April Newsletter

"Paddle The World" April Newsletter - 2011

Despite some Winter weather that stubbornly wants to hang on in the Northern part of the country, it looks like warmer days are on the way. We've been talking to several fishermen who are already hitting the water, or will be soon. Speaking of fishing, we have a review of the Sea Eagle FoldCat 440, a 4-person pontoon. There's a couple of cool videos in "Web News." One with a shark & a kayak, not my idea of fun, even if the shark only eats plankton! Sally C. from Iowa sent us a picture of her paddling a Sea Eagle 330 Pro with a friend. Our outdoor tip is about "Camping Cooking Pot Clean Up" and this month's recipe is for "Banana Nut Energy Bars."

Web News
Links to related outdoor & water sports news.

Kayaker's close encounter with an enormous basking shark caught on video!
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Scenic & secluded kayaking destination ... Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada
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Video - Funny German car commercial. Sea Eagle kayak along for the ride!

Product Review of the Month

Sea Eagle FoldCat 440
Here's a review of the Sea Eagle FoldCat 440 Inflatable Pontoon in an Ezine article.
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"Paddle The World" Tips & Info
Helpful tips for kayaking, camping and other outdoor activities!

Fly Fishing With Jeff
One of our customers, Jeff Carmichael, is an avid, and very knowledgeable fly fisherman, especially with his float tube. Jeff recently started a blog featuring fly fishing tips, stories and more. Check out FlyFishingWithJeff.com here ...

Florida's Top 5 Scenic Sailing Destinations
Victoria Adams shares her "bucket list" of places she wants to sail in Florida. Some of these spots are good for kayaking, too. Here's her Top 5 sailing spots in Florida ...

How To Assemble A Puffin Saco
If you've thought about buying a folding kayak, but wondered if the assembly would be difficult or not, here's a video that shows how to assemble the PakBoat Puffin Saco ...

The Traveling Man (Brazos River - Part 3)
In the latest episode, our fictional adventurer, "The Traveling Man" concludes his visit to his home in Texas and gets some inspirational advice from a creature from his past ....

Outdoor Tip - Camping Cooking Pot Clean Up
Despite the dusting of snow we had this past weekend, our friends headed out for their first camping trip of the year. They are true "camping fools" as my friend calls it! And they've learned a lot from their many camping experiences. Here's one of their best tips ... Cooking over a campfire is one of the reasons many of us like to camp, but dealing with charred pots can be a problem. My friend told me to spread a thin layer of liquid soap over the outside of the pots before placing them on the fire. This will make clean up a lot easier. I'm still going to wait till it's warmer for my first camping trip this year, but I won't forget this tip!

Recipe - Banana Nut Energy Bars
Here's a recipe for an energy bar that makes a perfect paddling or trail snack. They are also excellent for breakfast. These energy bars have a chewy texture that falls in between a cake or cookie and a hard crunchy granola bar. Here's how to prepare Banana Nut Energy Bars ...

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