An amazing few days in North Carolina working with students on Greenland strokes and coastal skills.
From a lake to the Intercoastal Waterway to the Atlantic Ocean for surf zone skills.
Thank you to Laura Phillips for making this happen and Kokatat and Gearlab Outdoors for their support and gear
It's officially travel season with private courses, events, & symposiums on the books with more planned.
April: Swansboro, NC
May: Hamburg, Germany
June: San Francisco, CA
July: GLSKS, Grand Marais, MI
Sept: Ontario Greenland Camp, Ontario, Canada
Sept: TRAK Kayaks Owner's Gathering, BC, Canada
Get your questions answered and test the portable, versatile TRAK Kayak 2.0 at the Gig Harbor Paddlers Cup on April 25th from 9 AM to 2 PM at Skansie Brothers Park and Netshed.
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Learn more about the TRAK 2.0: www.trakkayaks.com?ref=robert_n...
I'll be back at this year's Gig Harbor Paddlers Cup (April 25th and 26th) with demos and deals from:
Gearlab Outdoors
TRAK Kayaks
Kokatat
NC Kayaks
I'll have swag and information on @acapaddlesports
I'll see you at Skansie Park!
#seakayak #Seattle #GigHarbor
Same experience this past Monday. Walked right up to the ID check - no lines with pre-check, but maybe a 10 min wait without it.
This was the second session. The first was a roll class and this one was held for the Seattle Sea Kayak Club and was a self rescue practice and coaching session.
Awesome to see the mix of kayaks, including a new TRAK Kayaks.
For more on TRAK Kayaks: bit.ly/3BwBUIU
The PNW "Deception Pass" limited edition of the Kalleq is due to start shipping in May.
Get yours pre-ordered!
I have a prototype of the paddle in stock.
Happy adventures await!
This is for those of you paddling the Salish Sea:
A new set of Salish Sea Tidal Current Atlases are available.
www.dewey.ca/home/sstca
A big thank you to Maurice Redmond for putting this reel together and to TRAK Kayaks and Gearlab Outdoors for their support.
There are still a few spots available in my Greenland Style Paddling course.
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Beautiful place! Definitely would love to get there myself
Where would your TRAK take you?
With the ability to pack it in a bag, you could head almost anywhere with an expedition capable kayak that can handle current, surf, open water swells, wind....or a calm mountain lake.
Reach out for a demo in your area.
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In between my travel this year, I'll be working with Jeremy Oyen running an ACA Paddlesports Level 1-2 Essentials of Kayak Touring IDW/ICW this June in Tacoma, WA.
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More travel added!
Stoked to be heading to Ontario, Canada for this one!
There are still a few spots open if you want to join me!
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TRAK Kayaks has some amazing trips happening this year including the Baja Equinox Trip.
There are still 3 spots left and rentals are available!
If you can make it on short notice, reach out to me about potential discounts.
www.trakkayaks.com/collections/...
#Baja #seakayak #expedition #Mexico
Practical Navigation for Paddlers
I cover the basics on chart reading, plotting courses, and finding a location from a fixed point plus how to use NOAA's Custom Chart Maker
ALL materials needed for this class are provided as part of the course fee and yours to keep
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Occupational hazard!
The drysuits are a mix of 3 full drysuits, 1 semi-dry, 1 is a 2 piece system, and there is another single drytop. I do have another 2 piece set not currently hanging in the closet.
The Tuiliks are for ocean and keyhole cockpits.
I'll be in the Bay Area in June (Redwood City and Half Moon Bay, CA) for a couple of Greenland style paddling courses for members of the Western Sea Kayakers
The Forward and Essential Strokes (1 day course)
The Art of Greenland Style Paddling - Precision, Power, Efficiency, & Grace (2 day course)
At the end of Feb I am teaching a VHF radio course for the Washington Water Trails Association covering:
• Clear & effective communication
• Emergency & distress procedures
• Channel use & radio etiquette
• Real-world scenarios
All class proceeds donated to WWTA
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Enter Gearlab Outdoors Gear Tub. Holds its shape (yet folds flat for travel), holds my complete kit, won't leak, dries quickly after use, I can stand in it to put on andd remove gear. It's already taken abuse having been dragged around Taipei and now here at home - from rocky beaches to pool decks.
How good is your self-rescue?
Do you trust it when needed?
I do and purposely test it often to keep it reliable - even with a reliable roll.
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Planning for 2026 has been in full swing since getting back from Taiwan.
Classes are officially scheduled in NC this April and now added a 3-day Greenland Style Paddling Course in Spiekeroog, Germany in May.
Courses in other states and countries are in the works!
Reach out if you are interested.
Fixed it
I'll be back at the office this morning for my final day here coaching in Taiwan.
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Great Egret in Zhongshan Park (Section 4)
#Birdoftheday
#birds
After my Greenland paddling class, we all headed up the Shuang River (north Taiwan). The roughly 3 knots of current gave me some good seat time in the Waveism Kayak working the back eddies and then some time peeling out into the eddy lines off the bridge.
Saysutshun Island across from #Nanaimo for the TRAK Kayaks Owner's gathering....the TRAK 2.0 pairs perfectly with the Gearlab Outdoors IPIK 225....and of course, camping.
#islandlife
Greenland Strokes classes scheduled:
Oct 5th - Sequim, WA (Olympic Peninsula Paddlers)
Oct 12th - Friday Harbor, WA
Oct 28th - Taiwan
Courses are designed for everyone from absolute beginner to those looking to refine their skills.
Demo paddles will be available.
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Stoked!
Next stop - Taiwan!
Well, technically my next stop is back in Canada in a couple of weeks, but I will be off to Taiwan teaching Greenland strokes and running outfitting clinics with some rolling and surf classes likely added to the schedule.
I hope to see you there!
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