Kayak Library
We have recently republished our archive of kayaking editorials, journals, and columns for your enrichment. All articles are
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Articles and Tales from Southwind Trip Destinations
- Santa Rosa Island '04 by Jerry King
- A Voyage to the Island of Santa Rosa by Peter Praed
- The Anacapa / Santa Cruz Trip by Peter Praed
- The Passage to Anacapa, Hardship or Pleasure? by Joanne Schwartz

Articles and Tales from Other Great Destinations
- The Lower Tomol Trail - Point Mugu to Santa Monica Pier by Peter Praed
- San Miguel Island by Peter Praed
- A Visit to Old California - Kayaking Catalina Island by Joanne Schwartz
- A Catalina Island Trip by Peter Praed

Skills and Techniques
- Anything With a Paddle is Fun by Joanne Schwartz
- Starting Out FAQ by Joanne Schwartz
- Is Kayak Touring Safe? by Joanne Schwartz
- Skills to Get You Started by Joanne Schwartz
- Solo Paddling Skills by Joanne Schwartz
- Advanced Paddling Skills by Joanne Schwartz
- Anacapa and Channel Islands Paddling by Joanne Schwartz
- Safety for Sea Cave Paddling by Joanne Schwartz
- Test Yourself and Your Kayak by Joanne Schwartz

Selecting and Taking Care of Your Kayak and Gear
- What to Do After Finally Buying a Touring Kayak? by Joanne Schwartz
- How Can I Smooth out Scratches on Polyethylene (Plastic) Kayaks? by Joanne Schwartz
- How to Make A Kayak Go Faster by Joanne Schwartz
- Winterizing Your Kayak by Joanne Schwartz
- What Quality Spare Paddle Should I Carry? by Joanne Schwartz

Kayaking Life
- Kayak Racing in Southern Thailand by Joanne Schwartz
- Information Briefing: The History of Sea Kayaking in California by Joanne Schwartz
- Business and Pleasure - Paddling Has It All by Joanne Schwartz
- Night Paddling by Joanne Schwartz
- He Kayaks to Work by Joanne Schwartz


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