Gear Reviews… kayaker in Puget Sound learns a dangerous lesson 14 Apr 200921 Apr 2009 Wisdom comes out of surviving, reflecting on, and not repeating our mistakes. A book or video will never teach how quick a mistake can turn into an obituary. I am…
Gear Reviews… Chesapeake Light Craft: Sean’s perspective 9 Apr 200921 Apr 2009 Hey Everyone, Got a chance to meet with Jeff & KayakKev on Saturday, April 4th for the CLC Kayak Demo, its just been a busy week, so I'm just getting…
Gear Reviews Mountain Hardwear Gives Back 7 Apr 200912 Nov 2009 I have been using Mountain Hardwear gear since the mid 1990's. My oldest product is a tent that still looks new after more than a decade of heavy use. The…
Gear Reviews Chesapeake Light Craft: Jeff’s perspective 5 Apr 200911 Mar 2014 I had a great time at the Chesapeak Light Craft: Florida Demo Saturday. Out of the available kayaks, my favorite all purpose kayak is the Night Heron Stitch & Glue. I was…
Gear Reviews Chesapeake Light Craft: Florida Demo 2 Apr 200911 Mar 2014 Russel of Sweetwater Kayaks is having Chesapeake Light Craft demo their wood kayaks Saturday April 4, 2009 on the Gandy Beach. Sean and I are planing on paddling several of…
Gear Reviews… Stuff your PFD 26 Jan 200912 Mar 2014 I am often asked what I have in the pockets and on my PFD. Kokata PFD Princeton Tec - Aqua Strobe Princeton Tec - Impact II hand held flashlight Princeton…
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…
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…
Gear Reviews Sean’s New Kayak/ Atlantis Mis T Review!!! 24 Nov 200811 Mar 2014 Well, I Finally did IT!! I took the plunge and purchased my first Touring/Expedition Kayak. Some who know me will be surprised to learn that I did not actually own…
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…
Gear Reviews My First Wood Kayak 10 Nov 200811 Mar 2014 In April 2008, I decided to try my hand at making a wood strip kayak. So I got on WWW.CLCBoats.com and ordered the forms for the hardest yak I could…
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…
Gear Reviews Tuktu Canoe Paddle 17 Oct 200811 Mar 2014 I choose to sometimes use a single blade Tuktu Paddle when I go kayak fishing for one reason. Paddling should stay simple. When meandering through the mangrove trails in Tampa…
Gear Reviews… 2008 Kayak lifejackets for women 14 Aug 200812 Mar 2014 Safety is very important to my guests and me as we paddle together.And frequently my female guests talk about their frustration with kayaking PFD lifejackets.Their irritation comes from dealing with…
Gear Reviews… Columbia Sportswear Omni-Dry fabric 6 Aug 200811 Mar 2014 I spend a lot of time on the water and under the Florida sun. Which is great if you are like many people trying to achieve a healthy tan; unfortunately,…