Community & 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…
Community & Adaptive Programs Fort Desoto – Team River Runner 15 Dec 200821 Aug 2026 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…
Community & Adaptive Programs Fort Desoto Florida – Team River Runner 12 Dec 200821 Aug 2026 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…
Backcountry Kitchen 🍳 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…
Events & Lectures 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…
Community & Adaptive Programs Amputee Kayaking 19 Nov 200821 Aug 2026 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…
Community & 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…
Expeditions & Trip Reports Foster Grant Ironman World Championship 70.3 Race 10 Nov 200820 Aug 2026 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…
Community & Adaptive Programs Tampa’s Team River Runner 6 Nov 200821 Aug 2026 We had a great Saturday Nov 1st training and a great paddle on the Hillsborough River Sunday. We are looking for volunteers to help the athletes. There are many way…
Community & Adaptive Programs Team River Runner is in Tampa Florida 29 Oct 200821 Aug 2026 Jamie Kaplan and his staff at the Tampa VA are working hard to organize volunteers to offer the Team River Runner program in Tampa, Florida. Team River Runner is an…
Gear Reviews Day Paddle Gear Checklist 28 Oct 200821 May 2009 I have spent more than twenty years enjoying the outdoors. I spent my youth in Pennsylvania hiking, backpacking, trail running, mountain biking, rock climbing, and caving. The one thing that…
Expeditions & Trip Reports Suncoast Triathlon 27 Oct 200820 Aug 2026 On Saturday, October 25, 2008, my kayaking friends and I participated in the Suncoast Triathlon at Ft Desoto Park. It was a great race. And we had the best vantage…