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 […]
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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 […]
Maps
I recently road-tripped with some friends to western Maryland for a wonderful weekend of boating. I did not drive and so all of my maps were left in my car. I was not worried because everyone had been to the area in the past and most of our group had smart phones. The smart phones were a […]
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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 […]
