Making you a stronger canoe and kayak paddler!
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
I did a presentation at Canoecopia on March 11 where I showed how to pack a kayak for a multi-day trip. Camping from a kayak is a great joy and one that I hope all paddlers will have an have opportunity to experience at some point in their lives. For this presentation, I had a …
Last weekend marked another outstanding Canoecopia. While some might just consider this a consumer trade show, it’s much more than that to me. Here are my top 5 reasons to love Canoecopia: It’s the annual early season family reunion for paddlers . Friends you haven’t seen in months and some that you only see once …
I am pleased to be speaking on two different topics at this year’s Canoecopia event (March 9-11, 2018). Power to the Paddle: Exercises to Improve your Canoe and Kayak Paddling Join my fun hands-on session where you’ll learn and practice functional exercises to help you paddle longer, faster, and stronger. Learn simple exercises requiring little or …
The water here in the US Midwest is crunchy this time of year, making paddling a bit challenging. Sure, it’s ridiculously cold, but unfortunately here in the Chicago area we don’t have enough snow to break out the snowshoes or cross country skis and too much for anything other than a fat bike. For now, …