Kayaking the Pacific Ocean Coast of California and Oregon
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
By Moulton AveryEditor's note: Moulton Avery is an expert on heat and cold stress. He gave his first public lecture on hypothermia in 1974. He was executive director of the Center for Environmental Physiology in Washington, DC for ten years, and … [Continue reading] about Alert! Help the Paddling Community Save Lives With the COLD WATER SAFETY FUNDRAISING DRIVE
Editor’s note: Every year about this time we like to post something light-hearted in honor of the holidays and to brighten the darkness of year’s end. This article was written by Hilary Atherton, a friend of the Rangers and a very funny writer. It’s … [Continue reading] about Krazy Kayakers – A Komedy of Errors on the High Seas
Editor's note: Thanks to TR Captain Deb Volturno for contributing some of the photos in this post. And thanks to everyone who participated in the Surf Sirens gathering this year. This group rocks! The third annual Surf Sirens gathering at … [Continue reading] about The Surf Sirens Surf Clinic – First Class Ocean Whitewater Instruction
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
