This (being outdoors...on the water), family and friends is what it's all about for me.
Photos from the US Surfski Championship.
Hello Mr. Whale, How's Your Summer (Winter...Southern Hemisphere) Going? Kayak Levantado Por Ballena (Moving Pictures)
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I know, why don't I give a couple of clueless humans a scare.
Yes boys and girls, you're not living in a pretend world. Wild animals do whatever the heck that want.
The Dog Days Of Summer.
It's a pretty damn good summer, so far.
Dawn Patrol At The Golden Gate. (Moving Pictures)
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Sean Morley plays in the garden.
Those Lazy Days Of Summer.
Continue, up at the Lake.
Sailing Photo Of The Week.
Outrigger sailing canoes kick it.
The WaterTribe. Expedition-Style Adventure Racing In Small Boats. (Moving Pictures)
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“The purpose of WaterTribe is to encourage the development of boats, equipment, skills and human athletic performance for safe and efficient coastal cruising using minimal impact human and wind powered watercraft based on sea kayaks, canoes, and small sailboats.” ~ Chief, February 2000
Triak Tuesday.
Look, it's Joe sailing a kayak on the Bay!
This past Sunday I had the opportunity to take a Triak out for a spin. I won't go into detail yet, but I wil say this, "Wow, what a great boat!"
Stay tuned, I plan on doing a write up about my experience sailing this multi-hull wonder in a day or two....if I don't procrastinate.
Do You Hate Wearing A PFD? This Could Be The Solution: An Inflatable Rash Guard. (Moving Pictures)
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What Did Laird Invent?
Who said you can't have fun with a canoe?
I Wonder Why Stand Up Paddling Is More Popular Than Sailing?
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You can bring a friend with you.
You can bring lots of friends with you!
You wouldn't want to do this with a sailboat.
Your kid won't become traumatized by a lunatuc sailing instructor screaming at her during sailing camp. It's just a about fun.
Versatility is the name of the game.
You can throw multiple boards on the roof of your car, so they're easy to transport. You can paddle them on rivers, lakes, bays and the ocean. You can go surfing. You can practice your asanas on them. You can fish from them. You can even put a mast on one and go windsurfing. Clean up is a snap!
Everything That Has Been Will Be, Everything That Will Be Is, Everything That Will Be Has Been.
Capital idea, Jeeves. If we can do yoga on a Stand Up Paddleboard, why not turn one into a sailing craft! Wait a second, didn't I see this movie back in the 70s?
Want that flashback, take a stroll over to Ta'loo-ard Paddlesail.
Warning: Do not use in more than 12 knots of wind while Stand Up Paddle Sailing. Stay close to shore. Paddle with a buddy
In case you're wondering, Bonnie requested a Primo.
Warning: Do not drink and Stand Up Paddle Sail. Stay on the shore. Drink with a buddy
Now That His Work Is Done For The Year.
Santa's going to head out onto the water for a relaxing session. So have a great weekend (the last one of the year), and follow Santa's example. Try and make it out onto or into the water this weekend, even if it's just splashing around the bathtub.
Turbulent Tuesday.
Welcome to Hawaii!
The seas between the islands can be quite challenging at times.
Not Your Grand Dad's Goat Boat!
We paddlers love to be referred to by surfers as "Goat Boaters." Such a term of endearment. Of course when I swap out the ski for a little stand up paddling, I'm called a janitor. Then again when I bodysurf, I fear for my life when I see "Goat Boaters" and "Janitors." So much love. Can't we all just get along. see notes
note to all: respect the lineup. learn surfing etiquette!
note fellow paddlers: don't be a wave hog, use common sense, don't go paddling into an area with a lot of surfers.
Photos via Epic Kayak and Paddles FaceBook page.
Wednesday Wipeout.
3 strikes, you're out!
Urdhva Muka Svanasana.
Anjaneyasana.
Using an unstable platform like a stand up paddleboard can make yoga poses more challenging. I wonder what would happen if a jetskier zipped into the cove? Do they have yogic swimming too?
Wahines In Moving Pictures.
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A SUPerb experience.
Wednesday Wipeout.
Oops!