10 Tips for Choosing Marine Stereos- Editor H2ONotes [ 5/2/2012 - 07:03 ] #  Take these 10 tips for choosing marine stereos to heart, or there’s a
good chance that the expensive sound system you install on your boat
will soon be croaking instead of crooning.
1. Never buy anything that says “marinized.” This is code for saying
it’s an automotive system with a spray-coated circuit-board, which is
being marketed to boaters. Chances are it won’t last long in the marine
environment.
2. Mount the head unit belowdecks whenever possible. Then put a
waterproof remote at the dash. That will extend the life of the stereo
significantly, even though the remote may need replacement every season
or two.
3. Look for IPX ratings. Even if your stereo is mounted belowdecks,
the moist marine environment will soon take a toll. Stereos with an IPX
rating of at least 6 (tested with blasts of pressurized water) are a
must. An IPX rating of 7 (which requires test units to be submerged for
up to 30 minutes at a depth of one meter) is even better. more...
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Outside Magazine Awards Boat of the Year to Sterling Kayaks. Wait, who?- Editor H2ONotes [ 4/27/2012 - 07:09 ] # T here is a bit of an upset at the Outside Magazine Gear of the Year
awards this year. Rather then awarding the best boat category to one of
the major players (Confluence, Johnson, etc.) Outside gave the honours
to the Sterling Reflection.
Haven’t heard of Steling Kayaks
you say? I don’t blame you as not many have. Right now they are a small
hidden secret amongst some rough-water paddlers on the West Coast of
North America. Think of the Sterling Reflection as the cool hip band that your teenage nephew saw in concert nine months before they became popular. more...
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Adventure Technology Gives Back to Paddling Industry with 2012 Sponsorships- Editor H2ONotes [ 4/20/2012 - 07:06 ] # Since they first came on the scene in 1993, Adventure Technology (AT) paddles
have been redefining ergonomic paddle design and construction
technology, all while gaining fans in every corner of the market. For
2012, AT is ready to give back to the industry with a number of national
sponsorships and donations.
"The soul of Adventure Technology is in its name," said Hastings
Blumer, assistant product manager for Adventure Technology. "We strive
to provide the best paddle technology to those in the endless pursuit of
adventure on the water. For 2012, we selected a lineup of sponsorships
that reflect these values and are proud to support each of these
organizations, events, expeditions, and individuals." more...
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Signs of a great time on the Great Lakes: New markers show way along water trails- Editor H2ONotes [ 3/12/2012 - 07:19 ] #  Nobody will ever mistake Lake Huron for a pond.
Paddlers have known that for the last 8,000 years. "You
need to keep a weather eye, because it can change in a hurry," said
Dana Cornett, owner of Kayak Corral in Saline, who knows the lake and
its moods. To help paddlers along, the Tip of the Thumb Heritage
Water Trail now is fully marked for 122 miles of Lake Huron shoreline
spanning Sanilac, Huron and Tuscola counties. more...
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U.S. waterways crackdown makes waves with boaters- Editor H2ONotes [ 3/12/2012 - 07:01 ] # Local boaters and paddlers are frustrated by the spectre of another
crackdown by U.S. customs officials, who are calling on them to phone in
should they plan to cross into U.S. waters. In the wake of the
Sept. 11, 2001 terrorists attacks, get-tough rules on boaters called for
more documentation and notification prior to crossing the border of the
Detroit River and Great Lakes waterways. The past couple of
years, the rules have been somewhat more relaxed as recreational boaters
believed they could go back and forth into U.S. waters for fishing,
paddling or travelling without first calling U.S. border authorities -
as long as they did not touch down on shore, anchor or come into contact
with an American boat.
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Sailing On Ice? Yeah, That's A Sport.- Editor H2ONotes [ 2/29/2012 - 05:42 ] # 
The minute I learned that ice sailing was an actual sport, I wanted to give it a try. I watched YouTube videos
of wooden boats with big white sails zooming across the ice on steel
runners. It seemed like such a rush: Imagine racing over a frozen lake
on a wind-powered sled, hitting speeds that top 40 miles an hour. So
I was delighted when Andy Sajor, of Plattsburgh, N.Y., offered to let
me hitch a ride over an icy Lake Champlain. The 13th largest lake in the
country, Champlain sits between upstate New York and Vermont and has
emerged as one of the best ice sailing venues in the U.S. We
meet at Chazy Landing on the New York side of Lake Champlain, 12 miles
from the Canadian border. It's bright and windy. The ice stretches for
miles, dotted by camps of shanties set up by ice fisherman. I'm bundled
up in four layers of winter clothing. Sajor hands me a crash helmet and
ski goggles. more...
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I Want Your Outdoor Job: Bryan Hansel, Professional Photographer and Kayak Guide- Editor H2ONotes [ 2/22/2012 - 06:52 ] # 
Bryan Hansel is a busy guy working in the outdoor industry. He is a professional photographer
and kayak guide living in the small, quirky tourist town of Grand
Marais, Minnesota which is on the northshore of Lake Superior. He tells
the world about his adventures by writing for several outdoor magazines
and through his blog, paddlinglight.com.
After guiding for several years, this year he decided to start North Shore Expeditions which offers both day tours and multi-day kayak trips on Lake Superior. more...
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Falling overboard- Editor H2ONotes [ 2/7/2012 - 06:37 ] # Boating in cold weather can be the beginning of tragedy — if you are not
prepared. I learned this the hard way on an Ozark river several winters
ago. We were “roughing it” by fishing the cold water and camping on
sandbars at night.
