I am pleased to be a member of the Pro Paddler Team for Bishop Boards. I am honored to be affiliated with this small, family-owned and paddler-run business and look forward to introducing more paddlers to the Bishop Boards line up. Beautiful craftsmanship, great quality, and a wide variety of boards for every skill level means …
St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago
One experience every paddler should have at some point is an up-close view of the annual dyeing of the Chicago River. Since 1962 the river has been dyed green at 9:00 am on the Saturday before St. Patrick’s Day. The Plumbers Union Local 130 adds an orange biodegradable vegetable dye to the water to create …
Thank you for sharing
I just returned from my annual pilgrimage to Canoecopia and I have to say that this year was the best ever. I am fortunate to have been selected as a speaker on several topics this year. I had the pleasure of speaking with five separate audiences on topics, including a fitness session based on Power …
CPR, AED, and First Aid Training Now Available
I’ve been teaching CPR/AED/First Aid for Children, Infants, and Adults for my employer for the past 7 years and now it’s time to take the classes public. PaddlingExercises.com is an authorized training center through the American Safety and Health Institute and will be leading my first public class on March 24. If you’re in the …
Will you be at Canoecopia 2019?
I will and I hope to see you there too. I am honored to have been invited to speak four times on three topics at this year’s edition of the world’s largest paddlesports expo. Here are my topics for 2019: Power to the Paddle: Exercises to Improve your Canoe and Kayak Paddling Leadership Principles for …
Join me on Isle Royale – July 30 -August 4, 2019
I love the magic of Isle Royale. The majestic and wild beauty. The history of the place, it’s people and their stories, and wildlife. The incredible sunrises and unforgettable sunsets. The thimbleberry and blueberry picking (and the resulting blueberry pancakes). In 2019 I have the opportunity to share this special island with others. I am …
Werner Paddles Ambassador
I am proud to announce that I have been named a Werner Paddles Ambassador. I am honored to be affiliated with a company like Werner, one who is committed to delivering a great product with fantastic support. I have been a proud Werner user for several years and always enjoy the opportunity to share the …