We have a very active Research and Development group that works hard to design gear that works well in the boating world. Then, inevitably, a customer comes up with another great use for a product. Here are a couple of photos of rather unique gear innovations:

One of the horses Aventuras Panama uses to transport their river gear to the Chagres River, in Chagres National Park, Panama. He’s stylin’ a 15-foot NRS HD Tie Down Strap…or part of one. Photo provided by Javier Romero

Rocketing down the slopes of the Norwegian island of Spitsbergen on an NRS Manta Surfer River Board. Kowabunga, Dude, surf’s up! Photo provided by Jan IJsakkers of Fjell Tours.

NRS Customer Service Rep, Matthew Yaezenko, tells a story of a stalwart canine, a “crying baby” and gives advice about thinking twice before rushing to take heroic action in…

Life in the Woods
 

Alison Sigethy has just left to join other members of the Arctic Voice Expedition. This year’s 600-mile sea kayaking leg is part of what will eventually be a 3,000 mile journey by kayak and dog sled. They are documenting and raising awareness of the effect of climate change on the Canadian Arctic, and its native Inuit people.

She is an experienced kayaker who holds numerous certifications from both the American Canoe Association (ACA) and British Canoe Union (BCU). She is a recognized authority on Greenland-style paddling. Additionally, she is a professional artist, creating sculptures out of recycled glass that are inspired by the environment, the rhythms of nature and her love of water.

Here she writes about the expedition and the kayak, outfitting and the gear she will be using in this most remote and challenging part of the world. Join Alison for…

The Start of Things