After 3 weeks and over 200 miles, Ken Campbell's attempt at a winter circumnavigation of Vancouver Island ended in Sayward, a small town in Johnstone Strait. Because of a tear in his left rotator cuff that made paddling painful and raised significant safety concerns, Ken made the decision to conclude the trip at that point rather than continue. You can read about the journey and see some of the photos he took along the way by going to the Azimuth Expeditions website.

A Sea Kayaker's Guide to the San Juan Islands, the latest paddling guide from Little Bay Press, is set to be released during the first week of April. Like the other guide books in the series, the San Juan guide will provide tips and details on a variety of locations and should be an interesting and valuable addition to any kayaker's library. Retail price is $12.95. Available wherever paddling books are sold or by calling (253) 691-7941.

Every April, Olympic Raft and Kayak hosts its symposium at the Red Lion in Port Angeles. This unique Northwest event draws hundreds of paddlers from around the region and features exciting presentations, informative skills classes and a chance to boogie down to great live music in the evenings. If you've never attended, you should make the trip this year and see what all the hoo-hah is about. For more information, call (888) 452-1443 or click here.

Classes are starting to fill, but there are still spaces remaining in each of the courses listed on the Azimuth website. If you see something that interests you or if you have any questions, please write an email or give us a call. If you don't see what you're looking for, we will be happy to work with you to set up your own unique event, from a private rescue course to a guided San Juan Islands tour. Options are almost unlimited but the calendar has a way of filling up quickly, so we look forward to hearing from you soon.

Field Reports are being added to the Azimuth web site on a regular basis so if you haven't checked them out lately, take a look at what's new and exciting when you get the chance. For information on where to go and what to do when you get there, you can't beat it. And remember, if you go somewhere cool, we'd like to hear about it. Write a Field Report of your own, send it in, and you could win a fabulous prize!

See You On the Water!