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June 2006 — COMPLETE TABLE OF CONTENTS
Issue 112, Vol. 23, No.2

ON THE COVER: Bowman Lake, Glacier National Park, Montana
PHOTO BY: Mike Tittel

FEATURES

A Place of Spirits: Paddling in the Realm of the Polar Bear
Polar bears are well known for blending in with a landscape of ice and snow. Two kayakers discover that they are just as elusive along a barren rocky coast.
by Nigel Foster

A Shady Past: New York’s Historic Erie Canal
An important piece of America’s history finds a life in leisure as it approaches the end of its second century of operation.
by Sue Freeman

Life After Katrina: The Mississippi Gulf Coast
In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, our Gulf Coast contributor takes another look at the Pascagoula River and some of his other favorite kayaking areas.


DEPARTMENTS
Editorial
The Perfect Storm

Letters

Kayak Reviews
Nordkapp LV by Valley Canoe Products [Tech Specs PDF]
Enterprise by Bear Mountain Boat Shop [Tech Specs PDF]

Safety
Duck Island Rescue
by Leif Erickson and David Workman
with Lessons Learned
by George Gronseth

Technique
The High Stern Rudder
by Brian Day

Gear Reviews
Paddle Sports Rapid Repair Kit by North Sea Resins
Review by Brian Day

Last Glance
Sign of the Times


RESOURCES
Calendar

DVD Reviews
"This is the Sea, 1 & 2 " by Mary McClintock: Justine Curgenven, Cackle TV Productions
“Sea Kayak Safety” by Gary Lai: Leo Hoare, Olly Sanders, Rock and Sea Productions

Off the Water—Tips for the workshop or on shore

Products for Paddlers

The Sea Kayaker Store

Sea Kayaker’s Resource


Classifieds

Ad Index