Monthly Archives: February 2008

Overcoming Windage Issues – Paddling and Tracking in Strong Wind

Posted on February 28, 2008 by W kayak

Once you get used to your W Kayak you’ll find that you’re likely to be out paddling it and fishing from it on windy days, when other kayakers and kayak fishermen prefer to stay at home or simply can’t use … Continue reading →

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The W Kayak at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science (DMNS)

Posted on February 27, 2008 by W kayak

It’s been a year since the Denver Museum of Nature and Science (DMNS) exhibited a W Kayak in its Engineer It! exhibit. The DMNS chose to exhibit the W Kayak to represent technical innovation in boat design. You can pan … Continue reading →

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Lauching a W Kayak in the Surf

Posted on February 26, 2008 by W kayak

Although it’s still winter, which means that here in New England we can’t do much paddling or fishing, it’s nice to remember that in a few months we’ll be able to hop back into our W kayaks and ride them … Continue reading →

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W Fishing Kayak by John Forney (2)

Posted on February 25, 2008 by W kayak

John Forney has a new web page where he presents his work in designing and building kayaks  and small boats. After this beautiful wooden W fishing kayak John’s next project is a skin-on-aluminum-frame W boat.

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Scott Swope, Florida Kayak Angler and Dad

Posted on February 24, 2008 by W kayak

I went in the Intercoastal Waterway this weekend. Saturday morning was my first time on open water and I was very nervous. Just grabbing a fishing pole from the rod holder was scary. I ran across an oyster bed and … Continue reading →

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