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December
2004
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Pestilence in Paradise
Fiordland, New Zealand’s southwest corner, is an intricately beautiful coast that is largely uninhabited. The sand flies aim to keep it that way
by Malcolm Gunn

Safety
The tragic death of a novice
by Charles A. Sutherland
October
2004
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Cornwall Commitment
Friends don’t let friends drive drunk, but they do occasionally take them kayaking along an exposed coast.
by Jane Kubke

Paddler Profile
Audrey Sutherland, the Grand Dame of Inflatable Kayak
by Marge Nichols
Click here for an interview with Audrey
by Gary Luhm

Do-It-Yourself
Applying a keel strip
by Brian Day
August
2004
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Mexican Therapy
Text and photos by Malcolm Gunn

Safety
Swimming Against the Odds: An Account of Hypothermia
by Chuck Johnson

June
2004

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 The Sea Kayaker's Library
Hard-to-Find Books for paddlers
(How to find the rare gems)
Easy-to-Find books for paddlers
by Michael Free and Tim Sprinkle

Paddler Profiles
John Dowd
by Jeff Lancaster

April
2004

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 		Safety
The Fifth Paddler: Kayaking Tragedy in Baja
by Melesa Hamer

Equipment
Hamming it Up
by Ken and Ezzie Brody
February
2004

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The Breaking Point: A Trial by Wind on Nevada's Pyramid Lake
by Michael Jeneid

Essay
The Race to 10 - Molokai World Surf-Ski Championship
Text by Joe Glickman
Photos by Nels Akerlund