The closing of the South Rivanna Reservoir Woodburn Road Boat Ramp I have never though of myself as an activist, … More
Author: Dave The Kayaker
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 … More
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 … More
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 … More
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 … More
Late season kayaking considerations
Sunset Paddle Sept. 25, 2025 with some free resources for kayakers, State of the Channel Address, and some weekend football predictions
Check out my articles at the top of the page–free to you–as my way of contributing value to your paddling … More
Recapping the James River Regatta Canoe & Kayak Race 2025
This past Saturday was the first installment of a new, annual race in Central Virginia, The James River Regatta. Initially … More
Paddling new-to-me water: The New River in Virginia
I had the opportunity to join up with the Y-Not Floaters Saturday morning to join them on the New River. … More
The secret to fast paddling and success in life | How to paddle faster
Labor Day 2025 Paddling Update
A few words for owners of West Side Boat Shop kayaks who need parts or are interested in repairing their … More
Top 7 Deadly River Kayaking Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them!)
Ken Whiting put together such a valuable video about river kayaking, I think it should be shared as widely as … More
Kayak Charlottesville, VA | How do we bring people into paddlesports?
If you ever find yourself passing through Charlottesville, VA and you want to hit some water for a relaxing kayak … More
The passing of Doug Bushnell of West Side Boat Shop kayaks
The fact that a butterfly flew up behind me as soon as I mentioned Doug’s name is not lost on … More
