The whole stand-up paddle thing cracks me up. It is without a doubt the most inefficient way to move a small vessel across the water. With nothing to brace against, your lower body becomes useless. One of the things that makes kayaking and to a lesser extent, canoeing so efficient is that you utilize your…

Anyone who has traveled much always comes away with some great stories. Tales you can’t tell if you stay close to home. I’ve slept for days in the woods with nothing but a sleeping bag all the way up to five star European hotels and everything in between. But what happened in an old 50’s…