Team River Runner Memorial Day 23 May 200913 May 2009 Memorial Day is Monday May 25. For some people it is a day off from work to spend time with family. Others use Memorial Day weekend as an excuse to…
Kayak… Weather Cocking, Icebreaker, and Paddling 20 May 20098 Feb 2011 Jeff Cooper of H2Outfiffers shared with me a simple analogy to explain weather cocking. A common definition of weather cocking is that “a boat moving forward points into strong winds”.…
Florida Kayaking June 20 – Kayak Trip: Chassahowitzka River 17 May 200930 Oct 2009 This trip is filled. Look for our upcoming blog about this trip. We are back to offering our friends and future guests unique kayak trips that you will remember fondly. …
Florida Kayaking Ocklawaha River: Poker Run review 17 May 200930 Oct 2009 On Saturday, May 16, 2009, the Marion County Aquaholics Paddlers Group sponsored their 10th Annual Paddlers PokerRun. They had a record attendance this year. There were more than 206 paddlers…
Kayak… National Safe Boating Week 15 May 200912 May 2009 People who use the water call the vests that they wear by many names. Some of the names for these water vests are: personal flotation device, buoyancy aid, and life…
Entertainment… The Call of the River – A Hundred Years of Whitewater Adventure 14 May 200914 May 2009 A Fundraiser for Team River Runner and the International Whitewater Hall of Fame May 14, 2009 - 7:30 and 9:30 pm. At the Arlington Cinema and Draft House; 2903 Columbia…
Florida Kayaking Ocklawaha River: kayak poker run 13 May 200930 Oct 2009 On Saturday, May 16, 2009, the Marion County Aquaholics Paddlers Group will sponsor their 10th Annual Paddlers PokerRun. The eight-mile paddle starts at Gore’s Landing and runs down the Ocklawaha…
Expeditions… Paddlers sometimes take avoidable risks: kayak safety 10 May 200912 Dec 2024 I have read Backpacker Magazine for more than a decade. "Backpacker Magazine is an American publication whose mission is to provide readers with practical information on wilderness hiking and adventure.…
Gear Reviews… Preventing Skin Cancer: kayak kit 5 May 200912 May 2009 I paddle in Florida. And playing outside increases my risks of developing skin cancer. I do take precautions to protect my skin. I wear sunblock that is high in a broad spectrum…
Florida Kayaking Team River Runner: Seminole Lake 2 May 2009 We had a great time today at Lake Seminole Park today. Several vets participated in the kayaking and water skiing event. Today we had two quadriplegic adults paddle in our…
Florida Kayaking… Tuktu Greenland Paddle 1 May 200911 Mar 2014 I use a Greenland style paddle designed by Chris Raab owner of Tuktu Paddles. I have to admit Tuktu Paddles designs all of my Greenland paddles. At one time I…