I recently discovered this gem of a video on Youtube. I’ve used mounted cameras on my boats to identify such … More
Author: Dave The Kayaker
DIY Kayak Canoe Surfski Ergometer
Is it Halloween or just one more day in 2020?
Apparently we’ve arrived at a place where birds fall from the sky dead and lie perfectly flat on their backs … More
Kayak Surfski Paddling Exercises
I think the people in my gym don’t understand why I focus so much on shoulders, back and arms. But … More
LOL Paddling Method | Surfski | Wing Paddle Stroke
For those of you who don’t always have perfect technique or for those who paddle longer distances where the perfect … More
Kayak Ergometer
Mountain biking as kayak cross-training
The days are getting shorter here in North America and I’ve been turning some of my training time to mountain … More
Oscar Update
How good is that cheap, carbon fiber wing paddle that’s currently being sold on Amazon?
You get what you pay for, but if you are looking for your first wing paddle or looking for a … More
Surfski review: Stellar SEI Surfski
This boat, perhaps, hits my personal sweet spot for speed vs. stability. It felt quite stable to me yet is … More
Paddling the Middle River Near Verona, VA
This was my first time paddling this river so I jumped at the chance when I was invited. Unfortunately, I … More
Sports Nutrition: NSNG Ultra Fat Nut Butter review
Regular readers of my blog recognize I’m a low-carb athlete and I’ve been searching for a reasonably good source of … More
Richmond Paddle Cup Canoe and Kayak Race 2020 Recap
Crossing the finish line and feeling very satisfied with my performance I’ve found I’d rather summarize events in video than … More
Boat Review of the West Side Boat Shop Wave Excel Kayak and Its Role in Operation Decoy Leading Up To Richmond Paddle Cup Race 2020
This is yet another gem of an older kayak. I unleashed it on the public (and Paddling Buddy Dave!) yesterday … More
How do we grow paddlesports? Also a few words about kayak/surfski innovation
Is it up to boat manufacturers and their representatives to build boats that appeal to a broader audience and to … More
