For some reason folks are constantly emailing and asking me if I still have this or that boat, so I … More
Author: Dave The Kayaker
Two Old School Kayaks
I just found this photo in the archives and it is one of my favorite photos. Two old school boats, … More
Time to sell a kayak to make room for a new one
Necky Looksha IV for sale. I hate to see her go but bigger and better things are ahead. Wifey tells … More
Paddling new waters
We went on family vacation last week to Western Pennsylvania, USA, and although I planned to paddle some new streams … More
James River Rundown: My experience at the 2016 James River Rundown 100-mile race
James River Rundown 2016
James River Rundown 2016
I’ve got a busy week this week and it will take me some time to reflect and recover and then … More
Last miles before race day
I hit my local reservoir this afternoon with my Thunderbolt-X and paddled 15 miles at a brisk pace. I bumped … More
NSNG
@VinnieTortorich has granted me permission to add the next sticker to my kayak #NSNG #NSNGNJ. See you at the #JamesRiverRundown.
Final preparations for the James River Rundown this week
Last weekend I paddled 60 miles in order to help condition my body and mind for the James River Rundown … More
The Big Fat Lie
Paddling the Rivanna River –the whole thing
I hate the phrase “bucket list,” but yesterday I was able to check off an item that has been on … More
The Prijon Beluga kayak
I’ve been searching for a boat for the past six months that would be a bit better suited to the … More
Storming of Thunder Ridge, 2016
Yesterday I rode in one of the–if not the–premier cycling events in Virginia, the annual Storming of Thunder Ridge in … More
Rivanna River Race 2016
I raced in the Rivanna River kayak race last Saturday and had a wonderful time. The race organizers did a … More
Last Saturday
As feared, the water levels were very high last Saturday on the Tye River, forcing the race organizers to postpone … More
