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Topic: Canoe kayak


  
  INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE - SPORTS
Canoes were used mainly by the native North and South American Indians along with the Polynesian islanders of the Pacific.
The earliest known archaeological evidence of a canoe was unearthed at the tomb of a Sumerian king near the Euphrates River.
The counterpart of the American Indian canoe is the kayak which was introduced by Eskimos many years ago.
www.olympic.org /uk/sports/programme/index_uk.asp?SportCode=CA   (151 words)

  
 Canoe & Kayak | Utah.com
Canoeing and kayaking allows people of all ages and varied abilities to experience paddling the serenity of calm water or the challenge of maneuvering whitewater.
Whether you choose a day trip on the Colorado River, a multiple day escape on the Green River, or a splash on beautiful Lake Powell, you are bound to experience eye catching geology, abundant bird life, mysterious rock art, and perhaps even catch a glimpse of a herd of Desert Bighorn sheep.
The Class II pool drop rapids along the this section of the Colorado River are fun to manuever in a kayak or raft with adequate whitewater paddling experience or guidance.
www.utah.com /raft/canoe_kayak.htm   (655 words)

  
 Canoe & Kayak
Canoe and Kayak has grown to be NZ’s largest kayaking company - with nine specialty owner-operated kayak stores in Auckland, North Shore City, Manukau City, Taupo, Taranaki, Bay of Plenty, Hamilton, Hawke's Bay and Wellington.
All Canoe and Kayak staff are passionate about kayaking, are experts in kayak instruction and have extensive product knowledge.
Canoe and Kayak is also home to the Yakity Yak Kayak Club, the friendliest bunch of kayakers around who are always off on exciting adventures.
www.canoeandkayak.co.nz   (324 words)

  
 Seattle Canoe and Kayak Club: About   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
The Seattle Canoe and Kayak Youth Sprint Team is co-ed, multi-age (grades 6-college), and practices on Green Lake after school and on weekends.
The Seattle Canoe and Kayak Club is affiliated with the US Canoe and Kayak Team (USACK), and the City of Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation.
Seattle Canoe and Kayak Club Sprint Team is also very fortunate in that several of the paddlers who grew up in the program remain here as adults, and are joined by other adult team members as well.
www.scn.org /rec/sckc/about.htm   (307 words)

  
 Wisconsin Attractions: Canoeing and Kayaking Rivers
The official canoe landing in Sparta is located across from Fisherman's Park and a county landing is located east of Rockland at Sixth Drive.
In the city, the adventurous may canoe or kayak from below North Avenue to the mouth of the harbor, but access points are few for small craft (none from the new Riverwalk system).
Maps to the Long Lake Canoe Trail near Trempealau and the Goose Island Canoe Trail near La Crosse are available by calling the La Crosse District headquarters at 608-783-8405.
www.wisconline.com /attractions/canoerivers.html   (2338 words)

  
 Canoe & Kayak Ring
Stavsudda Kayak Depot is situated in the heart of the Stockholm archipelago, close to a fully stocked grocery and an excellent restaurant.
Kayaks and More's goal is to inform, enlighten, educate, act as a resource and entertain those of you who are interested in the sport and adventure of Sea Kayaking.
The Rocky Mountain Canoe Club is an organization for paddlers in the Colorado area, covering all aspects of paddle sports from flat water to white water, with an emphasis on the open canoe.
t.webring.com /hub?ring=canoekr   (1369 words)

  
 Canoe Kayak and Paddle Co.
It was founded by Mike Aronoff and soundly based in expert, professional Kayak and Canoe instruction.
CKAPCO has a Community out-reach program to provide Kayak and Canoe opportunities, Instruction, Trips and ACA certifications at a reduced rate on and off Community Facilities.
teach the students to canoe and kayak well and safely for a lifetime of enjoyment.
www.canoeinstructor.net   (448 words)

