"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..."

"Is the world ready for the rollicking new sport of big-wave kayaking? Tao Berman, known for his first descents and for pushing river kayaking to the extreme, has realized a goal he set three years ago: to surf the biggest ocean waves ever attempted from aboard a kayak. The project, which culminated in 30-foot surf at Nelscott Reef in Oregon, brings to an end a remarkable paddling career for Berman. Over the years, Berman has owned as many as three kayaking world records - including highest waterfall descent (98.4 feet) - says he's retiring, with nothing left to prove..."

"A highly-regarded expert on rivers has recommended that a channel dug by the city in 1992 as a kayak course along the John Denver Sanctuary be filled in because it is harming the ecosystem in the Roaring Fork River..."

"In conjunction with SealLine, Paddling.net has created an application for the iPhone, iPad and iPod based on the popular Launch Site Map thatis on the web site. It is now available for free download in the App Store. So check out the new App, or continue to view and indicate your own launch points as always on the Paddling.net website so everyone can share..."

"What began as a typical paddle down the Willamette River for Geoffrey Berg and his son, Chad, experienced kayakers both, turned into a life-and-death struggle. Debris floating in the river from recent flooding caused 15-year-old Chad’s kayak to turn over in the water. It started an ordeal that lasted over an hour, eventually exposing both kayakers to the 41-degree water and threatening Chad’s life..."

"Army Brat Really Digs History"

"Linda Gorski has always had an interest in history. Now a resident of Montrose, Gorski says of her life today, “I dig up the history of Texas.” A self-described Army brat and retired journalist, Gorski’s second career is that of an amateur archaeologist. The founder of the Fort Bend Archaeological Association, a member of the Houston Archaeological Association and the Texas Archaeological Association, she travels the state participating in digs at historic sites..."

"After 76 days, Gabor Rakonczay has become the first person to paddle across the Atlantic Ocean from Europe to the Caribbean. Rakonczay, who began his adventure in Lagos, Portugal, on Dec. 21, and stopped for several days in the Canary Islands for rest and supplies, reached the island of Antigua on Sunday..."