Boat Review of the West Side Boat Shop Wave Excel Kayak and Its Role in Operation Decoy Leading Up To Richmond Paddle Cup Race 2020

This is yet another gem of an older kayak. I unleashed it on the public (and Paddling Buddy Dave!) yesterday … More

How do we grow paddlesports? Also a few words about kayak/surfski innovation

Is it up to boat manufacturers and their representatives to build boats that appeal to a broader audience and to … More

Some folks have asked for a video of kayak or surfski paddling suitable for viewing during kayak ergometer workouts or … More

Happy Monday! Fresh review.

I just discovered the Richmond Paddle Cup Race 2020 is scheduled for August 8, 2020. Come join in the fun!

I stayed up late last night to register for the Chattajack 31, a 31-mile race on the Tennessee river in … More

Registration for ChattaJack 2020 opens at midnight tonight. For the first time I’m going to try to get in on … More

“This is the absolute, definitive guide on how to paddle a kayak or surfski fast. The Bible for how to … More

Once again, a HUGE thank you to the Wanda Canoe Club for allowing these boats to have seconds lives and … More

Paddling Buddy Dave and I once again paddled the full length of the S. Rivanna River yesterday to commemorate what … More

It makes me very happy to see people enjoying their kayak ergometers built from my plans by converting old Nordic … More

Getting back to the boat ramp one at a time What do you do when Vinnie Tortorich travels to your … More

I’m trying to get to 1,000 subscribers on my YouTube channel so I can monetize it and I’m asking for … More

Ran the section around Charlottesville after work today with #PaddlingBuddyDave. It was just what I needed at the end of … More