July 1, 2012
by kwikle
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I have been fortunate in my life either with friends, family, work to be able to kayak surf in California a few times. Each time I have gone it has been the renewal of a love affair with the Pacific … Continue reading
March 15, 2010
by kwikle
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The New York Times posted a great article about the history of aerial maneuvers in board surfing. Surf Kayaking has experienced a similar revolution in it’s judged competitions. Aerials maneuvers in kayak surfing, and wave ski competitions are now a … Continue reading
January 27, 2010
by kwikle
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While encased in the ice and snow of midwest winter it is nice to hear about other far off lands where board surfing is picking up. I know that kayak surfing is what I am usually blathering on about, but … Continue reading
January 28, 2009
by kwikle
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Ouch! Apparently he hit his face on his board. MagicSeaweed, (home of the dreamy surfer girl pics and day dreamy reef break pics) has the details. Even wearing a helmet would probably not have saved his face from his own … Continue reading
January 16, 2009
by kwikle
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The New York Times wrote an excellent travel piece about winter surfing on Lake Superior. The waves in the pictures are stellar, clean spillers, not the norm on the north shore by any stretch of the imagination, don’t be fooled. … Continue reading
November 19, 2008
by kwikle
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Surf Kayak ACA Instructor Certification When I was in Santa Cruz last year, Valley Surf Paddler Sean Morely was undertaking the ACA Surf ICW. It seems that the ACA has created a blog for the Surf Committee. Once I caught … Continue reading
August 7, 2008
by kwikle
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Surf Kayaking Event September 19-21 Michael Gray of Uncommon Adventures will be hosting the Flotnar Sea Farers Assembly now known as Sleeping Bear Surffest. Kayak Surfers, Kite Surfers and Board Surfers Come on Up!!!! The weekend will be hosted at … Continue reading
April 14, 2008
by kwikle
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This may answer or unfortunately actually raise more questions! You decide! To me it looks like the boardie was having to duck for cover as the sea kayak was coming at him.
April 8, 2008
by kwikle
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Have a look at this photo: I am by no means a surf safety nazi. But having been on the receiving end of bad vibes for no good reason while paddle surfing in both northern california and southern california, this … Continue reading
March 28, 2008
by kwikle
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Comedy Skit with Ben Stiller of the Locals Only Surf Beach I’m not sure how old this skit is, or on which tv show it might have first appeared. Based on the fact that the Malone Brothers are in it, … Continue reading