Kayaking

"I have long been fascinated by Greenland kayaking techniques that explore that nebulous gray zone between a fully upright and a fully capsized position. John Heath has done much to promote and popularize several Greenland paddling techniques that hold the paddler in a stable position with his torso immersed and his face just above the surface of the water. These techniques include the balance brace, chest-scull, side-scull and back-scull maneuvers (see "Three Braces from Gronland," SK, Fall '86). Today, these skills are widely known and practiced among many North American Greenland-style paddlers. Sea Kayaker Editor Christopher Cunningham hinted to another of these interesting techniques when he recounted the story of Greenlander Peter Petrussen of Kangaamiut (1894-1970), a young kayaker who had not yet learned to roll (see "Greenland-style tuiliqs," SK, Oct. '99). He capsized while on a solo outing yet lived to tell the tale. Petrussen credited the saving of his life to the sealskin... more... - Mathew A. Koeneker via Bookmarklet

"Elegant Hand-Crafted Wooden Kayak Outperforms High-Tech Peers Summer Test 2009 When you see a pile of wood strips, you probably think tinder. Crown molding at best. But Nick Schade of Guillemot Kayaks envisions an elegant boat that, though handcrafted using the oldest of techniques, outperforms its newfangled peers. Guillemot's vessels are so striking that the New York Museum of Modern Art has one in its permanent collection." - Mathew A. Koeneker via Bookmarklet

It is simply beautiful...a functional piece of art. [drools] - Mathew A. Koeneker

"Tarkiln Bayou Preserve State Park is known for its rare display of plant and animal species. More than 100 rare and exotic plants and animals live in this park, including alligator snapping turtles, Chapman’s butterwort and four species of pitcher plants." - Mathew A. Koeneker via Bookmarklet

that's pretty extreme alright. that's just downright life threatening - Cee Bee

love the shots & think it looks fun ( if I had some more skill :) - Tracy Benham

"few people would look at this and think... Kayaking!" - Walt Ruppar

"Ok, so I know nothing about this odd looking little kayak. It just happened to be sitting near where the coaches meeting was held here at the ISS symposium. A group of us gathered around the owner who is a student at the event to listen to his experiences with the Warren Light Craft “Little Wing”. It’s certainly unique…and you can only assume manufactured by fans of Jimi Hendrix. Well shes walking through the clouds With a circus mind thats running round Butterflies and zebras And moonbeams and fairy tales Thats all she ever thinks about Riding with the wind. When Im sad, she comes to me With a thousand smiles, she gives to me free Its alright she says its alright Take anything you want from me, anything Anything. Fly on little wing" - Mathew A. Koeneker via Bookmarklet

Run those fall you crazy kids! :-) http://online.wsj.com/video... - Mathew A. Koeneker via Bookmarklet