I see the question, “I’m buying my first kayak, any suggestions?” asked over and over on social media so I … More

More about this race on PaddleGuru. The Chickahominy River and Gordon Island are located in the southeastern United States, specifically … More

I finally got around to producing the video.

I raced yesterday and this was my first time at this race and on this particular body of water so … More

The organizers of this race, The Rivanna Conservation Alliance, have decided to drop this race, not just this year, but … More

Courtesy of West Side Boat Shop kayaks

#PaddlingFriendShelli invited me to join the Y-NOT Floaters out of Roanoke, VA on the Shenandoah River this past Sunday. I … More

If you have never entered a kayak race, go ahead and find a local race to enter in 2024. You … More

Just go register now.https://www.paddlesignup.com/Race/Info/MD/Frederick/LittleDontheMonocacy See you there. .

In stock and ready to go for Spring training! Call: 804.608.WSBS (9727) or email dave@davethekayaker.com Here is my original review … More

My annual reminder about how important it is to dress properly for kayaking in the Spring when air temperatures start … More