The Introduction to Kayaking (Level 1) skills course is an introductory program that will provide you with the skills, knowledge, and abilities to be safe and confident on the water. A boat with sealed bow and stern bulkheads is recommended to participate in capsize and rescue technique activities. Spray skirts will not be used during this class. Topics …
Coastal Kayak Strokes and Maneuvers Refinement
The Coastal Kayak Strokes and Maneuvers Refinement course is designed to assist coastal kayakers refining basic and advancing strokes and maneuvers. Participants should have successfully completed a Level 2 or equivalent training. This full-day program will emphasize the following skills: Improving efficiency in your forward, reserve, and sweep strokes Preventing capsize through use of bracing Developing greater boat …
ACA Level 2 Essentials of Kayak Touring
The Essentials of Kayak Touring (Level 1/2) skills course is a full-day program that will provide you with the skills, knowledge, and abilities to be safe and confident on inland lakes and coastal waters. A boat with sealed bow and stern bulkheads is preferred but not required for this class. Topics covered include: Personal preparation and equipment Maintaining …
Canoecopia 2021
This year’s Canoecopia event is always a winter highlight for thousands of paddlers, myself included. After the year we just faced, your community needs you and you need it. Get registered for only $15 and attend more than 70 presentations. Best of all, unlike previous years where you had to choose which presentations to see …
The Paddling the Blue Podcast is live!
I am excited to announce that the Paddling the Blue podcast is now live! This podcast is focused on sharing stories from people doing great things related to paddling. After all, it’s the people that make our favorite sport go around and this podcast is intended to become a way for us to connect with …
Canoecopia is coming March 13-15, 2020
The annual “family reunion” is coming March 13-15, 2020 and I hope to see you there. I am honored to have been invited to speak on three topics this year. Power to the Paddle: Exercises to Improve your Canoe and Kayak Paddling Leadership Principles for Effective and Fun Day Trips Perfectly Pack Your Kayak for …
Your shoulders must have been killing you
I completed a 117-mile solo paddle of Michigan’s Keewenaw Peninsula in August 2019. While my four-day paddle pales in comparison to some of the epic journeys completed by other paddlers this summer, it was a fantastic experience and my longest solo to date. Going in, I was wondering how I would do on a multi-day …
How to strengthen your core with the Stability Ball Pass
It’s been a while since I’ve put up a straight fitness post so it’s time to get back to my roots. Once you’ve developed a solid and stable core and your low back can support you effectively, you’re ready to begin building core strength. Core strength exercises are characterized by adding movement through the spine …