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

Paddling the Rivanna River when it is high

Last Saturday I paddled on our local Rivanna River at the highest level I’ve ever paddled it. The Palmyra gauge … More

I recently caught up with Salli O’Donnell who earlier this year completed the Yukon 1000 Canoe Race, the longest canoe … 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 returned to Wye Mills, MD to compete in the Wye Island Regatta Kayak Challenge. It has been 5 … 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

This was originally going to be my James River Rundown boat for 2018 until the James River Association discontinued the … More

I’ve been pondering a new race on my local river for a few years now and have made the first … More

The Rivanna River Race has been held every year since 2006 and until this year I’ve raced in every once, … More

Friday afternoon I drove up to Pennsylvania to paddle in the inaugural running of the Youghness Monster 25, a 25-mile … More

I’m in Connelsville, PA tonight ready to race a brand new 25-mile race on the Youghiogheny River, The Youghness Monster … More

A new local magazine named Unbound hit the local newsstands today and I was happy to see our area’s paddling … More