InnovaKayak - Adventure

Go with the Grizzlies - Innova Inflatable Boats

noreply@blogger.com (M*) — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 21:34:00 +0000

There's not much to say when you see two grizzlies hanging out near an Innova Safari. Maybe we ask a few questions...Is the owner OK? How close is he to the bears? Is he nervous?

The owner turns out to be a field biologist in British Columbia. He uses his Innova inflatable boats to study grizzly bears, salmon and their habitat. He purchased them in 2001 from Ocean River Sports in Victoria, BC because he needed boats that would fit in a Robinson R44 helicopter.

Innova Twist Inflatable Kayak on a National Geographic Expedition in Western Egypt

noreply@blogger.com (M*) — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 21:44:00 +0000

The Innova Twist kayak went on a National Geographic expedition to western Egypt. The writer for this expedition, Andrew Todhunter, is back and sent us this image.

In his own words:

...the boat was wonderful. While heavy winds prevented using the kayak on most of the lakes, I was able to inflate and paddle it on a lake out in the midst of the high dunes on the edge of the Great Sand Sea, south of the Siwa Oasis. As you suggested, the Twist was almost certainly the first craft ever in that body of water. It worked beautifully, and the small size when deflated made transporting it a dream (by hand and later in a tightly packed 4x4). The Bedouin guides were amazed by the boat...

...With continued gratitude for your enthusiasm and support of National Geographic exploration!

A Bedouin studying the inflated kayak.

Packing for the Journey...How Does Harold Do It?

noreply@blogger.com (M*) — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 07:20:00 +0000

Harold Murphy has taken his Innova Safari Inflatable Kayak more than 4,500 miles down American Rivers. He took some time to explain some of his tricks for packing and rigging his boat. We hope you appreciate them. Click on the images to see them rotated and larger in their photo album.

A Journey Down Indiana's White River in June 2011

noreply@blogger.com (M*) — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 06:53:00 +0000

This June, Harold Murphy flew to Indianapolis, paddled down the West Fork of the White River to Maysville, hitched a ride to Vincinnes, and hopped a bus home. In all, Harold paddled 135 river miles, exiting the river a bit earlier than he had expected due to flood warnings. He traveled with clothes, food, water, and his Innova Safari.

"Ahhh, the beauty of the White River. There was more solitude on the White River than civilization. Within 2-3 hours of leaving the center of Indianapolis, I entered into remote areas with beautiful rolling hills and farmland. Since the White River often goes over its banks, there were very few houses near to the river. Camping was easy and safe. There were three small (but still dangerous!) dams that were easy enough to portage around. Drinking water was a bit of a problem (I found only one fresh spring in 135 miles, but there were a few small towns and cities where I could fill up).

"The river speed was a fairly consistent 2-3 mph, at times 4 mph. No rapids, but a lot of debris in the water (the result of earlier floods).

"A few days into the White River trip, there was heavy rain in Indianapolis and points North. I was perhaps 50-80 miles below Indianapolis and that high water "followed" me. While it posed no real danger, I made sure to camp 8-10 feet above the river. As I approached Maysville, the forecast was for the White River to rise another 3-4 feet and flood the low farmlands. This didn't present a danger, but it would have made it difficult for me to find suitable campsites and provisions. I decided to end my journey there."

If you want to find out more about navigating the White River, author and riverlorian, Jerry Hay, has put together a White River Guidebook.

Visit our photo album to see more photos!

Glenn Canyon Summer 2011

noreply@blogger.com (M*) — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 04:48:00 +0000

This looks like quite a trip. Perfect for an Innova inflatable boat.
Owners of Innova Inflatable Kayaks have one thing in common - they like to travel with their boats. The photo above was taken in Glenn Canyon this summer. It looks like they've packed enough gear to stay a while. Where are you going in your Innova kayak? Let us know!

Helios I - South Bethany Beach, DE

noreply@blogger.com (M*) — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 18:41:00 +0000

Love the kayak! Everything fits into the trunk of my Mustang!

Here's a pic of my kayak parked in South Bethany Beach, DE.

