Kayaking the Pacific Ocean Coast of California and Oregon
Editor's Note: Last May, in honor of the long run of the Tsunami Sea Kayak Race, we published 4 consecutive articles chronicling the beginnings of the race at Rodeo Beach and Pacifica. The last article covered the "Devil's Dare" race in 1991, which … [Continue reading] about History of the Tsunami Rangers Sea Kayak Race – Part 5
Backstory: In spring of 2021, Jeff Kay and Jason Montelongo offered an introductory two day clinic in Redding, CA, to prepare prospective participants for California River Quest. The first day was a basic intro to river dynamics and skills for … [Continue reading] about Sacramento River Summer Solo
Editor's Note: This is the fourth and final installment of our race articles for Race Month 2024. Later we'll take up the story at Michael Powers' home on Miramar Beach, where the race continued under various names and over various routes for almost … [Continue reading] about History of the Tsunami Rangers Sea Kayak Race – Part 4
Editor's Note: The story of the race continues with this write up by Commander Soares which appeared in the August, 1990 issue of Bay Currents. Some of the photos were pulled from 1989 and 1991 since we couldn't find enough images from 1990. The … [Continue reading] about History of the Tsunami Rangers Sea Kayak Race – Part 3
Editor's Note: In 1989 the race did not take place at Rodeo Beach. TR John Lull, who was not present and did not race, wrote this summary of what did not happen in 1989 and published his report in the July issue of Bay Currents. This is the story of … [Continue reading] about History of the Tsunami Rangers Sea Kayak Race – Part 2
Editor's Note: The Tsunami race wasn't always held in May but over the years as the race got kicked out of venue after venue the first weekend in May became the annual date for the raucous event, and the standing venue became Michael Powers' house at … [Continue reading] about 30 Years of Madness and Mayhem – The History of the Tsunami Rangers Sea Kayak Race
Asked if he ever worries that he won't come up when he rolls, one paddling friend said, "Every time." But knowing that even experienced paddlers get the jitters doesn't help when you're upside down in an element that can drown you and the back brain … [Continue reading] about Zen and the Art of Kayak Rolling
Everything changes Kaleidoscope turns, the world Is still so lovely -Nancy Soares Everything changes. Over the last 40 years the Tsunami Rangers have evolved, both as individuals and as a team. Eric Soares and Jim Kakuk got the idea for the team … [Continue reading] about Riders on the Storm – A Tsunami Retrospective
by Steve KingThe Tsunami Rangers return to their roots!On a glorious warm and sunny weekend the Tsunami tribe gathered for a retreat on the San Mateo Coast and received a marine mammal welcome. As Captain Deb and Paula drove through the … [Continue reading] about Tsunami Ranger Retreat 2023
by Alan MarshallEditor's Note: Though the Tsunami Rangers went their own wild way, the Bay Area Sea Kayakers and the Rangers have cross-pollenated. One of the founders of BASK, Penny Wells, is a friend, as is past BASK president Barbara Kossy, … [Continue reading] about Mendo is a Feeling!
Surf Sirens 2023 blew the hatches off with the most students and the biggest instructional team to date. This was our 6th year, and while it's always a great experience, this year was something special. It takes time to build a quality event like … [Continue reading] about Surf Sirens – Rocking the Waves in 2023
Editor's note: Recently Melissa Sevigny, science writer and winner in the 2019-20 Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Competition, announced the publication of her new book Brave the Wild River. The book sounded right up my alley, so I snabbed it out of … [Continue reading] about Brave the Wild River – A Review
Editor's note: last time I visited the Redwood Empire, friend Rebekah Kakuk gifted me a copy of Sea Kayaking the Redwood Coast (2011) by Explore North Coast, a local kayaking club in Humboldt and Del Norte counties. The book contains many routes from … [Continue reading] about Paddling Humboldt Lagoons State Park
