I got to run some new water today due to heavy rains and flooding last night and this morning. This … More
Category: kayak
Kayaker exercise that provides pain relief from carpal tunnel and tendinitis/tendonitis
My wrists were feeling a little achy this evening after my home workout so I reached into my “stuff” drawer … More
An update about Covid-19 and my DIY kayak ergometer, Care Bears, My Little Pony, Wiping Down Your Boat and more
Several people have contacted me from all over the world in the past few days so I thought I’d address … More
Covid-19 Paddling and Virtual Racing
I’ve thought about what is appropriate to blog about during this current pandemic. I don’t want to act like what … More
Water shoes for paddling
A fellow paddler noticed my water shoes in my last video and asked what they are via Instagram. So I … More
Kayak review of the Perception Swifty 9.5; Paddling for club member’s birthday; and another bottle of wine
I might actually have to start tasting these wines I find floating along the shoreline for real.
A little more about the responsible use of technology; Getting out and enjoying nature; A wine tasting /wine review of a bottle I found floating in the water; Cold water safety
Be an active participant in nature, ditch the technology and cell phone as often as possible and be a good … More
Another creative kayak ergometer build
A customer of mine, Jerry, sent me a photo of his final kayak ergometer build from my plans. Jerry did … More
A great day for paddling
We had an absolutely lovely day today with temperatures in the mid-50’s so I got out for 11+ miles of … More
Homemade DIY Kayak Ergometer from Nordic Track ski machine
Some of you know that back in 2013 I shared a YouTube video that showed my design for a kayak … More
Kayaking videos
I’ve been experimenting with ripping single frames from some of my kayaking videos from last year and tonight learned how … More
My favorite splashes from 2019
Rockpile Rapid during the Nelson Downriver Race in the Nelo 510 surfski and the last rapid at the Rivanna River … More
Nordic Track ski machine kayak ergometer conversion
A customer sent me this photo of his completed device from my plans The Story
Race registration open for a couple of early races
Little D on the Monocacy (April 25) in Frederick, MD with 6- and 12-mile options is open for registration on … More
Another completed kayak ergometer conversion from a Nordic Track ski machine
I just got an email from another customer who thanked me for my kayak ergometer plans and included pictures from … More
