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Kayaking holiday in Donegal Saturday, August 14, 2010 @ 2:37AMStrong winds ruled out paddling beneath the Slieve League cliffs, but Louise Tickle had paddle power.
Halong Bay - Where dragons lie Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 6:49PMNothing is more romantic than cruising Halong Bay in a rustic wooden junk.
Paddle for Wild Salmon starting in Hope Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 6:30PMIt’s a five-day paddle down the Fraser River in October geared to getting fish farms removed from the ocean permanently.
Fishing kayaks Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 11:04PMMichigan native Dave Cameron realized the advantages and disadvantages of sea kayaks as he fished from them in the mid-1980s.
Empty boats spur costly searches Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 6:13PMWhat does it mean when someone finds an unoccupied kayak or canoe floating in the water?
Outdoors: Aug. 12 Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 3:28PMDATED EVENTS
Bustling Groats was a world away Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 8:33AMDIGITAL cameras, especially waterproof ones, are fantastic. There is only one problem - they need batteries, which have to be charged, and I'd made the classic mistake of not checking... so when I came to click the first picture of the shell beach at Duncansby, the camera was dead.
Kayak race training sessions to be held Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 3:37AMONANCOCK -- Ever wonder just how fast you could paddle a kayak or canoe? How do experienced paddlers prepare mentally for a big race? Will tides affect the fastest line out to the mouth of Onancock Creek and back? And just where is the 10K turn-around for the Onancock Challenge?
Kayak adventure in Alaska: Wildlife and glaciers Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 11:36AMWe're standing in a field of rocks in a dense fog, surrounded by icebergs stranded at low tide.
Boat builders show off water craft Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 10:08AMBoats of all shapes, sizes and materials will be shown off at the 11th annual Cape Fear Community College Boat Show on Saturday in downtown Wilmington.
BASEY wakes up to eco-tourism Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 9:42AMThe once sleepy town of Basey in Samar is slowly waking up to eco-tourism, luring local and foreign tourists to places previously overlooked either due to its insurgent past or lack of basic infrastructure.
L.L. Bean school demystifies kayaking Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 7:57AML.L. Bean in Center Valley also offers archery and fly-casting lessons Faith McManimon of Newtown wasn't actually looking forward to sitting in a kayak on Lake Nockamixon. Her only other kayaking experience came many years ago during a whitewater excursion in western Pennsylvania on the Youghiogheny River in Ohiopyle State Park.
A year later: Kayak operators revisit lottery impact Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 8:18PMAllocating time slots to kayaker companies is making the waters off La Jolla safer, lifeguards say, but some of those who run the tours still aren't totally happy with the plan. "It provides better organization of the (Shores) boat launch area and a more consistent process for allowing (kayak) companies to launch and retrieve their boats," said San Diego Lifeguard Chief Rick Wurts of the lottery ...
See your San Juan Island whale for free Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 7:21AMIt's a pricey trip, but there are ways to cut corners to save big on a journey to San Juan Island, Wash. It's a pricey trip, but there are ways to cut corners to save big on a journey to San Juan Island, Wash.
Relax on Rebak Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 6:46PMIt’s good to get away once in a while.
Town, resort offer safe haven for Mexico trip Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 5:03PMWith all the news of violence coming out of Mexico these days, many visitors have been scared away. But the lovely little town of Barra de Navidad and its neighboring luxury resort on the Pacific Coast are an oasis of welcome and relaxation.
Wind sculptures coming to Harbor View Park Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 4:19AMA trio of kinetic wind sculptures were approved Monday by the Egg Harbor Village Board for placement in Harbor View Park in time for the Aug. 14 dedication of the communitys new marina.
Paradise found: Aussie journalist at Mabul Resort Thursday, June 24, 2010 @ 10:22PMMELBOURNE : There are few places worth traveling across the world for, and Mabul Sipadan Resort, on the east coast of Sabah is one of them, says Australian jounallist Annie Hall, who recently holidayed in Sabah with her family.
Commuters paddle the Hudson, trade traffic for tides Thursday, June 24, 2010 @ 10:05AMWorking near the Yonkers waterfront, Richard Scott looked across the Hudson River and saw a marina across the wavelets that was tantalizingly close.
