and informative. Slap on some sun screen and click on through... You can also rediscover any of the many varied articles in our Articles Section: The Best Kayaking Spots in Hawaii, by Tom Holtey Detailed information on six islands, ten trips (six day trips four overnighters). What to bring and expect, safety tips. Outfitter contacts. Camping and permit info and other resources. Thailand's Sea Canoe Experience, by TripTalk.com's Andrew Sigal A wonderful travelogue of paddling the lime stone islands and sea caves of Phuket. Andrew offers Outfitter contacts and tips on hiring your own sea canoe experience. Includes links to his more recent trips. Bahamian Adventure, by Darren Caffery Darren tells his story of high seas adventure in the Bahamas. Informative links provided to help you plan your escape. Have a fun winter season on the water or on the snow! Tom Athena Holtey TopKayaker.Net You are currently subscribed to topkayakernews as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe click on this link: - Please Remove Me
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New Articles Up! at TopKayaker.Net / Sit-on-topKayaking.com (Quick removal link at bottom of page.) AOL USERS - IF LINKS DON'T WORK: e-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] JUST POSTED - WINTER DECEMBER 2003: SEASONS GREETINGS! New: Review of the Primex / Deluge Kayak Sail: Lean about the V-Sail; how to mount it on your kayak, instructions on how to use and what winds to use it with. The Primex / Deluge Kayak Sail is available from http://www.lyonexpeditions.com Beaufort Wind Scale for kayakers: This common and classic 1805 wind scale by Sir Francis Beaufort has been adapted and enhanced for use by paddlers and kayak sailors. Holiday Gift Guide for kayakers and outdoors enthusiast: Some advice and links for on-line and brick mortar 4 season gear shopping. Worth Revisiting: Hypothermia The Number One danger to paddlers. Be prepared. Cold Water Kayaking - What Clothing You Need Learn of the clothing options available comfort and safety. THE SIT-ON-TOP SHOP - Accessories for your kayak. NEW ITEMS: Six-inch hatch; Padded Paddle Case; Mesh Gear Bag; email TOM for hard to find items or if something appears out of stock. Purchases help our continued efforts to provide you with good instruction and advice. Help Wanted: 2004 Calendar: We need your Sit-On-Top kayak oriented events for the 2004 Calendar here at TopKayaker.Net! Send us your dates for Demo Days, Races, and All Other SOT Events. Anyone is welcome, shops, clubs, schools etc. Send date, type of event, where, and contact info. Send via e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] , subject Calendar. Make sure we have yours before it is too late! Your Kayak Reviews needed: Share your perspective of kayaks you have paddled with others who want to know. Other gear reviews on paddles, PFDs and assorted accessories welcome. Tom Athena Holtey TopKayaker.Net / Sit-on-topKayaking.com --- --- You are currently subscribed to kayak-news as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe click on the link below: Please Remove Me
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New Articles Up! at TopKayaker.Net / Sit-on-topKayaking.com (Quick removal link at bottom of page.) AOL USERS - IF LINKS DON'T WORK: e-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] JUST POSTED - SEPTEMBER 2003: KAYAKING WITH A DISABILITY - The sit-on-top kayak offers the physically challenged more opportunities to launch into this great sport. KAYAK TOWING METHODS & EQUIPMENT by Tom Holtey - Find out why being prepared to tow is an invaluable skill. SAFETY INDEX - What Every Kayaker Should Know: Enjoy or revisit these important articles. CLASSIFIEDS - Feel free to place an ad. New ads have been posted in New Jersey, New York, Florida, and "Anywhere USA." THE SIT-ON-TOP SHOP - Accessories for your kayak. email TOM for hard to find items or if something appears out of stock. Purchases help our continued efforts to provide you with good instruction and advice. BEST OF THE FORUM: Lots of good folks offering good advice to help you here. See what we mean: KAYAKING IN WIND & WAVES No PFD, No Chance! Well...so much for summer! Thank you all...especially Forum regulars. Went by fast...But don't put those kayaks into storage yet! Fall holds some of the most beautiful and rewarding paddling experiences. We'll be here to help you through the colder months. Paddle Happy...Paddle safe. Tom & Athena Holtey TopKayaker.Net / Sit-on-topKayaking.com --- You are currently subscribed to kayak-news as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe click on this link: - Please Remove Me
