I think this was one of the most challenging 10-mile kayak races I’ve ever done. A Nor’easter came up along … More
Month: September 2026
The Overlooked Key to Performance Kayaking and Kayak Speed: Efficient Leg Drive
Many paddlers ask how advanced kayakers generate so much speed without appearing to paddle much harder than everyone else. In … More
West Side Boat Shop News
I was out paddling today with Paddling Buddy Dave and stopped at our turnaround point to share some news with … More
What is Dromomania and What Are Dromomaniacs?
The clinical definition:Dromomania is a term used to describe an intense or uncontrollable urge to travel, wander, or leave one’s … More
A little light training today in preparation for the upcoming FOLAR kayak race
I made it out today to do some light training in my West Side Boat Shop Wave Exceed kayak as … More
Ground Effect in Performance Kayaking: Why Shallow Water Slows a Fast Boat by Dave The Kayaker
I’ve said it many times while kayak training or racing. “All of a sudden I feel like I am paddling … More
Kayaking Labor Day 2026: An Absolute Perfect Day
They don’t get any better than this.
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