Q: I picked up a Kokatat drysuit… now help with the gaskets before I die! A: Congrats, Graham!!! As for the gaskets, one word: Scissors. Don’t be scared. They’re meant to be cut down to fit, and that latex is stronger than you can imagine. Just take off 1/4″ at at time or whatever you [...]

If you’re reading this, and you follow our blog or just stumbled upon it, we’re humbled and honored. And occasionally we’re contacted by one of you with a story of your own, perhaps one that relates to something we’ve posted. This very thing happened recently, and we’re compelled to share some photos and art of [...]

QUESTION FROM A FIRST TIME ‘QUESTER: Q: I’ve been using a full carbon straight shaft Werner Cyprus paddle and playing with the feathering a bit to find what’s comfortable. One thing I was wondering is if you really can’t get a good leg drive/torso turn is it worth it to go with a wing ? [...]

QUESTION: Hello Heather and Brandon !Not sure what category to put this question in so here goes. I’m hoping to do the Yukon River Quest in 2010 as a solo kayaker. I’ve been canoeing for quite a few years in a variety of boats including marathon C-1 and tandem canoes. Done some races up to [...]

Hey Heather, I’m getting a kick out of watching Hayden discover the world. It looks like everyone is having a lot of fun.So, I’ve got a sea-kayaking question for you. I’m about to head out on a week trip around the Exumas in the Bahamas and am hoping to do a lot of fishing. I [...]

Questions From the Field: Round Bowen Island Race Hello Heather Congratulations on the birth of your son. I am trying to find some information on the Bowen race. Is there a website with registration info. etc.Is this a good race for a first timer. I am an intermediate paddler, I have competed in endurance events [...]

Vector Surfski Design Inquiry Heather and Brandon, Greetings from Georgia! I am a long time lurker on your blogsite and am writing you today to inquire about the Vector Surfski that was just posted. I called Sterling Kayaks this Friday to discuss boat design, and they mentioned that you and Brandon had a helping hand. [...]

Questions From the Field: Potty, Paddles and Emersion Suits for a 30-Hour Open-Ocean Crossing! Belgium paddlers Steven Hobert and Bart Pauwels are attempting to paddle from Mallorca to Vallencia in the Mediteranean; a 250 km (straight line) crossing, non-stop. Then, later in the summer, they will attempt to paddle from Great Yaermouth (UK) to Heist [...]

Questions From The Field: Staying Fueled During an UltraMarathon Event Hello Heather, You will read some mistakes in this text, that’s because I’m Belgian, and English isn’t my mother language. With a lot of interest I have read the article in Seakayaker Magazine. Congratulations with your result in the Yukon race!! It is not only [...]

Question From Bellingham: La Conner Race, photo by Michael Lampi Dear Heather,We have met on a few occasions, and I am a big fan of yours! I was hoping to receive some advice on kayaking and adventure racing pursuits. To now, I have mostly raced in shorter-distance triathlons but have always been interested in adventure [...]

Question From Michigan: Hi Brandon, I am in need of some help with a topic that I think will be right up your alley. I rescued a catamaran sailboat about a year ago and got it up and running this past summer. The boys and Becki were very hesitant but went with me anyway. I [...]

Question from New Zealand: I’m a passionate sea kayaker, I paddle all the time. I’ve decided that I’m going to do a 24-hour ocean paddle, (Not for the record thou! I’d love to just experience a 24 hour paddle), to raise funds for the NZ Cancer Society. My mum passed away when I was 9 [...]