  
 Canoe Sailing Resources
Sailing canoes is a topic that often arises in the newsgroups rec.boats.building and rec.boats.paddle, and in the Wooden Canoe Heritage Association's bulletin board.
Canoes and Canoeing: Paddling, Sailing, Cruising and Racing Canoes, and Their Uses, with Hints on Rig and Management, Etc. by C. Bowyer Vaux.
The Canoe Aurora; a Cruise from the Adirondacks to the Gulf.
www.paddlin.com /fivelakes/canoe_sailing.html   (1892 words)

  
 canoe kayak   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Swift Canoe and Kayak is Canada's leading manufacturer of fiberglass,kevlar,carbon-kevlar,carbon,Royalex,Royalite canoes and kayaks and reseller of high quality paddling equipment.
The Bering Sea is a sleek, efficient kayak with rounded chines and moderate rocker for a boat that handles wind and...
Canoe and Kayak, Canoe and Kayak, Canoe and Kayak.
www.kayaks-and-canoes.info /6/canoe-kayak.html   (708 words)

  
 Canoe Escape: Canoeing the Hillsborough River near Tampa, Florida
From the thousands of white ibis in the fall, the sightings of deer, wild hog, and turkey in the winter, the proliferation of songbirds in spring, and its cooling shade on a summer's day, the Hillsborough River brings a new surprise and delight around each bend.
Bring your sense of adventure, rent a canoe or kayak or schedule a guided trip, and paddle through this cypress swamp full of Florida's unique flora and fauna.
Canoe Escape is located only 12 miles from downtown Tampa and 10 minutes from Busch Gardens.
www.canoeescape.com   (273 words)

  
 Indiana Kayak and Canoe Racing   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
The content is a current kayak and canoe racing schedule with race flyer's and contact information for each canoe and kayak race.
If anyone has additional information regarding kayak and canoe racing results, please pass them along and they will be added to the archives.
Going into the future, it is the hope that additional content will be added including canoe and kayak paddlers profiles, instructional videos on technique and advanced skills, as well as possible pictures from canoe racing and videos.
members.aol.com /keluv1992/world.html   (260 words)

  
 Wood Kayak Designs, Plans, and Kits by Redfish Kayaks
Welcome to the Redfish Custom Kayak and Canoe Company - specialists in designing and building wood sea kayaks, canoes, and cedar-strip wood kayak kits.
Our company is designed to furnish you with a finished wood kayak or, if you would like to try your hand at building your own wood kayak, we can supply all of the necessary plans, materials, kits, and if needed the personal instruction to successfully do so.
Please note that a portion of every sale of a Redfish wood sea kayak, canoe, paddle, kit or building plan is dedicated to helping reestablish and sustain the salmon runs of the Pacific Northwest.
www.redfishkayak.com   (114 words)

  
 Vancouver sea kayaking - Rentals, Lessons, Guided Trips out of scenic Deep Cove British Columbia, Canada. Come Paddle ...
We have a great kayak and canoe school with lessons ranging from Introductory Kayaking, Capsize Recovery, Kids Lessons, Navigation Courses and more.
Weekly events include kayak and canoe racing as well as women only paddles.
Deep Cove Canoe & Kayak Centre is a great place to train for your expedition to the Gulf Islands, Broken Group Islands, Clayqout Sound or Johnstone Strait.
www.deepcovekayak.com   (262 words)

  
 Oak Orchard Canoe and Kayak - over 800 brands; canoe and kayak sales, rentals, repair; Yakima car and truck racks; ...
To view our canoe and kayak inventory see our Canoe Inventory and Kayak Inventory pages.
See our used kayaks, used canoes and clearance pages for prices.
We have everything you'll need in stock to safely and easily transport your canoe, kayak, bikes, skiis, and other stuff on your vehicle.
www.oakorchardcanoe.com   (506 words)