Best regards,

Bob

Paddling the British Virgin Islands

noreply@blogger.com (M*) — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 09:21:00 +0000

This summer Everyone's Travel Club visited the British Virgin Islands. They went kayaking, snorkeling, and exploring around the Islands.

From their blog:

I arrived on the island (Eastern Standard Time) at 2 in the afternoon with two pretty big bags (full of kayaking gear...and inflatable kayak). I woke the next morning and made it down to the ferry dock (Speedy's). My ferry left St. Thomas, a U.S. Virgin Island, to Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands. It took only a couple of hours and there were other Virgin Islands in view the whole way. On the boat ride I filled out my customs form (using the captain's pen...the one piece of gear I didn't bring) and turned it in upon arrival at Virgin Gorda. The kayak in my carry-on made it into the country just fine.

Snorkeling at Little Trunk Bay, Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands

Kayaking the North Sound, Virgin Gorda, BVI

Kayaking from The Baths, Virgin Gorda to the island of Fallen Jerusalem Island

Virgin Gorda B.V.I. - Kayaking at Savannah Bay

How to Inflate an Innova Kayak

noreply@blogger.com (M*) — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 23:27:00 +0000

Everyone's Travel Club inflates an Innova Helios II inflatable kayak. Actual time to inflate: 7:24...not bad.

Canadian Rangers chose the Innova Helios II

noreply@blogger.com (M*) — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 21:22:00 +0000

The Canadian Rangers need a tough boat that can be packed into remote search areas, a kayak that can be loaded easily in to a sea plane or a helicopter and quickly set up. They need a boat that is a rugged as the country they patrol. They chose the Innova Helios II.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUI42Xt7NWw

Kayaking the Bahamas: Peterson Cay National Park

noreply@blogger.com (M*) — Tue, 17 May 2011 20:16:00 +0000

Everyone's Travel Club visits the Bahamas!

Peterson Cay National Park

"Peterson Cay is a very small island, surrounded by a coral reef, about a mile offshore. You have to take some kind of watercraft to get there. We made a about a 5 hour trip out of it."

The Mighty Mississippi from Burlington, Iowa to St. Louis, Missouri...in an Innova Safari inflatable kayak

noreply@blogger.com (M*) — Fri, 06 May 2011 16:41:00 +0000

In September 2009 Harold Murphy kayaked down the Mississippi River from Burlington, Iowa to St. Louis Missouri. He spent 10 days aboard his Innova Safari, pulling alongside the river each night to set up a tent or a hammock and sleep. He packed everything he needed onto his inflatable kayak and set out to explore the waters of the mighty Mississippi.

In Harolds own words: "Most people look at the Mississippi River as too large, too many boats, too many cities, and little beauty or remoteness. I think people would be surprised as to how beautiful and remote the Mississippi River can be."

Following are a series of photos following Harold Murphy's kayak adventure. We've published his entire trip (in higher resolution and with captions) on Picasaweb: http://picasaweb.google.com/innovakayak

It was just one of those rare combination of incidents...a sudden storm, a dragging anchor (which fouled the prop), a strong current and a bridge between us and open water.

noreply@blogger.com (M*) — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 17:59:00 +0000

We purchased a new Sunny and have been very pleased with the boat. In fact, our small cruising sailboat was caught in a severe sudden storm while anchored one night off Bahai Honda Key, FL and broke free. Our sailboat was blown in strong currents and 45+mph winds into an old railroad bridge, breaking the mast and causing other significant damage.

My wife and I managed to escape our near capsizing craft by stepping into the Sunny that we had secured to our stern cleats. The Sunny certainly played a role in helping us get to shore (no paddles) and save ourselves during the ordeal. We also managed to pull it up on the coral and rocky banks and secure it during the blow. The Sunny came through with only a few scratches (as did we), though my sailboat has been declared a loss by the insurance company.

It is sad to have our little Flicka declared a loss, but given the situation we did pretty well to save ourselves and, eventualy, most of our gear on board.

