We all know that feeling of butterflies in the stomach right before a race. For some it’s not a big deal, for others that sinking feeling in your stomach starts a…
Over the last several weeks I’ve had interactions with paddlers who, for one reason or another, have felt that they’ve failed to race to their potential. In each case, they’ve made…
If you haven't paddled your sup at night, you are missing out on a fantastic experience that can bring you closer to nature, improve your sensory awareness and increase your…
One of the best things about paddling - whether it's standup, outrigger canoe, or surf ski - is the instant connection we make with the aquatic environment. Encounters with the…
Central Nervous System Fatigue
There’s a danger lurking out there for athletes. It’s not life threatening, but it can negatively impact your training and performance in a pretty serious…
E lau hoe, mai na wa’a; i ke ka, i ka hoe, i ka hoe, i ke ka; pas aku i ka’aina.
Everybody paddle the canoes together; bail and paddle, paddle…
Paddler's Paradises: Tennessee River and Columbia River Gorges
Not all river gorges are made alike.
Some are narrow, snake through the mountains in a elegant, sinuous fashion, while other are…
So, maybe you've heard about a sup race like this weekend's Carolina Cup in North Carolina, or maybe there's a local race series nearby, and you're thinking about checking it…