Boat Review of the West Side Boat Shop Wave Excel Kayak and Its Role in Operation Decoy Leading Up To Richmond Paddle Cup Race 2020

This is yet another gem of an older kayak. I unleashed it on the public (and Paddling Buddy Dave!) yesterday … More

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

I’ve thought about what is appropriate to blog about during this current pandemic. I don’t want to act like what … More

Be an active participant in nature, ditch the technology and cell phone as often as possible and be a good … More

We had an absolutely lovely day today with temperatures in the mid-50’s so I got out for 11+ miles of … More

This little inside move just after the second buoy turn moved me up several spots to be running with the … More

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

I teamed up with Paddling Buddy Dave today and together we paddled to the upper end of the S. Rivanna … More

Today was scheduled to be a gym day for me since I took yesterday off as a recovery day, but … More

At the finish line of the Youghness Monster 25 with mom and dad My favorite kayak race in 2018 was … More

My second favorite race in 2018 was the Pittsburgh Paddlesport Championships in downtown Pittsburgh, PA during the Three Rivers Regatta. … More

The Thunderbolt-X kayak from West Side Boat Shop was my favorite boat when I bought it and continues to be … More

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

I’m developing the short list for my next boat. Think Evo 2, Epic (gasp) V8 Pro, Stellar SEL and Nelo … More