Tuesday July 14, 2009
Have you ever wondered how young is too young to teach kids to paddle?
I found myself facing this very dilemma as my kids have definitely cramped my paddling style. My thought is, that if I can get them into the kayak with me, I’ll get to go a whole lot more. So I decided to test it out on my 2 year old. Over my 18+ year kayaking career I’ve taught a variety of ages and athletic abilities to be able to captain their own vessel. But I had never had a customer this young.
Well, I’m happy to say that I was pleasantly surprised. Of course my son can barely hold the paddle let alone propel the boat around. I mean come on, he can’t even steer his tricycle. But he did love being in the boat with me. He loved exploring the lake, the shoreline, the birds, and the fish. He especially loved looking into the water and splashing daddy along the way.
Now if I can only get him potty trained I'd be set...
Read More: Teaching Your Child to Kayak
What are They Talking About?
Saturday July 11, 2009
Are you new to paddling? If you are, have you ever wondered what other paddlers are talking about? If the answer is yes, don't worry, you're not alone. Every canoist or kayaker at some point hasn't known the jargon that they now take for granted. Everything from the names for certain gear to the moves that paddlers do in their boats, it sure can be confusing. Here's a
canoe and kayak glossary to help you navigate the minefield of words and phrases that paddlers use.
July Whitewater and Paddling Festivals
Wednesday July 8, 2009
Let's take a look at the upcoming paddling festivals for the month of July. Right now I know of three festivals going on this month, all of which are happening on the east coast.
What's going on with you guys over on the west coast? Let me know and I'll add it to the Paddling and Whitewater Festival Calendar
For more on Whitewater and Paddling Festivals:
It's Time to Review Your Canoe and Kayak Goals
Monday July 6, 2009
Who can believe it's already July? The year is half over and we're smack dab in the middle of the paddling season. Back in a January blog post I challenged all of you to set some paddling goals for 2009.
Well, its time to review those goals now. Of course, we should always be reviewing our goals all throughout the year but the halfway mark should be particularly significant.
So how are they coming along? Have you learned that new stroke you were practicing? Are you getting in as many paddling days as you had planned? How about that overnight canoe trip you were planning, did it happen?
It's not too late to turn all of your canoeing and kayaking dreams for this year into a reality. And if you haven't set any canoe or kayak goals it's not too late. Set some now and begin to live them out!
May all your paddling dreams come true!
Read: 5 Paddling Goals for Every Paddler
