Richmond Paddle Cup 2019

Getting to the finish line in my Phoenix Match II kayak This race is really a story of two races. … More

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Check out Julian Norton-Smith’s Paddle2Fitness website and podcast I just discovered Surf Ski Coach on Instagram which led me to … More

This race is a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society and for the second year in a row I was … More

After Paddling Buddy Dave and I ran a little short on water during a training run on a very hot … More

After two years I very much like this PFD. With a minimalistic design, yet with two pockets for gear, it … More

Performed well in protected waters today and in some open water in windy conditions, even without a rudder. 14’6″ long, … More

What happens when an expert paddler rolls into your town and offers a paddling clinic? Why, of course, you immediately … More

I just registered for the Richmond Paddle Cup Race on Aug. 10 at PaddleGuru.com. I’m glad to see they’ve … More

I was recently able to introduce Sarah and Thomas to the sport of Bellyaking. (Not to be confused with bellyaching, … More

I got out on the water yesterday and logged some 12.6 more miles with her, bringing my total mileage in … More

The weather in Central, VA was rainy and depressing all day today so I headed to the gym instead of … More

I made it onto the water after work today and, despite the weather forecast, laid down 11.5 more training miles … More

I’ve been out of town for work the past two weeks so my paddling time has taken a hit. After … More

This is the first weekend in 4 weeks that I haven’t been racing so I bought a new boat and … More

This and most photos courtesy of G. Milo Farineau Photography I returned as a racer to my local race this … More