The Thunderbolt-X Kayak

The Thunderbolt-X kayak from West Side Boat Shop was my favorite boat when I bought it and continues to be … More

Top kayak races of 2018 – #3

Counting down my top 3 kayak races of 2018, The Wye Island Regatta is solidly in the #3 position. This … More

iWownFit provided me a review unit and I’ve been testing it for the past month. The watch definitely looks like … More

A customer of mine wrote me earlier today thanking me for the plans to the kayak ergometer made from Nordic … More

It’s time for the first installment of what I think will be a recurring theme of this blog. Welcome to … More

Worried about shoulder injuries while kayaking or working out on a kayak ergometer? Well then geek out on this research … More

I had a customer who purchased my plans for the compact, DIY kayak ergometer reach out to me to ask … More

Looking to analyze your wing paddle stroke but you don’t have a self-following drone or a friend with a power … More

Actofit just notified me that they are sending a replacement unit for my original device, the Gen 1 Actofit fitness … More

I’m developing the short list for my next boat. Think Evo 2, Epic (gasp) V8 Pro, Stellar SEL and Nelo … More

Yesterday I paddled in the 17-mile canoe & kayak race during the Richmond Paddle Cup event. The sponsor, Crosswind Paddle Co., … More

A customer who purchased the video plans for my kayak ergometer was nice enough to send me a photo of … More

Absolutely fascinating interview combining several of my passions, diet, exercise and kayaking.

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