A kayaker’s soft drink: Solo

I am pursuing a MA in history focusing on an aspect of transportation.  Consequently, I am always excited to find something about kayaking.  Sean Smith gets the credit of making me aware of this video.

In 1980’s an Australian soft drink manufacture used a kayak to promote their Solo lemon flavored carbonated [...]

Kayak Commercial: Medical Alert Bracelet

I find it interesting how companies are promoting the healthy lifestyle of kayaking to promote the purchase of a different type of product.
How does kayaking sell people on the idea on wearing a Medical Alert Bracelet?  Well this video makes me think…
—Jeff

Kayak Commercial: cardiac

I find it interesting how companies are promoting the healthy lifestyle of kayaking to promote the purchase of a different type of product.

Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center used kayaking in one of their commercials promoting the effectiveness of their cardiac care.  I know nothing about this hospital.  Nevertheless, I have [...]

Bad Wind and Waves

The wind, waves, and low temperatures were so bad during our paddle in the Florida Keys, that my watch had a meltdown on the water.  Check out this video.  I was in the lee of the wind when I took the video.

—Jeff

Kayaking with a shark

Sean, Brian, and I are getting ready to leave on Sunday to paddle around the Florida Keys.  The good thing is we probably will not encounter what three kayak fishermen did in Australia.  Check out this video from BBC NEWS.  Our wives are happy we are not paddling off the coast of Australia.  Unbeknownst to [...]