SEAKAYAKER
VOLUME 15, NUMBER 6, FEBRUARY 1999
FEATURES.........................
A Cajun, a Dream and the Gulf: The Yucatan to Mississippi Crossing
Physical exhaustion and close calls with ships challenged a Cajun in his solo crossing of the Gulf of Mexico, from the Yucatan Peninsula to the waters of the Mississippi River.
By Arthur Hebert

Paddling the Islands of Antarctica
Wandering through enormous colonies of penguins, paddling in extreme sea conditions and exploring the remains of early whaling camps were some of the experiences encountered by a group of paddlers in the frigid waters of Antarctica.
By Michael Powers
A Backyard Archipelago: The Boston Harbor Islands
Minutes away from the bustling center of Boston, over 180 islands form the Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area, a peaceful respite from the pace of the city.
By David Whitemyer
DEPARTMENTS.........................
Editorial
Letters
Tips
History
- WWII's Operation Earthworm
by R.T. Webb
New Kayaks for 1999

Kayak Reviews
Kap Farvel by Rainforest Designs
Gulfstream and the Slipstream by Current Designs

Safety
Capsized off the west coast of Scotland
By Steve Herbert and Anne Baxter
Essay
Bad weather blues
by Malcolm Gunn
Equipment
Kayaking Mukluks by Chota
by Christopher Cunningham

Cascade Designs' Platypus water bottle
by Martha Tomeo

All Hazards Weather Radio
by Kent Barber

Navigation
Ranges and drift
by Nick Schade
RESOURCES.........................
Calendar
News from the Trade
Book Reviews
Sea Kayakers' Resource
Classifieds
The Sea Kayaker Store
Retailer Directory
Back Issues
Books Received
Clubs
Ad Index
Catalog Guide
Last Glance

Cover: Batik by Mandy Buckner, Madison, WI

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