This podcast was an experimental downwind jam session. The idea was to setup a Zoom call open to any and all paddlers to join and share their stories and experiences around downwind paddling. We got off to a rough start when the initial call was highjacked by hackers, but were able to regroup and have […]
Surfski Community
PPP Episode 37: ACA Surfski Instruction with Matt Murphy
My guest on this podcast is Matt Murphy. Matt is a Naval Architect and Ocean Engineer by trade, who grew up in and on the waters of Northeastern Canada. After school, Matt made his way to Houston, Texas where he currently lives with his wife and four kids. Matt has a very diverse paddling background […]
2014 Great Lakes Surfski Racing: A Sneak Peak
2014 Great Lakes Surfski Racing Calendar The grueling winter of 2013/14 must have many of you dreaming of the dog days of summer. I’ve already received several inquiries regarding the 2014 race schedule. It is not all 100% final, but in this blog I wanted to at least outline what is currently on my radar, […]
TC Waterman Surfski Race: The Premier Midwest Surfski Event
2013 Marks the First “Official” TC Waterman Surfski Race This year the Surfski race at TC Waterman became official moving from an exhibition race to an official event. We had 23 surfskis racing this year with competitors ranging from 19-85 years old, but only one female racer. We definitely need to change that for next […]
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 […]
