OK. So I just happened upon this video and want to share it with my audience. How many poor decisions…
Kayaking the Rivanna River today with very low water
Paddling Buddy Pete and I were back at it again today. We stayed local.
New water: Lake Pelham, Culpeper VA
All the rivers and streams are low due to lack of rain, so I decided to head 45 minutes north…
Elkton to Shenandoah…on the Shenandoah River
It was a very low water day so we headed to one of the few, local rivers that has water…
Late season kayaking considerations
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
