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Sunset Paddle Sept. 25, 2025 with some free resources for kayakers, State of the Channel Address, and some weekend football predictions
Check out my articles at the top of the page–free to you–as my way of contributing value to your paddling … More
Recapping the James River Regatta Canoe & Kayak Race 2025
This past Saturday was the first installment of a new, annual race in Central Virginia, The James River Regatta. Initially … More
Paddling new-to-me water: The New River in Virginia
I had the opportunity to join up with the Y-Not Floaters Saturday morning to join them on the New River. … More
The secret to fast paddling and success in life | How to paddle faster
Labor Day 2025 Paddling Update
A few words for owners of West Side Boat Shop kayaks who need parts or are interested in repairing their … More
Top 7 Deadly River Kayaking Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them!)
Ken Whiting put together such a valuable video about river kayaking, I think it should be shared as widely as … More
Kayak Charlottesville, VA | How do we bring people into paddlesports?
If you ever find yourself passing through Charlottesville, VA and you want to hit some water for a relaxing kayak … More
The passing of Doug Bushnell of West Side Boat Shop kayaks
The fact that a butterfly flew up behind me as soon as I mentioned Doug’s name is not lost on … More
Paddling State of the Union Address from Charlottesville, VA
We need to bring more people into this sport. Do what you can do on your local level.
Canoe & Kayak racing is coming back to the James River!
Put this one on your calendar and come paddle with me. I’m so thrilled to see a fresh, new race … More
Paddling the Maury River from Lexington to Buena Vista, VA
Had a great day on the water today with good friends. It had been three years since I was last … More
Emergency Survival Kit
I bought this from Temu with my own money just to review it and see if there is anything in … More
Paddle Round The Island 2025
I paddled the Paddle Round the Island race yesterday, in Williamsburg, VA. I wasn’t planning on it, but it was … More
James River Batteau Festival 2025
I was happy to join the first day of the James River Batteau Festival with some of my favorite river … More
