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Category: cold weather
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
More on-water paddling miles today
I teamed up with Paddling Buddy Dave today and together we paddled to the upper end of the S. Rivanna … More
Random thoughts from my kayak
I got out on the water today in the 46-degree weather and got in a few miles wearing a full … More
Training update
I managed to get out on the water yesterday for a short 2 miles in the very windy and cold … 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
Random thoughts from my kayak workout this afternoon
It’s time for the first installment of what I think will be a recurring theme of this blog. Welcome to … More
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
Homemade DIY compact kayak ergometer
A customer who purchased the video plans for my kayak ergometer was nice enough to send me a photo of … More
Charlottesville Area Paddling Gets Some Love
A new local magazine named Unbound hit the local newsstands today and I was happy to see our area’s paddling … More
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
A good training day
I finally made it back out on the water today during a well-earned day off. I managed to paddle 10 … More
Water and air temperature and the use of wetsuits when kayaking or canoeing
With Spring officially here in the northern hemisphere, many boaters will be heading back out on the water to enjoy … More