Sea Kayakers are frequently in a very dynamic environment.  Frequently we deal with wind, waves, tides, and currents.  To make it even more confusing, these forces interact with the land to produce micro environments that are constantly changing.  To paddle efficiently, a kayaker must learn to “read” the water to see currents, rips, eddies, and hidden hazards.  This skill allows …

Sea kayaking is what we do.   We paddle for the adventure, beauty, and solitude on the water, but it also carries inherent risks.  Every trip on the water may expose the paddler to dynamic and sometimes unpredictable hazards.  Successful sea kayakers are not just skilled paddlers; they are also thoughtful risk managers.  By developing a mindset of risk assessment and …

There’s an old quote from The Wind in the Willows that says, “There is nothing — absolutely nothing — half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats.”  That’s especially true when you’re in a sea kayak with nowhere in particular to be.   While most of us take our kayaks out with a destination in mind, sometimes the …