Life on The Edge Course Notes
Several students from my Life on the Edge course at the Kiptopeke Sea Kayak Symposium asked me for notes on all the things we covered, so I’m posting them here. […]
Kayaking Skills
Baja Kayaking
I’ve certainly done my share of paddling around rocks and rocky coasts, from Wales and Nova Scotia, to Alaska. However, kayaking in Baja is one of the most fun places […]
Paddling Magic
There is a noticeable change that happens when you reach a tipping point in paddling efficiency. Call it unconscious competence, a star or level rating, or simply being one with […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
Garden State Sea Kayaking Symposium
I had a great time teaching at the Garden State Sea Kayaking Symposium last weekend. Despite Tropical Storm Andrea barreling through Friday night, the weekend was mostly dry on land, […]
Surf Session Coach/Instructor Feedback — an Example
Someone recently asked me about the feedback I provide to students as part of a private instruction session, so I thought I’d share some observations made after a surf session. […]