Kayak Links: The ultimate directory of kayaking links.

See Kayak: Directory of sea kayak related web-sites.

Kayak Wiki: An on-line encyclopedia of kayak information, updated and created by the folks who use it.

Arctic Kayaks: David Zimmerly's site, sharing his research on Arctic kayaks - includes kayak types, construction, database and annotated bibliography.

Traditional Kayaks: Henry Golden's site, dedicated to appreciating and understanding arctic kayak design.

Wave Eaters: Native Watercraft in Canada - from the Canadian Museum of Civilization.

Canadian Canoe Museum: Historic canoes and kayaks.

Virtual Kayak Museum: A German site focusing on the role the kayak has played in the Inuit life.

KAYAKapedia: A site dedicated to instruction, information and discussion about kayaking.

Paddling Ontario: Information on canoeing and kayaking in Ontario.

Off The Beaten Track Adventures: Resources and ideas for sustainable tourism to preserve Canada's great outdoors.

Canadian Adventure Travel: Information and Bulletin Board about adventure travel in Canada.

GoKayaking: An on-line community for kayakers, featuring news, articles, classifieds and discussion forums.

Paddle Dog Nation: An on-line community for kayakers, featuring information and discussion forums.

Seapaddler: Sea kayaking information and news from the U.K.

Nautical Stuff: All the nautical information and links you can imagine.

Marine Planner: Free on-line nautical charts and route planning.

GeoNames: Source for maps, latitude, longitude and information about Canadian locations and geographical features - from Natural Resources Canada.

SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES

Greenland Paddles: History and use of Greenland paddles - by BCU instructor Ray Killen.

Knots: Lots of useful knots for kayakers, with animated tying instructions.

Navigation: Information on the use of maps and compass - from the Search and Rescue Society of B.C.

Paddle Strokes: A series of articles on the forward, sweep and draw strokes - by BCU instructor Ray Killen.

Rolling: Cross-referenced listing of types of rolls - by Mike Daly.

Sea Kayak Instructor: Free instructional resources - for sea kayak instructors, but useful to all paddlers.

Sea Kayak Safety Guide: Free booklet - from Transport Canada: Office of Boating Safety.

Wooden Sea Kayak Building: Advice on building your own kayak from a German paddler.

WEATHER

Instant Weather: Forecasting changing weather for paddlers - from Qayaq, Summer 1998.

Great Lakes Marine Forecasts: Great Lakes marine weather forecasts - from Environment Canada.

Great Lakes Water Temperatures: Surface temperatures for the Great Lakes - from US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Marine Weather: Guide to marine weather services - from US National Weather Service.

GREAT LAKES

CCMB: Citizens Concerned for Michipicoten Bay - Preserving Lake Superior's Heritage Coast.

Coast Guard: Guide to Coast Guard services.

Our Great Lakes: Great Lakes information from Environment Canada.

The Great Lakes: An Environmental Atlas and Resource Book - on-line edition.

GLIN: Great Lakes Info Network - information about the Great Lakes, from events to weather.

GBA: Georgian Bay Association - a non-profit group promoting stewardship of the Bay.

GBLT: Georgian Bay Land Trust.

Great Lakes & Seaway Shipping: Shipping news, ports, history, lighthouses, etc.

Inland Sea Society: Wisconsin based group promoting conservation on Lake Superior.

Kayak Georgian Bay: Destinations, outfitters and information for kayakers.

Ontario National Parks: Paddling and camping information about National Parks in Ontario.

Ontario Provincial Parks: Paddling and camping information about Ontario Provincial Parks.

Ontario Sea Kayaking Photos: Kayaking photos from the Ontario side of the Great Lakes.

Sweetwaters: Natural heritage and history of Georgian Bay.

Thousand Islands: Comprehensive guide to paddling the Canadian side of the 1000 Islands, including downloadable guidebook.

Antique Boat Museum: Historic boats and artifacts from the 1000 Islands.

MAGAZINES

Adventure Kayak: On-line edition.

The Salty Dog: The internet's first on-line sea kayaking magazine.

Sea Kayaker: On-line edition.

WaveLength: Lots of paddling information from B.C.

OUTFITTERS, RETAILERS AND MANUFACTURERS

Kayak Sponson Rescue: Information on sponsons for kayaks and safety.

Killarney Outfitters: Sea kayaking trips and rentals on northern Georgian Bay.

Naturally Superior Adventures: Sea kayak trips and rentals on Lake Superior.

Newfoundland Kayak: Instructor courses on Newfoundland's spectacular coast.

Suntrail: Sea kayaking trips and rentals on the Bruce Peninsula.

White Squall: Sea kayaking trips and rentals on Georgian Bay.

FORUMS AND MAILING LISTS

Baidarka Mailing List: A mailing list to share information about traditional skin/frame watercraft.

Greenland Kayaking Forum: A forum devoted entirely to "Greenland-style" and other "traditional" kayaking topics.

Kayak Fishing in Kanada: A forum devoted to promoting sport kayak fishing in Canada.

Kayak Sailing Mailing List: Discussions on building kayak sail rigs, sailmaking, equipment, techniques, etc.

Northeast Paddler's Message Board: Messages, events, trip reports and gear reviews for paddlers in northeastern U.S. and eastern Canada.

Paddlewise: One of the best mailing lists for sea kayakers.

WaveLength Forum: Dedicated to safe and ecologically sensitive development of sea kayaking.

RELATED CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS

AKA: Atlantic Kayak Association - New Brunswick.

BASK: Bay Area Sea Kayakers - San Francisco.

Bradstreet Sea Kayakers: Loosely organized group of paddlers based in Cleveland.

CASKA: Chicago Area Sea Kayakers Association.

CCPAC: Cherry Capital Paddle America Club - Traverse City, Michigan.

FLOW: Finger Lakes - Ontario Watershed Paddlers Club - Rochester.

GLSKC: Great Lakes Sea Kayaking Club - Michigan.

JSSKA: Jersey Shore Sea Kayak Association - New Jersey.

KASK: Kiwi Association of Sea Kayakers - New Zealand.

Kayak Newfoundland & Labrador: Kayaking on the Rock.

NSWSKC: New South Wales Sea Kayak Club - Australia.

Lowcountry Paddlers: Based in Charleston S.C. - Canadian paddlers welcome at their monthly "show'n'go" paddles.

ORCKA: Ontario Recreational Canoeing and Kayaking Association - run Paddle Canada Sea Kayaking Courses in Ontario.

Paddle Canada: Formerly the Canadian Recreational Canoeing Association.

Qaannat Kattuffiat: Unofficial guide to the Greenland Kayaking Association.

RMSKC: Rocky Mountain Sea Kayak Club - Denver, Colorado.

Salzwasser Union: German sea kayaking club.

SKABC: Sea Kayak Association of B.C.

SKOAC: Superior Kayaking and Outdoor Adventure Club - Minneapolis, Minnesota

SMSKN: Southern Maine Sea Kayaking Network.

WCA: Wilderness Canoe Association.

Wisconsin Hoofers: An outdoor club based in Madison.

WMCKA: West Michigan Coastal Kayakers Association.

Kayak Club Directory 1: WaveLength magazine's listing of sea kayaking clubs.

Kayak Club Directory 2: Sea Kayaker magazine's listing of sea kayaking clubs.

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