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This was at the tail end of last week's storm. The wind speed was already dropping off and the tide too high for any chance at surf, so a bit of roll and self-rescue practice instead! www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0TK...

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Since I have had questions on the thigh braces and I provide custom cockpit outfitting for clients... A walk through of the differences in the standard and 'performance' thigh braces for the TRAK 2.0 #kayak, ending with how to properly position the thigh braces www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bxh3...

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I'm offering a PSUPA SUP instructor certification course in Seattle on April 26 and 27th. The course is for folks looking to to become a pro instructor and for those needing to recert their PSUPA status. #psupa #sup Details here: www.salmonbaypaddle.com/psupa-instru...

submitted 11 days ago • 1 comment

A bit early for National Retro Day, but I had to open the box! Old school paddles from Gearlab Outdoors: The white paddle is a Nukilik The Orange and Carbon Black paddles are the Aukaneck The Nukilik is the predecessor to, and a soft shouldered version of, the Akiak. #GreenlandPaddle #seakayak

submitted 12 days ago • 1 comment

I'm co-leading an ACA Paddlesports Level 2: Essentials of #Kayak Touring Instructor Development/Certification Workshop in May with Jeremy Oyen (lead IT). If you're a current Level 2 Instructor, and need an update or want to be a volunteer student, message me. rnissenbaum.com/sea-kayak-cl...

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Take my PSUPA Flat Water 1 instructor training course in April to learn how to teach paddle board classes like a pro. Unlike other SUP certification programs, you'll receive a 80 page training manual and business skills. Get in touch with me to learn more or sign up. #sup

submitted 17 days ago • 1 comment

Looking to get more involved ensuring that our collective interests as #paddlers are represented on the local, state, and national levels? The American Canoe Association invites you to reach out and share any paddling issues you think are important. #kayak #sup americancanoe.org/stay-informe...

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One of my fav courses to teach! Ideal for Seventy48 paddlers!

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A recent project: Custom thigh hooks for a Dagger Stratos to fit my client featuring plastic reinforcement to mitigate some of the flex in the coaming while remaining fully adjustable using the factory fittings. They now have a better fit for more control edging, bracing, & rolling. #seakayaking

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I've had a few questions about how easy it is to do a scramble (cowboy) rescue with the Trak 2.0, and while I do have one shown in another video, I wanted to get one demo specifically for the rescue. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nv-H... #seakayak #Greenlandpaddle

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WWTA Trip #Leadership Class Whether you're a new or seasoned trip leader or a paddler who simply prefers to be prepared, you'll find something of value from our discussions. For a full ACA #seakayak trip leader course, reach out to me. www.eventbrite.com/e/washington...

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What do I do when I am not on the water #chasingconditions? I'm prepping materials and updating content for my upcoming classroom-based courses: Practical Navigation Trip Leadership (with Washington Water Trails Association Tides, Current, & Wind (through @salmonbaypaddle.bsky.social) #seakayak

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Teaching my Tides, Currents, and Wind course through @salmonbaypaddle.bsky.social in March. This is an in depth class. covering the basics of tides & currents to reading a chart to predict water movement through an area and how changes in wind, tide, and current affect wave formation and heights.

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Demo a kayak in the pool! If you've been intrigued by or interested in a #RebelKayak, join myself and the team from Vitamin Sea Paddle Shop (vitaminsea.ca) for a demo weekend in the pool! Gearlab Outdoors #Greenlandpaddles will be available to demo and purchase. rnissenbaum.com/scheduled-de...

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Getting in a little balance practice after a paddle. I run similar drills as part of my Balance, Bracing, and Edging course. For a higher deck touring #kayak - TRAK Kayaks 2.0 is NOT 'unstable' www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRtA...

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Not everyone progresses at the same place. Some struggle more than others. As an instructor, each small step forward, each a-ha moment is a success and should be celebrated. Good instruction is helping students find those successes and string them together to get to the final outcome. #coaching

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Practical Navigation Class added: rnissenbaum.com/sea-kayak-cl... We’ll cover the basics from reading a chart to plotting course to finding your location from a fixed point. I'll also cover NOAA's Custom Chart Maker. ALL materials are provided as part of the course fee and yours to keep

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It's an invaluable piece of kit and I have several, but I don't/won't carry one on my deck. For me, they are limited use, a pain to deploy, and always in the way, and a potential safety risk. I still carry on since they are very useful - just not on my deck rnissenbaum.com/why-isnt-the...

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Two spots left! Join myself, world-renowned #Greenlandpaddling expert James Manke and local paddling instructor Chris Bensch for an immersive weekend of #kayaking, tradition, and adventure at Deception Pass. mankekayak.com/products/was...

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When was the last time you (especially if you are an instructor) went out strictly with the idea of working on your most basic foundational skills – forward, sweep, and draw strokes? Paddle float rescue? #seakayaking rnissenbaum.com/foundational...

submitted 50 days ago • 1 comment

Feeling a little edgy!

submitted 54 days ago • 0 comments

Surfing off Dash Point, Tacoma, WA Not the best day for catching a ride - tide was close to 10' and rising and winds were only around 15 knots sustained - but enough for a few rides and some fun. #greenlandpaddling #seakayak #surfing

submitted 63 days ago • 0 comments

#chasingcondtions surfing off Dash Point in Tacoma, WA www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAWN...

submitted 65 days ago • 1 comment

Headed out solo off Point Defiance (Tacoma, WA) in the tide race at roughly a 1 knot flood against sustained winds easily at 25 knots and gusts over 35 knots during a gale warning with predicted sustained winds from 25-35 and gusts to 45 knots). #seakayaking #Greenlandpaddle

submitted 68 days ago • 0 comments

Bow deep in the tide race. Wave height: roughly 2' Current: roughly 1 knot flood Sustained winds: 25 knots (gusts to 35+) This location, with a significant volume of water moving through it, the headland, bathymetry, and constriction will test you. One of my favorite places to paddle and teach.

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While this picture doesn't show it, one of my pet peeves when discussing traditional paddling is the term 'storm paddle'. It's just a short paddle. The Inuit wouldn't choose to be out in storms. They used the qayaq for sustenance. kayakgreenland1959.wordpress.com/2018/09/06/e...

submitted 78 days ago • 1 comment