The Spanish are coming

The Spanish are coming

Some large portion of the world speaks and reads the English language, a larger number speak Spanish (even larger populations speak Hindi and Mandarin). Earlier this year I was approached by Iván Lamas to help translate Rolling with Sticks into his native Spanish...
Masik designs for modern kayaks

Masik designs for modern kayaks

When learning to roll one quickly discovers how critical it is to be able to move the kayak with your legs, thighs and hips. A solid connection between the kayak and your body greatly facilitates learning to move the kayak. Few of us are lucky enough to have kayaks...
Prior Lake Paddling

Prior Lake Paddling

My wife and I live at the top of a hill over looking Prior Lake. We usually paddle at Spring Lake where we have a cabin. The last few weeks of Summer this year have been unusually warm. The warm weather has caused the water quality at Spring Lake to deteriorate. I...
The Traditional Gathering

The Traditional Gathering

Yesterday was our wedding anniversary. Every year it falls on the same weekend as The Traditional Gathering in Minnesota. This year my good lady suggested we celebrate our wedding anniversary a week early so I could go north to The Gathering and she would go south to...
Big news from Novorca

Big news from Novorca

I am a big supporter of Novorca Carbon Fiber Paddles so I thought I would share this announcement that I just read on Facebook: “Kayak Ways is very pleased to announce a design collaboration with Novorca Paddles. For those traditional paddlers who are seeking...