Blue-Green Algae – Not to be Taken Lightly When Recreating in Water
August 8, 2023—Summer is upon us and so are temperatures in the 90s and above. States like Arizona, Texas, and Florida are experiencing...
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Radford Bean
- May 22
- 4 min
Cold Water Immersion—It’s a Matter of Life or Death
Forget the 120 Rule, so says Moulton Avery, whose cold water safety presentation I had the pleasure of attending. Avery used the May 16,...
Radford Bean
- May 22
- 4 min
Keep Your Dog Safe While Paddling
I have encountered many paddlers, both in person and through pictures they share on social media, enjoying time on the water in a canoe...
Radford Bean
- Feb 19, 2018
- 2 min
The Right Boat for the Right Water
I've been paddling for decades. I lead paddle trips in the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Puget Sound. I've also paddled in the Salish...
Radford Bean
- Sep 22, 2017
- 4 min
Paddle Safely - Your Life Depends on It
It's an early fall day; you set out in the morning; the water is calm and as smooth a sheet of glass; there's not a cloud in the sky; the...
Radford Bean
- Jan 12, 2016
- 3 min
A Word About Boat Lighting
Paddling at night under the stars, a glowing moon, or the Aurora Boreallis can be a magical time, but it isn't without a certain amount...
Radford Bean
- Dec 9, 2015
- 2 min
Check the Weather Before You Paddle
Canoe & Kayak magazine recently reported on the death of former CEO and co-founder of North Face, Doug Tompkins, who died as a result of...
Radford Bean
- Aug 12, 2015
- 2 min
Lightning and Paddlers
You’re paddling on one of the many beautiful lakes in central Oregon; you’re out in the middle of the lake; you hear it. First it’s a low...
Radford Bean
- Aug 11, 2015
- 4 min
Key Rules of the Road to Remember
As you age, your mind isn’t as sharp as it once was. You find yourself forgetting things, things like where did I leave my car keys, did...
Radford Bean
- Jul 9, 2015
- 5 min
July 4 Weekend Tragic for Canoeists
I read in the national news recently about three canoeing accidents that happened over the fourth of July weekend. Two of the incidents...
Radford Bean
- Apr 14, 2015
- 4 min
A Hard Lesson Learned Tragically
A tragic event occurred on April 12 in which two kayakers lost their lives and left another one fighting for his life after they got...
Radford Bean
- Dec 24, 2014
- 1 min
Paddle Sports Safety Course
Are you new to paddling or feel your paddle safety skills could use some honing? Were you aware the Oregon State Marine Board (OSMB)...
Radford Bean
- Oct 8, 2014
- 1 min
ACA Releases a New Mobile App
The American Canoe Association (ACA) has released a new smartphone app for Android and iPhone users that features a wealth of cool tools...
Radford Bean
- Aug 15, 2014
- 1 min
Wear It, Don't Sit on It!
A personal flotation device (PFD), or life jacket, is designed to keep you alive should your boat capsize. It won’t do you much good if...
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