Several factors contribute to making a kayak fast: 1. Hull design: A kayak with a narrow and streamlined hull will…

Dec. 2, 2023 UPDATE:

A perfect, early Fall trip on the James River with fine company yesterday. I paddled my Prijon Seayak because I…

The fine folks at Walking Pad sent me their compact water rower for review and I am pleased to share…

Friends of the Lower Appomattox River race, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023 I’m very happy to once again be able to…

Ask me anything, especially if it is about kayaking, kayak racing, fitness, or West Side Boat Shop kayaks.

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

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

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…

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

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