Community & Adaptive Programs
To use the power of water and the joy of kayaking to help people with unique needs find health, healing, and exciting challenges. The Tampa, Team River Runner program is a therapeutic kayak group created to assist injured soldiers in their rehabilitation.
Being a parent is the most rewarding and scary vocation. I am happy to report being a Dad has not slowed down my ability to enjoy the outdoors. In fact, it has made my love of the outdoors better because my son has helped me see everything as new again. He is my best hiking, camping, and paddling companion.
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From Sail to Paddle: A Sea Scout’s Guide to Planning a Kayaking Long Cruise
How experienced Sea Scouts can apply sailing knowledge to a youth led sea kayaking long cruise, with navigation, rescue training, Safety Afloat, and Long Cruise badge guidance.
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⛵“Not Just Sailors—But Citizens of the Sea”: Why Your Child Belongs in Sea Scouts
The Sea Scouts, part of the Boy Scouts of America, teach youth essential life skills, leadership, and civic responsibility through maritime activities. Participants engage in sailing, SCUBA diving,…
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🌊⚓ Sea Scouts and Native American Day ⚓🌊
As Skippers, we can connect youth with Scouting’s water traditions and Native American culture. Recent Sea Scout visits revealed rich canoe heritage and storytelling. For Native American Day,…
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⚓🌊 Sea Scout’s “Voyage of the Mind” Reading Adventure Challenge
Sea Scouts — the bold youth who cherish the freedom of the waves, the mysteries of the deep, and the call of far-off shores — books that truly…
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🌟 The “Pathfinder’s Reading Voyage” Challenge
Mission:Become a true Pathfinder — one who navigates not only rivers and mountains but also the vast oceans of imagination and wisdom! Complete adventurous “routes” by reading and…
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Perspective of an outdoor Dad
It is common to be at the crossroads of going on an intense athletic adventure or choosing to be at home with the family. I have known many…
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Maine tastic the five day paddle
The best part of the time in Maine was when Mark, a local guide, and I paddled with a Boy Scout Troop for five days and four nights…
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UPDATE: WATER SAFETY
July 31, 2011 TAMPA — “A 1-year-old boy died Sunday after drowning in a 5-gallon bucket of water, authorities said. He slipped out of his parents’ sight for…
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kayaking with a toddler
Kayaking creates joyful outdoor experiences for parents and their children. The author shares personal experiences with his young son, emphasizing the importance of swim lessons, safety gear, and…
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Taking kids out on a SUP
Sunday Sean and I took our kids out on their first Stand Up Paddleboard adventure. It was only 45 minutes long. I could write about how much fun…
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fathers’ day reflections
I thought I knew what love was. I read about it. Did some Shakespeare, when I was younger, that dealt with the topic. (yes I did some acting). …
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Beat Cancer with a Paddle
Sean and I are teaming up to help beat cancer with a Paddle. The Second Annual Paddle for The Cure is scheduled for Saturday April 24, 2010. Set…
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Kids and Kayaking: Infant Swimming Resource
Introducing kids to kayaking is one of the most rewarding things I have done.The activity refreshes my love of nature as I see things fresh through their eyes.And…
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Memorial Day
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…
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The Call of the River – A Hundred Years of Whitewater Adventure
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;…
