March 21, 2008
December 04, 2007
KJTV:: Kayak Fishing with Jimbo Meador
The Kayak Journal crew headed down to Mobile, Alabama to meet up with Jimbo Meador to do some kayak fishing and poling through the flats.
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November 08, 2007
KJTV: Nemo Morpho AR Tent
Nemo Equipment sent us some of their unique poleless tents to test out. Check out the video to see how these awesome tents work.
October 09, 2007
KJTV:: Alaska-Wildlife
Alaska is home to the greatest wildlife in the country, including brown bears, buffalo, caribou, moose, and so much more. Check out the close encounters with brown bears on the shores on the river.
Stay tuned for upcoming sneak peaks of Kayak Journal 5-available October, 2007.
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September 25, 2007
Kayak Journal 5 Alaksa-Kings Bay
Kayak Journal traveled to Alaska for a 3 week filming session with Tom Pogson and the Alaska Kayak School to get the most comprehensive kayaking video source of Southcentral Alaska ever. This week watch a preview of Kings Bay.
Stay tuned for upcoming sneak peaks of Kayak Journal 5-available October, 2007.
See the Kings Bay Trailer
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Location
Kings Bay is located on the western side of Prince William Sound. Kings Bay is close Whittier and fairly easy to access.
Unique Qualities
The Kings Bay area is considered one of the most scenic areas in Prince William Sound. There are 8 glaciers with 1 tidewater glacier remaining that you can see; there are also signs of recent glaciation. Kings Bay, like much of Prince William Sound, has calm waters, most of the time.
When to Go
The best time to visit Kings Bay is between May and September, but June is the optimal time.
Check out what trips the Alaska Kayak School offer
September 18, 2007
Sweetwater wins the 2nd Annual IR Vacation to Hell
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Penstock Productions announced the location and winner for the 2nd annual IR Vacation to Hell on September 15th, 2007 at the West Coast Sea Kayaking Symposium. The winning team of the 2007 IR Vacation to Hell is Sweetwater, which consists of Mark Prator, Tim Keen, Russell Farrow, and Alain Cormier.
Sweetwater must complete a 385 mile mission from Baffin Island, across Devon Island, and ending at Ellesmere Island in the Canadian high arctic. The team will begin at Point Inlet on the northern end of Baffin Island and end at Grise Fjord on the southern end of Ellesmere Island. The expedition will consist of 2 large open water crossings (45 miles and 60 miles), along with a 50 mile land crossing of Devon Island. Devon Island is the largest uninhabited island in the world. The team has until September, 2008 to complete the mission.
September 17, 2007
Kayak Journal 5 "ALASKA" Prince William Sound
Kayak Journal traveled to Alaska for a 3 week filming session with Tom Pogson and the Alaska Kayak School to get the most comprehensive kayaking video source of Alaska ever. This week watch a preview of Prince William Sound.
Stay tuned for upcoming sneak peaks of Kayak Journal 5-available October, 2007.
Watch the Sneak Peak
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Prince William Sound
Location
Prince William Sound, located on South Coastal Alaska Inland Sea, has a plethora of glaciers, wildlife, and an unforgettable wilderness. The Prince William Sound is easy paddling conditions (unless there is a storm or katabatic winds), so it is accessible by kayakers of all levels.
Accessibility
Prince William Sounds can be reached from Port Whittier, Valdez or Cordova, Seward if you use the
state ferry to get to Chenega Bay. It is also close to Anchorage (50 miles)
A water taxi is not necessary, but can be really helpful to get away from
the port of Whittier
Where to Go
Within Prince William Sound, the best places to go are Blackstone Bay, Harriman Fiord, Nellie Juan Fiord &
Kings Bay, Icy Bay, Knight Island, Columbia Glacier, and Glacier
island.
When to Go
The best time to go is between May and September, but June - August is the peak season.
