I have two Tiderace Xplore_S kayaks for sale. I will soon add the Xcite’s if you are hungering for one. The details on these awesome barn burning sea kayak deals can be found here. The short of it is, I have one used and one brand new Tiderace Xplore_S, the fast, small and nimble of …
Category Archive: Sea Kayaking
Mar
19
This is why we do Risk Management
When we talk about risk management, certainly we do it to avoid casualties, fatalities, rescues and all of the grim business we’ve been reading about in the news. But if we are very lucky we do it for the final moments at 10-20 seconds before the end of this film. You’ve prepared a student. Taught …
Mar
16
Leadership and Risk Management For Sea Kayakers Presentation
Canoecopia 2012 went really well, it was great to see so many people interested in paddlesports. It was great to see some old friends, and make some new ones. I am always happy that the biggest paddlesports expo is in the midwest. The madding crowds were hungry for gear, information, and warm weather. I have …
Mar
15
Expeditions vs. Trips
What is the difference between a trip and an expedition? I had a prolonged heated discussion with Leon from Body Boat Blade about this finite, maybe even niggling point. What is a trip and what is an expedition? The definition listed above might explain it. But from a semantic view is there a difference? Could …
Feb
22
Midwest Power Paddle Camp
Are you looking to fine tune your paddling? Want some of the best coaching in the business? The inimitable master of forward stroke paddling, Ben Lawry will be stopping in Harbor Springs Michigan from June 8-10 to give a power paddle clinic with the very impressive Ginni Callahan (pictured below). Ben, if you have never …
Nov
17
Risk vs. Reward
Dalua Downhill – Episode 4 Teutonia (English Version) from Zeppelin Filmes on Vimeo. I saw this on kottke’s blog. It definitely got me thinking about the nature of risk vs. reward. While we do have a lot of discussion about the nature of risk, leadership, and duty of care, it is also important to remember …
Nov
16
Pa’a ‘Eono ironman outrigger canoe race – video
This video demonstrates amazing athleticism and teamwork in challenging conditions. The Pa’a ‘Eono ironman canoe race allowed for multiple canoe designs. Looks like the swell was definitely up and moving pretty well. I would have paid real money to be paddling hard in that crew to feel a canoe go that fast on the open …
Nov
14
Surf Zone Basics from Alder Creek Canoe and Kayak
Alder Creek Canoe and Kayak put together a brief, (four minute) intro to the surf zone video. Some great initial thoughts on surfing long boats or surfing sea kayaks. I was really glad to hear some discussion about safety and not running into one another, (as has been my complaint in the past about sea …
Oct
19
Symbiotic Relationship Kayak Clubs and Kayak Shops
I had a great ride with Greg Anderson from Chicago at about 5:00 AM on Saturday during the Gales. We talked a lot about the kayak club CASKA and its relationship with local kayak shops. And I talked about WMCKA and its relationship with local kayak shops. In short we as a community, have a …
Oct
18
Greater Duty of Care Part I
The Gales Storm Gathering has now concluded. A lot of my effort over the last few months has been directed at making the event a success. I am not ready to stick a flag in the hill and declare victory. But I was very very happy with how the event was attended and received by …