The second morning of the trip promised to be
a beautiful one with a light coating of new snow and ice on cliffs that
bordered the scenic river. I was clicking pictures of a beautiful ice
formation when the canoe just in front of us had an accident. The man in
front of the ill-fated canoe ducked under over-hanging limbs heavy with
ice. He made it, but the second man panicked and grabbed the branch.
A combination of him holding the limb and the river current made the
canoe go sideways and tip. River water came over the side, quickly
filling and sinking the canoe. Both men helplessly floated down the
river current with only their life jackets to thank for keeping them
floating. We paddled quickly to catch them, but suddenly one of the men
drifted into a huge brush pile and his head tipped under the surface. He
was an older man and too weak to pull himself up. more...
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GREAT LAKES: Anglers best to stick to protected areas- Editor H2ONotes [ 2/6/2012 - 10:18 ] # Warm daytime temperatures have eroded ice this week on an already
unstable Green Bay system, and anglers are urged to stick to protected
bays and harbors or stop at bayside bait and tackle shops for the latest
updates on offshore areas to avoid.On
Tuesday, fishermen were reporting 5 to 10 inches of ice in many areas,
including along the east shore and on up to southern Door County.
However, there is a large section of open water, some very thin areas
that recently froze over and numerous cracks to be aware of. more...
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Through The Blue- Editor H2ONotes [ 2/2/2012 - 09:43 ] #  In August of 2012 (around the 15th – 17th, depending on weather conditions), we’ll be crossing Lake Michigan at its midpoint.
Straight across, this is a 50 mile swim… an ultra-marathon swim. With
current and wind and the ever-changing, unpredictable weather on the
lake, the likelihood is we’ll swim between 55 and 60 miles when we step
on the beach in Ludington, Michigan.
We’ll get in the water before the sunrises in Two Rivers, Wisconsin
and start our approximately 30-35 hour journey. A support boat (or two)
will lead the way with a captain, first mate and several other crew
members. These crew members will be our lifeline. They will feed us and
keep us motivated and guide us through the trip. Crew members will
rotate shifts in a small boat that will trail the main boat. Feeding is
easier from the smaller boat due to the height of the main boat and the
safety of being far from the motors and shifting nature of the larger
vessel. more...
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Through The Blue- Editor H2ONotes [ 2/2/2012 - 09:36 ] # E rica Karmeisool is a life-long resident of Michigan, currently living
in Ludington. Her family introduced her to sailing at a young age, which
has equipped her with an immense respect for the great lakes through
years of sailboat racing and deliveries. While attending Michigan State
University, she played rugby and studied graphic design and sculpture,
earning her BFA in 2002. Since then, Erica has worked as a project
manger at the intersection of social and artistic problem solving. She
will be working on a new maritime project and training for her next
triathlon while assisting Team Tow this summer. more...
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Ice Climbing in Pure Michigan- Editor H2ONotes [ 12/27/2011 - 07:38 ] #  February’s page of the 2012 Pure Michigan calendar features a photo of an ice climber scaling a frozen waterfall in Munising, one of the state’s most popular destinations for the activity. Garrett Peabody, owner of Peabody Ice Climbing Club in Fenton, shares some insights into this exciting sport and why Michigan is such a popular destination for it.
Q: How does somebody get started with ice climbing?
A: Ice climbing is a lot like rock climbing with
respect to movement and belay systems. Understanding those concepts
helps when getting started, though they can be learned quickly. Climbing
outdoors or in a climbing gym is a great place to practice those skills
in a controlled environment. That said, ice climbing requires
additional considerations because of conditions and needed equipment. more....
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Canoe and Kayak Rescue Practice – The Forgotten Little Details- Editor H2ONotes [ 12/15/2011 - 06:44 ] # GCaptain had a great article yesterday called, Emergencies at Sea – Practicing What Can’t be Practiced.
The takeaway message from the article is that it’s critically important
not to forget the little details of any rescue and practice them as
well. This also includes inspection of all emergency gear. A good
example they provide is to actually pull the man overboard life ring
from the wall and toss it overboard. Apparently the rings are difficult
to get off the wall as they are designed not to get lost in the daily
business of the ship and it takes more time then people think. more...
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Nothing Says Closeness like Paddlers Hanging out in a Bothy Bag Emergency Shelter- Editor H2ONotes [ 12/15/2011 - 06:42 ] # 
If a bothy bag isn’t part of your gear kit yet, you should consider
adding this ultra-lightweight emergency shelter to it pronto. I’m a huge
fan of them and it’s easily one of the top three pieces of gear that I
own.
Basically a bothy bag is a nylon sheet cut to easily wrap around you
and your friends while you sit on the ground. It cuts the wind and on a
cool day warms everybody up with the body heat of the people inside. more...
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The Fat Paddler will inspire you to get out there and get back in Shape- Editor H2ONotes [ 12/7/2011 - 07:09 ] # 
Over the years I have met people who tell me how much paddling has
changed their life in one way or another but it isn’t often that you
find somebody who can truly say that kayaking saved their life. Well, now you can add author and friend of this site, Sean Smith to that short list.
To get the full story you are going to need to pick up his recently released autobiography, The Fat Paddler
in which Sean tells the very inspiring story of recovery which includes
not one but two severe motor vehicle accidents, the 2002 Bali bombing
(which he was a witness to), post-traumatic shock, extreme weight gain,
and depression. The Fat Paddler hides behind nothing and it’s a very honest account of his adult life and how he dealt with those struggles. more...
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