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I’ll let the video do most of the talking, but it was great to be back at the Richmond/Crosswind Paddle … More

You need an indoor kayak ergometer and a fully decked, skirtable, performance kayak to continue kayak training all Winter long. … More

I’ve got a couple new listings in the Classified section, an X-Par Missile and a Javelin K1.

Two weeks later and Paddling Buddy Dave and I were back in the boat together for 10 more training miles … More

Ahhhhh, what a good feeling! Yesterday I had the pleasure of paddling with legendary fitness trainer, and more importantly, my … More

I was pinned for the first time yesterday. Always paddle with an experienced paddler who knows the river if you … More

What an amazing part of Virginia. A HUGE thank you to the Mathews Outdoor Club for organizing such a wonderful … More

I’ve been a little elusive as I deal with some things in my life, but there has never has never … More

There is still time to sign up for the Rivanna River Race in Charlottesville, VA this coming weekend.

With my first race coming up this Saturday at the Little D On The Monocacy Race, I fear I might … More

Because I was offered a test paddle and I couldn’t resist! Great little sit-on-top/surfski for those graduating up into performance … More

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The Rivanna River Race, Sunday May 7https://www.rivannariver.org/rivanna-river-race/ The Nelson Downriver Race, Saturday May 13https://www.nelsoncountyva.org/NelDRace/Race23/Race23.htm Paddle Round the Island, June 10https://paddleguru.com/races/PaddleRoundtheIsland2023 … More