ON THE COVER: Kayaking toward a pod of pelicans on Cooper Creek, Australia. Photo by: Peter Taylor
FEATURES
Kayaking in the Australian desert
Solitude—with wildlife—on Cooper Creek
by Peter Taylor
The Willamette River Water Trail
Paddling Oregon greenways, farms and cities
by Travis Williams
Fine-tuning your fitness
Simple training tools: A bungee cord and a metronome can make you a stronger and more efficient paddler
by Joel McNamara
Kayak Reviews: Pace 18 by Tiderace; S14 by Stellar
Safety: In awe, in trouble; A too-close encounter with gray whales. by Birgit Piskor
Book Review: Paddling North By Audrey Sutherland. Review by Mary McClintock
Gear Review: Innova Swing II, A double inflatable kayak. By Gary Luhm
Gear Review: Hobie Mirage Adventure, A sit-on-top with a pedal drive. By Christopher Cunningham
History: Notes on building a baidarka, From the journal of Bobby Stamp. By Tom Watson
Products for Paddlers: First Mate MS 324 night-vision camera from FLIR; Kayak trailer from Magneta; Women’s PFD from NRS; Remote controlled camera from GoPro; WoolCore base layer shirt and pants from Kokatat
