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.