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Archive for July, 2009

Take the bait

Seward derby offers up lure of cash

July, 2009

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 [...]

One fun fin

Graying: part jester, part fighter

July, 2009

Download the July, 2009  issue of Alaska Coast Magazine from our Home Page to read about fly fishing for Grayling in early summer.

Full-scale flavor

Maxine’s Bistro a dining delight

July, 2009

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 [...]

Thar she blows

Wind is a kayaker’s friend, foe

July, 2009

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 [...]

Wet Dog update – paving the way

Bad weather closes window of opportunity

July, 2009

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 [...]