From time to time, someone asks me what sort of food I bring on my paddle camping adventures. The question usually comes from someone who is wondering how I carry all the food and drink I need without weighing myself down too much. It’s a good question because there does seem to be an inverse … Continue reading Eating on a Paddle-Camping Trip
Tag: standup paddling tips
Let’s Get It Straight
Getting to where you want to go can be difficult. And getting there in the most direct way is also challenging. What you will notice when you standup paddle, especially as a new paddler, is that your board will not track in a perfectly straight line as you paddle. With each stroke, the nose of … Continue reading Let’s Get It Straight
Top Ten Tips for First Timers
You’ve seen people standup paddling as you sip your margarita at your waterfront restaurant table. You‘ve said to yourself, “Hey that looks like fun. I’d like to try that.” If you’re finally going to try it for the first time, here are some tips: Do not take your maiden voyage on a SUP in the … Continue reading Top Ten Tips for First Timers
Tips for Paddling with Little Ones
Avalon To Kate, my four-year old, Sunday has always been known as “crepe day, paddle day” which is, to me, a far better name for the day after Saturday. You can guess from the name what happens at our house. Every Sunday morning, I make crepes, and then we go paddle. I have been taking … Continue reading Tips for Paddling with Little Ones
Adventures in StandUp Paddling 