It has been a late Spring in Central Virginia. I’ve only paddled ~40 actual water miles so far this year … More
Category: kayak
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The end of the James River Rundown
We just found out this week that the James River Association is no longer going to host the annual James … More
Found – lost kayak
During my workout paddle this afternoon I found a kayak on the S. Rivanna Reservoir in Charlottesville, VA. It is … More
DIY Kayak Ergometer Plans now available!
I recently completed the instructional video on how to build your own kayak ergometer from a Nordic Track ski machine. … More
Review of rooftop V-bars for Kayak Transport: KayakPro EZ-Vees and Goodboy Paddlesports Vbars
Many of us paddle competitive kayaks and surf skis which are much longer and narrower than recreational kayaks. As such, … More
Building a new kayak ergometer design from Nordic Track ski machines
Late season kayak paddling
I got out on the water today and was able to at least log 7.5 miles. I was hoping for … More
Guest blog: First-time racer on the Chattajack 31
This is a guest post by my friend and fellow paddler, John McCue, who completed the Chattajack 31 mile race … More
One of my favorite kayaking videos
From my race at the Wye Island Regatta, 2011. My first win at that race and my first experimentation with … More
The Prijon Interceptor restoration…
Is the next project on the list over the next couple weekends. If we aren’t going to have enough water … More
Odds and ends
I am not making any announcements, but my friendly UPS delivery man dropped off a new book from Amazon so … More
Slow motion wing paddle
A very good look at the wing stroke for kayakers.
Delivery of the Tortorich Kayak Ergometer
I was very fortunate to be able to personally deliver the Tortorich Kayak Ergometer to Vinnie himself. There was a … More
My new design of a kayaking ergometer made from a Nordic Track ski machine
I’ve completed my new, more compact design for the kayak ergometer. I call this model “The Tortorich Model” because this … More
