The Rondel Kayak Chaos: Pool Rolls and Clackamas Carnage
My fifth-ever inflatable kayak roll in a pool in the SOTAR Rondel, then Clackamas footage and carnage. What the Rondel is like when things get wild.
Project HorizonLine: The Start of the Project Series
Project HorizonLine is my all-time favorite video: the best clips so far across many boats, the start of the Project series, and a SOTAR sponsorship teaser.
Hardshell Kayaking Fun: Rolling in a Pyranha Ripper
Fun hardshell kayaking and rolling in a Pyranha Ripper, and how my roll grew from the pool to the river.
Hardshell Kayak Roll in a Jackson Hero
An 18-second roll in a Jackson Hero hardshell kayak, and how my roll progressed from the pool to the river.
Hardshell Kayaking Roll Practice
Pool roll practice in a hardshell kayak, and why repetition is what makes a roll reliable on the river.
Hardshell Kayaking: A Near-Flip and a How-Not-To Lesson
A near-flip in a hardshell kayak after I let go with one hand and did not brace, and the simple habits that would have kept me upright.
Learning to Roll a Hardshell Kayak in a Pool (Successfully)
How I landed my first hardshell kayak roll after two pool sessions and about four hours, plus tips for learning your roll in a pool.
High Water on the Lower Santiam, Part 4: The Kayaker's View
Part 4 of the fall 2023 high-water Lower Santiam run, filmed from the kayaker's camera, and why a second angle teaches you so much.
Easy Whitewater on the Santiam in a Hardshell Kayak
Beginner-level hardshell kayaking on easy Santiam River whitewater, and why easy water is the right place to build your kayaking basics.