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 … Continue reading
May 29, 2008
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Tag Archives: Rolling
March 26, 2008
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Surf Kayaking Santa Cruz
Kayak Surfing Santa Cruz I was fortunate enough on my SMX west conference to swindle two days of kayak surfing near Santa Cruz into the mix. I did some research about where to rent a surf kayak, but then remembered … Continue reading
January 20, 2008
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Eskimo rolling-Form over strength.
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 … Continue reading
December 20, 2007
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Practice Practice Practice
I spent last Saturday in the pool in my sea kayak. It was a frustrating couple of hours relearning skills. I considered myself someone who spent the time in the seat working on their skills. And there I was having … Continue reading
January 28, 2007
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Into the blue
I am more accustomed to the smell of chlorine these last few weeks than the smell of fresh air. The lakes have finally started to freeze over. I am blessed with three pools to visit. Two of which allow kayaks, … Continue reading
January 12, 2007
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Nemesis
The forward recovery handroll has been my nemesis since I’ve started to learn it. The roll is basically a very swift ab crunch and vigorous hip flick almost simultaneously. I have the Norsaq assist part down pretty tight. I finally … Continue reading
October 15, 2006
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Confidence, the virtue of the damned.
I saw the wind was dropping off. After my beating earlier in the week, my pride was fanny smacked, and wanted another shot at the title. So I saddled back up to head out. I unloaded at South Haven south … Continue reading
October 2, 2006
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deal of the century
Rarely in life do you get what you pay for. I got a super deal on a brooks tuiliq. Went out yesterday on Lake Michigan. Beautiful calm day. Garment as expected was a little warm! But as my paddling buddy … Continue reading
August 28, 2006
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You just gotta believe…
Leaving a great Cuban themed work party was hard, mohitos on the lawn of the Kellogg’s mansion beckoned. Bocce ball and other diversions abounded just prior to departure for Qajaq Training Camp. I sucked in my temptation to indulge my … Continue reading