I’ll be racing tomorrow in the Nelson Downriver race and hope to see you there. I didn’t do this race … More
Category: kayak racing
Quick training update
I got out on the water after work this evening and managed to paddle over 11 conditioning miles before the … More
Upriver training in the Nelo 510
The weather has finally warmed up to the point where it is safe to paddle without a wet suit. A … More
Wing paddle training video
This is one of the better videos I’ve seen showing the various aspects of the wing paddle stroke.
Book review: The Kayak Coaches’ Manifesto: An Alternative Approach to High Performance Kayaking
This is an outstanding book for those into kayak racing who already have a solid foundation in the basics of … More
Top Kayaking Blogs
I’m pleased to learn this blog made the list of Feedspot’s Top 50 kayaking blogs. Sure, I realize this … More
My last workout paddle of 2018
The weather in Central Virginia was near perfect this afternoon with clear skies and temperatures hovering near 50F, so I … More
Top kayak races of 2018 – #1; The Youghness Monster 25
At the finish line of the Youghness Monster 25 with mom and dad My favorite kayak race in 2018 was … More
My most popular kayaking video of all time
With over 48K views, my kayak ergometer video from 2013 is, by far, my most popular video of all time. … More
Top kayak races of 2018 – #2
My second favorite race in 2018 was the Pittsburgh Paddlesport Championships in downtown Pittsburgh, PA during the Three Rivers Regatta. … More
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
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
Guest blogger: Salli O’Donnell
I recently caught up with Salli O’Donnell who earlier this year completed the Yukon 1000 Canoe Race, the longest canoe … More
Wye Island Regatta Kayak Challenge 2018
Yesterday I returned to Wye Mills, MD to compete in the Wye Island Regatta Kayak Challenge. It has been 5 … More