  
 Langford Canoe and Kayak - Manufacturer / Builder Muskoka Ontario Canada
All purchases of Canoes or Kayaks include a free Ontario Parks Pass.
Canoes designed and manufactured by Langford, Kayaks by Riot, Royalex and Royalite Canoes and Kayaks and Boréal Kayaks (exclusively available in Richmond Hill).
Fibreglass canoes, kevlar canoes, carbon fibre canoes, polyethylene canoes.
www.langfordcanoe.com   (169 words)

  
 Jackson Hole Wyoming Kayaking and Canoeing - Yellowstone, Grant Teton, Sea Kayaking and Rafting
Canoe and Kayak Trips, Instruction and Rentals in Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Whether it's backcountry sea kayaking trips in Yellowstone National Park, whitewater canoe and kayak instruction, rafting down the Snake River, guided fishing trips or full service outfitting and rentals, Snake River Kayak and Canoe provides quality, personalized adventure paddling vacations underneath the Tetons in Jackson Hole, WY.
The high mountain lakes of the Greater Yellowstone area provide one of the most diverse and beautiful training grounds in the world for those learning to sea kayak.
www.snakeriverkayak.com   (331 words)

  
 Bel Haven Canoe & Kayak Rentals and Sales in New Jersey
Whether you choose canoeing, kayaking or tubing down the Batsto, Mullica, Wading, or Oswego Rivers, you are sure to have a great time at Bel Haven.
Bel Haven Canoe, Kayak and Tubes not only rents Canoes and Kayaks but will also sell a huge selection of the latest kayaks and canoes, not to mention a gigantic selection of paddles and accessories as well.
Bel Haven Canoe, Kayak and Tubes is easy to get to from anywhere in NJ, NY or PA. See our detailed driving directions.
www.belhavencanoe.com   (267 words)

  
 Mammoth Cave Canoe and Kayak   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Mammoth Cave Canoe and Kayak offers a variety of canoe trips through Mammoth Cave National Park on the slow moving Green River.
Canoeing the Green, you can experience one way early settlers found new homes during westward expansion.
Canoers can expect to encounter deer, beaver, fox, bobcat, wild turkey, a large variety of birds, and several different species of fish such as muskie, small mouth bass, and catfish.
www.mammothcavecanoe-k.com   (199 words)

  
 Alder Creek Kayak & Canoe: Portland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Alder Creek Kayak and Canoe, Oregon’s premiere paddlesports store and instructional center, now has five locations to serve all of your paddling needs.
Whether you paddle whitewater kayaks, sea kayaks or canoes, Alder Creek has the boats and gear you need to get out on the water and the classes to elevate your paddling skills.
Basic Skills Kayak Classes (BSKs) are offered every weekend in Portland and Bend.
www.aldercreek.com   (513 words)

  
 Paddle Toronto - Harbourfront Canoe and Kayak School
Canoe Instruction, Sea Kayak Instruction, Canoe Rentals, Sea Kayak Rentals, Canoe Day Trips, Sea Kayak Guided Day and Evening Trips, ORCA/CRCA Canoe Certification and Sea Kayak Certification, Paddling School, Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe Day Trips
Thank you for your canoe and kayak paddling interest and for your past patronage!
From reading about our free-guided group paddling and BBQ nights, to all the new programs we are offering this year, we hope you enjoy looking around our site.
www.paddletoronto.com   (148 words)

  
 Pine Barrens Canoe & Kayak Rentals Of New Jersey   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Canoeing through Wharton State Forest in the New Jersey Pinelands.
You will find lots of canoeing tips and information to make your canoeing trip an enjoyable one.
Pine Barrens Canoe and Kayak Rental in Chatsworth, N.J. is family owned and operated since 1976.
www.pinebarrenscanoe.com   (138 words)

  
 Austin Kayak - Kayak Sales and Rentals - Texas Kayak
Whether you are leaving ripples on the lake or floating down the river, we have the perfect kayak for you.
Description: Inexpensive way to protect your kayak from other drivers and law enforcement.
This offer excludes shipping surcharges for Kayaks or any other large item that has a shipping surcharge associated with it.
www.austinkayak.com   (131 words)

