Recent posts from the Paddling Planet
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EMS Basic Life Support – Debunking Common Myths About CPR
Proper education and awareness about the lifesaving practice of CPR are essential. Unfortunately, several widely held misconceptions discourage many people from becoming CPR-certified. While the following information is not intended to replace the instruction provided in certification courses, it is valuable knowledge that can help dispel myths and encourage more individuals to pursue CPR training.…
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Kortsikt på Skälderviken
Idag blev det en finfin tur i dimman på Skälderviken. 6-7 plusgrader och tät dimma. Mysigt! Tisdagsmys på riktigt! Äntligen februaripaddling 🙂 Inlägget Kortsikt på Skälderviken dök först upp på .
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SABADO 15 MARZO LIMPIEZA DE BASURALEZA POR EL CAÑO SANCTI PETRI
Empezamos el año y seguimos la temporada con otra limpieza, esta vez exactamente por la antigua salina Santa Emilia. Salina que corresponde a la foto principal del cartel para ver que nos volvemos a encontrar por allí pues hace ya un año desde la foto. LUGAR: RAMPA DE HORMIGÓN de la Magdalena San Fernando.INSCRIPCIÓN Y…
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EMS Training Opportunity – Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
Colorado Cardiac CPR are offering a PHTLS at the start of March (3 & 4). This is a great opportunity for emergency medical responders, EMTs, Paramedics, Nurses, Physician Assistants and Doctors. Description: The mission of PHTLS is to promote excellence in trauma patient management by all providers involved in the delivery of prehospital care. PHTLS is…
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February 23 – Port Renfrew Surfing (#8)
I went solo surfing off the river in PR – the break was in a different location due to a lower tide. Got a couple of nice rides! click to enlarge 2 km, YTD 87 km
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Splash – Mark Visset
Hi Bjorn Just thought I’d let you know that I finished building your “Splash” design surfski – here on display at the Hobart Wooden Boat Festival. Best regardsMark
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Teistpollen midtvinters! Går det an?
Å sette kursen mot Teistpollen om vinteren er nesten dømt til å mislykkes, men siden jeg allerede hadde mislyktes med plan A (finne et sted å parkere og sette ut et annet sted) så gjorde jeg det likevel. Det er bra båthavn i Skjellfjorden, der man bare kan vippse en liten avgift og så er…
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February 22 – San Juan River (#7)
I went for a solo paddle up the San Juan as there seemed to be little surf this morning. You can definitely see the difference in speed up and down river due to the current. Lots of buffleheads, a couple of great blue herons and a belted kingfisher. I see lots of channels to explore…
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EMS Education – Are You BLS Certified?
Are you a pre-hospital, in-healthcare or care facility professional, then it is likely you are required to maintain certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA). However, BLS certification is not just a regulatory requirement to remain in good standing with an employer, it is a critical asset and an occupational…
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Indre Eidsfjord til Straumen
En «passelig fin» dag var det tid for å samle 10 på skjæret-postene Indre Eidsfjord (bildet) og etter hvert Straumen ved Håkabogen. Litt artig å se hvordan busken på denne holmen vokser år for år, men faktisk mindre enn jeg kanskje ville trodd i utgangspunktet. Med på turen denne gangen var Ulf, som sanket disse…
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February 21 – Port Renfrew Surfing (#6)
I went for a solo paddle off the San Juan river in Port Renfrew. There were some nice waves and I got a couple of good rides! Saw a common loon! click to enlarge 4 km, YTD 77 km
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Feb 20 – Discovery Island (#5)
I joined Dan and Paulo at the usual spot to paddle around the islands! A little bit of lumpy water here and there. We saw at least 16 Steller’s sea lions on the rocks by seabird point. click to enlarge 15 km, YTD 73 km
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QUE ES EL VIVAC Y COMO SE HACE (BIEN)
El vivac es una opción minimalista para dormir en muchas situaciones, y una de ellas es viajando en kayak. Carlos de vive supervivencia, nos cuenta estupendos secretosLEER MÁS
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Gritty
Again this year, the Ikkatsu Project is partnering with Tacoma Metro Parks on three awesome cleanup opportunities in the Tacoma area. Held on the 5th Saturday of their respective months, these dates are a great chance to give something back to this amazing community. In addition to picking up debris and getting it out of…
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Isvaksbad och lite skridsko
Äntligen fick vi till bad i isvak. Premiär för i år. Riktigt gött. Högg upp en vak i Rössjön och plaskade lite. Finfint! Jag tog även en kortis på skridskorna på Västersjön i solnedgången, inte heller fel, alls. Gäller att passa på. Några kalla nätter till verkar det som sen blir det nog mer normalvinter…
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Feb 17 – Discovery (#4)
I paddled out to Cadboro Point to join Dan and Paulo for a trip around the islands. Sea conditions were a bit lumpier today. Unfortunately I managed to turn the GPS off for the last bit of the paddle so my track is estimated from there on… The usual birds! click to enlarge 16 km,…
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EMS Celebrations – Presidents’ Day
This holiday honors the leaders who have shaped our nation, much like EMS Providers shape the lives of their patients every day. Just as presidents make decisions that impact the future, EMS Providers make life-saving choices in high-pressure situations. Today, let’s appreciate the leaders in EMS we have today and the important role they…
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Trysil jan/feb 2025
När vi bokade kändes tre veckor som jättelänge men när vi packade ihop så gick det ju jättefort 🙂 Vi brukar skida lite i januari/februari, ibland i mars och så gärna i slutet av april. Gött med fjälldräll. I år fungerade det bäst med januari och februari så vi bokade tre veckor i rad istället.…
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Digitalt lås på ytterdörren
Vi har tänkt tanken på elektroniskt lås på ytterdörren ett tag men så har vi nog tyckt att de är lite onödigt kostsamma så det har inte blivit av. Vi var inte heller säkra på om sådana lås passade vårt drygt trettioåriga dörr. Frågade en i närheten som har låskoll om han ville spana om…
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Feb 12 – Discovery (#3)
I paddled out to Cadboro Point to join Dan and Paulo for a paddle around the islands. Conditions were great – a bit of an ebb to start and almost nothing at the end when we crossed back over Baynes Channel. No wind to speak of. Saw a nice collection of birds – usual suspects! https://ebird.org/checklist/S213043751.…
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2024 paddle stats
This was the smallest number of paddles done in a year (22) as well as the lowest overall distance (233 km) but the average distance per paddle was pretty average! As I begin my 20th year of this paddle blog, I hope I can boost those stats this year! Year # Year # paddles km…
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