Entries filed under 'sea kayaking'

Paddle Demo Day: A Fun Way to Browse

Life is full of tough choices. What should I spend my REI dividend on? Ski season is over, so do I want to start a new activity, like paddling? Do I want a boat designed for day trips, touring or fishing? Add to these questions the warm sun, shimmering water, and a paddle in hand, and you have a recipe for indecision. I was lucky enough to be blissfully stuck on the fence at the recent REI Paddle Demo Day at Stan Sayres Memorial Park in Seattle. Why does REI hold these events? Well, it’s hard ...

Posted by Joel O on May 27, 2010 4:43 PM & Tagged SUP, canoeing, fishing kayak, huntington beach paddle demo, kayaking, paddle demo day, paddling, paddling trip, portland paddle demo, sea kayaking, stand up paddleboarding and touring kayak | permalink | Comments



Be a Beginner Again

When was the last time you tried something new? What's great is that you get a new kind of excitement, knowledge, nervousness and chance to completely geek out on gear....ahhhh yeah! I've declared 2010 the Year of Sea Kayaking, and I couldn't be more excited!  So, back to geeking out on gear: In addition to the paddles, pfd, dry top, various safety gear and spray skirt, I recently brought home my shiny new Necky Looksha Elite kayak. What a beautiful boat (and I'm sure many of you saw it the ...

Posted by KG_old on March 30, 2010 4:48 PM & Tagged kayaking, sea kayaking and seattle | permalink | Comments