It’s been a hot summer so far and it is only July. Kayaking can be a great way to beat the heat, but we also need to be aware of the dangers. One issue that I have seen when paddling in hot weather is heat exhaustion. Heat exhaustion is a condition that occurs when your body overheats due to prolonged …
Coordinator’s Column: Thoughts on Storms on a Rainy Day
Coordinators Column It’s late spring and getting close to summer, and the paddling season has already started. There are a few things we need to remember. First, the air is warming but the water temperatures are still low. Especially since we have had several days of rain, most of which seems to have happened on the weekends. This will hold …
Coordinator’s Column – Navigating NOAA Part 2
By Paula Hubbard In the last newsletter we learned about using NOAA for tidal data to help plan a paddling trip. In this column we will explore currents. Currents can be a challenge when we paddle, they can assist or make paddling a planned route impossible. Learn about Currents NOAA provides a tutorial on currents (https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/education/tutorial_currents/welcome.html) that is very …
Coordinator’s Column – Navigating NOAA
By Paul Hubbard What is NOAA? NOAA is the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, a federal agency dedicated to environmental science. This includes climate, localized weather, oceans and coastal areas, navigation, etc. Its website is huge and can be very intimidating. If you have some time to spend on a cold day when paddling is not an option, it can …
