Kayaks Expeditions Map on the KayakPortal.org

On the page of the following portal there is a list of 63 world wide expeditions from the year 1869 to 2010. Please add your own expeditions info (if it was not added by another).
http://www.kayakportal.org/Expeditions.asp

THE GREEK KAYAK ADVENTURE

The Greek Kayak Adventure
Enjoy island-hopping by kayak, across crystal blue bays and
alongside towering cliffs. Explore enchanting turquoise coves,
rock gardens and hidden caves.
Hike to 12th century Crusaders’ strongholds with panoramic views
over the Islands and visit secluded chapels and monasteries.
Spend the night in traditional Greek villages, dine at the local
taverns, or experience camping on a remote sandy beach
There is always time for snorkeling, swimming, or improving your
kayak skills with our B.C.U certified instructors.

Terra Santa Kayak Expeditions
www.seakayak.co.il

The Seychelles, 7 Day kayak trip

The Seychelles Paddling in Eden/Yacht Based 7 Day kayak trip

The Seychelles

An archipelago made of 115 graniteand coral islands,The Seychelleslies north of Madagascar and has been described as “a string of pearls set in the azure waters of the Indian ocean.

This trip is all about kayaking in paradise of many islands which can only be reached by sea, many inhabited and untouched with abundance of wildlife and clear blue seas, each with its own character, beauty and charm with lush tropical vegetation clinging to steep mountainsides.

Snorkeling were hundreds of colorful reef fish may be seen next to superb beaches framed by gigantic sculptured granite boulders on a white coral sandy beaches and hike into the tropical forests.

Our B.C.U certified Instructors, the top quality kayaks and the pleasant water temperature will give you the motivation to perfect your kayak skills

Our base is a modern sailing yacht with high standards of comfortand luxury. It give us a lot of flexibility in choosing our paddling destination as well as “picking up” tired paddlers who prefer to relax on board with a glass of wine. It is a great opportunity for “non paddling” family/friends to join the trip

Terra Santa Kayak Expeditions
www.seakayak.co.il

New Store Opens in Wisconsin

Boreal Shores

Boreal Shoreswww.borealshores.com“Located in Bayfield WI, the gateway to the Apostle Islands, Boreal Shores Kayaking is a retail shop that specializes in Sea Kayaking UK(NDK) sea kayaks, kayak and camping accessories, as well as outdoorapparel.”
Contact Details:

Boreal Shores Kayaking, 222 Rittenhouse Ave. PO. Box 1331, Bayfield, WI 54814

ph: 715.779.5500 &nbspfax: 715.779.5500

NDK boats in the Caribbean!

Living Adventure Inc., home-based in northern Wisconsin on Lake
Superior, moves south for their winter season to Mexico’s Caribbean
coast. A unique location on the Yucatan peninsula offers world class
paddling on the ocean and in protected mangrove lagoons.

Trips focus on
sea kayaking adventures and artful adventures. www.livingadventure.com

Around Falklands 2009 Expedition

Falklands 2009 Expedition

In January 2009, New York City based kayaker Marcus Demuth will attempt to circumnavigate all 776 Falkland Islands by sea kayak, a journey of over 850 Miles. The goal of the expedition is to be the first kayaker to successfully circumnavigate the 776 Falkland Islands and to document and study the marine wild life of the fairly inaccessible outer Falkland Islands.

The stakes (and the winds) for the success of Marcus’ 2009 Around Falklands Expedition are high: two British Special Forces teams and an expedition of two US kayakers tried, but failed to circumnavigate the Falklands, located 300 miles east of Cape Horn in the South Atlantic Ocean with one of the 3 unsuccessful expeditions claiming a casualty. If Marcus succeeds he will be the first kayaker in history to do so.

Because of the Falklands’ small population, harsh climate, and isolation, most of the 776 Falklands Islands are not only uninhabited, but also completely untouched by humans for many decades. The wildlife on the Falklands is especially spectacular on these fairly inaccessible outer islands such as the Jason Islands, featuring penguin colonies, large sea lions up to 700 pounds, elephant seals up to 3.5 tons, pods of orcas, and aggressive fur seals.Past expeditions brought Marcus, under the sponsorship of Kokatat, Lendal Paddles and Nigel Dennis Kayaks, to Iceland (a country Marcus will revisit in 2009 for a second attempt to circumnavigate), Ireland, the South and West Coast of Australia, and Chile/Patagonia.

