I admire this man for his honesty. May it now serve as a warning to the younger generation who might … More
Author: Dave The Kayaker
Thank God for heroes, dramatic whitewater rescue
Smokey gym
Yeah, that’s right. I was the old guy in the gym this evening who smelled like smoked pork. That’s because, … More
Media Spreads Dangerous Lie That Bodybuilder Was Killed by Protein Shakes
From Mark Rippetoe… I agree with Mark Rippetoe’s assessment. The headlines and stories are sensationalized to make it sound … More
A vintage downriver racer, HiPP Mithril / Prijon Interceptor
A vintage, barn-found, downriver racing kayak will be heading to Central Virginia tomorrow from its roots in New … More
Some of the worst but funniest nutrition advice I’ve seen
Oh. You thought I was just talking about the guy. Yes, his mockery of the My Plate is very funny, … More
Another classic downriver racer ready to be saved
Back in the 1970s, John Yudkin warned the world about the dangers of sugar. His work was dismissed and vilified by the food industry and scientists alike…just look what’s happened since…
The Rivanna at low levels
We ran the Rivanna River from Rt. 29 to Darden Towe Park yesterday at just under 100cfs on the Palmyra … More
Required reading for anyone who wants to eat for good health
I’ve already driven nearly 1,200 miles this week and listened to Dr. Jason Fung’s excellent book, The Obesity Code, on … More
The video that showed me how to build kayak / surf ski stands
Boats for sale
Wifey is unhappy with the number of boats hanging in the garage. Two kayaks / surskis are up for sale, … More
Kayak roll instructional videos
James River Rundown 2017
This year’s James River Rundown had 4 different variants, a 120-mile race, a 50-miler, a 25-miler and a 5 mile … More
James River Rundown 2017
I completed 120-mile race during the James River Rundown. A full write-up will follow, but it was an enjoyable trip … More
