Back on Black Paddle Odyssey 2012 It is always fun and exciting to participate in a first annual race. The Back to Black race on Father’s Day June 17th proved this once again. The weekend weather forecast was a bit sketchy and we had some pretty strong storms moving through Saturday evening and through the […]
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Surfski versus SUP
Surfski versus SUP First a Brief Disclaimer: I have spent very little time on a stand up paddle board (SUP) and only on flat water. I have not done any true down wind surfing and have not been on any true racing boards. My mission is to introduce surfskis to the masses and don’t have any intention of selling […]
Surfski Community: A Vision For the Future of Paddling
Building a Surfski Community I can’t help but see lot and lots of potential every time I look at the picture above. 800 boats and only 12 surfskis As with any niche and cutting edge sport, there are various pockets of communities around the country that are all working to build active and vibrant surfski […]
M22 Challenge 2012: What a Difference a Year Makes
M22 Challenge 2012 The past two months have been hectic to say the least, managing between family, my full time job, and launching a new start up business on the side. Needless to say, training has been very limited and I really wasn’t sure what to expect in the M22 Challenge this year. What a […]
Stellar Surfskis: Challenging the Notion that We Have to Give Up Speed for Stability
Stellar Surfskis Last week was pretty hectic and intense as I prepared to race the M22 Challenge and more importantly launch my first serious efforts to promote surfskis in Northern Michigan. Matt and Keegan Meyers at M22 were extremely gracious and allowed me to come to the M22 registration and display a boat and talk […]