When I first started kayaking, one of the things I enjoyed most was that it was not a competitive sport for me. I had competed in several sports as a teenager and college student, both individually and as part of a team. I am only moderately competitive, but I am very much a perfectionist and […]
Author: Crystal.Gustin
I started kayaking in Wisconsin of all places, because this is where I am from. I then moved to San Diego and took on kayak surfing along with heading to the Kern River when water was available. I then made the move to Asheville, NC and have been hooked on this sport since my Wisconsin days.
With whatever it is that you do, do it because you love it, not because society tells you should or for other outside factors. Don't simply exist, live!
When There Is No Water
I don’t know about you, but my go to stress release is jumping in a boat. But what when there is no water? Or what about when your head isn’t in the game? Or your body can’t handle the constant paddle time? My advice is get out there and find something that compliments your love […]
Getting Back in the Saddle
Some people progress in kayaking with a killer head game. They have an ability to focus on the task that lies ahead, put the “what if” scenarios to the side, line up and charge. I used to be one of those people, so much that I was sometimes a danger to myself. My head […]
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Top 15 Road Trip Knowledge
After a month long road trip with a girl friend of mine, here is what I learned: Don’t ever ask a question you don’t want to hear the answer to. If you forgot rule number 1, don’t give a look to the answer you didn’t want to hear. If you are in the mountains and […]
Finishing The Road Trip
I realize I haven’t posted in a bit and that is not entirely because I am lazy, it is mainly because I was actually on the road heading back to the southeast and couldn’t make a post. So, where I left off…Washington boating, amazing. Get out there if you can. Even better than Washington boating, […]
