Kayaking the Pacific Ocean Coast of California and Oregon
By Steve King and Scott Becklund Editor's note: The Tsunami Rangers refer to the wave at Mushroom Rock as Microwave for two reasons: it's a mini-version of Maverick's and there's a naval station with radio and radar on the bluff above the break. … [Continue reading] about Sea Kayaking Microwave – Surfin’ Tsunami Style
Editor's note: Our featured poet, Katie Whalen, age 14, is the daughter of Tsunami Ranger Dave Whalen. We are reprinting her poem with her permission. Thank you, Katie.Rhythm by Katie Whalen The warmth of the sun-beaten rock soaks into my … [Continue reading] about Legacy – In Memoriam, Eric Soares
Commit by Eric SoaresBe there Scope it out Wait for the opportune moment Commit Commit with abandon Ride the grooveline Go ballistic Stay tuned Ambient to change Sense the crash Save yourself Be there Without commitment There is no … [Continue reading] about Go For It!!! Commitment in Sea Kayaking
Editor’s note: We at the Tsunami Rangers website hope that you and yours have a very Merry Christmas! And a Whoopee, er, that’s Happy New Year!There may be teetotalling sea kayakers out there but I don’t know any. Booze and the sea just go … [Continue reading] about Of Cocktails and Kayak Trips
More Deep Trouble is another collection of death and disaster stories featuring sea kayakers, compiled by Sea Kayaker editor Chris Cunningham. More Deep Trouble is a follow up to Deep Trouble, and like the previous book includes the Lessons Learned … [Continue reading] about Sea Kayaker’s More Deep Trouble – Gotta Have It or Make It Stop!? – A Review
“What’s next for the Tsunami Rangers?” Eric always said. Right now, Tsunami Ranger Michael Powers is working on Wild in Spirit, a coffee table book of fabulous photographs from around the world highlighting inspirational quotes. One of my favorites … [Continue reading] about Wild in Spirit – The Latest Tsunami Ranger Project
by Tsunami Ranger John LullWhile paddling south one day from Point Arena on the northern California coast, I spotted an inner passage through the sandstone cliffs, cut deep into the uplifted marine terrace. After exploring the passage for a … [Continue reading] about The Combat Roll
“A good traveler has no fixed plans and is not intent on arriving.” -Lao Tzu, “Tao Te Ching” My experience on the Na Pali expedition was an exercise in how to roll when things don’t go as planned.I had misgivings as soon as I arrived on … [Continue reading] about Sea Kayaking Na Pali Redux – Rolling With the Tao
Editor's note: Thanks again so much to Barbara Kossy, our indefatigable model! You rock!!! Actually, these stretches are for the entire torso. As we know, torso rotation is super important for kayakers. Also, if you’re rolling or getting … [Continue reading] about Fitness for Kayakers – Back
Editor’s note: Last October Tsunami Ranger Capt. Jim Kakuk suggested I take a white water class. To hear is to obey. I think he meant river, but it seemed auspicious to take White Water of the Sea I & II with LiquidFusion. This post is about that … [Continue reading] about White Water Sea Kayaking With LiquidFusion
by Moulton Avery Editor's note: Moulton Avery is founder and director of the National Center for Cold Water Safety. He started out paddling canoes in the early 70’s and transitioned to sea kayaking in 1984. His pioneering article Cold Shock … [Continue reading] about Cold Water Safety – Golden Rule Number 5: Imagine the Worst That Can Happen and Plan for It
by Tsunami Ranger Steve KingAfter many months of planning and excited anticipation a group of 26 people from Norway, Australia, New Zealand, O’ahu, California and Serbia (by way of Australia) converged in Hanalei, Kauai to make final … [Continue reading] about Sea Kayaking Na Pali – Tsunami Rangers in Paradise
“Rashomon” is a 1950 movie directed by Akira Kurosawa. It involves a rape and a murder allegedly committed by the bandit Tajomaru, played by Toshiro Mifune. There are four witnesses: the bandit, the wife, the samurai, and the woodcutter. Each … [Continue reading] about The Rashomon Effect: Sea Kayaking Variables in Perception
