The folks over at Adventure Kayaking magazine have published a blog post on the high brace. It is worth a read, make sure you read some of the comments as well.
High Brace Kayak Technique
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Saturday May 11th Paddle
Three of us(Thom Underwood, Jane Hardy, and myself) launched at LJ Shores through small surf(1-2ft) and paddled around the point down along the coast to Big Rock. Since the surf was so small or non existent in some spots we could paddle inside very easily. This was a very nice and relaxing paddle all the way to our landing at Big Rock beach where the small shore break was very mellow. We landed and took a nice snack brake on the beach until a photographer wanted to use “our beach” for some wedding pictures. After launching we headed back to the shores with a relaxing pace and practiced a few rolls along the way. Another great morning on the water!
John O
Coastal Paddle: May 11th
Come join us for a short coastal paddle from La Jolla Shores down to Big Rock and back. Meet at the La Jolla Shores boat ramp at 7:30. Hope to see you there.
Paddle the Entire Colorado River in 3.5 Minutes
Back in 2011 a group of kayakers paddled down the Green and Colorado Rivers from source to sea and filmed the whole thing. They edited the entire 113 day journey into 3.5 minutes and called the short film, Mirror River.
via (http://paddlinghq.com/)
Ikkatsu: The Roadless Coast
Ikkatsu: The Roadless Coast from Steve Weileman on Vimeo.
In March of 2011 Japan suffered a devastating earthquake followed by a series of equally devastating tsunamis. As the waters receded, an estimated 1.5 million tons of debris was washed back into the Pacific – all of which was destined to land on distant shores.
In the summer of 2012 three professional kayakers, supported by a group of scientific advisors, undertook an unprecedented journey to paddle the roadless coast of Washington, and to survey the debris on some of the wildest shoreline in the United States. When they returned, they shared the data they had compiled with the scientific community and put together their story of adventure and environmental crisis in this documentary.
Saturday Paddle
A few folks are going out of Aqua Adventures this Saturday morning for a few hours, and will most likely stay in the bay. Should be patchy fog early, then sun and nice weather, so please join us. We will meet at 8:30, and launch at 9:00. Boat rentals are available. Bring some money for lunch at the deli afterwards, if you can join in for that also.
GOLD MEDAL CAMP AT KERN/SYMPOSIUMS COMING SOON!
Great instruction – chance to hone your paddling skills from awesome instructors – try the GMC at Kern River this year:
http://goldmedalconnections.com/kville13.htm
There are three sessions, so you can fit it in between the symposiums sponsored by Aqua Adventures where there is also awesome instruction and a great opportunity to hone your paddling skills! http://www.aqua-adventures.com
But I repeat myself – see you out there! – Teresa
REEL PADDLING FILM FESTIVAL – Feb. 24th at UCSD
Just received this – don’t know what they will be showing, but looks interesting:
We would like to invite you attend the San Diego premier of the Reel Paddling Film Festival. This is the first time the festival has screened locally. Please help us spread the word to your friends or participants that paddle!
Date: Sunday, February 24
Time: Doors 6:30pm/Show 7:00pm
Venue: The Loft at UC San Diego, free parking on the weekends
Ticket Prices:
UCSD Students $1 advance/$2 at the door
All others $10 advance/$15 at the door
Purchase: 858-534-TIXS or THELOFT.UCSD.EDU
http://www.facebook.com/events/551083924909853/?context=create
SURFSKIERS are KAYAKERS, TOO
Peggy, Teresa, and Debra sweep their division!
Surf Kayak Skills
This website is dedicated to all things technique based in the world of surf kayaking. Written by Glyn Brackenbury a BCU Level 5 Surf Coach, with contributions from members of the England Surf Kayak Team, the website aims to provide a contemporary coaching manual that will help paddlers push their surfing to the next level.