We all have to learn to walk at some point in our lives and I don’t mean when we are babies. What I am referring to is a point and time in everyone’s kayak career where they learn how to accept what their mind is telling them and to walk with grace. Just the other […]
Christmas Kayaking in Ecuador
I have wanted to take an international kayaking trip over Christmas for years now, but various obligations kept me from doing so. We finally made it happen this year – I had saved up enough vacation days, and Toby is in his last year of school, so he had a long winter break. As far […]
Private Investigation: The Flying Squirrel vs. The 9R
Amy and I are considering purchasing a new kayaks and were curious about two new boats: the Liquid Logic Flying Squirrel and the Pyranha 9R. Both boats are sub-nine foot boats designed to go fast. I was especially intrigued by the looks of the 9R, and Amy was excited by the buzz about the Flying Squirrel. […]
White Water King of New York Race Series Wrap Up
Most of my early days kayaking (way back when I was in grad school) were spent in the Northeast. I did a lot of river running in my playboat on the Deerfield, then eventually moved up to some creek boating in whatever beat up boat my mentors could find in their old college stomping grounds. The […]
Give Thanks
This thanksgiving day is most likely filled with family, friends and eating far to much. Some of us like to get outside and work some of those calories off before we sit down for dinner. What ever it is that you find this year, take a moment to mentally (or write them down) list all […]
