Category: Kayaks and Rafts

It’s been a crazy spring, lots going on with family, school, and starting a company. I’ve barely had time to sleep, but I find paddling refreshes me in a way nothing else does. I’ve snuck out for a few early mornings and late afternoons, and

My friend Kristi scored a permit for the stunning Rogue River in Oregon, and we couldn’t wait to embark on our adventure. With eight paddlers ready for three days of exploration, we set off into a world of breathtaking scenery and abundant wildlife. From sorting

My Girlfriend Kim and I recently spent 6 days exploring the Northern part of Baja. Click on the small map to the right for a bit more detail. She wrote a trip report, which is here. My comments were added in Green Text. It’s long,

I met Eric in the Store where I work, and we got to talking about Kayak surfing. He was new to the area, and we ended up swapping emails, and eventually going “surfing”, although, there was NO surf that day. We did decide to go

After months of sheltering in place, we finally escaped to the Klamath River for an unforgettable adventure. With our 16-ft raft, we navigated exciting Class II and III rapids, introducing Hazel and Margot to whitewater thrills. Wildlife abounded—bears, deer, and bald eagles accompanied us. We

The biggest paddle surf contest in the world. Held for many years at the incredible steamer lane.

There have been a few different contests for waveskis and kayaks held at Ventura over the years, including the first surf kayak I ever attended, and later my best contest finish ever where I was ranked as the #2 American waveski paddler. I don’t have

Davenport is a unique cove for surf. When it’s big, there is a deep water channel that allows you to paddle out in conditions that would make many beaches impossible. I’ve surfed some big waves there. The contest was a staple on the west coast