Author: Dave The Kayaker
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My first real downriver trip of 2024
#PaddlingFriendShelli invited me to join the Y-NOT Floaters out of Roanoke, VA on the Shenandoah River this past Sunday. I … More
The Thrill of Amateur Kayak Racing
If you have never entered a kayak race, go ahead and find a local race to enter in 2024. You … More
Sauna Gear for Cool Weather Paddling
Little D on the Monocacy Kayak Race April 27, 2024
Just go register now.https://www.paddlesignup.com/Race/Info/MD/Frederick/LittleDontheMonocacy See you there. .
Brand new West Side Boat Shop Delta kayak for sale
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
Early Season Kayak Training | Little D on the Monocacy and Buoy Turns | Kayak Race Strategy
Spring paddling is just around the corner
My annual reminder about how important it is to dress properly for kayaking in the Spring when air temperatures start … More
My first experience with an inflatable kayak
Today I got to test the Coleman/Sevylor QuikPak K5 kayak. I’ve seen a few inflatables on the water and have … More
Exercise and aging
I think we can all learn from this man. As somebody who did not begin regular exercise and strength training … More
First day with frozen water so I was forced into alternate cardio
Economy Drysuit
Sorry, folks, but with the Hollywood Writers’ Strike I find I must re-run a previous review of a budget drysuit … More
What makes a kayak fast?
Several factors contribute to making a kayak fast: 1. Hull design: A kayak with a narrow and streamlined hull will … More
Let’s all pull for Oscar Chalupsky on #ChalupskyDay Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023
Dec. 2, 2023 UPDATE:
