My
first interest in canoes began several years ago when my
two sons belonged to a Boy Scout troop in West Paris,
Maine. I was the Secretary-Treasurer of the Troop
Committee and Milton Inman was Scoutmaster. The late
Ernest "Skip" Morris was also a member of the Troop
Committee, and it was through him that I became
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"REACHING OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS THROUGH OUR NETWORK OF OVER 350 WEB SITES"
HEADLINE ARTICLE
September 5, 2008
In a debate that is sure to pit the commercial enterprise of
whitewater rafting companies against recreational users and general
taxpayers, owners of roads in and around the Dead River and Kennebec
River, continue to charge fees for access and threaten to raise fees or
close roads.
Owners of the roads say they think it is only right to charge
commercial business for access to their roads. They don't charge the
recreational non-commercial user. Rafting companies are complaining
that with the rising costs of access fees and continued threats of
closing roads, it's putting them
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Dream of getting out on the water and getting wet? Want to hit the
waves hard and have the sea spraying behind you as you power past all
other boats on your favourite stretch of water? Want a watercraft that
you can enjoy just as much on your own as you can with your family and
friends? Then perhaps you need to take a wet and wild ride on a Sea
Doo.
Personal watercraft have been p...
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Jet Ski - try out the thrill of jet skiing The idea of sitting (or
standing) on a craft that is designed to provide the rider with the
thrill and fun of riding a snowmobile, only on the open water, is
either: a) nerve-wracking, b) old hat, or c) something that Ive got
to try before I die!
Were talking jet skiing, folks, and for those who already know, the
thrill that comes with cru...
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There are some things that you should know about WaveRunners and Jet
Skis, especially if you are looking to buy. Since WaveRunners were
introduced in 1987, the market has boomed with all types of models
offering a great range of options. This wide range of models has also
made selecting the ...
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What better way to spend a sunny summer day than to go tubing? No,
you shouldn't confuse this water sport for the pipes or hoses that your
plumber use when repairing your bathrooms or kitchen sink. Consider
this type of tubing as the fun way to look at the word itselfTubing
is also referred to as inner tubing. In some groups, the slang
"toobing" is also used to refer to this recreat...
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Water skiing is a sport that was first introduced in 1922 by Ralph
Samuelson. Wherever appropriate conditions exist, one will find
activities involving water skiing. All that is needed is an expanse of
water that is not affected by the movement of water. Sheltered bays,
rivers and lakes qualify. Skis are made of wood or fiberglass
composites.Skiing is a recreational sport and has be...
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If you love to spend your vacation in the water and you are the
adventurous type, then wakeboarding is just the sport for you. This
board sport is relatively new but has gained popularity during the last
few years.In wakeboarding, a boat with a rope tows the rider.
The rider rides on a bu...
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If you are a water sports enthusiast, you and your family and friends
frequently may enjoy a wide array of different activities including
wakeboarding, wakeskating, sky skiing, tubing or water skiing. You may
have invested a good deal of your disposable income into a boat. You
may now be contemplating outfitting your board with a wakeboard tower.
Consequently, you may be wondering what you sh...
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So you have already experienced this relatively new sports craze?
The following are some wakeboarding tips to make your riding a whole
lot easier. Keep them in mind and you won't get a hard time as a newbie
wakeboard rider.Make sure that you are comfortable with
whatever foot you placed forward. Sometimes, just switching feet is all
that is needed to easily learn to wakeboard....
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Water skiing is a sport that was first introduced in 1922 by Ralph
Samuelson. Wherever appropriate conditions exist, one will find
activities involving water skiing. All that is needed is an expanse of
water that is not affected by the movement of water. Sheltered bays,
rivers and lakes qualify. Skis are made of wood or fiberglass
composites.Skiing is a recreational sport and has be...
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Colorado River Rafting is a Trip
Visualize the boats brow cutting through the swirling, surging
water; the sun sparkling on the frothy waves, making tiny rainbows; the
abrupt lurch of the craft, as the surging waves suddenly shift
direction. The adrenalin is pumping, all senses alert, with nature
working overtime to orchestrate a thrill you will never forget. That is
what most ...
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