For more information, photos and blogs detailing previous journeys, please visit: www.marcusdemuth.com

Sea Kayaking Cornwall Symposium

Cornwall Symposium 2008

Sea Kayaking Cornwall will be holding their first sea symposium on the 13 and 14 September, for details go to:

http://www.seakayakingcornwall.com/symposium2008.html

The Sea Kayaking Cornwall Symposium has been organised to coincide with the Tall Ships Regatta. On the Saturday you will have the opportunity to attend a variety of courses in Falmouth Bay with the backdrop of the magnificent tall ships. On Saturday evening there will be entertainment and a hog Roast for all. On the Sunday you will have the opportunity to explore with day paddles and courses exploring Cornwall’s varied coastline. During the following week we will have a variety of discounted 5 day courses on offer. The Symposium is based at Tregedna Farm a short walk from Maenporth Beach. There is dormitory style accommodation or camping available. We are limiting the numbers to 25 Full board and 35 Camping’.

Sea Kayaking Cornwall has recently returned from Alaska, working with Alaska sea Kayak school and Tom Pogson, Jeff Allen took clients over from the UK to explore South East Alaska’s Prince William Sound. for more details on this trip you can read about it in Ocean Paddler magazine next issue.

Circumnavigation of Vancouver Island

Circumnavigation of Vancouver Island

Doug Taylor and Jonathan Reggler are attempting a circumnavigation of Vancouver Island during May, June and July of 2008. Paddling Explorers, they won’t be attempting to break any records but will be exploring the more remote parts of the island. Both are residents of Comox Valley, Vancouver Island and met through Comox Valley Kayaks, an SKUK dealer.

Carpe Diem Kayaking Company

Carpe Diem Kayaking Company is a new NDK Expedition Centre for
North America based in “downeast” Maine, near
Acadia National Park, they offer multi-day adventures, day trips, and
world class instruction.

Click on the link for more details.
For more NDK Expedition Centres in North America and around the world,
follow this link

Iceland Circumnavigation Sea Kayak Expedition 2008, a fundraiser for ICE-SAR

Iceland Circumnavigation 2008

Marcus Demuth Starting June 6th 2008, New York City based kayaker Marcus Demuth will begin to solo circumnavigate Iceland by sea kayak. This estimated 2 ½ month and 1,450 mile trip has been attempted solo only twice, but has been successfully completed only once.

Marcus’ Around Iceland 2008 sea kayak expedition will be a fundraiser for the all volunteer Icelandic sea & mountain rescue organization ICE-SAR, which coordinates 220 sea and mountain rescue teams, accident prevention divisions and youth sections. Thousands of volunteers dedicate themselves to accident prevention night and day 365 day a year. Marcus chose to dedicate his trip to ICE-SAR in the hopes of raising awareness and valuable funds for the vital work that their volunteers do under life threatening weather conditions each day.

Iceland, with its Northern shore just 2 miles shy from the Arctic Circle, is located in one of the toughest marine areas in the world, the North Atlantic Ocean. The exposure of its South Western coast to the large Atlantic swells creates large, dumping surf which makes landings extremely difficult; the whoosh of katabatic winds that howl down over sloping glaciers and scarcely populated jagged shores, not to mention the cold temperatures and fast changing weather patterns, seriously challenged previous expeditions. This may explain why so few kayakers have attempted to circumnavigate Iceland by sea kayak.

Kayak Blogger “Wenley” of www.onkayaks.squarespace.com fame will be writing and updating the Around Iceland 2008 blog (as he receives reports from Marcus by phone) with his fun maritime writing style.

Marcus, a seasoned kayaker, is confident this journey will be a success. In 2007 he successfully circumnavigated Ireland as a fundraiser for the Royal National Lifeboat Association (RNLI), a trip of over 1,100 nautical miles in 42 days. Past expeditions brought Marcus to Patagonia/Chile (2006), the South and West Coast of Australia (2007), and Nova Scotia, Canada (2005).

Find out more about this expedition and its sponsors at www.aroundiceland2008.com