I was fortunate to be on the water this past Monday with my son and his friend on our local…
Kicking off Labor Day weekend the right way
I paddled the James River with Paddling Buddy Shelli today from Howardsville to Scottsville. It was a beautiful day and…
Richmond Paddle Cup 2019
Getting to the finish line in my Phoenix Match II kayak This race is really a story of two races.…
Surf Ski Coach podcast and answer to the mystery of the snapping ski | Snap or break a surfski?
Check out Julian Norton-Smith’s Paddle2Fitness website and podcast I just discovered Surf Ski Coach on Instagram which led me to…
Pittsburgh Paddlesport Championships 2019: Lessons and a challenge for you
This race is a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society and for the second year in a row I was…
Product review: Sawyer Mini Water Filtration System
After Paddling Buddy Dave and I ran a little short on water during a training run on a very hot…
Movie review | Fat: A Documentary by Vinnie Tortorich
I donated to support this film and I am so glad I supported it and am staying up late (very…
Kokatat Orbit Tour Personal Flotation Device review
After two years I very much like this PFD. With a minimalistic design, yet with two pockets for gear, it…
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Updated review of the Stellar SEL
I finally got over 100 total miles in the boat and added some notes to my original post/review.
Kayak review: Current Designs Whistler kayak
Performed well in protected waters today and in some open water in windy conditions, even without a rudder. 14’6″ long,…
My first paddling lesson
What happens when an expert paddler rolls into your town and offers a paddling clinic? Why, of course, you immediately…
Wye Island Regatta 2019 Cancelled
I just received the following email from the Annapolis Rowing Club: “Subject: Wye Island hiatus 2019 Body: Annapolis Rowing Club will…
Richmond Paddle Cup Race 2019
I just registered for the Richmond Paddle Cup Race on Aug. 10 at PaddleGuru.com. I’m glad to see they’ve…
Some more fun with the Bellyak boats
I was recently able to introduce Sarah and Thomas to the sport of Bellyaking. (Not to be confused with bellyaching,…
