Gear Reviews Review Wildlands Shorts Mountain Hardwear 12 Jun 201121 Jul 2015 At times gear is the key to comfort. Unfortunately, it can be a costly venture finding the right gear. It takes time to research, to save up money, and then…
Community & Adaptive Programs… kayaking with a toddler 5 Jun 201121 Aug 2026 Kayaking is fun. And when a Dad can share the outdoors with their child, laughter will quickly follow. The weather is warm and more conducive to getting kids out onto…
Hiking what does hiking have to do with kayaking 29 May 201121 Jul 2015 In May of 2011 I joined two coworkers from Eckerd College to hike ten miles from Ross Prairie (SR 200) SW 49th Ave, to CR 475A (aka the Land Bridge…
Events & Lectures… Sweetwater Paddle for the Cure 11 May 201121 Aug 2026 At 5 am Saturday May 7, 2011I woke up, not because my son was calling me, nor for any emergency. I woke up before the sun started to shine to…
Florida Kayaking 🔦 Kayalu Kayalite Deck Light 6 May 201121 Mar 2023 To be seen or not to been seen. Both ideas are to be focused on by a paddler. I have always impressed on fellow paddlers that they should do everything…
Events & Lectures ECCKF Recap 2011 3 May 201120 Aug 2026 Every spring Sean and I go to James Island County Park, in South Carolina, to be a part of the East Coast Canoe and Kayak Festival (ECCKF). We have enjoyed…
Expeditions & Trip Reports… Oklawaha river 1 May 201121 Aug 2026 We have paddled this river many times and every time something new occurs. In the past we have heard deep cat like guttural sounds, found a leg of a deer…
Expeditions & Trip Reports escape to tip a canoe on the Suwannee River 29 Apr 20112 Dec 2025 After a long week at work (>## hours) due to my involvement with our Environmental Film Festival, I looked forward to hanging out, coaching, and paddling. Saturday the Symposium at…
Events & Lectures… March and April blow out 28 Apr 201121 Aug 2026 I experienced a a fast and fun filled eight weeks blended with the rocks, strainers, and natural obstacles associated with work. And due to being a full time paddler, father,…
Gear Reviews… ⚙️ 🛶 east vs west: greenland kayak 1 Mar 201110 Mar 2023 I love history, and I find comfort in nature. That is why I backpack, camp, hike, kayak, and rock climb. This blog is usually about kayaking. And more and more…
Expeditions & Trip Reports… Mountain Hardwear Skylight tent 1997 28 Feb 201121 Aug 2026 "How long does gear last?" I am asked this a lot. I have spent more money on constantly replacing cheep stuff than I have replacing expensive stuff. Granted I have…
Florida Kayaking Valentines Day Exchange 13 Feb 20119 Feb 2011 In the USA when the 14th of February comes around loved ones exchange tokens of their affection. We have a developed sense of humor in our family when it comes…
Gear Reviews turbo edging 7 Feb 201111 Mar 2014 Sunday was one of those days that most Florida residents would say "it is a bad day to go on the water" because... we had 15 knot winds out of…
Expeditions & Trip Reports… Test paddling NDK Greenlander Pro 24 Jan 20118 Feb 2011 We are getting in shape for an interesting paddle and we are testing out some new pieces of kit. The most dramatic change will be the type of kayaks we…
Florida Kayaking Toxic Sludge 14 Jan 2011 Last night Sean and I met with Russell and Ron at The Brew Garden. It was a successful evening and we covered a lot of material. But this post is…