Yes, I am getting old. And no, I will not apologize for finding new ways to keep warm during a…
How to choose your first kayak
Hiking Is Great Cross-Training for Kayaking In The Off-Season, but Be Prepared
Come with me on this hike and I’ll explain why. Oh, and I found a new, favorite daypack/hydration pack that…
How To Paddle A Kayak Faster And How To Be More Successful In Your Life and Career
As we wind down 2025, I’d like to share a little bit of advice with you. Wishing you the best…
A gear bag for my gear
I’ve reviewed a lot of kayaking equipment over the years, and now think I have finally found a good gear…
Winter Paddling Gear
I used a heated vest for the first time over this Thanksgiving weekend while kayaking. I was impressed with how…
First to Paddle the Entire Length of the Rivanna River in One Day
We will soon be coming up on the 10-year anniversary of this event. That can only mean one thing. If…
Offseason kayak training: A quick update with some long-form paddling video
I’m slowing things down on water but am getting a little more aggressive in the gym. I hit the water…
Charlottesville South Rivanna River Reservoir Recreational Access is Severely Diminished and Threatened, oh, and fitness paddling
The closing of the South Rivanna Reservoir Woodburn Road Boat Ramp I have never though of myself as an activist,…
Recreational Kayak Paddling the River Walk on the San Antonio River
An unexpected surprise on a business trip this morning. I rented with: https://www.missionkayak.com and they were absolutely awesome. I also…
Paddling mistakes, poor planning and risk management on the river
OK. So I just happened upon this video and want to share it with my audience. How many poor decisions…
Kayaking the Rivanna River today with very low water
Paddling Buddy Pete and I were back at it again today. We stayed local.
New water: Lake Pelham, Culpeper VA
All the rivers and streams are low due to lack of rain, so I decided to head 45 minutes north…
Elkton to Shenandoah…on the Shenandoah River
It was a very low water day so we headed to one of the few, local rivers that has water…
