As the weeks and months passed after my first solo kayak race on the Tye River, I realized that I … More
Author: Dave The Kayaker
My first solo kayak race
My first solo kayak race was actually not on my local river. Paddling buddy Konrad told me about another race … More
2007, My very first kayak race
My first kayak race was in the Spring of 2007 on our local river, The Rivanna. I was paddling with … More
My most recent race, James River Rundown 2015
June 28, 2015 was my most recent race and it was also the longest race I’ve ever attempted. The James … More
The early beginnings
Summer camp as a kid growing up in the 1970’s provides some of my best memories. The very best memory … More
The quarter mile that woke me up
My youngest son was in elementary school and was one of the fastest runners in his class. During his PE … More
The beginning
My name is Dave and as you might have guessed, I love to kayak. I also race kayaks and have … More
