Seward derby offers up lure of cash
A lot of us get bit by the fishing bug each year; the fish then bite our hooks, and the cycle continues.
Starting 6 a.m. on Saturday, August 8 and lasting until noon on Sunday, August 16, if you haven’t satisfied that itch to fish, Seward’s the place to get your fill of action.
For those nine [...]
Graying: part jester,
part fighter
Download the July, 2009 issue of Alaska Coast Magazine from our Home Page to read about fly fishing for Grayling in early summer.
Maxine’s Bistro
a dining delight
Summer is in full bloom on the Turnigan Arm. Bulbous beluga porpoise along the inlet in pursuit of their quarry. Though not a rare sight, it has recently come to light that they may be in search of more than fish. Some go the distance to Portage, while others take a left at Girdwood, heading [...]
Wind is a kayaker’s
friend, foe
Other than cold water, wind is probably the sea kayaker’s next nemesis. When the wind is up from the direction in which you wish to paddle, it can be a slow slog or nearly impossible to make headway. The pressure of the wind on you and your kayak increases as the square of the wind [...]
Bad weather closes window of opportunity
Earlier in its development, the Wet Dog Race – Paving the Way exploration trip had some known limitations. The team of six who set off from the Port of Anchorage, like anyone, had a significant yet specific amount of time they could dedicate to the surveying and research of a proposed 2,000-mile personal watercraft race [...]