Joe Rouse 5/31/13 Joe Rouse 5/31/13

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!

Joe Rouse 5/30/13 Joe Rouse 5/30/13

Bonnie Asks, "Where's The Rainier Beer?"

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Bonnie, you asked, I delivered.
I spit coffee through my nose the first time I saw the Running of the Rainier. What a crazy, creative campaign. (the Northwest is known for it's magic mushrooms.)

Joe Rouse 5/9/13 Joe Rouse 5/9/13

Fish On Fridays. "Hello Mrs. Big Teeth." (Moving Pictures)

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Variables with Kimi Werner from Patagonia on Vimeo.

Good thing someone wasn't hungry.
It also helps if you are fearless, experienced, and know your environment.

Meet the fearless huntress of the sea, Kimi Werner.

Joe Rouse 5/7/13 Joe Rouse 5/7/13

Mako Madness. "An Old Man And The Sea Moment." (video)

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Hand line fishing + Big Fish + Hungry Fish = An Old Man And The Sea Moment.
"A bit of blood and guts in there."

Via Marlin Magazine.

Joe Rouse 5/3/13 Joe Rouse 5/3/13

Fish On Fridays. "Shawn, I'd Like To Introduce You To Mr. Big Teeth" (Video)

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Hello my friend, I'd like to play with you a bit.
I don't know how he managed to stay calm and continue filming. If it was me, I would have been screaming, "Mommy!" and possibly defecating in my pants. But then, I'm not a stud like Shawn.

Yes my friends, I know you're shocked. But there are things in the ocean that will eat you.

The ocean is not a kiss the fish cartoon or a playful world of domesticated seals and dolphins. It's a wilderness. So please always be aware of the conditions, your abilities and the environment when heading out into the water.

Joe Rouse 4/29/13 Joe Rouse 4/29/13

Oh No, It's Sinking!

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How did I miss this episode of Top Gear? It's absolutely brilliant!

Joe Rouse 4/25/13 Joe Rouse 4/25/13

One More Rowing (Sculling) Video.

You know you want to do it. Now go row!

Joe Rouse 4/25/13 Joe Rouse 4/25/13

Row Hard Or Go Home!

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This is how you get rower's hands.
You don't need to watch the whole video, in fact you only need to watch about 20 seconds of it to get the gist of it.

Joe Rouse 4/20/13 Joe Rouse 4/20/13

His Name Was Magnus, And He Was Great.

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Swedish Legend Magnus Olsson dies, aged 64

How I'll miss my great mate with that winning smile

Larger-than-life joker with a very serious sailing talent

Joe Rouse 4/17/13 Joe Rouse 4/17/13

Wednesday Wipeout.

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Ouch!

Joe Rouse 4/12/13 Joe Rouse 4/12/13

Like I Need A Reason To Miss Hawai'i.

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De'fer / Hawaii from De'fer Media on Vimeo.

Yes....it's another video.

Joe Rouse 4/12/13 Joe Rouse 4/12/13

I Miss Hawai'i!

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Take 1 - featuring Graham Ezzy from Ezzy Sails on Vimeo.

Try doing this at Ocean Beach without wearing a wetsuit.
You'll kiss your ass goodbye.

Joe Rouse 4/11/13 Joe Rouse 4/11/13

Let's Build A Sport Boat!

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I watched a fleet of Open 5.70s sail back into the marina last week and thought, those look like a lot of fun. So this got me thinking, "I wonder if I can build something similar?" Then I remembered seeing a video a few years back on Live Sail Die showing some guys sailing Tokyo Trash Baby. I present to you, the i550, a sportboat you can build at home.

Joe Rouse 4/10/13 Joe Rouse 4/10/13

Wednesday Wipeout.

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Even experienced sailors can screw up.

Joe Rouse 4/10/13 Joe Rouse 4/10/13

If You Row, You Know.

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Symphony of Motion (original movie) from Ken Santucci on Vimeo.

It’s a great art, is rowing. 
It’s the finest art there is.  
It’s a symphony of motion.  
And when you’re rowing well  
Why it’s nearing perfection –  
And when you reach perfection  
You’re touching the Divine.  
It touches the you of you’s  
Which is your soul.  
- George Pocock

Via US Rowing from Hear The Boat Sing.

Joe Rouse 4/5/13 Joe Rouse 4/5/13

Before You Buy A Boat And Go Sailing...

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I think you should learn how to sail. A bit of common sense also comes in handy if you want to venture out on the water. "See that thing staright ahead, it's called a beach."

But Joe, I've seen catamarans sail onto the beach in Florida.