It was just one of those rare combination of incidents...a sudden storm, a dragging anchor (which fouled the prop), a strong current and a bridge between us and open water. We were one of 11 boats the coast guard had to respond to during the storm. A 50' catamaran suffered a similar fate at another bridge a few Keys to the east. It's just a part of sailing.

The Sunny has drawn lots of attention among the cruising community in Marathon (200+ cruisers moor there) and other spots. I often found myself giving out information on the boat and your company to folks interested in looking into getting one as a tender or back-up tender/water toy.

Guess we will be doing more paddling for a while....

Roy

Harold Murphy's Safari Trips

noreply@blogger.com (M*) — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 03:28:00 +0000

From Harold Murphy

I will try to explain my Safari trips in a few words. This one picture explains it well. Here I have my Safari loaded with 10 days of food and a few days of water. The scenery is blue and green, the wind is at my back, the river current is 1-2 mph. Camping is no problem.

I do not have a worry in my mind. All I need to understand is which way the river flows, and follow it around the next bend, then the next bend, and then the next bend. Need I say more? Life is simple and perfect here.

And for 2011?

I just booked my flight to Indianapolis, Indiana (early June) to travel the White River, south-west to the Wabash River south, to the Ohio River west, to the Mississippi River south as far south as New Madrid, Missouri. Should be 400+ miles. Should be another "adventure" with my Safari & camera. P.S. New Madrid, Missouri lies exactly on top of a major earth-quake fault that has been "sleeping" for a couple hundred years. Hope it continues to "sleep" through June, 2011

Harold Murphy on the Mississippi Summer 2010

Inflatable Kayaking in Naples, Florida

noreply@blogger.com (M*) — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 06:49:00 +0000

Sent from one of our customers: the Innova Helios 1 in Naples, FL

Reasons Why to Get an Innova Inflatable Kayak

noreply@blogger.com (M*) — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 23:36:00 +0000

#1 - fits in your overhead bin.

What do Lake Titicaca, Great Salt Lake, and the Baja Peninsula have in common? They're all places you can get to with your Innova inflatable kayak.

It's as simple as:

- make reservations
- pull your Innova kayak out of your closet (comes in its own backpack)
- pack your clothes
- fly wherever

Awesome!

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Tue, 08 Feb 2011 00:00:00 PST

The Preventable Epidemic of Fatty Liver Disease
TheDispensaryOnline.com Offers Some New Insight Into This Preventable Liver Disease which Afflicts 1 in 20 Americans.

October Kayaking in British Columbia

noreply@blogger.com (M*) — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 16:49:00 +0000

Larry James took his Innova Sunny inflatable kayak out in October in BC, when he was often the only one on the lake!

In his own words: From Clearwater B.C. on Kalamalka Lake I took my GPS with me and recorded the stats: In 5 hours and 25 minutes, only stopping a few times, but never getting out of the kayak I paddled 24 kilometres averaging 5 kilometres per hour with a top speed of 8.5 kilometers per hour, all on calm water. Now that was a workout, but big FUN!!! Two days later I managed to squeeze 8.9 kilometres per hour out of that Sunny, (in a short burst of speed). I've learned all of the proper gear to take with me now for all types of weather and am enjoying the heck out of my Sunny!!! Unfortunately, time to put it away until next year.

Kayak Guatamala

noreply@blogger.com (M*) — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 03:54:00 +0000

Innova inflatable kayaks will soon be sold at a distributor in Guatamala. As we venture into the winter months up North, these photos are exceptionally appealing. Kayak Guatamala!

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Tue, 14 Dec 2010 00:00:00 PST

Seasonal Affective Disorder and Six Tips to Beat the Winter Blues
Fall and winter bring holidays, hot cider, fires and skiing. They also bring darkness that, for some, can be unbearable. Feelings of low energy, fatigue and loss of motivation are common to many people. But for others, it can progress into a near debilitating condition called Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

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Mon, 13 Dec 2010 00:00:00 PST

Vitamin D - this article stands in stark contrast to the flawed guidelines recently put forth by the Institute of Medicine
Vitamin D refers to two biologically inactive precursors - D3, also known as cholecalciferol, and D2, also known as ergocalciferol. The former, produced in the skin on exposure to UVB radiation (290 to 320 nm), is said to be more bioactive. Vitamin D3 is the best absorbed and utilized form of oral vitamin D. We STRONGLY suggest vitamin D supplementation over 1,000 IU daily be done under the guidance of a licensed health care provider. We also suggest vitamin D levels be checked once or twice yearly depending on what part of the world you live in (sun exposure) and various disease conditions you may suffer from or be at risk for (osteopenia or osteoporosis, cancer, multiple sclerosis, autoimmune inflammatory diseases, depression, fibromyalgia).

