For me, kayaking is the best of all possible metaphors for understanding and guiding my approach to life. For a long time I have been contemplating a big change in my life. But I haven’t been able to clearly see my goal, so I have been unclear about how to start. As in so many [...]
Reflections: Learning to Kayak
Do you remember the first time you sat in a whitewater kayak? The first strokes you took, or your first combat roll? I do, and I blame my sister 100% for getting me involved in kayaking. No doubt about it. My sister and I started kayaking in 2001. She was 13 and I was 11 years [...]
A Paddler’s Guide to Brightly Colored Tupperware
Kayaks, also known as brightly-colored tupperware, come in all shapes and sizes. Long, and skinny, short and spud-like…how do you know which one is right for you? Before you buy, think about your paddling goals. Are you wanting to paddle strictly whitewater? Will you want to carry gear with you –how much? Do you want [...]
My Relationship With Kayaking
At first I just really liked kayaking. We hung out a lot one summer, and it was great but I really didn’t see it going any further than that. I mean, it was just bad timing. I had school that fall and wouldn’t have been able to see my kayak anyway. Sure I missed it, [...]
