The blog has been idle for sometime and my resolution is to post more frequently.  My passion is group management and composite risk management to make us better informed paddlers and paddle sports leaders so that we can continue to expand our horizons and enjoy the many environments kayaking has to offer.  I have been fortunate over the last several years to increase my skills and grow with some amazing paddle sports professionals.  Recently, we have partnered with the United States Coast Guard to develop a biannual incident management course.  This course allows participants to gain best practices and techniques from a host of kayak sources.  The course concludes with a practical exercise that allows participants to employ these skills in a realistic environment.  Additional information on this course will be posted soon.

NEW Go PRO and New Years Paddle w/ SOCAL Kayak Group

I went for a New Years Paddle with the SOCAL Kayak Group.  It was my first open water paddle (although very calm) with the Rockpool and using my new GO PRO HD camera.  Amateur video I know, but I will soon exploit the capabilities of this device:-) Great day on the water with some great folks and look forward to another paddle with them. The paddle was from Coast Guard Beach south to vic of Emerald Beach.  Seals, Grey Whales and great conditions made for a nice trip.

East Coast Boats

We visited family for Christmas this year and while visiting Judi's parent's home I went up into the  barn to check on our kayaks.  We had them shrunk wrapped in 2005 prior to our move to Hawaii.  They both are in great shape and we look forward to getting them on the water again. Maybe in our next assignment? The top photo is my CD Extreme and the bottom photo is our CD Libra XT.  Our Libra was the family kayak when Paige was a toddler.  She now paddles her own Tsunami SP.  I told Judi we would keep our tandem so that when we get older Paige could paddle us around.

California Kayak Magazine

Duane Strosaker  published an article on the use of the GP paddle.  I was fortunate enough to be the stunt double. http://www.calkayakermag.com/

BCU Membership

Received my BCU membership in the mail this weekend.  I had been a member 5 years ago, but it lapsed with moves and interests.  I was progressing through the Star Award gates in a goal to become a 4 Star Coach.  I wanted to become a coach and enjoy the aspects of the training.  I was close to my 4 Star assessment in '04, but PCS then deployed and now it is six years later and I am starting again.  Things have changed with the modification of the Star Award program.  I was actually surprised that the course requirements have a more practical aspect.  Well, will keep all posted on my progress.

Made Room in the Garage

I made room in the garage today and told my wife I/we still had room for 2 more kayaks!

Fly'n n Kayakn