Monthly Archives: September 2009

Kayak Roots: the Aleut Ikyak

When thinking about traditional kayaks, the greenland qajaq is the first thing that usually comes to mind. These low volume high-ended skin on frame boats were ideal for hunting and…

Avoca Beach Sunsets and Dusk

Dawn and dusk are two magical times of the day, and there’s nothing better than witnessing either from the water. In this case I’d gone on a family holiday to…

Fathers’ Day: First time paddles for my little girls

Bless my wife, she organised a weekend away for Fathers’ Day at Avoca Beach, a sensational spot on the NSW Central Coast.  Apart from an amazing beach, it also has…

Alaska Backcountry Part 3: Blue Icebergs

Glacial ice is super-old, compressed, and gives off a brilliant blue hue. My kayak trek to Alaska involved hunting for the bluest ice I could find, and on this particular…

Alaska Backcountry Part 2: Bear Glacier

One of the highlights of the Alaskan paddling experience was getting my kayak up close to enormous icebergs, just to feel the grandeur of these magnificent natural structures. All whilst…