by Christopher Crowhurst | Feb 25, 2013 | Uncategorized
With the introduction of Microsoft’s new operating system Windows 8 I have been experimenting with new PC’s with touch screens. I am currently using a Lenovo Yoga, which is a 13 inch convertible laptop and slate solution. My only reason for having a Mac on...
by Christopher Crowhurst | Feb 24, 2013 | Uncategorized
In January I was contacted by a Phil Bolsta, a journalist, who was writing an article for the Twin Cities Business magazine. He spent a few minutes interviewing me and the resulting article was published yesterday, it is not 100% accurate, but close enough. As the...
by Christopher Crowhurst | Feb 21, 2013 | Uncategorized
Being an ex-pat with a blended family certainly can complicate family gatherings. This past weekend family members travelled from three different US cities to spend a weekend together at the seaside in Florida. There was barely enough moonlight to see the palm trees...
by Christopher Crowhurst | Feb 13, 2013 | Review
VIPaddles is run by Randy Millar in British Columbia. Last month he contacted me and asked if I was interested in reviewing one of his Greenland paddles. I of course replied favorably as I love to try out every and any skinny stick I can get my hands on. I had heard...
by Christopher Crowhurst | Feb 11, 2013 | Uncategorized
This weekend I spent a few hours in the pool, initially teaching rolling, then I jumped into my kayak and practiced a few rolls. During filming of a reverse sweep the wooden Greenland paddle I was using gave way (not an unusual or unique event). This provoked me to...
