creative, passionate, driven
creative, passionate, driven
Sometimes all we need in order to take the next step is a little change in perspective. Perhaps even more than technique or hard-skill improvement, paddlers are looking for a way to strengthen their nerve so as to execute those skills when it matters most with little question. Regardless of what’s holding you back from […]
7 Ways to Change Your Perspective Read More »
It is with much anticipation that I make the announcement for our new 2016 program, and it has come time for us to put the elitism aside and and to embrace what we have needed to embrace for a long time now. Whitewater Kayak instruction overall has been a tough sell to many folks over the
H2o Dreams, Exciting Announcement for 2016! Read More »
It’s been a few months since H2o Dreams changed gears after the announcement of Wave Sport Kayaks’ move to Europe. We have loved the Wave Sport brand over the years but more importantly, we’ve enjoyed the incredible relationships and opportunities afforded to us through the culture of Confluence Outdoor. The support of our mission to
H2o Dreams Partners with Dagger Kayaks Read More »
Heading out of the country with your favorite whitewater toys for an international adventure can be daunting, stressful, and downright exhausting. As we embark on our second trip to Chile this winter, I’m using a layover to reflect on some tips and tricks that have made our travels with lots of gear and a bit
Go Kayaking Around the World Without Going Crazy Read More »
Do we put too much emphasis on strokes to beginners? Are we putting the emphasis on the wrong strokes for beginners? A lot of the time I will let the beginner be, while they get a feel for the paddle and its effect on the body, balance and boat. Unless the paddle is a total
Are Strokes Over-Taught? Episode 3 Read More »
I am in constant pursuit of comfort and contact with my kayak and I continually am learning new tricks to make my boat fit better. As I tell my students, there is no such thing as one size fits all and not all boats are going to fit everyone ergonomically, it’s an impossibility. This proves
Commonly Overlooked- Episode 2 Read More »
For me this isn’t my first stab at video instruction, but to date this will be my most thorough attempt. I won’t lie, it was an excruciating process and I wish I could say totally enjoyable the entire time. I was overly critical at most points and I wanted absolute control over every shot, all
It’s Happening Again – Episode 1 Read More »
[st_video video=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60iUP8HSx7U” ratio=”16:9″ width=”” height=””] It bothers me that I hear folks saying that they get bored on a river, it seems almost as if they have become to good for… well, their own good. One of the best nuggets I ever heard while on a river came from Andrew Holcombe, “if you aren’t having
Spruce Up a Familiar Run Read More »
