Downwind Paddling and Life Lessons There have certainly been many metaphors drawn between life and surfing waves. I know that I won’t be the first to philosophize in this area, but the more I think about it, I can’t help exploring some of the unique surfski specific attributes of surfing and how they can be […]
Downwind Paddling Technique
Downwind Paddling Technique: The Learning Curve is Worth It!
Downwind Paddling Technique Disclaimer: I don’t have downwind experience in the big ocean conditions, what I write about below is based on experience primarily in Grand Traverse Bay of Lake Michigan and occasionally on open Lake Michigan. Six foot swell is probably the largest conditions I have seen. I do suspect that the fundamentals hold […]
Surfski Technique: Exploring the Five Critical Dimensions
Surfski Technique One of the things that intrigues and excites me the most about surfski paddling is the many dimensions to the sport that all come together to ultimately determine how well you will perform. All these dimensions ensure you’ll never be bored with surfski padding and if/when you get into racing it will always […]