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Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 PST

TheDispensaryOnline.com - About Your Health - Antioxidants: What are they and why do we need to care?
What are antioxidants? What do antioxidants do? Why do we need antioxidants? Oxidative reactions are necessary within our bodies to fight off bacteria and other foreign invaders and are part of the natural inflammatory reaction secondary to injuries. For example, when you get a cut in your skin, it is oxidation that causes the old, damaged cells to die and new fresh cells to grow. Yet, in an uncontrolled situation, oxidation can cause damage to healthy cell membranes and other molecules, including those that make up the DNA of our genes.

Innova Inflatable Kayaks on a helicopter

noreply@blogger.com (M*) — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 00:11:00 +0000

This photo was submitted by one of our customers.

Geeday from down under, I've been using Innova (or Gumotex?) IK's for ten years running white water, especially the K2 and safari, I thought you might like to see a pic of them being shuttled by helicopter into the Hokitika River, South Island New Zeland.

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Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:00:00 PST

TheDispensaryOnline.com - About Your Health - Holiday Eating in Ten Easy Steps
For years now I've been coaching my patients (and myself) on how to make it through the holiday eating season. Holiday Eating in Ten Easy Steps is my holiday gift to our readers who work hard all year to keep their bodies in the best shape they can -- and need practical tools for maintaining their weight (and sanity) through the holiday season.
TheDispensaryOnline.com - About Your Health - Osteoporosis: Getting to the Bones of the Problem
For the most part, Osteoporosis is a preventable disease. You can start today by monitoring and making the necessary changes to your calcium intake, Vitamin D levels, bone supporting nutrients, tobacco use, eating disorders, activity levels, alcohol consumption, and use of medications.

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Wed, 24 Nov 2010 00:00:00 PST

TheDispensaryOnline.com - About Your Health - Vitamin D and the Prevention of Influenza
Did you know vitamin D(3) supplementation is a simple, cheap, and safe way of preventing the flu and its complications that is being scientifically researched and recognized but not readily promoted? It is now becoming clear through published medical studies in the scientific literature that: Declining serum concentrations of 25-hydroxyvitamin D seen in the fall and winter months, as distance increases from the equator, is appearing to be a factor in the seasonal increased prevalence of influenza and other viral infections; Maintenance of a 25-hydroxyvitamin D serum concentration of 38 ng/ml or higher (optimally 60ng/ml) should significantly reduce the incidence of acute viral respiratory tract infections and the burden of illness caused thereby, at least during the fall and winter in temperate zones; Vitamin D(3) supplementation during the fall and winter months appears to reduce the incidence of influenza A and its complications, particularly in those specific subgroups at greater risk for complications and death (school children, elderly, asthmatics, diabetics, obese persons, pregnant women, Hispanics, people of dark-skinned complexion, and the chronically ill); The subgroups at greatest risk for complications and death from the flu are the same groups found to have the lowest serum levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D during flu season; Vitamin D is involved in the production of antimicrobial peptides called defensins and cathelicidin. These peptides provide a natural defense against viral and microbiological pathogens specifically in the respiratory tract. Vitamin D supplementation increases their production while vitamin D deficiency reduces their production; Low vitamin D levels are associated with an increased incidence of upper respiratory tract infections and the complications from those infections.

Mark from BC and his Sunny Inflatable Kayak

noreply@blogger.com (M*) — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 05:27:00 +0000

Mark from BC has a blog with many great images of his Innova Sunny. Mark has captured the essence of paddling an inflatable -- connecting with the environment in an intimate and gentle way. You won't be disappointed with his blog.

http://markbc.wordpress.com/

Innova Seaker Review

noreply@blogger.com (M*) — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 17:37:00 +0000

Paddlesheep took advantage of Innova's Autumn Sale and purchased a Seaker.

