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The CKF email list has been upgraded to add new features. If you were on the old list you are automatically subscribed to the new one. If not, you may sign up here.

Kayak & Camping Recipes:

New on the web site: You can now add your favorite kayak and camping recipes.


VHF Radio Use:

Now that I have a VHF Radio, How do I use it?


Kayak Wiki

http://www.kayakwiki.org/index.php/Main_Page


CKF Polls

Have fun answering our kayak polls. See how other people answered.


CKF Photo Gallery

CKF has a photo gallery where you can view kayaking photos posted by members and you can post your kayaking photos for free.

View the Gallery now.

Mike Bode created an instruction manual for posting pictures to the gallery. See it here.



US Coast Guard

121.5/243 MHZ EPIRBs Discontinued

Read the press release

America's Waterway Watch Program

If you see suspicious activity, report it!

More info...

USCG Float Plan

Download and print the new USCG Float Plan.

You can also get further instructions and tips here.

Sea Kayaker also publishes a Float Plan specific to kayaking.

   

May 10, 2008 : Cabrillo Paddle

Organizer: Steve Wilson
Kayakers, Dave O'Connor and I will be launching from Cabrillo at 8:00 AM... Details
May 10, 2008 : Channel Islands Harbor Safe Boating Expo
Organizer: Channel Islands Harbor
Learn more about how you can promote safe boating at the *3rd Channel Islan... Details
May 11, 2008 : Mothers Day Paddle to Gina
Organizer: Steve Holtzman and Peter O-Sullivan
Peter O’Sullivan and I will paddling from Channel Islands Harbor to Oil Pla... Details
May 11, 2008 : Haskells Beach to El Capitan
Organizer: Henk Aling
Join me for an intermediate paddle from Haskell's Beach to El Capitan on Su... Details
May 18, 2008 : Carpinteria to Lookout Park
Organizer: Steve Holtzman
I'd like to launch from Carpinteria City Beach and paddle up the coast towa... Details
September 5, 2008 - September 7, 2008 : Mono Lake
Organizer: Paula Chavez and Andy Fried
Mark your calendars for a Mono Lake paddle in September! Andy Fried and Pa... Details
September 10, 2008 : Lake Tahoe Circumnavigation
Organizer: Pam & Bill Schlotter
Pam and Bill Schlotter will host a week-long circumnavigation of Lake Tahoe... Details


Member Discounts: Members enjoy many special discounts from retailers such as:
  • Adventure Outfitters: Kayak related gifts & DVDs
  • Channel Islands Kayak Center: Kayaks, gear, lessons, and trips.
  • Chesapeake Light Craft: Wood boat kits.
  • Ironwood Pacific: Kayak carrier.
  • Outdoorplay: Kayaking and outdoor gear.
  • Paddle Sports of Santa Barbara: Kayaks, gear, lessons, and trips.
  • RoadID
  • Southwind Kayak Center
  • Spex Amphibious Eyewear
  • TieYak: Kayak security cables.
  • Xtreamline Kayaks: Kayaks, gear, lessons, and trips.
     
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Web site of CKF member John Petersen, native kayak and paddle craftsman:

Shaman Kayaks
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Recent Trip Reports
05/04 - CIH Practice and Play Day
05/04 - Matriculating at HUK
04/24 - More Mileage
04/20 - Surf Launch and Landing C...
04/20 - Dan Blocker to Point Dume
04/19 - Chewing up the Scenery
04/19 - Earth Day Ventura Harbor ...
04/15 - Mexican expedition crosse...
04/13 - Greenland Strokes Clinic

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Ongoing

Sunday Afternoon Surfing - 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at La Jolla Shores (Marine Room). Free with your own boat and gear. Rentals available. More info...

Wednesday Morning Social Paddle - 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM at Aqua Adventures. Free with your own boat and gear. Rentals available. More info...

Thursday Evening Social Paddle - 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Aqua Adventures. Free with your own boat and gear. Rentals available. More info...

 

 

 

 

Members Only Area
Entering the "Members Only" area of the web page enables access to information that is not available to the general public. The link to the area can be found on the scrolling sidebar under the "Members" group. To enter, you will need the login name and password - contact the webmaster to get them (be sure to send your CKF member number). Information that is only available from this area includes: the presidents message, club discounts, club library, and special club announcements.

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Updated on April 28, 2008