Last post we talked about how to get in a kayak that you’ve fallen out of. Now you can paddle with confidence, no need to worry about the “what if” scenario. If you haven’t read that one, it’s a great place to start. Click here to read that post. In this post we’ll be talking […]
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How To Get Back In A Kayak
How many people who kayak have actually had a real lesson? Not many, certainly not enough in my opinion. We’re going to fix that, right here right now. This will be the first installment of our how to kayak series. I think we’ll start with how to get back in if you fall off. Seems […]
Kayak Launching
We’ve been looking for the safest and easiest way to get in and out of a kayak. Launching a kayak from a floating dock can be tricky, and after a long paddle it can be tough getting out. It hasn’t been easy, but we’ve found the answer! It actually came across my Facebook feed, a […]
SUP Certifiable
When I started Paddles By The Sea, I knew I wanted it to be a platform to teach SUP (standup paddle boarding) to beginners. So, one of my first steps to starting the business was getting a SUP instructor certified. I wanted to be the best teacher possible to my new students, here’s a glimpse […]
Bote Vahalla 14′ Race Paddle Board
Equipment Review Make and Model: Bote Valhalla Dimensions: Length: 14′ Width: 26.5″ Thickness: 9″ Volume: Not listed Fin Setup: Single fin First Impression (on land): Visual: This board makes an amazing first impression, its hot. Kinda wanna buy it a drink. The exposed chainmail is super sexy, this board looks silly fast Features: Super […]
Tandem Kayaks
Paddles has intentionally put off getting tandem kayaks. Always seen doubles kayaks as nothing more than divorce makers, argument creatures and generally a lousy experience for often new paddlers. Actually, also put off getting a large fleet of kayaks too. We think everyone should be on a paddle board – we’ll get there, […]
Tahoe Rubicon (2014 Model) Board Review
Tahoe Rubicon (2014 Model) Board Review Make and Model: Tahoe Rubicon (2014) Dimensions: Length: 12’ Width: 30” Thickness: 5” Volume: 269L Fin Setup: Single touring fin First Impression (on land): Visual: This board looks like it’s ready to camp and travel. It’s simple looking design and plain graphics give […]
KM Hawaii Cruiser Board Review
KM Hawaii Cruiser Board Review Make and Model: KM Hawaii Cruiser Bamboo Disclaimer: In all fairness, it should be known that I am a KM Hawaii dealer. I will do my best to be objective. Dimensions: Length: 11’6” Width: 32” Thickness: 4 ¾” Volume: 220L Fin Setup: 2 + 1 First Impression (on land): Visuals […]
How Paddle Boarding In Jamaica Changed My Life
I was invited to a wedding in Jamaica, who turns that down? Not this guy! I’m going and I’m paddling, it’s an island, right? I thought it would also be great to see how other places run their paddle board rentals and lessons. It would be interesting to see what kind of lesson they give for SUP […]
Are You Fit to Paddle?
I was starting to think I was getting old – shoulder pains, then knee pains. Worse, my girlfriend stopped asking for a gun show. Then it hit me; I changed my workout routine. Really, I stopped working out all together. Since going to my paddle board business full time, I haven’t been to the gym […]