2015 Course Schedule
I have started adding events to the 2015 teaching schedule. Look for more items coming in the next few days. See the full schedule, here
Kiptopeke Sea Kayak Symposium
The Fourth Annual Kiptopeke Sea Kayak Symposium is coming up next weekend and it’s sold out! Looking forward to teaching some great courses and I thought I’d share the descriptions. […]
Summer Sea Kayak Surfing in Virginia Beach
We’ve been fortunate to have some good surf days in Virginia Beach this summer, and we’ve had some great morning beach break sessions before the lineup gets too crowded. Of […]
Feedback from a Student
I could never write something like this myself, but I’m happy and thankful to share this feedback from Ron in Annapolis after a private coaching session in the surf: “A […]
Fiberglass Kayak Damage Repair Tip
Here’s a great video on fiberglass kayak repair, particularly when you’re on an expedition or overnight trip.
Advanced Sea Kayak Skill Development
During my recent Level 5 instructor certification exam, three words really stuck with me. Managed Learning Experience. As most L-4 and L-5 instructors know, as you begin teaching skill development […]
Meet Your Students Where They Are
I read a few quotes from Laird Hamilton in a recent issue of Outside Magazine that struck me and got me thinking of kayaking, both as a hobby, and in […]
Clear the Decks! and Get Ready for Action
Here’s an article I wrote for the Chesapeake Paddlers Association’s summer newsletter: There’s an old naval expression, “Clear the Decks,” that urges seamen to stow gear, leave the deck of […]
Adding Air Horn to V-Strom
I recently added a Wolo Bad Boy air horn to the V-strom, mounting it in the upper right fairing. I used a relay triggered by the old horn contacts and […]
3rd Annual Kiptopeke Sea Kayaking Symposium
We’re just a few weeks away from the 3rd Annual Kiptopeke Sea Kayaking Symposium and I’m really looking forward to my courses this year. I have some new exercises and skills […]