This article originally appeared in The Competitive Paddler ********* `Nice? It's the ONLY thing,' said the Water Rat solemnly, as he leant forward for his stroke. `Believe me, my young friend, there is NOTHING--absolute nothing--half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats. ‘The Wind in the Willows’ [...]
I have lived in the same neighborhood for twenty years paddling from McCorrie Point for most of that. 99.9% of the time, I load my boats up and drive down to the beach which takes about 2 minutes. Year's ago I tried a paddle cart with my sea kayak walking [...]
SOUTH DAKOTA KAYAK CHALLENGE: More than 150 race in 2012 South Dakota Kayak Challenge; winner sets course time in less than 9 hours. June 13, 2012 YANKTON, S.D. – One hundred fifty-six racers took part in the May 26-27, 2012 South Dakota Kayak Challenge, with more than [...]
A few weeks ago after paddling with Mark Ceconi, I spoke to Nick Murray on the phone about Surf Skis, what else! Nick just opened up a Surf Ski Shop on Traverse Bay, Lake Michigan. I encourage you to check out Nick's website and then visit him to get the [...]
As Mike and I were finishing up our Memorial Weekend paddle, I thought it would be neat to capture some of my best pics of Mike and my most memorable races and training paddles with Mike. Beside Tim, I have put in more ocean time with Mike than any other [...]
