Combat Rolling Practice
I had the unexpected pleasure of cold-weather combat rolling in the surf the other day (yes, in February), and it was a good reminder of the need to practice rolling […]
I had the unexpected pleasure of cold-weather combat rolling in the surf the other day (yes, in February), and it was a good reminder of the need to practice rolling […]
If you’ve ever seen a sea kayak do an “endo” (pitch-pole) while surfing, chances are the bow pearled, leading to the flip. Pearling is a surfing term meaning the bow […]
Just finished a 140+ mile kayaking trip along the North shore of Prince William Sound. Awesome. More details later.
If you want to build your kayaking skills, there is a new venue for Chesapeake Bay area paddlers this fall. In late September (23rd, 24th and 25th) a small symposium […]
After a winter of cold weather and cold water, I headed south last weekend for a four-day sea kayak surfing trip. First stop was Folly Beach, SC, just outside Charleston. […]
I’m planning a road trip down to Folly Beach and Tybee Island for an extended weekend of sea kayak surfing in April. Although I’ve been to Charleston several times to […]
I put on the hood and headed out on some flat water today for some cold water recovery and rescue practice with the Pilgrim. The goal was to work on […]
After a fairly flat winter here in Virginia Beach it looks like we’re finally starting to get some waves, just in time for Spring. If you haven’t been in the […]
I’ve tried several systems over the years, and as a rule have gone with my NRS hydroskins. They are thin, offer good paddle control and have a contoured palm with […]
I headed out to the surf this morning with a friend and fellow L-4 (Open Water) instructor for some time in very big wave conditions. The surfers were out — […]