the horse's mouth

What Did Laird Invent?

Who said you can't have fun with a canoe?

I Wonder Why Stand Up Paddling Is More Popular Than Sailing?

You can bring a friend with you.





You can bring lots of friends with you!



You wouldn't want to do this with a sailboat.



Your kid won't become traumatized by a lunatuc sailing instructor screaming at her during sailing camp. It's just a about fun.



Versatility is the name of the game.
You can throw multiple boards on the roof of your car, so they're easy to transport. You can paddle them on rivers, lakes, bays and the ocean. You can go surfing.  You can practice your asanas on them. You can fish from them. You can even put a mast on one and go windsurfing. Clean up is a snap!

Everything That Has Been Will Be, Everything That Will Be Is, Everything That Will Be Has Been.

Capital idea, Jeeves. If we can do yoga on a Stand Up Paddleboard, why not turn one into a sailing craft! Wait a second, didn't I see this movie back in the 70s?

Want that flashback, take a stroll over to Ta'loo-ard Paddlesail.

Warning: Do not use in more than 12 knots of wind while Stand Up Paddle Sailing. Stay close to shore. Paddle with a buddy

In case you're wondering, Bonnie requested a Primo.

Warning: Do not drink and Stand Up Paddle Sail. Stay on the shore. Drink with a buddy

Now That His Work Is Done For The Year.

Santa's going to head out onto the water for a relaxing session. So have a great weekend (the last one of the year), and follow Santa's example. Try and make it out onto or into the water this weekend, even if it's just splashing around the bathtub.

Turbulent Tuesday.

Welcome to Hawaii!
The seas between the islands can be quite challenging at times.

Not Your Grand Dad's Goat Boat!

We paddlers love to be referred to by surfers as "Goat Boaters." Such a term of endearment. Of course when I swap out the ski for a little stand up paddling, I'm called a janitor. Then again when I bodysurf, I fear for my life when I see "Goat Boaters" and "Janitors." So much love. Can't we all just get along. see notes

note to all: respect the lineup. learn surfing etiquette!
note fellow paddlers: don't be a wave hog, use common sense, don't go paddling into an area with a lot of surfers.

Photos via Epic Kayak and Paddles FaceBook page.

Wednesday Wipeout.

3 strikes, you're out!

Urdhva Muka Svanasana.

Upward Facing Dog.

Anjaneyasana.

Using an unstable platform like a stand up paddleboard can make yoga poses more challenging. I wonder what would happen if a jetskier zipped into the cove? Do they have yogic swimming too?

Wahines In Moving Pictures.

A SUPerb experience.

Wednesday Wipeout.

Oops!

It's A Water World.

At The Olympics.

Wednesday Wipeout.

Even world class athletes wipeout!
If our intrepid photographer hadn't brought his camera with him, this glorious event would have been lost forever. But now it will live on in the digital universe for eternity . 

Goat Boat!

Kayak Surfing Nelscott Reef, Oregon
Photograph by Richard Hallman

Link: National Geographic.

Just What We Need.

More kooks on the water.
Brought to you by the guy who invented sit-on-top roto-molded kayaks.

Bonnie, It's Not Unusual To See Paddle Boarders On The Bay.

They're several of the them paddling along the water front, and none of them want to go out to the break and hang ten. I had to scour my photos to find a photo of a guy paddling by me. (I thought I took more.)

CLC sells plans or a kit for paddle boards.

What You Won't See In The Olympics.

Stand Up Bamboo Punting!

Fish On Fridays.

You never know who you are going to meet when you go out for a paddle.
Holy moly Joe, that's a big fish! Good thing he only eats plankton.

Get Your Butts Off That Park Bench, And Out Onto The Water!

I wonder if this is what the Tillerman meant?
Mind you, it's not hanging out with the 1% down in Caberete.

Two Days To Go!

Santa of the day.
Have you got all the presents for your keiki, family and friends? Santa is about to hit the beach.