Well, I Finally did IT!! I took the plunge and purchased my first Touring/Expedition Kayak. Some who know me will be surprised to learn that I did not actually own my own Touring Kayak, even after 8 years of paddling as a Guide/Instructor. Did not need to because I always had something to paddle working [...]
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I am responding to an email from Beverly. I had only a phone number based in New Zealand and an incomplete email address. So I am using my blog to help her. I hope this post will also gather others that may also have information that can answer her question.
“I have [...]
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On Saturday 15 of Nov 2008 Sisemore opened for Justine Curgenven creator of “This is the Sea” series at Sweetwater Kayaks in Tampa Bay Florida. Russell is the man on the left playing the base gutar. He also recently got back from “the 2nd Annual IR Vacation to Hell” – The Baffin to Ellesmere Challenge.
The [...]
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“THIS IS THE SEA 4″
Lawn Party – Live Music
(Russell will be playing with his band)
When: Sat, Nov 15: starts at 4:30 pm
Location: Sweetwater’s Back Yard
10000 Gandy Blvd., Saint Petersburg, Florida 33702
Fee: We will be selling refreshments
Bring a lawn chair for this special outdoor event. Hot dogs and burgers [...]
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As you know, today, November 11th, marks the nation’s annual observance of Veterans Day. As the country takes this day to honor the sacrifices of our nation’s military personnel, the Wounded Warrior Project will be featured on various television news shows throughout the day.First, this morning WWP Executive Director John Melia and wounded warrior Andy Butterworth will [...]
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In April 2008, I decided to try my hand at making a wood strip kayak. So I got on WWW.CLCBoats.com and ordered the forms for the hardest yak I could find to build… A design by Nick Schade called an “Expedition Single“. I then purchased Nick’s book about building strip yaks. While waiting for these [...]
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The morning on Saturday November 8, 2008 began early for me and other volunteers for the Clearwater, Florida Iron Man Race. The logistics needed to put on this type of event are amazing. Dary of Bill Jacksons handled the task of organizing the safety kayaks for the 1.2 mile swim.
I had no problem waking up [...]
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We had a great Saturday Nov 1st training and a great paddle on the Hillsborough River Sunday. We are looking for volunteers to help the athletes. There are many way to help our Veterans. Join our Facebook page to contact Jamie Kaplan to find out how you can make a difference.
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I was recently asked to describe my version of counting waves when launching your yak from a high surf beach. When I started kayaking 4 years ago I read a lot of books on the sport and never quite understood what was meant about counting waves. Then one day working on Clearwater Beach (Florida), it [...]
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