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So I sewed a ballistic nylon skin on her.
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And she floated.
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And hasn't broken yet kayaking in our Mendocino rock gardens.
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Good thing I skinned it with the 12 ounce cloth.
Kayak Instructor Cate Hawthorne shares tips, trips, stories gear, and inspiration from adventures on the water and in nature.