How do we grow paddlesports? Also a few words about kayak/surfski innovation

Is it up to boat manufacturers and their representatives to build boats that appeal to a broader audience and to … More

I got into ChattaJack 2020. Now what?

I stayed up late last night to register for the Chattajack 31, a 31-mile race on the Tennessee river in … More

Paddling Buddy Dave and I hopped on our local river yesterday and emerged with a paddling film that should help … More

Getting back to the boat ramp one at a time What do you do when Vinnie Tortorich travels to your … More

Ran the section around Charlottesville after work today with #PaddlingBuddyDave. It was just what I needed at the end of … More

I’ve been experimenting with ripping single frames from some of my kayaking videos from last year and tonight learned how … More

Rockpile Rapid during the Nelson Downriver Race in the Nelo 510 surfski and the last rapid at the Rivanna River … More

I paddled the James River with Paddling Buddy Shelli today from Howardsville to Scottsville. It was a beautiful day and … More

This past Saturday, May 4, I raced in the Nelson Downriver Race on the Tye River near Tye River Deport … More

The weather has finally warmed up to the point where it is safe to paddle without a wet suit. A … More

It’s time for the first installment of what I think will be a recurring theme of this blog. Welcome to … More

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