I’ve been out of town for work the past two weeks so my paddling time has taken a hit. After … More
Category: surf ski
Surfski review: Stellar SEL Gen 2
This is the first weekend in 4 weeks that I haven’t been racing so I bought a new boat and … More
Nelson Downriver Race 2019
This past Saturday, May 4, I raced in the Nelson Downriver Race on the Tye River near Tye River Deport … More
Upriver training in the Nelo 510
The weather has finally warmed up to the point where it is safe to paddle without a wet suit. A … More
Kayak ergometer
I humbly ask you to buy my plans to keep this site going. I believe this is the most sleek … More
Wing paddle training video
This is one of the better videos I’ve seen showing the various aspects of the wing paddle stroke.
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
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
My next kayak
I’m developing the short list for my next boat. Think Evo 2, Epic (gasp) V8 Pro, Stellar SEL and Nelo … More
Wye Island Regatta Kayak Challenge 2018
Yesterday I returned to Wye Mills, MD to compete in the Wye Island Regatta Kayak Challenge. It has been 5 … More
Race report: Richmond Paddle Cup 2018
Yesterday I paddled in the 17-mile canoe & kayak race during the Richmond Paddle Cup event. The sponsor, Crosswind Paddle Co., … More
The Oscar Chalupsky interview on the Vinnie Tortorich podcast
Absolutely fascinating interview combining several of my passions, diet, exercise and kayaking.
Nelo 510 surfski first impressions and subsequent review
This was originally going to be my James River Rundown boat for 2018 until the James River Association discontinued the … More
James River Rundown 2017
This year’s James River Rundown had 4 different variants, a 120-mile race, a 50-miler, a 25-miler and a 5 mile … More
James River Rundown practice run
If you would have told me a few years ago that I would paddle an ultra-marathon in a kayak I … More
