Counting down my top 3 kayak races of 2018, The Wye Island Regatta is solidly in the #3 position. This … More
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iWownFit P1 Power Sports Watch fitness tracker review
iWownFit provided me a review unit and I’ve been testing it for the past month. The watch definitely looks like … More
Another happy kayak ergometer customer
A customer of mine wrote me earlier today thanking me for the plans to the kayak ergometer made from Nordic … More
Just because I’m channeling it tonight
Random thoughts from my kayak workout this afternoon
It’s time for the first installment of what I think will be a recurring theme of this blog. Welcome to … More
Kayaking and shoulder injuries
Worried about shoulder injuries while kayaking or working out on a kayak ergometer? Well then geek out on this research … More
Using the computer from the Nordic Track ski machine on your DIY kayak ergometer
I had a customer who purchased my plans for the compact, DIY kayak ergometer reach out to me to ask … More
Kayak – surfski Wing Paddle Stroke Analyzer
Looking to analyze your wing paddle stroke but you don’t have a self-following drone or a friend with a power … More
Actofit: Take II, Actofit Rise review
Actofit just notified me that they are sending a replacement unit for my original device, the Gen 1 Actofit fitness … More
My next kayak
I’m developing the short list for my next boat. Think Evo 2, Epic (gasp) V8 Pro, Stellar SEL and Nelo … More
Race report: Richmond Paddle Cup 2018
Yesterday I paddled in the 17-mile canoe & kayak race during the Richmond Paddle Cup event. The sponsor, Crosswind Paddle Co., … More
Homemade DIY compact kayak ergometer
A customer who purchased the video plans for my kayak ergometer was nice enough to send me a photo of … More
The Oscar Chalupsky interview on the Vinnie Tortorich podcast
Absolutely fascinating interview combining several of my passions, diet, exercise and kayaking.
Update on the Prijon Interceptor project
You may recall me bringing home an old-school, Hyperform Prijon Interceptor last summer. https://davethekayaker.com/2017/08/10/a-vintage-downriver-racer/ I finally finished her restoration in … More
Nelo 510 surfski first impressions and subsequent review
This was originally going to be my James River Rundown boat for 2018 until the James River Association discontinued the … More
