Kayaking the Pacific Ocean Coast of California and Oregon
Editor’s Note: This poem The Autumn Wind was written by former NFL Films President and co-founder Steve Sabol. The poem was first used for the Oakland Raiders’ official team yearbook film in 1974, of the same title. It also epitomizes everything that … [Continue reading] about Cover Blown at Thunder Cove – Tsunami Retreat 2018
Editor's note: These haiku were written by Susan Whalen and illustrated with photos from the adventures of the Tsunami Rangers. Susan is the wife of TR Dave Whalen, and has had her share of extreme sea kayaking experiences thanks to her involvement … [Continue reading] about Haiku: In Honor of the Tsunami Rangers
Editor's Note: A big shout out to Melissa DeMarie and Liz Meheve of California Women's Watersport Collective for some of the photos featured in this post! You guys are awesome!The Tsunami Rangers have a tradition of training in the trees. One of … [Continue reading] about The Outdoor Gym – Kayak Fitness That’s Free and Wild!
Over the years Life beats us up. Not whining, just stating facts. Therefore, it is SO GOOD to be around women who remind me of my younger self: rowdy, boisterous, athletic, outdoorsy, a little bit raunchy, funny, fun, supportive, smart and creative, … [Continue reading] about Crossing Over – Four Days Kayaking the Rogue River of Southern Oregon
On May 8 I went kayaking with whales. Because it was a spur of the moment decision I didn’t go over to the coast and spend the night as I’ve done before so it was necessary to leave at about 3:30 am in order to get to Trinidad Harbor by 8. I love the … [Continue reading] about Whale Watching From a Kayak – Gray Whales in Trinidad Harbor
By Nancy Soares and John Lull "The best way to study geology is by kayak" – Tsunami Ranger Capt. TortugaYou probably don’t know this, but Capt. Tortuga and Tsunami Ranger John Lull are geologists by trade. On Monday, April 9, John and I … [Continue reading] about Kayaking Angel Island – It’s All About the Blueschist
Capt. Kuk: It has been a long progression for Nancy over the last 22 years and even though she was always capable of gaining the skills to be a Ranger, she chose to keep some separation to give Eric space. Starting with her martial arts and fancy … [Continue reading] about Tsunami Retreat 2017 Part 3 – Holy Shibooty! I Become a Tsunami Ranger
Editor's note: Although the torch, or rather the cutlass, has passed to TR Captain Tortuga, Captain Kuk retains the ultimate right of veto, to stay or to go. We may have to make him an Admiral, heh, heh, heh. Also, a big thank you to all the Rangers … [Continue reading] about Tsunami Retreat 2017 Part Two – Meet Captain Tortuga! The Cutlass Passes…
This photo kind of says it all. Impressive, a little scary, even a bit ridiculous. That was Eric. This photo was taken before one of the Sea Gypsy Extreme Sea Kayak Races in front of Michael Powers' house at Miramar Beach in Half Moon Bay. Will … [Continue reading] about In Memoriam – Eric Soares, Co-Founder of the Tsunami Rangers
Editor's note: A big shout out to photographer Inge Watson and Tsunami Ranger Deb Volturno for the fantastic photos!Last September I had the privilege and pleasure of joining the Surf Sirens for their 2nd annual surf camp at Hobuck Beach. Hobuck … [Continue reading] about Surf Sirens – A Badass Women’s Kayak Surf Camp
"Herbert was a minor official notorious for his limited and rigid patterns of thought.” - First Officer Spock, from the original Star Trek episode “The Way to Eden” We should tackle reality in a slightly jokey way, otherwise we miss its point. – … [Continue reading] about Sea Kayaking Personalities: Are YOU a Herbert?
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
