Recent posts from the Paddling Planet
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Carbon Greenland Paddle Recommendations
Q: Good morning! I have made several wooden greenland paddles and they get better all the time. I am thinking I would like to purchase a carbon fiber greenland paddle. Which, in your opinion, is the most reliable, least fragile, etc.? FYI, I live and paddle in Florida. Rivers, offshore, day and extended trips. Thank…
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Quando ti emozioni per una tua foto sul sito della British Canoeing…
In questi giorni di influenze e lenti recuperi, mi sto dedicando ai vari aggiornamenti richiesti dalla federazione inglese per mantenere i brevetti di insegnante, guida e provider.Seguendo le indicazioni ricevute durante l’ultimo incontro online organizzato dalla federazione, in una serata domenicale che permetteva di connettersi anche a chi vive e lavora in altri continenti, mi…
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EMS Words of Wisdom – Educate Yourself
Your knowledge and ability to act on your education is your most useful tool. If you need motivation and inspiration, then look within yourself. Your knowledge and skills give you the power to save lives.
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Healthcare News – Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF), caused by Rickettsia rickettsii, is one of the most severe infectious diseases in the Americas. The pathogen targets endothelial cells, leading to widespread microvascular damage, fluid leakage, and severe complications such as pneumonitis, myocarditis, kidney injury, and meningoencephalitis. In advanced cases, RMSF can cause respiratory distress, cardiac abnormalities, coma, and…
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Vintersticklingar
I lördags var vi på Holma för lite workshop med tema vintersticklingar. Malena (@nötkråkans) från Mellan raderna lotsade oss rätt bland vedartade sticklingar, lagom mängd noder och knoppar över och under ytan, planteringsdjup, sekatörsnitt, jord, placering och annat matnyttigt. Suveränt. Kul och intressant. Pia hade mest tagit blomsticklingar innan. Jag har tagit vedartade sticklingar lite…
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March 13 – Horne Lake (#13)
I went for a solo paddle/peddle in the Hobie on Horne Lake while we were camped there. We basically had the park to ourselves and we had good weather. click to enlarge 7 km, YTD 133 km
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SABADO 22 MARZO A LAS 5 TARDE: LIMPIEZA BASURALEZA 1M2 POR LOS RIOS SANCTIPETRI Y ZAPORITO
Para seguir con las actividades organizadas y programadas que nos hemos propuesto para cumplir con el Proyecto LIBERA nos toca hacer 1m2 de Ríos, Lagos y Embalses. Pues empezamos el año y seguimos la temporada con otra limpieza, esta vez exactamente por las escolleras de lo que queda del paseo marítimo de la Magdalena…
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A New Siskiwit Bay SOF Hits the Water
A new Siskiwit Bay skin-on-frame kayak has hit the water. This one was built by Daryl W.. He built this sea kayak starting in December and had it on the water for saran wrap tests by the start of February. He used undyed white nylon to finish the kayak. For the challenging bottom chines, he…
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EMS Education -Teaching and Testing the New BLS Exams
This is essential information for anyone in the group who has yet to take the NREMT exam, as well as for those training EMRs and EMTs who will be taking it. In this recorded webinar, Dan Limmer discusses how the recent changes to the National Registry’s BLS exam will impact current students and what EMT…
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Vår trädgård, Malmö
I fredags var vi en sväng på mässan Vår trädgård i Malmö. Var nog två år sedan vi var där senast. Pia tog långbesök medan det blev kortbesök för mig då jag var på Holma först. Ganska liten mässa och för vår del lite för lite trädgård; alltså växter, mys, ätbart, grönska, lummighet osv. Lite…
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EMS In The News – Runaway Ambulance
A man stole an ambulance from outside Swedish Hospital on Chicago’s North Side and ignited a 15-mile police chase. The drama unfolded around noon when the suspect, taking off in an unoccupied ambulance owned by Elite Ambulance, sped off right from the emergency room entrance. Those reading this probably know, ambulances are not the fastest…
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Summit to Sea Adventures
We provide guided kayaking, walking and history tours in the Orkney Islands. The post Summit to Sea Adventures appeared first on Scottish Sea Kayaking.
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EMS Celebrations – International Women’s Day
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is a demanding and dynamic profession that requires dedication, skill, and an unwavering commitment to patient care. Today, on International Women’s Day, we take the opportunity to honor and celebrate the extraordinary contributions of women in EMS. Their strength, bravery, and resilience continue to shape the field and inspire future generations…
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Healthcare News – FDA Approves Needle-Free Epinephrine Alternative for Pediatric Anaphylaxis
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Neffy, an epinephrine nasal spray developed by ARS Pharmaceuticals, for the emergency treatment of Type I allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, in children aged four years and older (33–66 lbs.). This approval marks the first significant advancement in pediatric epinephrine delivery in over 30 years. Epinephrine remains…
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Protect Our Public Lands Workforce
I am, along with many outdoor equipment brands, such as Nemo, and the Outdoor Alliance, concerned by the reduction of workforces at the U.S. Forest Service, National Park Service, and the Bureau of Land Management. On the Superior National Forest, which is where the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is located and where I live,…
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Paddle Art: S.C. Shaw – THE PADDLE MAKER
Here’s a lovely piece of canoe themed art by Canadian Artist, Stuart Clifford Shaw (1896-1970) sold in a 2007 Waddington’s Auction. THE PADDLE MAKER Stuart Clifford Shaw Oil on Masonite (14” X 10”) Source Link Image Courtesy of Waddington’s Auctioneers and Appraisers, Toronto
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Hand Signals for Sea Kayakers
Editor’s note: On-water communication can be challenging. When conditions are mild, communicating with your buddies is generally pretty easy, but add distance and it’s harder. Add wind, waves, boomers, and/or crashing surf and it can be almost impossible. This article was written in 1991 by Eric Soares. Having a useful “sign language” to communicate effectively…
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Februari 2025
Vi började februari med en vecka i Trysil. Supergött att få åka lite skidor och se snö och fjäll. Underbart. Att vara uppe tre veckor var verkligen kanon. Återigen är det tydligt att det är extra gött att låta saker ta tid. Hemma kom vi igång med blöta bad igen efter tre veckor med snörull.…
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March 2nd – Caddy Bay (#12)
I went for a solo paddle out to check the traps – no luck this time so I brought them both back. Nice conditions! click to enlarge 3 km, YTD 126 km
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March 1 – Caddy Bay Crabbing (#11)
I went out to check the traps and came home with two keepers. Beautiful conditions! click to enlarge 3 km, YTD 126 km
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EMS Training Opportunity – Advanced Stroke Life Support (ASLS)
Provider: Colorado Cardiac CPR Date/Time: Wed April 16, 2025 / 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM Location: Northwest Denver / Wheat Ridge Address: 3798 Marshall Street, Suite 2, Wheat Ridge CO, 80033 Class Price: $149.00 Description: The American Heart Association’s (AHA) ASLS course builds on the foundation of lifesaving skills; aiming to educate prehospital and in hospital healthcare providers to optimize…
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Varför ska jag bry mig om framtiden? Den har aldrig gjort något för mig!
Citar av Groucho Marx Inlägget Varför ska jag bry mig om framtiden? Den har aldrig gjort något för mig! dök först upp på .