Author: Dave The Kayaker
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
A Very Good Solar Phone Charger and Emergency Light
Check it out on Amazon: https://amzn.to/31fqhQH
Chattajack 2020 Race Cancelled | Richmond Paddle Cup Race Still On for Aug. 8
As of right now it looks like our local rivers are cresting and they should drop down over the next … More
Paddling Mallows Bay Ghost Fleet on the Potomac River
I got to check off one of the paddles on my bucket list yesterday. It was an awesome day with … More
A little cross-training
I did a little mountain biking yesterday. I love getting on one of the bikes for cross-training. This one was … More
An interesting and enlightening history of nutrition, health, and diet
Kayak Surfksi Extended Paddling Video for Kayak Ergometer Workouts | Kayak Meditation Video | Kayaking ASMR
Some folks have asked for a video of kayak or surfski paddling suitable for viewing during kayak ergometer workouts or … More
Thunderbolt-X Kayak by West Side Boat Shop Follow-up Review
My video review of the Thunderbolt-X kayak from West Side Boat Shop