FISH LOCATOR: Striped bass head north Sunday, June 13, 2010 @ 10:05AMThe first week of June, striped bass fishing started to slow down a little in spots that had been red-hot. This often means baitfish such as mackerel are heading to the north and the stripers are following.
Raging river held in check Wednesday, June 9, 2010 @ 1:15AMCounty residents dodged serious flooding Tuesday when releases from Jackson Lake Dam pushed the Snake River to the brink of levees where it stopped as tributaries receded...
City ponders lifting ban on bayside boat docks Thursday, May 27, 2010 @ 10:10AMFollowing nearly two decades of banning the presence of boat docks within the island's Bay Beach Zone, the Planning Commission held a public hearing regarding the possibility of removing that restriction.
Exclusive Escapes Make the Sunday Times Definitive Hot 100 Best Hotels List Thursday, May 27, 2010 @ 5:15AMExclusive Escapes are thrilled, and not a little honoured, to have four of their exclusive boutique hotels in their portfolio selected by The Sunday Times for this prestigious list. They have also been recognised by The Sunday Times selection for Europe’s Sexiest Summer Villas.
PHOTOS Keys coastal cleanup began Saturday, just in case oil, tar balls arrive Saturday, May 22, 2010 @ 9:02AMTrash and oil just don't mix. Volunteers began to gather at 8:30 a.m. on Little Torch Key, about 30 miles north of Key West, on Saturday to do a pre-oil shoreline cleanup organized by the Nature Conservancy of Florida.
Sea Eagle Unveils New Frameless Pontoon Boat Thursday, April 8, 2010 @ 11:00AMSecond generation stealth fishing boat available April 10, 2010
Outdoors: April 1 Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 6:10PMON THE HORIZON
Fishing Line - 03-18-10 Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 5:56PMAMERICAN RIVER - There were a few diehards out on the river, mostly in Nimbus Basin and below the hatchery, but, most fish being caught were spawners or post spawners.
Allen Bushnell: Fish Rap: Local boats grounded, SF Bay Area houses big game Friday, January 29, 2010 @ 3:47AMAllen Bushnell Fish Rap Last week heavy storms and giant surf kept all the boats inside the harbor. This week the weather has settled but the harbor entrance is shoaled as a result of the storms.
Naples boat show reports strong sales Saturday, January 23, 2010 @ 8:47AMThe Marine Industries 43rd Naples Boat Show & Seafood Festival is taking place this weekend.
Beauty so rare once beheld never forgotten Friday, January 8, 2010 @ 10:31AMIt is less known and less visited than its celebrated cousin, Milford Sound, but The New Zealand Herald's Jarrod Booker found the natural wonder of Doubtful Sound picture-perfect.
Trader with a taste for risk fishes for tuna from a kayak Monday, November 23, 2009 @ 5:43AMDave Lamoureux's kayak, named Fortitude, must be the only one in Massachusetts registered as a motor vessel. That's because a powerboat registration is required to get a permit to fish for tuna here.
Tough new regulations Wednesday, October 21, 2009 @ 9:51AMTHE new Recreational Sea Fishing Guide has just been released and there are some changes that will affect some North-West fishers. The new guides are available for free from your local tackle shop and Service Tasmania.
Rescuers appeal for sightings of missing paddlers off Otago coast Sunday, October 11, 2009 @ 4:30AMRescuers would like to hear from anyone who may know about a group of paddlers near the mouth of the Clutha River off the Otago coast in poor sea conditions
Search for missing kayakers Sunday, October 11, 2009 @ 2:05AMA search is under way for eight people who may be missing off the coast of Otago in poor sea conditions.
Fall on Cape floats your boat Sunday, October 11, 2009 @ 1:06AMWhen Nancy Church thinks of her peak moments as a kayaker, it's not just water that comes to mind.
Search for missing kayakers Sunday, October 11, 2009 @ 1:06AMA search is under way for eight people who may be missing off the coast of Otago in poor sea conditions.An eyewitness had seen the group of four kayaks and four people in a rubber dinghy head out about midday today at Kaka Point,...
