Custom Kayak Erg Joe White of Ohio, surfski and K1 paddler, builds kayak paddling ergs by using used Nordic Track ski machine parts for the drive/resistance system and then installs them on a custom wood frame that he has refined over the years. The frame is made of poplar wood [...]
It was a small turnout for Plum Island Lighthouse Race in Wickford, RI today since I postponed it by one day due to weather. It was a beautiful day for the last race of the season. Bob Jehn, Greg Lesher, and Tim Dwyer took the top 3 places. These three [...]
A small but cantankerous group gathered last weekend at Long Sands beach in York for the final race of the New England Surfski point series. Newly renamed the Glicker Downwinder in honor of Joe Glickman, this race would finally settle the question on every young surfski enthusiast's mind: Lesher or [...]
It was wonderful to watch the race LIVE Streaming on Youtube. Michele Eray(South African/USA) was in the lead the entire race (32K) with Teaneale Hatton(NZ) keeping in touch. With 3k to go and flatter conditions, Teaneale made her move, coming along side Michele and passing her. Michele countered by riding [...]
Say what you may about Chris Sherwood, you have to credit his Prospero-like powers to bend tempests to his will. After an impressive inaugural effort in 2014, this year's rollicking Cape Cod Downwind cements him as New England's preeminent Weathermage. With an unseasonable northeast wind (a bit of showing off [...]
