Kayaking the Pacific Ocean Coast of California and Oregon
Editor's note: Every February we pause to honor Tsunami Ranger Commander Eric Soares, co-founder of the Rangers. This year we offer the Fear of Death poem written by Chief Tecumseh. Eric loved to read about Native American Indians. His home … [Continue reading] about In Memoriam Eric Soares August 1, 1953 – February 1, 2012
Editor's note: This topic arose during one of our Tarp Talks on the Tsunami Retreat in November, 2019, and we'd like to share our thoughts on this very important subject. In the past, the Rangers have been vilified as a bunch of chest-beaters, … [Continue reading] about Certification – What’s the Point? The Tsunami Rangers Take On Sea Kayaking Certifications
Editor’s note: This is number three in our Meet the Rangers series. Now that Captain Jim Kakuk has become Vice Admiral Kuk and stepped back, Deb is our Captain although the Admiral reserves the right to have the last word. Also a big thank you to all … [Continue reading] about Meet the Rangers – Captain Debrah Volturno!
What a great weekend! Three days on the water with a great group of badass women. I love this event for many reasons. One, it takes place on one of the most beautiful beaches I’ve seen, Hobuck Beach on the Makah Reservation at the tip of the … [Continue reading] about Surf Sirens Shred 2019!
Editor's note: A special shout out to Tsunami Ranger Capt. Jim Kakuk who was kind enough to go with me to the lake and take pics of me practicing skills since I was so busy practicing them during the clinic I didn't get the photos I wanted. Thanks, … [Continue reading] about Whitewater of Jefferson State With CWWC Part Two
In an effort to improve my ocean whitewater skills last year I got into whitewater paddling on the Rogue River with the California Women’s Watersports Collective. I had so much fun and learned so much that this year I continued the whitewater … [Continue reading] about Whitewater of Jefferson State – Part One
It’s a wonderful life. On May 13 I drove down to TR John Lull’s house on the Northern California coast in El Granada. Hung out for a few hours catching up and then headed over to TR El Rey’s place in Moss Beach. Had a great salmon dinner courtesy El … [Continue reading] about Tsunami Surf Session at Pillar Point
Editor's note: This post was written mostly by Cmdr. Michael Powers with additional text from Confessions of a Wave Warrior by Cmdr. Eric Soares and a little bit extra from Lt. JG Nancy Soares. Also edited by Michael's wife, Nani Venegas. Photos … [Continue reading] about Meet the Rangers! – Commander/Shaman Michael Powers
by Jim Kakuk and Nancy SoaresNancy: It was a celebratory weekend. I drove down to Guerneville on Friday to help with the setup. Capt. Jim and his lovely gal Patti were having a party, and what a bash it was! Jim and Patti had recently … [Continue reading] about Boats on the Brain
Editor’s note: We decided to resurrect this best-selling classic because it’s just so damn good! A comprehensive description of how waves and beaches behave under all kinds of conditions, Waves and Beaches explains why ships sink, how rogue waves can … [Continue reading] about Waves and Beaches by Willard Bascom – A Review
By Captain Jim Kakuk and Lt. JG Nancy SoaresEditor’s note: This post is first in a series of upcoming Meet the Rangers posts. The numbers of the Rangers have fluctuated over the years as people move in and out of the team due to time passages and … [Continue reading] about Meet the Rangers: Captain Jim Kakuk!
Editor's note: Sometimes I wonder why I keep running a memorial piece for Eric every year. He's been gone 7 years. I guess it's because this was his blog. When he died his last request was that it continue, so I carried it on, and it seems right to … [Continue reading] about In Memoriam – Commander Eric Soares, 1 August 1954 – 1 February 2012
