Monday, February 8, 12021 HE My downwinding experience yesterday confirmed what I already knew about my footwork on my board. It needs work. The highlighting of my lack of comfort to move forward and backward and more particularly my complete unwillingness to cross-step yesterday provided the needed motivation to change this. I’ve known for some time thatContinueContinue reading “Fancy Flatwater Footwork”
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Jericho Upwinder/Downwinder 2.0
Saturday, January 30, 12021 HE My original plan was to get out for an early morning twilight/sunrise paddle. A rough night of family sleep kiboshed that plan. But I was able to get out in the afternoon and perhaps it was the water gods working their magic. When I arrived at the Jericho Beach Parking LotContinueContinue reading “Jericho Upwinder/Downwinder 2.0”
Rules of Engagement
Here are my general rules of safety as well as some specific recommendations if you will be engaging in solo paddling. As a warning, solo paddling inherently poses some additional risk compared to paddling with a partner, but at the same time, it can be an extremely rewarding experience. For some great views on theContinueContinue reading “Rules of Engagement”
Janus: Gateway to the Morning
Sunday, January 10, 12021 HE Well, it is January and the days are short. In the summer it was so easy to get out early for a paddle but I have been reluctant to go early in the winter for good reason. Cold. Poor visibility both for me and for others. But in the spiritContinueContinue reading “Janus: Gateway to the Morning”
Polar Bear Paddle 12021!
Friday, January 1, 12021 HE Thank you Peter for pushing for a polar bear paddle! It was not exactly polar conditions out, nor did either of us go in the water, but it was the first day of 12021 (human era, see the video below for the explanation)! And what a great way to ringContinueContinue reading “Polar Bear Paddle 12021!”
My Paddling Box
I read somewhere that it is a good organizational practice to have a paddle box. A sort of grab-and-go bag so that if you happen to go out on a whim for a paddle you are unlikely to forget anything. And then I found myself at Caulfeild Cove ready to go for a paddle butContinueContinue reading “My Paddling Box”
Squamish River Estuary: Hinterland Roots
Sunday, December 6, 2020 I grew up in Squamish, so paddling through the Squamish River Estuary has been on my paddle radar for some time now. I remember canoeing through the estuary with my best childhood friend, Jeff Kindree, and his aunt and uncle. So on Monday, when Annie asked me if I would be paddling in SquamishContinueContinue reading “Squamish River Estuary: Hinterland Roots”
Bowen Island: Checking Out the Coastline
Wednesday, November 25, 2020 Despite the number of reported Covid-19 cases still being sky-high for British Columbia, it seems some people are following the new guidelines. At least that is what my sporadic client bookings would suggest. I am not complaining though, at least I am on the fortunate side of still having a job,ContinueContinue reading “Bowen Island: Checking Out the Coastline”
Crossing Burrard Inlet: A Reconnaissance Mission
Sunday, November 22, 2020 The view from Spanish Banks East Concession out over Burrard Inlet to Point Atkinson. Photo by Mon Jef Peeters. I have some lofty ideas on the horizon for my SUP adventures. I have yet to do an overnight trip. My long-term goal is to do the Sea to Sky Marine Trail from VancouverContinueContinue reading “Crossing Burrard Inlet: A Reconnaissance Mission”
Kokatat Semi-Dry Suit: Here I come Winter!
Monday, October 19, 2020 After a significant amount of research, I decided that I would get a drysuit. There are a lot of good sites that discuss the merits of a wetsuit versus a drysuit. Here are a few of the ones that I enjoyed the most: Paddle Monster, SUPBoarder, Stand Up Paddleboard World, Stand Up Paddleboarding Guide. AfterContinueContinue reading “Kokatat Semi-Dry Suit: Here I come Winter!”
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