Santa Cruz Sentinel: Haven Livingston, Just Add Water: Surfskis the new wave for adventure seekers
To the water people of Santa Cruz who are looking for new ways to experience the ocean, a surfski might just be your next big toy. Its name gives it away as a vessel that can not only ride the swells, ...
Haven Livingston, Just Add Water: Surfskis the new wave for adventure seekers
The Citizen: Popular Engen Ballito Downwind paddle race returns over Easter weekend
Three days of exciting activities are planned for the returning 2025 Engen Ballito Downwind Paddle Fest over the Easter weekend. Experienced and novice paddlers are invited to come along and enjoy the ...
The Citizen: Youngsters join in for action-packed surfski racing along KZN coastline
It is the responsibility of the surfer paddling out to anticipate that possibility and be ready to protect him/herself against harm. Safety and etiquette require the person paddling out to go behind (or opposite of the direction of) the wave surfer.
When paddling outside these conditions, beginners should paddle with someone who can help them should they end up in the water and be unable to get to safety. Intermediate: Has the skills to stay in the boast in rougher conditions, ie a combination of boat skills and experience (knowing how to use these skills and the boat).
It’s just cab-forward paddling, used by many decked c-1 paddlers. Turning a fast, low rocker canoe by leaning it hard in or out won’t get you through a slalom course. And I don’t lean my Guide Solo any more than I lean my Synergy or my Millbrook when I’m turning in whitewater.