Folks - I think we need to skip any formal paddles this weekend. While the regular temperature will be in the mid thirties, thus above freezing, the wind...
Folks - Since a number of you have asked to paddle this weekend, we can do a relaxed flatwater paddle on Sunday in honor of Pearl Harbor Day, in memory of the...
We knew it was going to be cold and windy, but it was also a beautiful day outside. Albeit I initially wanted to take a break from paddling for one weekend,...
On Sunday, at our paddling location, it will be clear and mostly sunny, with a high of about 44 degrees. The sunrise will be at 7:24 AM, and the sunset will...
It was a clear, crisp day on the cocoa-colored People's River for our adventure. The current was very strong, but the wind was not as gusty as it was during...
I waited longer than usual to post this trip, to see when the window of clear weather would be, and it appears that we will be able to paddle in between two...
From the Charleston Regional Business Journal, by Andy Owens, 12/10/08 A Charleston-based company that sells kayaks around the world has filed a lawsuit...
Steve Revier, a paddling paramedic who has worked in operating rooms at both stateside hospitals and on naval ships, has put together a first aid list for...
Since there are a number of rumors swirling around regarding yesterday's fatality on the Potomac River, I think that what actually occurred should be...
A body was pulled from Shenandoah River about one hour ago according to law enforcement authorities. The body was pulled out of the Shenandoah River near...
Once again, there are rumors swirling around about the two deaths. The first one, found yesterday, of the white man in his early 40s who died from a gunshot...
I just received this notice from USCG HQ, and I am promulgating it for informational purposes. The new Long Range Identification & Tracking (LRIT) of Ships...
On the day of this paddle the river was treacherous, so we did not venture very far. The river looked like it was at a Canadian logging camp. We all paddled,...
`Twas the night before Christmas at our house on the water, Not a creature was stirring not even an otter; The dry bags were hung by the chimney with care, In...
This invitation is being extended to all the members of our group who may be "down the road" on January 1, 2009, and it is being made by Chris Bonatti. This...
Folks - Yesterday, the NWS issued a Red Flag Warning for this area, which is an unusual warning for these parts, as it is more common in locations with...
Folks - I have added a quick practical guide on using a throw rope in the Files section of our web site for your reading pleasure and practical knowledge....
This video, entitled Cold Water Boot Camp, is an excellent 10-minute documentation made by the USCG on the dangers of cold water activities and the necessity...
Once in a while, albeit not that often, I come across some extremely captivating item related to paddling, and I am overwhelmed with the desire to share it...
Folks - This past weekend we had freezing rain on Saturday and high wind gusts on Sunday. The weekend before we had equally distasteful weather conditions....
This coming weekend will be a very cold real-feel weekend with the associated wind chill factor. So, what to do with one's spare time indoors? I have added a...
Folks – Since the nation's capital is going to be sealed tight, with its river-crossing bridges closed, there has been much discussion on the Internet about...
Folks - The river in this area is now beautiful, the water level is low, with both banks covered with soft snow, and the current is gentle. The harsh winds...
This was a qualitative rather than a quantitative excursion. I put in and took out at the Brunswick Boat Ramp, and did an upstream and downstream paddle. The...
I inadvertently used the wrong year in the subject line, and wrote "Potomac River Paddle of 1-20-2008" instead of saying "2009" (I better get another cup of...
Folks - I've added a guide to conducting the tethered rescue technique in the Files section of our web site. This is a type of rescue used when throwing a...
On Saturday, at our paddling location, it will be clear, with a high of about 55 degrees, with no precipitation. It will be a gorgeous day for kayaking. The...
Re: Potomac River Paddle, Saturday, February 7, 2009, 10 AM Folks - The latest weather prediction for Saturday is great. While the entire weekend will be...
It was a beautiful, spring-like day on the People's River last Saturday. We took off on our adventure right at 10 AM, which is not a regular occurrence with...
I am sorry to post this trip so close to the proposed day of a paddle, but trying to get a solid reading on the weather prediction, particularly of the wind...
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