Kayaking the Pacific Ocean Coast of California and Oregon
I learned how to sea kayak from a book. Written by Derek Hutchinson, it was called SEA CANOEING. From that book I learned how to roll, how to outfit a sea kayak, how to surf and seal land, and how to stay safe on the water. But that was not the … [Continue reading] about Four Ways to Learn Sea Kayaking
It’s solstice; so here’s a true winter sea kayaking tale that will make you glad to be in your toasty abode. Padre Jack Izzo, S.J., Tsunami Ranger Chaplain, shares his tale of swimming under the ice. Going with the Floe by Jack Izzo, S.J. The … [Continue reading] about Going with the Floe: a kayaking adventure under the ice
Exactly 25 years ago I wrote my first kayaking article called “Survival Swimming”, which was published in SEA KAYAKER Magazine. I thank editors Bea and John Dowd for having faith in me to write an article worthy of their magazine. I’ve … [Continue reading] about Swimmer First, Kayaker Second?
A few months ago Tsunami Ranger Michael Powers wrote an article in Sea Kayaker magazine about getting lost while paddling solo in big waves and fog. In the next issue, an irate reader railed at Michael for the very boo boos that he had already owned … [Continue reading] about Sea Kayaking Should be FUN not Serious
Below is an excerpt from CONFESSIONS OF A WAVE WARRIOR. As a youngster, I dreamed of becoming a frog man when I grew up, but though I had the chance while in the Navy, I let the opportunity pass me by. I later learned to SCUBA dive and to kayak in … [Continue reading] about The Tsunami X-1 Rocket Boat Breaks the Wave Barrier
“To find the Baja of myth and legend, one must do what adventurers have always done—travel light and fast and beyond the creature comforts of so called eco-tourism.” Kenny Howell, veteran Sea of Cortez kayak explorer and guide Over two … [Continue reading] about What about Baja?
(This week’s blog is written by Steve King, Tsunami Ranger lieutenant) As all sea kayakers know, a good roll and/or self rescue technique is core skill #1 for safe and fun adventure kayaking. Last weekend I had the good fortune to be taught the … [Continue reading] about Greenland-style Rolling with Helen Wilson
We sea kayak because we are drawn to ancient seafaring arts practiced by Aleuts, Inuits, Polynesians, and other coastal peoples. A key part of the appeal is the simple equipment needed—primarily a small boat and a paddle. The whole idea is to … [Continue reading] about Gizmos and Gadgets for Sea Kayakers
Over a decade ago the venerable John Heath and a young Maligiaq Padilla visited Half Moon Bay where I used to live. John told tales of traditional Greenland kayaking, and Maligiaq gave a Greenland-style rolling demonstration with his American-made … [Continue reading] about Greenland Paddles: Fad or Future?
A three-foot dorsal fin headed straight for Jim Kakuk and me as we paddled from Point Tomales toward Point Reyes. My mind was electrified as I sat there with mouth agape as the sea monster sped toward us. It would be upon us in one second. What to … [Continue reading] about How Sea Kayakers Should Deal With Sharks
It’s not too soon to think of Christmas, for two reasons. First, what do you get the kayaker who has everything? How about an autographed copy of Paul Caffyn’s The Dreamtime Voyage: Around Australia Kayak Odyssey, 25th anniversary … [Continue reading] about Paul Caffyn’s THE DREAMTIME VOYAGE – A Review
(This is a special blog post from Jim Kakuk, captain of the Tsunami Rangers) Abalone diving is a sport all to itself. Just ask any ab diver! Diving from a kayak combines the two sports—now you have a whole new ballgame! Here are a few … [Continue reading] about Abalone Diving From Your Kayak
Can children safely kayak in surf and rocks? Sure they can! If you answer yes to the questions below, then your kids are ready to begin a lifetime of adventure on the sea: Do your kids love and respect the sea? Can they can swim or at least … [Continue reading] about Family Sea Kayaking Adventure