Rain Fall
Annual precipitation: 165 inches (lots of glaciers) its a temperate rain-forest
Needed Gear
Gear you'll want to have: rubber boots, good rain-gear, tarps, and
ropes/pulleys to hang your food, drysuits don't hurt, oh yeah, I
forgot, you'll need 4 season tents in case the wind decides to blow.
Check out what trips the Alaska Kayak School offer
September 11, 2007
Kayak Journal 5 "ALASKA"
Kayak Journal traveled to Alaska for a 3 week filming session with Tom Pogson and the Alaska Kayak School to get the most comprehensive kayaking video source of Alaska ever. Follow along as we explore the massive glaciers of Northwestern Fjord to the ice laden bays of Prince William Sound. See the evidence that still exist today of the great Alaskan Earthquake of 1964, as well as an intimate look at the grizzly wildlife that inhabits this area of the north.
Kayak Journal 5 will be the best Kayak Journal to date with an in depth look at Alaska's sea kayaking, along with gear reviews, a southeast hotspot, and tech tip segments on forward strokes, expedition packing, and surfing tips.
Stay tuned for upcoming sneak peaks of Kayak Journal 5-available October, 2007.
Check Out the Trailer!
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Check out what trips the Alaska Kayak School offer
Coming in 2008
In 2008 Kayak Journal will sink deeper into the core than ever before with our States Series. Each of the four issues will be in depth actumentaries focusing on the main kayaking regions of the U.S. the Southeast, Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, the Rocky Mountains, and finally the West Coast will be the principal filming locations for the coming year. Send us an e-mail if you and your crew have something special to show us when we roll into town. kayakjournal@gmail.com
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August 29, 2007
Kayak Journal::VTH Applicants-Team Dead Reckoning
The third 2007 VTH application is up! Team Dead Reckoning: Marcus Demuth, Kate DeRoberts, Pat Slaven, and Bill Amos
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Check out all the video applications at the VTH website
Kayak Journal::VTH Applicants-Team Sweetwater
The second 2007 VTH application is up! Team Sweetwater: Mark Prator, Tim Keen, Russell Farrow, and Alain Cormier.
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Check out all the video applications at the VTH website
Kayak Journal :: The VTH Applications are rolling in!
The new Vacation to Hell website went live this week! Check out this years applicants. The winners will be announced at the Seattle Sea Kayak Symposium September 15 at the Canoe & Kayak Party. Be there or be square.
Check back into the website as more applications come in.
The first video up is The Third Plane: David White, Richard David, Paul Kuthe, and Nick Jacob.
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August 16, 2007
Kayak Journal:: OR Podcast-Camelbak
Camelbak
Camelbak has a mission to reduce the amount of plastic bottles that end up in the dumps or as litter (currently about 40 million a day!) Check out this podcast and see how you can reduce and reuse.
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Kayak Journal:: OR Podcasts-Bending Branches
Bending Branches
Check out what Bending Branches has in store for 2008
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Kayak Journal:: OR Podcasts-Suunto
Suunto
Suunto introduces their brand new line of ABC watches; as well as their 1st ever women's specific watches.
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Kayak Journal:: OR Podcast-Yakima
Yakima
Yakima brings you the new Swing Daddy hitch bike rack for 2008. Check out how user friendly it is.
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Kayak Journal:: OR Podcast-Delta Kayaks
Delta Kayaks
Mark from Delta Kayaks talks about what are some of the great features and benefits of Delta Kayaks.
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August 12, 2007
Kayak Journal:: OR Podcasts-Werner
Werner Paddles
Check out Werner's new stand up surfing paddles and other new products for 2008.
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Kayak Journal:: OR Podcasts-Wenonah
Wenonah Canoes
For 2008 Wenonah Canoes is coming out with 4 new mid-range touring kayaks
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August 11, 2007
Kayak Journal:: OR Podcasts-Watershed
Watershed
Justin from Watershed Drybags talks about the benifits of their bags and why they are the best-which they are.
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