So, my wife bought me an early birthday/Father's day/getting out of the military present this week.  My new Jitsu 5.9 came in the mail Tuesday night!  After sitting in it for a while in the living room watching TV, I decided I'd put in for a day off on Friday and take it to the beach. 

A little about me: I'm  5'1", 185 lbs, with a size 11 foot.  I am 27 and have been kayaking since I was 13 when my dad bought me a used Perception Pirouette that I still have...  When I was 16…

Dinkey Creek is the very first river that I paddled in California and my first ever overnight kayaking trip. For this reason (along with it being a wonderland filled with 6 miles of the most fun, classic rapids and limited portaging), it has always held a special place in my heart.

Since my first trip there in 2009, I have made it a priority to make the pilgrimage back there every year since. This year was my 6th time paddling the creek and it was just as magical as ever! That…

The snow has officially started to melt out here in California and its not going to last long so get it while you can! Last weekend I took to the water and kicked off my Spring kayaking season on two local classics- South Silver and Golden Gate.

I had not been on South Silver since my inaugural California season back in 2009, so it was great to get a chance to get back out there. While it may be short, South Silver is filled with one fun drop after the next and set in such a…

It has been a really warm week so the water levels went up like crazy!!! Here is a few shots of a sunny day paddling the river Boavi probably one of the most fun & difficult runs in the Pallars Sobira. 

I am loving life and paddling more than ever, my body is feeling good and I am really…