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Books Qayaq: Kayaks of Alaska & Siberia David W. Zimmerly, University of Alaska Press, ISBN 1-889963-10-0, B&W, soft cover,103 pp. $16.95 US Qayaq was originally published in 1986 by the Alaska State Museum in conjunction with an exhibit on traditional kayaks. In this new edition, David W. Zimmerly reviews the construction of different kayaks from various regions of Alaska, Canada and Siberia. He discusses techniques, materials and the special approaches of individual craftsmen. He shows how the vessels’ design varied in response to the demands of climate, the available resources and the needs of the paddlers. He also considers associated equipment, from paddles to paddlers’ clothing. This is a succinct, authoritative overview of the kayaks of Alaska, the Mackenzie River delta and Siberia, containing many interesting and informative photos, maps and drawings. Kayaker’s Little Book of Wisdom Corran Addison. Globe Pequot Press, ISBN 1- 57034-079-X, Soft cover, B & W $9.95 Cdn, $6.95 US/ This small book was written by Corran Addison, world record holder for the highest waterfall ever run in a kayak (100 ft. vertical), competitor in the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, many time US, European and South African freestyle champion, and Silver Medalist in the 1995 World Freestyle Championship. It’s a collection of humourous and thought provoking suggestions, observations and reminders for kayakers. Corran will be in Vancouver at the Outdoor Adventure Show February 16-18 at BC Place. “The definition of a successful expedition is: a disaster you wouldn’t have missed for anything in the world.” Subscribe to WaveLength—or renew your subscription—and you could win a trip on the 80-ft kayak mothership, the Rolano! 3-day trip valued at $1000 One year subscription: 1 entry. Two year subscription: 2 entries. If you give a GIFT SUBSCRIPTION, your name will also be entered. The contest deadline has been extended to February 19, 2001. TO SUBSCRIBE OR RENEW YOUR SUB: • $19/yr in Canada or $33/2 yrs (both include GST) • $17/yr US in the USA or $29/2 yrs • $22/yr US (or Cdn equivalent) overseas ($40/2yrs) Clip or photocopy this coupon, and mail it with a cheque to WaveLength: RR-1 Site-17 C-49 Gabriola Island, BC CANADA V0R 1X0 FM01 Aleutian Kayak Wolfgang Brinck, Ragged Mtn Press ISBN0-07- 007893-9 soft-cover 170 pp. B & W, $19.95 US The Aleutian Kayak tells you everything you need to know to build an authentic baidarka in your basement or garage for about $200. You don’t need extensive woodworking experience, an elaborate tool collection, or exotic woods. Author Wolfgang Brinck shows that if you can use a handsaw, block plane and a drill, you can build a baidarka. Here are clear, well-illustrated, step-by-step instructions to guide you through the process from buying materials, tailoring the boat to fit your body, building the frame and deck, and sewing on the skin. He also includes instructions on paddle-making, sewing your own paddling jacket and spray skirt, repairs and using your baidarka. Touch Wood—BC Forests at the Crossroads Edited by Ken Drushka, Bob Nixon & Ray Travers Harbour Publishing, 1993. ISBN 1- 55017-074-0 softcover, 236 pp, B&W, $18.95 Cdn The thoughtful essays compiled in Touch Wood go to the roots of the degradation of our environment. The Forest Act of BC has granted tenure over ‘public lands’ to logging companies for the past 120 years and this needs to be challenged. “A forest is much more than trees or timber”, observes Herb Hammond in his essay. “A forest is an interconnected web whose stands are composed of rock, soil, water, light, climate and a community of life: animals, microorganisms, fungi and plants, including shrubs and herbs as well as trees. Our culture, including our economy, depends on protecting, maintaining, and restoring healthy, diverse forests.” Complete Folding Kayaker Ralph Diaz Ragged Mountain Press, 1994. ISBN 0-07-016734-6, soft cover, 159 pp B&W, $26.95Cdn, $15.95 US As the editor of Folding Kayaker, Ralph Diaz has paddled all the major models of folding kayaks, heard from nearly 1,000 folding boat owners, and talked to manufacturers about the construction and care of their boats. He summarizes this information in the Complete Folding Kayaker, organized into three parts. Part One, “What You should Know” explains the advantages of folding kayaks, the history of folding boats, and how to choose a folding kayak and basic equipment. Part two covers “Handling Skills for Foldable”. Part Three offers how-to advice on “Using and Enjoying” your folding kayak. This is an interesting, well-written source of information for anyone interested in folding kayaks. Fish For Thought: An Eco-Cookbook Living Oceans Society Arsenal Press 2000. ISBN 1- 55152-081-8, soft cover, 155 pp, color, $21.95 Cdn, $17.95 US Fish For Thought is a beautifully designed cookbook for those concerned with the future of our oceans. It presents wonderful recipes for seafood dishes such as grilled wild salmon with soapberry mousse, sautéed prawn a mango salad, and Asian coconut shrimp. The photographs are gorgeous and will make you hungry. It also provides information about declining fish stocks, and how to purchase and prepare sustainably caught seafood to benefit both our oceans and the coastal communities that depend on them. WaveLength has already kitchen-tested several of these receipes and we heartily recommend this book! 888-649-6669 explorecharters.com NAME____________________________________________________________ ADDRESS_________________________________________________________ PROV/STATE_______________ CODE _________________ 1 YR EMAIL_____________________________________________ 2 YRS GIFT Subscription with gift card: “From _______________________________________________” (Print your name if you wish us to send a gift card and sub to a friend or relative.) 36 WaveLength FEBRUARY • MARCH 2001
Web Paddling Useful Sites If they say that a picture is worth a thousand words,␣ what could they say about video? There is a web site, ShowMeTV, which plays video excerpts from various sporting activities including kayaking. Eight video clips from Performance Sea Kayaking␣ and thirteen others from The Kayaker’s Edge, both␣ featuring kayaker Kent Ford, as well as clips from Surf Kayaking and Kayaking Ocean Rocks are featured on this site. Although downloading video on a slow modem may take some time, it is well worth the wait.␣ Go to www.showmetv.com and click on “Video Library” and then “Sports”. STOLEN KAYAKS I now switch to a less upbeat but more important topic—stolen kayaks. Whether you have recently been the target of such a theft, are looking to buy a used kayak, or just wanting to take precautions,␣ there are some sites that you should visit.␣ Mariner Kayaks: www.marinerkayaks.com has a very good list of stolen kayaks which you can check out if you are buying a used kayak—or you can post to if you’re unfortunate enough have had your kayak stolen.␣ ItsBeenStolen.com: itsbeenstolen.com lists many items, includ- 2001 FEBRUARY • MARCH WaveLength Ted Leather is the WaveLength Webmaster and operates Clayrose Internet Creations, an internet services company specializing in website design and management. Email: webmaster @WaveLengthMagazine.com Ted Leather ing kayaks, with the added feature of registering your serial number as a precaution, before you have problems. And check out the Boulder Outdoor Center’s paddle-sports-specific National Bulletin Board for lost, stolen, or found boats and gear, www.boc123.com. Encourage paddling shop owners to post lists of stolen boats, or suggest your paddling club posts notices in its newsletter or passes lists around in meetings. These and many other links to paddling info on the web can be found on the WaveLength website at www.WaveLength Magazine.com. From the home page just click on “Paddling Logo Links” or “More Links” to see our extensive list. ❏ 37
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