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B E YO N D
KAYAKING

L I G HT W E I G HT

BRIAN DAY
Brian has been paddling, selling, breaking
and repairing canoes and kayaks for nearly
30 years. He’s an enthusiastic sea kayaker, A week in the wilderness, exploring a rugged coastline, or an afternoon on the pond.
committed canoeist, and occasional white-
water boater. His interest in boats took him Our outstanding, lightweight kayaks are built for adventure, wherever you find it.
from specialty retail to work as a sales rep.
He currently lives in Winona, Minnesota,
where he works for Current Designs Kay-
aks and Wenonah Canoe.

FIONA HOUGH

Fiona was taught to paddle at the age of sev-
en by her Tilley-hat-wearing dad. Despite
this slightly embarrassing beginning, she
has worked as a whitewater canoe and sea
kayak guide and instructor for many years.
Fiona lives on a small, Tilley-hat-free farm
on Vancouver Island, British Columbia,
with plenty of room for various watercraft.

NEIL SCHULMAN

Paddling, writing and saving wild places have
been part of Neil’s life since before he was
tall enough to see over a canoe gunwale. In Photo: Marcel Bieg
addition to his regular Reflections column DELTA TRAVERSE 17.5T
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(page 141), he’s written about expeditions,
ogy. He lives in Oregon, where he started an
environmental nonprofit, and the paddling At Delta, we make kayaks for everyone, from
season is 12 months long. He loves anything
for adventure involving boats, wild places and corny jokes. beginner to expert, because we believe every

TIM SHUFF paddler deserves a well-crafted kayak that
Former Adventure Kayak magazine edi- suits their own style and ability. Our focus
tor turned firefighter, Tim is a regular

contributor to Paddling Magazine. When has always been to build the world’s finest
he’s not rushing into burning buildings
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inspiration from kayaking, canoeing and
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On page 149, he rages against consumerism
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VIRGINIA MARSHALL
When she’s not on the water guiding,
instructing or exploring, you might find That’s The Delta Difference.
Adventure Kayak magazine’s other former
editor immersed in a new woodworking
project or strapping on snowshoes for
a winter hot tenting trip. On page 153,
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