https://youtu.be/2qfQf95ATy0 https://youtu.be/3ri7VocZOE4 I hit the major points on remounting in the video but here are the steps: 1. Must have leash, leg,paddle, body. I prefer paddle leash. 2. Pfd that fits. Mine in video is too loose. 3. Point ski upwind if you can. 4.Line up Left arm [...]
Great Turnout and Fun! As the host of the Sakonnet River Race, I was checking the forecast daily. On Thursday it was forecasted to blowing 15-20 with gust to 30, Friday's forecast slightly less, and Saturday morning a small craft warning. I have changed the course many times over the [...]
2015 Essex River Race by Wesley Echols from Wesley Echols on Vimeo. Another good turnout today at the race today. Cool weather was perfect but the water level very low. The start caught everyone off guard with a mere 5 second count down without everyone on the line. It should [...]
Long time waterman, Dana Gaines of Marthas Vineyard has opened up shop selling Stellar Kayaks and Surfskis. Dana holds many records and can row and paddle any craft. Below are links to a few articles over the years on Dana. http://kayaksmv.com/ https://surfskiracing.org/2014/09/east-coast-surfski-championship-dana-gaines/ Ken and Dana at finish 2014 East [...]
Super weather today for the Narrow River Race. We rescheduled the race from April 4 our usual date. We had 14 paddlers, all trying to recover from the ROTC last Sunday. I think most every one had good races with Jan Lupinski recording another win going away over 2nd place [...]
