I’ve come a long way since I started kayaking in 2000. I clearly recall the day I tried a kayak for the first time on Thumb Lake in northern Michigan. My brother in law Shawn Denton put me in his brand new Dagger Seeker and pushed me off the beach. I glided easily over the [...]
Where: Dog Beach 13 Ave Put in South Haven.
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When: August 5th 2009 8:00 PM.
Distance: Up to you.
What to bring: Some form of Coast Guard Approved lighting to ensure safety on the water. Usual safety gear. (Lifejacket). Libations for afterward on the beach.
Please watch the weather, August can be unpredictable and [...]
Part of the changeover from KeithWikle.com to Go Kayak Now was a hope that new perspectives could be added to the site. I’ve had my eye on a couple of paddlers for articles and updates for the site.
One of the first is a fellow mid-westerner, Ohioan Marius Asipauskas. I met Marius at one of [...]
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 Moonshadow Herb Farm. Space is limited to 30 participants. I will be signing up and bringing [...]
Are You a Kayak Asshole? Video
I am off to Grand Marais for the GLSKS Symposium tomorrow morning. I hope there is surf like last year. I am excited to do some instruction and work with Steve Scherrer on a class.
I have been trying to write more articles and do less “posting”. However this particular [...]
First Four Mile Run after hernia repair
I tore my tendon 5 weeks after my hernia repair surgery at my first Ultimate Frisbee game of the season. I was able to keep cycling even with the torn tendon. The doctor said the flexion and extension would bother it. The stabilizing needs of running however were painful [...]
WMCKA Sea Kayak Symposium 2008 My Home is the Sea
Every year I attend the WMCKA Sea Kayaking Symposium it takes me a few days to absorb the impact of what it means to me. It is easy to say this happened and that happened. It is also easy to say this is the one thing [...]
Greg Stamer will attempt to circumnavigate Newfoundland by Sea Kayak starting June 1st 2008. He needs a little assistance getting his Nigel Dennis Greenlander Pro kayak transported there.
Greg is now a veteran of an Icelandic circumnavigation with Freya Hoffmeister. Their circumnavigation set a record for the number of days (33 days).
If you think you [...]
My forward forward rolls have been suffering it seems from a lazy form. I finally hit the sweet spot this weekend by really tucking in tight to the fore deck. By not coming as far off the deck of the kayak when I initiate the sweep for my hand roll I was coming up with [...]
Compulsory, like latin or greek to a traditional classic education, I went back to get my 3 star. I speak as if I did it with the thought I dropped something on the pavement and went back for it. Not sure.
I feel ready to take my next step towards my Coach 2. I It [...]