summer rain means more paddling water

Immense amounts of rain here in south central Wisconsin have given many people, including me, some unexpected paddling opportunities!

some new sample video clips

put up some new video clips on the site today -
Canoe clips
kayak clips

very nice reception at the OR show - we picked up national distribution!

Back from the Outdoor Retailer show in Salt Lake City. The OR show is to Outdoor Rec what Comdex was to Information Technology. Our newest DVD " paddling the recreational kayak" was well received.

super secret pre-release alpha view at the OR show

It's Saturday. Thankfully cloudy, so it is easy to stay in and check through our second DVD. We will unveil it out at the Outdoor Retailer show in Salt Lake City.

End of summer nears - kayak DVD end is near too

Sadly, the Tour de France is nearing an end. Even though this year's version has seen some drug-induced ugliness, cycling remains one of my favorite non-water sports. The end of the tdf is also the first harbinger of the end of summer. Happily, we are done editing the kayak dvd and should have that out the door asap.

Lake Wazeecha is a great spot!

We (Jeff B and family) went to our favorite spot in Wisconsin for the July 4th holiday. South Wood County Park surrounds Lake Wazeecha, right in the middle of Wisconsin. Wisconsin Rapids is the closest city. The campground that is part of SWCP is the nicest campground I've been to in the state so far. Lake Wazeecha is a little gem. Especially in the early AM before the motorboats are out.

"paddling the recreeational kayak" nears completion

Final day of filming kayak content. We've been trying to do more in an urban setting. Partly because a.) Madison, WI., where we all live, is full of lakes. b.) We can get up early and be filming in the AM before the wind starts to blow. Wind noise is a real hassle. c.) Paddling in urban areas is a great way to get more time on the water. Too many people save up their time all the while waiting for the vacation. We're trying to save our time AND fit a bunch of quick, pleasant trips into our days.