In this podcast I interview Giant Fish founder Scott Darling. Scott launched the initial Giant Fish collection of paddling shorts, pants, and tops in the summer of 2020. Right at the height of the Covid pandemic. Of course it wasn’t planned that way, but despite all the obstacles, the product spoke for itself, and quickly […]
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Updated Guidance on Cold Water Paddling
A few years ago, I published a blog covering everything I could think of around cold water paddling. I was then fortunate to add a great addendum from a customer and fellow cold water paddler who has been at it for many more years than me. But as with all things, it is an evolution, […]
2021 Surfski Inventory
With winter quickly fading and the inland waters starting to open up, there has been a definite uptick of interest from those looking to get into a surfski this summer. Among the positives from COVID-19, has been the increased interest in outdoor recreation. Bikes and boats were hard to come by last season, and the […]
Top 15 Holiday Gifts for the Passionate Paddler
Top 15 Gifts for the Special Paddler In Your Life Below is a list of items that any paddler would love to receive this Holiday Season. Full disclosure, the first ten items can all be purchased at TC Surfski. The last five items are items I’ve come to use and rely on (mostly for cold […]
PFD Overview & Understanding: ISO versus USCG
Summarizing the Key Points about the PFDs We Sell I recently posted a Facebook update to let everyone know I’m now carrying the Nelo branded personal flotation device (PFD). This post generated a lot of discussion around Newtons and ISO versus US Coast Guard certification. While I am far from an expert in […]
