Kayaking the Pacific Ocean Coast of California and Oregon
Kayak Brother by Tsunami Ranger Commander Michael Powers He was drawn to the sea Like a child to Great Mother's knee For years he lingered by her shore Entranced by her power and learning her lore Then one fateful day he beheld A swift primal … [Continue reading] about Eric Soares: August 1, 1953 – February 1, 2012
Editor's note: This is Part Three of Eric's thesis on Ocean Survival Swimming, covering ocean swimming training. Part One introduces Tsunami Ranger Eric Soares' philosophy on this topic, Part Two covers the four prerequisites for ocean survival … [Continue reading] about Ocean Survival Swimming Part 3 – Ocean Swimming Training
by Tsunami Ranger Commander "Tortuga" Deb VolturnoEditor's note: 'Tis the Season, and once again we address the engrossing subject of What to Drink When Kayaking!A celebratory toasting tradition is rooted in river kayaking for me, and … [Continue reading] about Snake Bite Medicine – A Sea Kayaker’s Cure-all
by Barbara KossyEditor's note: Barbara Kossy is an artist and environmental activist. She lives in Moss Beach, California with her husband John Dixon, Tsunami Ranger and surfski paddler. She is a former president of Bay Area Sea Kayakers and … [Continue reading] about Paddle California 2014
Editor's note: This essay on the Four Prerequisites to Ocean Swimming is the second in our four part series on Ocean Survival Swimming. It's opinionated, funny, and informative. Enjoy.STAY WITH THE BOAT An old mariner's maxim. This rule is … [Continue reading] about Ocean Survival Swimming – Part 2
Captain Kuk: When Eric and I first came up with the idea of a kayaking team in 1984 we wanted to have a system for rating the skills of the paddlers that we planned on inviting to join us. Eric proposed that we use naval ranking. Having been in the … [Continue reading] about Tsunami Ranger Retreat 2014: A New Ranger!
Editor's Note: Tsunami Ranger Commander Eric Soares wrote this detailed thesis illustrating the Tsunami Rangers' emphasis on ocean survival swimming as a key skill for sea kayakers. We'll publish his thesis in four parts. This first part is the … [Continue reading] about Ocean Survival Swimming – A Sea Kayaker’s Guide to Staying Alive in the Water
In June, my son Nick and I hiked the Lost Coast of Northern California. It’s an extreme hike – there’s no trail for much of the way - and it took us four days and three nights. We started at Shelter Cove and hiked north to the mouth of the Mattole … [Continue reading] about California’s Lost Coast – Extreme Hiking in Southern Humboldt County
Editor's note: Thanks to Michael Powers, Eric Soares, and Jim Kakuk for these fabulous photos.One of the cool things about the Tsunami Rangers is the lexicon they invented to describe the marine environment. Some of these terms have probably … [Continue reading] about Tsunami Ranger Sea Cave Terms
On a cloudy day in April we headed east. Clear sailing until five hours out and a pronghorn played chicken with the truck so I had to cross into the opposite lane and take my foot off the gas so it could pass on the right and run in front of the … [Continue reading] about Up a Hot Creek With a Paddle – Sea Kayaking in the Oregon Desert
by Ed AndersonEditor's note: Thanks so much for this post to Ed Anderson who always does such an amazing job as Master of Ceremonies and Paddler Extraordinaire at Reef Madness. And thanks too to Lars Howlett and Jim Kakuk for all the great … [Continue reading] about Reef Madness 2014 – Sea Kayaking Mayhem Strikes Again!
Editor’s note: This is one of the topics Eric had lined up for 2012. Some of the featured pictures he picked out himself and he specifically suggested that you “Put YOURSELF in the picture”.I can’t look at a painting of a seascape without … [Continue reading] about Put Yourself in the Picture! – The Armchair Sea Kayaker
Have you ever exited your kayak after a long paddle to find your first steps stiff and awkward until you find your "land legs"? When we kayak our hips are mostly stationary at about a 90-degree angle. Apart from getting in and out of the boat there's … [Continue reading] about Fitness for Kayakers – Hips
