Ocean Paddler - the sea kayaking magazine - the future
Monday, 9 June 2008
Thursday, 5 June 2008
Graham 'Bertie' Beckram
For a variety of personal reasons, and after a bit of soul searching, I have decided to leave Masik Publishing and Richard Parkin has today taken over as the sole owner of Masik Publishing.
For me, it's been an exciting time forming Masik Publishing and launching Ocean Paddler and I wish Richard the very best in the future.
I will still be contributing articles and reviews as and when I can, and behind the scenes I will be offering Richard any support that I can help out with.
Over the coming days and weeks, there will some changes going on, and I'm sure Richard will keep you all updated.
Graham 'Bertie' Beckram
For me, it's been an exciting time forming Masik Publishing and launching Ocean Paddler and I wish Richard the very best in the future.
I will still be contributing articles and reviews as and when I can, and behind the scenes I will be offering Richard any support that I can help out with.
Over the coming days and weeks, there will some changes going on, and I'm sure Richard will keep you all updated.
Graham 'Bertie' Beckram
Sunday, 13 April 2008
A Close Encounter of the Seal Kind
Launching from Dartmouth over the weekend, Bertie and a few friends encountered a friendly young seal.
Sheltering behind a rock as a squall came through, we noticed this seal watching us. As the squall kept us there for some time, the seal became more and more inquisitive. Firstly, the seal started to sniff our boats, trying to get at the toggles. Then deciding we were friendly, the young seal decided to get more friendly, eventually trying to get on to our kayaks.
You can watch this encounter below..
Sheltering behind a rock as a squall came through, we noticed this seal watching us. As the squall kept us there for some time, the seal became more and more inquisitive. Firstly, the seal started to sniff our boats, trying to get at the toggles. Then deciding we were friendly, the young seal decided to get more friendly, eventually trying to get on to our kayaks.
You can watch this encounter below..
Tuesday, 1 April 2008
Issue 009 - now available!
Issue 009 should be arriving on people's doorsteps from today onwards, following a slight technical hitch. I can't say I truly understand the mechanics of it, but there was a slight delay in the binding of the magazine, and when combined with the Easter holidays this led to a delay in getting the magazine out.However, subscriber copies have now all been mailed, except recent new orders which will be going tomorrow. Shop copies are heading out as well.
Thursday, 20 March 2008
Half Price Back Issues!
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We've halved the cost of some of our back issues, Issues 3, 4, 5 & 6, in an effort to clear some storage space from our 'Corporate Storage Facility', aka my back bedroom... We don't have many of each, so hurry if you want to get your hands on them.
More info on back issues here.
Issue 009 - April 2008: A sneak preview
In the next day or so Issue 009 will leave the printers and head to our mailing company, so I thought I'd whet your appetites with a sneak preview of what will be heading your way if you're a subscriber.To take a sneak preview, have a look here..
I don't always get too involved with the design stage, for various reasons (not least is my lack of design ability!) so sometimes putting this together is the first opportunity I've really had to see how the magazine really looks. I reckon this month's is going to look really great, and even my appetite has been whetted; I'm looking forward to getting my copy to flick through!
Don't forget, as ever, feel free to let friends, paddling partners, clubs etc know about Issue 9, and if you do, remind them that we're currently running a promotion allowing new subscribers to get onboard for half-price (click here for more info..).
I hope you all will be making the most of the forthcoming Easter break and getting out paddling..
Don't forget, as ever, feel free to let friends, paddling partners, clubs etc know about Issue 9, and if you do, remind them that we're currently running a promotion allowing new subscribers to get onboard for half-price (click here for more info..).
I hope you all will be making the most of the forthcoming Easter break and getting out paddling..
Monday, 17 March 2008
50% off Subscription to Ocean Paddler Magazine!
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Limited to the first 1,000 users so don't hesitate, subscribe today at http://www.oceanpaddlermagazine.com/subscribe.htm
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