Category Archives — "Gear"

After my wonderful outing in Sandy Hook this past Friday I headed over to the Paddlesport show in Somerset, New Jersey. Organized by The Jersey Paddler it is held in the Garden State Exhibit Center each Spring. The show runs for three days and offers a myriad of talks and demonstrations by a number illuminaries ...

I had initial plans of getting out on the water today but was foiled by high winds that came blowing in late last night. The winds stuck around for the better part of the day, 25 mph gusting into the 40′s. We even saw a bit of snow although that lasted about 15 minutes and ...

It is fitting that this being the last post of the year 2011 is about beginnings and endings. The end of a year that brought both joy and heart ache, many adventures and new experiences, growth in skills and character, as well as failings and set backs. I found myself paddling more and improving dramatically ...

Paddling with a good knife, secure and ready at hand is one of the essential gear line items that should be checked off on your list before you set off on the water. Although this is an item you probably will not make use of in a typical rescue situation you will be glad you ...

For Father’s Day this year I was given a pair of Vibram Five Fingers KSO “sport shoes”. I had been wanting a pair for kayaking for a while now to replace my Keen Venice H2 sandals that I have been using for a few years now. The Keens, however great that they are, get to ...