His latest blog post reviews his maiden voyage in the Innova Seaker.

North American River Journeys - Rock River

noreply@blogger.com (M*) — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 04:47:00 +0000

From Harold Murphy:

I started on the Rock River in the end of July 2010. The start was delayed by a few days due to heavy rain in Chicago, about 10 inches in a few days. So, the river was high. In fact, in flood conditions. I was on the river alone.

Being in flood conditions, the river was running fast (but not dangerously fast) at 2-4 mph, and at times, perhaps 5 mph. I was alone on the river; I didn't see another boater in 5 days.

I started below the Beloit Dam, and had 8 more dams after that. The dams at Rockton, Oregon, and Dixon were very dangerous. Water was flowing over the tops of all, and very fast. In normal conditions I would still consider these dams too dangerous to get close to.

For safe portage around the Rockford dam I called Action Taxi. They picked me up with my gear and my inflatable Innova Safari. For a night or two in Beloit, I would highly recommend the Roadway Inn and the Road Dawg Restaurant (and bar).

Thanks Harold! We'll post a chronological photo-essay of his journey when Harold returns from Turkey to confirm that I've got the photos in the correct order. In the meantime, here are a few photos.

Innova Kayak - Splash of a Sale!

noreply@blogger.com (M*) — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 16:00:00 +0000

Help Spread The Word - About Our Sale - and Win!

Ready for that new Paddle or Electric Pump? Help spread the word about our sale and we'll enter you into a contest to win either the Fiberglass Shaft 4-Part Paddle or the Scoprega Bravo Super Turbo Electric Pump -- your choice!

To Enter the Contest:

Post a combination of Twitter, Facebook, and other Social Media entries (your choice)

Email us the list of links to your entries (ReTweets also count!)
We'll select a winner based on quantity, quality and locations of posts...we invite you to be creative and prolific!
Sign up for our email list (if you're not already a subscriber)

Here's the type of entries we'd like to see (but don't stop here -- be creative) (click here to view samples):

Tweets - calling attention to our sale
ReTweets - calling attention to our sale
Facebook entries - calling attention to our sale (post on your FB page and to kayak/outdoor/travel groups)
References to our sale in your favorite kayaking forum (no spam please)
Email forwards - forward our sale newsletter to paddlers, friends and family, inviting them to join (no spam please)

Solar - $599 (you save $150)
Solar "Ready, Set, Paddle" Kit - $788 (you save $150)
K1 - $799 (you save $800)
K2 - $899 (you save $1,000
Traveller - $699 (you save $500)
Seaker I - $1,499 (you save $1,400)

Help Spread The Word - Innova SALE!

noreply@blogger.com (M*) — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 18:41:00 +0000

Please help spread the word...about our SALE.

Sample Tweets:

Innova Kayaks on SALE through end of October http://ow.ly/2GivZ #inflatablekayaks

Save on your favorite Innova inflatable kayak while supplies last, now thru end of October http://ow.ly/2GivZ #innovakayak

RT Please - Innova inflatable kayaks - deeply discounted SALE - thru end of October (while supplies last) http://ow.ly/2GivZ

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Sample Facebook Posts

Help spread the word. Innova SALE now through end of October (while supplies last). Seaker, K1, K2, Solar, and Traveller -- all deeply discounted. http://ow.ly/2GivZ

Did you know? Innova SALE now through end of October (while supplies last). Seaker, K1, K2, Solar, and Traveller -- all deeply discounted. http://ow.ly/2GivZ

Innova Safari Inflatable Kayak - Rolling Down the River...

noreply@blogger.com (M*) — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 16:47:00 +0000

A recent river excursion near Ogden, Utah in an Innova Safari.

Boston Harbor, WA - Helios, Sunny, Twist - Inflatable Boat Party!

noreply@blogger.com (M*) — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 02:15:00 +0000