Kristin Leal: Plenty of places to kayak in Monterey Monday, September 21, 2009 @ 3:19PMThe salty wetness of the Monterey Bay offers many outlets for any open water kayaker. The Bay is teaming with wild sealife in and out of the liquid trails that are forged through the changing ocean. The roar of freedom creates an excited energy as my paddle meets water.
Police | Woman gets suspended sentence for assault Friday, September 18, 2009 @ 11:04PMThe Little River United Methodist Church will be packing a Home Depot Tuff Shed with nonperishable food items during its grand opening of its new Life Center.
Baltic bliss: boating in the Stockholm archipelago Monday, September 14, 2009 @ 7:53AMHaving lived for some time in a city so dominated by waterways and islands, Alannah Eames decides it's high time to take the plunge and join the boat set.
Huge rise in seaside rescues Wednesday, August 26, 2009 @ 12:49PMSEAFRONT bosses claim the summer of 2009 is set to be one of the busiest for beach patrol teams in Clacton, Frinton and Walton.
Nice fishing conditions, but few anglers hit water Sunday, August 23, 2009 @ 10:04AMGreat conditions continue to be the norm around Galveston; however, for the most part, anglers were not taking advantage of them Monday.
Nice fishing conditions, but few anglers hit water Tuesday, August 18, 2009 @ 12:59AMGreat conditions continue to be the norm around Galveston; however, for the most part, anglers were not taking advantage of them Monday.
Riviera Beach to host mega yachts? Monday, August 17, 2009 @ 5:33AMLast September, Viking Developers submitted a $500 million plan to transform Riviera Beach Municipal Marina into International Harbor at Riviera Beach - a bold makeover featuring a Key West-style Harbor Village with shops and restaurants, a hotel, offices, a parking garage and a public market.
2009 Mighty Mullet Maritime Festival to Feature Cook-Off Competition, Fishy Fashion Show, and Family Fun Thursday, August 13, 2009 @ 1:13PMThe Fourth Annual Mighty Mullet Maritime Festival is coming up on Saturday, Oct. 3, and it's not to be missed!
Waiting to Wade Sunday, August 9, 2009 @ 11:13PMThis story was done through a partnership between The Huffington Post's Eyes and Ears citizen journalism program and Gotham Gazette . Gotham Gazette reporter Courtney Gross wrote the piece using stories from New Yorkers gathered through The Huffington Post and Gotham Gazette.
Peninsula Wednesday, July 29, 2009 @ 11:15PMTOM RIDGE ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER -- 301 Peninsula Drive -- open daily 10 a.m.-6 p.m. -- free general admission -- featuring 75-foot observation tower, educational programs, and interactive exhibits on the history of Presque Isle, including nature, animals, fish, sand formations, birding migration points -- also, a 15-minute orientation film, two short films on Presque Isle and the Regional Science ...
Polinsky Takes Adventure to a Different Level Thursday, July 23, 2009 @ 8:31AMBy Holly D’Addio, Courier Sports Writer: He is involved in what most would consider a pretty exciting career, but as if that weren’t enough, Ivoryton resident Gerry Polinsky made his life even more exciting by opening his own sea kayaking business. An avid explorer, Gerry amped up his involvement by setting out to get the public as interested in adventuring as he is. Gerry grew up in the New ...
Fishing/hunting report Tuesday, July 21, 2009 @ 4:19AMBarrett: The 122 anglers checked reported 1,211 bass, 4 bluegill and 1 bullhead. Open to catch-and-release fishing and barbless hooks only every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.
Ten great coastal campsites Thursday, July 9, 2009 @ 6:05AMWe pick 10 campsites that overlook stunning beaches in Britain and Europe.
Taking a stroll along Darien's coastline: Day 2 Thursday, July 9, 2009 @ 12:14AMAfter testing their waters for a few hours, it's easy to see why Darien residents settle in their shorefront homes for decades. "This is a fairyland. It is a dream world. Over here it is peaceful, quiet and beautiful. What is not to like?