Surfski Vacation 2013 The first annual TC Surfski Immersion Vacation was a great success and turned out to be everything I had hoped for and more. Although we didn’t get much wind and the water was still cold, we had warm and dry weather overall and had a phenomenal four days of paddling. Thursday Evening […]
Forward Stroke Technique
Kayak Forward Stroke Technique: Slow Down to Go Fast
Kayak Forward Stroke Technique – Now is the Time It has been a slow start to spring for most of us in the Midwest, but I’m happy to report the paddle season is now officially upon us. Prior to this season my rule of thumb was always that if there is snow on the ground […]
Great Lakes Surfski Action: A Truly Amazing First Year for TC Surfski!
Great Lakes Surfski Season Recap As I sit down to write this season recap I’m actually wondering if it might be a little premature. It is Oct 25th and I just got in a great paddle out on West Bay in 70 degree temps and gusts out of the south up to 35 mph. […]
Surfski Training: Talent is Overrated, Deep Practice is Underrated
Surfski Training – Be Smart About It When it comes to surfski racing and paddling the goal for most of us is very simple, how do I go faster in my surfski when I know that I can’t increase the amount of time I spend on the water without risking coming home to find my […]
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 […]
