by Will Nordby - Photo illustration by Will Nordby-The recent sinking of the Costa Concordia brought to … [Continue reading] about Sea Kayakers and the Survival Instinct
Sea Kayakers and the Survival Instinct
The Quest For The Magical Healing Pool
“Thou Shalt Go On Quests” (10 Commandments of Sea Kayaking #9 – Eric Soares) The first thing you’ll say is, “Why a post about the desert in a blog about sea kayaking?” Here’s why: the ocean and the desert are not so different. Try getting lost on … [Continue reading] about The Quest For The Magical Healing Pool
Moseying Down The Coast – Sea Kayaking In The Slow Lane
Tuning in to the Beauty and Magic of Sea and Land by Steve King One of the most enjoyable aspects of the Tsunami Rangers’ annual retreats or any quest (see #9 in Eric’s previous post 10 Commandments of Sea Kayaking) is meandering along the coasts … [Continue reading] about Moseying Down The Coast – Sea Kayaking In The Slow Lane
Sea Kayaking Seal Launches
by John Lull When sea kayak paddling in rock gardens it is very handy to be able to launch or land on a rock, an island, or the rocky shoreline, even in the absence of a nice sandy beach. In this situation you need to use a seal landing or launch. … [Continue reading] about Sea Kayaking Seal Launches
Every Adventure Begins With A Dream
“We are such stuff as dreams are made on And our little lives are rounded with a sleep.” Prospero/The Tempest William ShakespeareEric Soares was a great dreamer. That is why he accomplished so much. Eric and his great friend Jim Kakuk … [Continue reading] about Every Adventure Begins With A Dream
In Honor of Eric Soares, 1953-2012
Eric Soares – husband, father, brother, son, and good friend to so many people – passed away on February 1, 2012, of a sudden cardiac event at Stanford Hospital while awaiting surgery to repair an aortic aneurysm.Eric was a great individual. … [Continue reading] about In Honor of Eric Soares, 1953-2012
Golden Gate Sea Kayaking Symposium 2012: A Golden Opportunity
Good news! Another big chance for sea kayakers to learn advanced skills has arrived: the Golden Gate Sea Kayaking Symposium 2012 (GGSKS) will occur February 17-19.There has been a welcome trend over the last half a decade of increased numbers … [Continue reading] about Golden Gate Sea Kayaking Symposium 2012: A Golden Opportunity
The Ten Commandments of Sea Kayaking
What is most important in adventure sea kayaking? For fun and convenience, I’ve ordered my list, beginning with the most essential and progressing from there. Here are my Ten Commandments of Sea Kayaking:1-Thou shalt not turn thy back on the … [Continue reading] about The Ten Commandments of Sea Kayaking
Deep Breathing for Kayakers
“Breathe.” Did you consciously take a refreshing breath or two or three just now? Okay, start reading to find out how proper breathing relates to sea kayaking.Numerous articles and a plethora of books tell us what to eat. One day they … [Continue reading] about Deep Breathing for Kayakers
Seal Landings in Ocean Rock Gardens
When you kayak in ocean rock gardens, you may want to land on a rock to exit the water to eat lunch, camp, evacuate the area, or check out an interesting feature. Derek Hutchinson, in his SEA CANOEING book called this maneuver a seal landing. … [Continue reading] about Seal Landings in Ocean Rock Gardens
Are you a True Man?
A nautical adage: “In olden times, ships were made of wood, and men were made of iron. In these times, ships are made of iron, and men are made of wood.” Is this true? Are we in the era of metro men made of wood and plastic? Are you a metro man … [Continue reading] about Are you a True Man?
Recovery from Injury and Illness–a Sea Kayaker’s Story
We know that if you get sick while paddling (sea sick, hypothermia, etc.) you go right in to shore and deal with it. Likewise, you paddle in if you get injured (wrist strain, shoulder trauma, etc.). These are acute situations that require that you … [Continue reading] about Recovery from Injury and Illness–a Sea Kayaker’s Story
How to Teach a Beginner to Sea Kayak
Kudos to kayaking clubs, professional trainers, and organizations for introducing thousands of people to the wonders of sea kayaking each year. This essay centers on my opinions on how a seasoned kayaker can teach a greenhorn how to sea kayak. So … [Continue reading] about How to Teach a Beginner to Sea Kayak