Lost A Step?
Published September 16, 2008 | 
Getting too deeply into paddling or any sport for us non-athletes is double-edged sword. In one sense I’m lucky. I was never into any sport in my life when I was younger. I was more into playing guitar, smoking and drinking. That’s what us rebellious types did. Now at 43 I can giggle a bit when I hear about foot ball players losing a step at 30-something. I mean, if you don’t start doing something until you are 30-something you can’t really “Lose I step”. So I’ve got one up on them!! Continue reading
Break A Leg
Published September 16, 2008 | 
A win is a win. It’s not like you’d want to get into a battle for your life againt the current and a strainer but if you did, coming home alive should be counted as a victory. Read More.
The Notes on Andrew
Published September 16, 2008 |
It’s probably not surprising that there is a sudden new interest in Andrew McAuley’s story now with the new National Geographic program. Lots of folks seem to be visiting the site the last couple of days from old or incorrect links. So here is the information you are looking for.
News Updates – This is running news I kept when hours turned to days.
Of Substance – The orginal post I wrote as Andrew Launched for the second time.
Apples & Flowers
Published September 15, 2008 | 
At the behest of autumn we gathered yesterday at the local apple orchard to indulge in caramel covered apples & maple sugar candy under the torn grey remnants of a southern hurricane. This time of year it seems every nook is filled with the last of the seasons flowers. For kayak rolling addicts it’s about time to start hitting the indoor pools again.
Titan
Published September 14, 2008 | 
And my heaven will be a big heaven, and I will walk through the front door
- Peter Gabriel
So I was wondering. . . The main reason for owning a high volume kayak is for very large people or very long trips. . .or both. Has anyone done a major expedition in a Solstice GT Titan? Just asking!??
Slipstream
Published September 13, 2008 | 
Well the lush separation unfolds you –
and the products of wealth
push you along on the bow wave
of the spiritless undying selves.
And you press on God’s waiter your last dime –
as he hands you the bill.
And you spin in the slipstream –
timeless — unreasoning –
paddle right out of the mess.
- Tull
GKC Hosts “This is the Sea 4″ Premiere
Published September 12, 2008 |
I mentioned this before but GKC just sent out the details. So here they are: Geneva Kayak Center is hosting the Midwest premiere of the fourth installment of the popular sea kayaking videos “This is the Sea 4″. This film-maker, Justine Curvengen, will be in town, on Friday, November 14th for the premiere of the video. Preceding the video, Justine and her paddling partner Barry will give a presentation on their circumnavigation of the South Island of New Zealand. Immediately following the premiere, . Admission is 10.00 per person with 5.00 of the admission fee going to charity, and 5.00 towards the purchase of the DVD at the premier. More information will be available on the premiere soon.
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