Kayaking the Pacific Ocean Coast of California and Oregon
Editor’s Note: So much happened during this retreat we’ve decide to make it a triplicity. This is Part One, The Wave in the Cave! From the Captain's Log: The plan was to do about a 3 mile paddle in and set up camp before dark. Scott was in … [Continue reading] about Tsunami Retreat 2017 Part One – The Wave in the Cave
My good friend Moulton Avery of the National Center for Cold Water Safety mentioned recently that perhaps it was time to revisit the Sea Conditions Rating System (SCRS) on this website. Since the sea is dangerous and unpredictable, I think he's … [Continue reading] about SCRS – The Sea Conditions Rating System
As many of you know, Southern Oregon is on fire. For nearly the entire month of August, the Rogue Valley has been filled with smoke from multiple forest fires in the surrounding areas. Even the coast has been smoky because of the fire in Brookings. … [Continue reading] about Extreme Smoke – The Getaway
Naturally I was devastated when my late husband died, but one of the things that really had me exercised was how the heck I was going to get kayaks on and off the truck by myself. It might sound silly to some, but I’m short, the rack is high, and the … [Continue reading] about Balance, Momentum, and Leverage: How to Get a 25’ Kayak Off A Truck By Yourself
In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, in the expert’s mind there are few. Shunryu Suzuki The ability to observe without evaluating is the highest form of intelligence. Jiddu Krishnamurti Everything you know is … [Continue reading] about Sea Kayaker’s Mind, Beginner’s Mind