Learn Your Canoe Strokes (part 2)
Thursday July 30, 2009
In my last post I mentioned the importance of learning the j stroke to taking your canoeing to the next level. Similarly, the draw stroke is almost as important ... Read More
Learn Your Canoe Strokes
Monday July 27, 2009
Most recreational canoeists never learn anything other than the forward stroke . This ends up causing them to switch sides frequently, zig-zag all over the lake, and even get ... Read More
Regulation or No Regulation?
Saturday July 25, 2009
It seems my last post received some discussion, with people on both sides of the issue chiming in.
Here's what I gathered from the comments:
Pros to registering non-motorized boats: ... Read More
Florida Paddling Threat
Wednesday July 22, 2009
The power boating association, its lobbyists, and the air boaters are at it again by continuing to pressure the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) to institute non-motorized watercraft ... Read More
ACA National Paddlesports Conference
Monday July 20, 2009
The 2009 National Paddlesports Conference will be held in Fredericksburg, VA on October 23-25. All facets of paddlesports and the paddlesport community will be catered to during this event which ... Read More
Got a Question?
Friday July 17, 2009
Are you having trouble finding the answer to a paddling question? Are the instructions in an article not as clear as they can be? Is there a paddling ... Read More
Gauley Fest Needs Volunteers
Thursday July 16, 2009
The Gauley River Festival has been around since 1983 and has become the premier whitewater festival on the east coast. I'd say in the United States but I don't ... Read More
How Young is Too Young to Paddle?
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. ... Read More
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. ... Read More
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 ... Read More
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 ... Read More
Happy 4th of July
Friday July 3, 2009
Happy 4th everyone!
While you're out paddling this weekend, take a moment to remember what it took our great nation, and the men and women before us, to secure our liberties.
Freedom ... Read More
4th of July Paddling: Safety First!
Thursday July 2, 2009
I hope the 4th of July falling over the weekend didn't mess up the potential for an extra day off from work for any of you. I know I'll ... Read More