Entertainment… Kayaking with a shark 14 Jan 20095 Jun 2009 Sean, Brian, and I are getting ready to leave on Sunday to paddle around the Florida Keys. The good thing is we probably will not encounter what three kayak fishermen…
Kayak Safety… A brace is better than a roll 12 Jan 2009 Sometimes when I go paddling, I think to myself why this activity is so intimidating to land lovers. I suppose the answer exists within the fear of rolling. Paddling is…
Florida Kayaking… Team River Runner – Tampa, rescue class 10 Jan 2009 Today I taught a group safety class on Trout Creek for Team River Runner Tampa Chapter. We had a great time discussing group management and how to handle unplanned capsizes. …
Gear Reviews… Bollé Sunglasses 7 Jan 200913 May 2009 My paddling friends all know that I am useless without my glasses. I do not wear contacts; consequently, it is a struggle to find quality sunglasses that work on the…
Kayak Adaptive Programs Bridging the Gap 7 Jan 20097 Jan 2009 There is a slide show presentation on a group of eleven mixed ability paddlers who paddled from Lake Huron to Lake Erie. The show is being hosted by Riverside Kayak…
Gear Reviews Vibram Five Fingers: KSO 3 Jan 20091 Jun 2010 My wife is so cool. She gave me the KSO Five Fingers by Vibram for Christmas. In Florida many paddlers use flip flops, or water clogs. Unfortunately those things never stay…
Florida Kayaking… Fort Desoto – Team River Runner 15 Dec 200821 Apr 2009 We had a great time Saturday on the water. Two paraplegic veterans and their families participated in the paddle. The participants, their families, and local kayaking enthusiasts enjoyed their time…
Florida Kayaking… Fort Desoto Florida – Team River Runner 12 Dec 2008 VA members of Tampa’s Team River Runner are having a kayak fishing and barbeque in Fort Desoto Florida Saturday December 12, 2008. We are meeting at 10:00am next to Topwater…
Cooking 🍳 Recipe : Egg Wrap 10 Dec 200810 Mar 2023 This is my take on a fast outdoor camping meal. One 6in corn or flour soft wrap Two eggs One tablespoon of chunky hot salsa One thin slice of spicy…
Holiday Season Christmas kayaking reflection 8 Dec 200821 Apr 2009 It is the season when people forget the historical, literal, and spiritual components of the Christmas Season. I rarely express my feelings. Nevertheless, let us face facts. Christmas for many…
Gear Reviews… Amputee Kayaking 19 Nov 200829 Apr 2014 I am responding to an email from Beverly. I had only a phone number based in New Zealand and an incomplete email address. So I am using my blog to…
Entertainment Sisemore opens for Justine Curgenven 17 Nov 200819 Nov 2008 On Saturday 15 of Nov 2008 Sisemore opened for Justine Curgenven creator of "This is the Sea" series at Sweetwater Kayaks in Tampa Bay Florida. Russell is the man on…
Entertainment This is the Sea 4 13 Nov 2008 "THIS IS THE SEA 4" Lawn Party - Live Music (Russell will be playing with his band) When: Sat, Nov 15: starts at 4:30 pm Location: Sweetwater's Back Yard 10000…
Kayak Adaptive Programs Wounded Warrior Project – Veterans Day, 2008 11 Nov 2008 As you know, today, November 11th, marks the nation's annual observance of Veterans Day. As the country takes this day to honor the sacrifices of our nation's military personnel, the Wounded…
Florida Kayaking… Foster Grant Ironman World Championship 70.3 Race 10 Nov 200810 Nov 2008 The morning on Saturday November 8, 2008 began early for me and other volunteers for the Clearwater, Florida Iron Man Race. The logistics needed to put on this type of…