Sometimes this is the only time of the year I see them… What a great time it was. I know that I say that every year after SK102, but every year it gets a little better. This year, Brian Blankinship and Laura Butterbaugh signed up 100 students and 31 instructors for a weekend of camping, training and paddling. Of course …

Greenland Style is Hot! I just went to the CPA Greenland Paddle Making Workshop last Saturday, and I was amazed at the number of people there. By now, you know that I have gained a lot of interest in the Style of Greenland Paddling (sometimes called Traditional Style), and it was wonderful to see so many other people showing interest …

In order to complete the Coordinator’s Column, I keep trying to come up with something from my own experience which would sound interesting to all of you paddlers. It is often tough. So I had an idea. Instead of sharing my ideas with you, how about if I share your ideas with you? This is the start of an occasional …

Zen and the art of paddling cold Everyone has their moment when they desire above all else to be floating away into a state of blissful ignorance. Sometimes paddling is just about leaving it all behind, and trying not to think of anything…except when you are paddling cold. When it comes to paddling in cold water, attention and knowledge is …