Tuesday, September 20, 12022 HE Why does the moon raise and lower the tides over and over again?It has to make shore.Source: https://upjoke.com/tide-jokes I love a good pun as well as a corny joke. For more tide jokes, check out this link to upjoke.com. The one about the three women and a man on the beachContinueContinue reading “On Tides”
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Down with the Sound
Theory Saturday, June 25, 12022 HE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUXpNMMqW1A Those who know me know that I am a nerd. I like to know things and have a propensity to investigate (too) deeply into a topic. So, here is my take on the inflow/outflow wind phenomenon in Átl’ḵa7tsem (Howe Sound). This post is a nerdy venture into the science of the squamish winds of theContinueContinue reading “Down with the Sound”
My Useful Tools/Resources: Update
The following is a list of different websites, applications, tools, and tutorials that I have found useful for my Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) adventures. This page will be an ongoing project as I learn more. Trip PlanningWeather Forecasts’Real-Time’ Weather on the GoMapsFerry (Boat) TrafficBlogsVlogs/TutorialsGPS Tracking Trip Planning Starboard’s five-step guide. I used this web postContinueContinue reading “My Useful Tools/Resources: Update”
El Niño/La Niña Southern Oscillation (ENSO)
Friday, May 6, 12022 HE Since getting into stand up paddleboard (SUP), I have become more interested in the weather. From simply checking the forecast to checking the tides to checking the winds to wanting to know what the prevailing pressure systems and fronts would mean for short-term weather forecasts. But like many things thatContinueContinue reading “El Niño/La Niña Southern Oscillation (ENSO)”
Brand New Second Hand
Sunday, April 24, 12022 HE Yesterday I bit the bullet and bought a new board, the NSP Carolina Pro Carbon. Well, at least new to me. Hence the post title. Driving home post-purchase, I thought of Roots Manuva’s 1999 album title Brand New Second Hand. Roots Manuva is a massive figure in the British Hip Hop/music scene. CheckContinueContinue reading “Brand New Second Hand”
Project Paddle: Lower Mainland Lakes
Saturday, February 12, 12022 HE Burnaby LakeDeer LakeSasamat LakeBuntzen LakeBrowning LakeBrohm LakeCat LakePitt LakeAlouette LakeStave LakeHarrison Lake This post is more of an idea. I have been thinking about this for a while when considering different places to paddle. So putting this down in words is perhaps a commitment to myself and anyone else whoContinueContinue reading “Project Paddle: Lower Mainland Lakes”
SUP Biomechanics: Hips Volume 2
Anatomy of a Paddle Stroke 2.0 Thursday, January 27, 12022 HE Anatomy of a Paddle Stroke 2.0Backstory and DisclaimerStroke MechanicsThe Hip-erienceThe Subtleties of StrokesHip HingingA Brief Bit on BreathingShakira, Shakira: Hips Don’t LieOn BalanceThe Joint-by-Joint Approach Backstory and Disclaimer For the backstory to this post, see my first post on biomechanics. And for more background informationContinueContinue reading “SUP Biomechanics: Hips Volume 2”
SUP Biomechanics: Hips Volume 1
Anatomy 102 Saturday, January 22, 12022 HE A word of warning. My interest in anatomy started in high school when I got into strength training. Anatomy was then my favourite subject during my undergraduate degree in Human Kinetics. It remained my favourite subject during my Physical Therapy studies. It was still my favourite area of studyContinueContinue reading “SUP Biomechanics: Hips Volume 1”
SUP Biomechanics: Shoulders Volume 2
Anatomy of a Paddle Stroke Monday, January 10, 12022 HE Anatomy of a Paddle StrokeBackstoryDifferent Strokes for Different FolksBiomechanics OverviewOn the Water Versus In the LabExperience: The Best TeacherVertical Reach: How to Hold Your ShaftA Golden TriangleWhen to ReleaseKinetic Chains and Water Backstory For the backstory to this post, see my first post on biomechanics. AndContinueContinue reading “SUP Biomechanics: Shoulders Volume 2”
SUP Biomechanics: Shoulders Volume 1
Anatomy 101 Saturday, January 1, 12022 HE A word of warning. My interest in anatomy started in high school when I got into strength training. Anatomy was then my favourite subject during my undergraduate degree in Human Kinetics. It remained my favourite subject during my Physical Therapy studies. It was still my favourite area of studyContinueContinue reading “SUP Biomechanics: Shoulders Volume 1”
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