Kayaking the Pacific Ocean Coast of California and Oregon
Nature has always inspired writers, but no aspect of nature has been more inspirational than the sea. Consider Homer’s Odyssey, Stevenson’s Treasure Island, Dana’s Two Years Before the Mast, Hemingway’s The Old Man and the Sea. From sailors’ shanties … [Continue reading] about Romancing the Sea – A Sea Kayaker’s Guide to Poetry
by Tsunami Ranger John LullKayak navigation is the art of knowing (and keeping track of) where you are and following the best route to get where you want to go. The best route may or may not involve paddling on a straight course from point … [Continue reading] about Kayak Navigation, Part 1 – Piloting (without tools)
Life should be one adventure after another. If not, you’ve lived too long. Whenever I become too mellow, my heart yearns and yearns for adventure. You take the high road and I’ll take the high road. Okay you take the low road and I’ll take the … [Continue reading] about Kayak Pilgrim – A Sea Kayak Adventure
by Paul McHugh (Editor's note: Paul McHugh was on the first U.S. Kayak Surfing Team that went to Ireland in 1988 and won top scores in the international kayak competition. He has published outdoor and adventure stories for many years, and currently … [Continue reading] about For a Swell Time, Learn to Predict Surf
by Wayne Horodowich(Editor's note: Wayne Horodowich is the founder of the University of Sea Kayaking. USK was conceived in the 1980's and officially founded in January of 2000 to enhance and promote sea kayaking. The USK website has 100's of … [Continue reading] about The Hazards of Sea Kayakers as Safety Boaters for Swim Races
by Ed Anderson(Editor's note: Ed Anderson has been addicted to kayaking since being introduced by Tsunami Ranger Michael Powers in 2004. In addition to working in executive protection, he is an avid kayak surfer, professional guide and … [Continue reading] about Once More Into the Breach! The Reef Madness Sea Kayak Race Celebrates Its 7th Year
“Follow The Spirits and Chase Those Demons” (An old Tsunami saying) On Saturday May 19, 2012, the family and friends of Eric Soares said good-bye and scattered his ashes as he had requested in the Pacific Ocean at Pillar Point, California. It was … [Continue reading] about A Sea Kayaker Goes Home to the Sea
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
“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
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
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
“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
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
