Confluence Water Sports, makers of a number of different lines of water craft, including Wilderness Systems, Wave Sport, and Perception Kayaks among others is sponsoring the Paddle it Forward initiative.  This is a perfect opportunity to upgrade your older boat with a new one.  What you need to do is donate your old boat to [...]

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Ocean Kayak has a new “kayak” coming on the market called the Torque.  This “kayak” features an integrated trolling motor inset into a large scupper in the tankwell.  Here is what the folks at Ocean Kayak have to say about the new boat;
“Ocean Kayak, a renowned leader in paddlesports industry for years, is pleased to [...]

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If your looking for perfect holiday present for just that outdoor person in your life.  Here is a way to help save a few bucks in the process.   Massy Outfitters has a 20% off coupon for the next three days only.   Check it out here:
Save 20% Throughout the Store. Offer excludes Patagonia, Boats, and Sale [...]

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I visited San Diego Kayak Adventures new shop for the grand opening today, enjoyed some fish tacos from Uni Goop’s Tommy Gomes, and got a tour of the newly revamped Tarpon 140 by Eric; Wilderness System’s California Sales Rep.
While I have always been partial to the Tarpon’s paddling abilities (it is the fastest SOT in [...]

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While my Swim crazy kids are eating up the high drama of Michael Phleps and crew, I am patiently waiting for my favorite events, the paddling competitions. There has been a bit of press about San Diego Local Carrie Johnson, competing in the flatwater events starting on August 19th.
To tide me over, I [...]

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Rick from SD Kayak Adventures just emailed me to let me know that he is merging his shop with The Anglers Yak Shack under the banner of the rapidly emerging Southern California Kayak Fishing powerhouse OEX.
This partnership will bring together Ocean Kayaks, and Wilderness Systems Kayaks under one roof,  and expand the selection of SD [...]

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A few random thoughts before I wrap things up and head out on the trail for a while. I will be back soon, hopefully with grand tales of my families adventures in the Eastern Sierra.
I had a good time at the Kayak demo day yesterday. I paddled a great yak made by [...]

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San Diego Kayak Adventures and Wilderness Systems Kayaks are having a demo day this Sunday 6-29 from 10am-2pm  at Bahia Point in Mission Bay.   Come check out Wilderness Systems line of super fast “Tarpons”  (my personal fishing yak) and The super stable  “Ride”.   If you ever considered paddling or fishing from a yak,  come check [...]

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I went on a fantastic Kayak fishing trip this weekend aboard the Ocean Odyssey. We went to San Clemente Island, and had a great time on a wide open Calico bite with fish that have never seen a lure swim through their territory. All my fish were released to fight another day.
I [...]

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The family made a trip to San Diego Bay, via Tidelands Park on Coronado Island to try out my 7-year olds new Kayak.  She received a well-used Ocean Kayak Scrambler, and a new “kids sized” Werner paddle for her birthday last week, and as been itching to get it wet.  We packed up the 3 [...]

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