PORTAGE TO PORTAGE TRIP - IN THE NEWS
12/21/09 Portage Daily Register
Newspaper story about finding my stolen gear.
12/20/09 Portage Daily Register
Newspaper story about rounding up my stolen gear.
12/5/2009 Wausau Channel 9 ABC
TV story about the trip from a station in my home town of Wausau.
12/4/2009 Portage Daily Register
Newspaper coverage of my visit with middle and grade school kids in Portage.
OTHER TRIPS
From Minneapolis to the Gulf by canoe
Two people are paddling a canoe down the Mississippi a month ahead of me. Check out their blog to see how they've been doing.
The Path of Louis Jolliet
A father daughter team that paddled from Green Bay Wisconsin up the Fox River through Portage then on down the Wisconsin River and Mississippi all the way to New Orleans.
PADDLING CLUBS
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California Kayak FriendsA great kayaking club in Southern California. Awesome friends and huge supporters of this trip.
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San Diego Kayak ClubThe name says it all. I've paddled with this club for the last three years and consider many of it's memebers my closest friends.
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Valley Wide Kayak ClubA kayaking club in the desert is hard to belive and that's just what this very active club is.
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Waterman Gulf CoastThis club, bsed in NW Florida, is doing a lot to bring paddle sports to the mainstream public.
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PADDLING SHOPS
Paddle globally and shop locally... support your local paddling shop.
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Aqua AdventuresMy number one supporter on this trip, Aqua Adventures in San Diego, CA is owned by Jen Kleck. It was Jen who was the first person to help me believe that I could do this trip.
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Sea Kayak GeorgiaA great shop on Tybee Island Georgia. Operated by Marsha Hensen and Ronnie Kemp
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Sweetwater KayaksRussel Farrow's home base in St. Petersburg Florida.
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OKC KayakA great store operated by my friend Dave Lindo. It's amazing what Dave is doing to promote the sport of kayaking in Oklahoma City.
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South Coast Paddling CompanyA new kayak tour and rental company run by Melissa Johnson in Ocean Springs MS. An excellent way to sample the enormous number of paddling routes in the area.
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Ardvark's Florida Kayak Co.Based in Crystal River Florida this retail and tour company offers opportunities to explore Florida's "Nature Coast". Their very knowledgable guides adhere to a "leave no trace" ethic to help maintain the entegrity and health of the local wildlife.
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PEOPLE AND PLACES YOU SHOULD KNOW
Professional Photographer and Artist Mike Franklin
Mike is responsible for the native "Linked by Water" logo as well as the profile pictures in this web site.
Sean Morley and His Expedition Web Site
Sean Morley is a very accomplished expedition paddler and world class surf kayaker. His expedition web site contains a wealth of information and links to active and past kayaing expeditions.
Nigel Foster Designs
Living Lands and Waters
Started by Chad Pregrache when he was just 23 years old this organization is doing amazing things to improve the health of several American waterways. Check out his site and see how you can lend a hand.
FRIENDS OF THE
PORTAGE TO PORTAGE PADDLING PROJECT
Elmore Holmes - Wood Working
Elmore has been a fantastic source of information for this trip. After my stuff was stolen he offered up a loaner PFD to help me get back on the water. At Christmas he and his wife Martha took me in so I wouldn't be alone for the holiday. He makes his living by producing beautiful furniture in his wood shop. Check out his web site to learn more about his wood working as well as paddling info.
Martha Kelly - Artist
Martha is a new and great friend. She opened her home to me to get me in out of the wind and rain over Christmas. Deeply concerned and involved with her community she sets a good example of how we can all make a difference at home. She makes her living as an artist doing amazing prints and paintings.
Camping on the Gulf
Camping on the Gulf is an awesome RV campground located right on the beach in Deston FL. They took me in and make sure I was comfortable when strong winds kept me off the water for a day and a half when I was passing through the area. If you're planning an RV trip to Northern Florida I highly recommend checking these guys out. They have an amazing staff that will make you feel right at