Kayak Kanopy Joins Kayak Fishing ClassicS Series
By Katrinka Swenson
Kayak Kanopy, the maker of a canopy for kayaks, is a proud sponsor of the Kayak Fishing ClassicS tournament.
Melvin Hopkins couldn’t stand the Florida sun beating down upon him while bicycling. Using the knowledge his mother had taught him, he sewed together a cover for his bike.
After a discussion with another biker, the owner of Canoe Outfitters in St. Petersburg, the idea sprung to create the same cover for a canoe. In 2008, a year and a lot of research later, the canopy designed for a kayak launched.
His wife, Linda, helped him to develop the design of the cover. Made from unique parts, handcrafted by Melvin who used to be a welder, the canopy works for all widths of kayaks, and allows for coverage from behind the seat, providing protection for any bags on board. The material used is specially designed for boating, and therefore, can withstand the elements, with an aft window flap.
The coverage from the back of the kayak is exclusive to Kayak Kanopy, as all others are only flat material above the user. Whereas other canopies are nearly impossible to remove while the kayak is in the water, Kayak Kanopy designed their products to be easy to install and to dismantle – even in the water.
The canopy is a great product to aid any avid kayaker in comfort. It protects from harmful and hot sunrays, rain and other natural elements.
For more information about the Kayak Kanopy and the ClassicS, visit their site at http://www.KayakFishingClassicS.com
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Friday, June 4th, 2010Linsey Eyecare Sponsors ClassicS Tournament Series
By Katrinka Swenson
Linsey Eyecare, located 8936 US Highway 19 North, Port Richey, Fla. is a new sponsor for the Tropic Bay Kayak Fishing ClassicS tournament. They will fill the prescription needs of all the winners of Ocean Waves Sunglasses during the competition.
Wife and husband, Dr. Nicole Linsey Parsons, O.D. and Dr. Brent E. Parsons, O.D., help every patient themselves. The Linsey family began their eye care company in 1986 and has remained just as personal ever since, not expanding into a chain store. For more than 20 years, the family has prided itself on offering personalized attention and courteous service to their patients in the Port Richey and Central Gulf Coast areas.
The facility is equipped with the very latest technology and contains its own lens lab to ensure fast and satisfactory service. Along with the state of the art lab, Linsey Eyecare offers many other services, including routine exams, emergency eye care, various tests and same day service.
UV radiation, caused by the harmful rays from the sun, creates permanent damage to the eyes, according to DrGreene.com. Unlike the rest of the body, the cells of the lens of the eye never replace themselves. Ultraviolet exposure is at its most dangerous levels from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and especially when a person is exposed at bright sandy beaches or near reflective bodies of water. Having a pair of prescription Ocean Waves Sunglasses makes it much easier and convenient to protect your eyes.
To learn more about the Linsey family as well as the services they provide, visit their website at http://www.LinseyEyecare.com or give them a call at (727) 844-3400.
For more information about the ClassicS tournament, including upcoming dates, visit http://www.KayakFishingClassicS.com