  
 North Bay Adventure Company, Home of North Bay Canoe and Kayak
In order to serve you better, we have developed a hassle-free shopping environment that provides you with complete costing including shipping charges.
Manufacturer and retailer of sporting goods and outdoor gear, including canoes, kayaks, camping gear, tents, sleeping bags, packs, paddles, PFDs and paddling accessories, snowshoes and skis; not to mention those hard to find restoration and canoe building supplies, including caning supplies.
We build, restore and repair cedar canvas, all-wood, fiberglass, Kevlar, Royalex and polyethylene canoes and kayaks.
www.nbcanoe.com   (155 words)

  
 Kayahoo Paddle Links - Canoe, Kayak, Whitewater Rafting, Sea Kayaking, ..
National and international paddling associations, canoeing federations and other nonprofit organizations.
The people that make the stuff we are abusing so much: kayaks and canoes, paddles, sprayskirts, waterproof compasses etc.
Kayak schools, clinics, guided whitewater rafting tours, paddle friendly hotels, camping places etc.
playak.com /links.php   (190 words)

  
 :: USA Canoe and Kayak ::   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Warm temperatures could not contend with the sizzling competition on Friday at the 2006 Sprint Nationals in Gainesville, Ga. Friday presented the finals in the 500 meter distance.
Morgan House and Carrie Johnson won the men’s and women’s kayak singles events (K-1), both completing a sweep of the Olympic distances...
Olympic Kayaker Tests Water of the Frozen Kind
www.usacanoekayak.org   (193 words)

  
 California Canoe & Kayak
We are delighted to again host instructor Wolfgang Brinck, a foremost proponent of traditional native construction, builder of traditional skin on frame kayaks since 1987 and author of the book, The Aleutian Kayak.
Your kids will love the chance to play games and get wet this summer while learning to kayak.
They are also highly beneficial at getting paddlers familiar and comfortable with high spring flows.
www.calkayak.com   (204 words)

  
 Sherwood Canoe & Kayak   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Sherwood Canoes & Kayaks are built by hand on the Maine coast from the finest materials.
We also have the capability to optimise a design to your individual needs.
Our canoes and kayaks can take you any where you want to go.
www.angelfire.com /me3/sherwood1canoe1kayak   (60 words)

  
 Saco River Canoe, Kayak and Jet Ski Rentals Northern Extremes in Mount Washington Valley, North Conway New Hampshire
Saco River Canoe, Kayak and Jet Ski Rentals Northern Extremes in Mount Washington Valley, North Conway New Hampshire
Kayak trips on the Saco River are our summertime specialty here at Northern Extremes.
Northern Extremes kayak trips, canoe trips and snowmobile tours take place in the heart of New Hampshire's spectacular White Mountains and the world renowned Mt. Washington Valley region.
www.northernextremes.com   (129 words)

  
 Welcome to the Wausau canoe / kayak corporation website
Wausau Kayak / Canoe Corporation was formed to provide an opportunity for you to gain training, have fun, and watch some of the best in the world compete at Wausau Whitewater Park.
Competitions fall into several types… we bid for hosting rights to national and international events and we have developed our own events for both beginners and more advanced paddlers to compete in.
If being in the water isn’t your idea of fun, we invite you to come down and watch the competitors in both freestyle and slalom show off their skills at any one of the three annual competitions.
www.wausauwhitewater.org   (194 words)

  
 Canoe & Kayak Magazine Online
Five versatile canoes expand the realm of versatility for those of us on a budget.
We moved the link to our KAYAK FISHING page.
Paddling Clubs: Find a canoe or kayak club near you
www.canoekayak.com   (175 words)

  
 Kayak & Canoe News
Canoe Kayak: Middle Fork of the Salmon: Logjam Blasted
Jackson Kayak: Mega-Rocker gets final thumbs up from Team JK and design team- becomes a reality!
Kayak Store in Amsterdam » for GPS: Nederand...
playak.com   (409 words)

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