Now that I look back at this first video I realize it might have been ahead of its time. Build … More
Author: Dave The Kayaker
DIY homemade kayak paddling ergometer from a Nordic Track ski machine
Because people in the northern hemisphere are preparing for winter training and it looks like Google fell out of love … More
Do heavier kayaks have greater glide and more momentum? | Are longer kayaks faster or slower?
Kayaks are not cars. They don’t ride on four relatively small tires. So therefore, heavier kayaks, in general, float lower … More
How Bad Is Red Meat For You?
Read the article but spoiler alert, the case against unprocessed red meat, according to this new study, is weak. “For … More
Friends of the Lower Appomattox River (FOLAR) 2022 Paddle Battle Canoe Kayak Race Wrap-up
What an amazing group of volunteers and conservationists! FOLAR runs an absolutely wonderful event with shuttle transportation both before and … More
The secrets of the West Side Boat Shop Thunderbolt T-Rex, Dark Starr and Barracuda K2 are finally revealed
Dark Starr The hull of the Marauder matched with the deck of the Thunderbolt-X, thus widening the waterline width of … More
A smartwatch for kayaking
As you may or may not know, smartwatch reviews largely help keep my Youtube channel and this blog about kayaking … More
West Side Boat Shop Demo Days | #FOLAR
I’ll be hosting a West Side Boat Shop Kayaks Demo Day this Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022 in Charlottesville, VA. Come … More
Richmond Paddle Cup 2022
I returned to the Richmond Paddle Cup race this past Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, sponsored by the Crosswind Paddle Company. … More
Are longer kayaks slower?
Of course, the construction material and total weight of the kayak and paddler come into play, but longer, narrower, lighter … More
A brand new 40-year-old West Side Boat Shop K1 kayak? The West Side Boat Shop Valencia Kayak
I think I know what happened. Somebody bought this Valencia kayak some 30-40 years ago trying to buy as much … More
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Another amazing West Side Boat Shop kayak | A 23lb kayak
I love you folks who believe in these proven, fitness/performance/racing kayaks like I do. I personally delivered this West Side … More
Racing kayak rescue technique: How to do a deep water rescue in a K1 or racing kayak
Friends of the Lower Appomattox River (FOLAR) race 2022
Be there on Sept. 24 and take a wonderful West Side Boat Shop kayak out for a test paddle at … More
