Although I've lived in the Pacific Northwest since 1994, it took me until this September to finally get out to Sucia Island Marine State Park. Sucia is a premier destination for kayaking and boating, has some popular SCUBA diving spots, and is also becoming a trail running destination. This particular trip got planned and rescheduled several times during the course of the … [Read more...] about Paddling Sucia Island
Paddle sports
Jessica Kelley: Solitude and Longing in the Yukon
I first got to know Coach Jessica Kelley in 2013 when she was a Cycle University coach. At the time she considered herself a triathlete and was training for the Norseman Xtreme Triathlon, an Ironman-scale competition with the ocean swim in a Fjord, and the run including a long mountain climb: Jessica’s idea of fun. Since then, Jessica’s athletic progression has led her away … [Read more...] about Jessica Kelley: Solitude and Longing in the Yukon
Jonas Ecker’s Paddling Progression
After five years of training and competition, 15-year old Bellingham paddler Jonas Ecker has qualified to be a member of Team USA at the Olympic Hopes Regatta September 14-16 in Poznan, Poland. It's exciting to see local juniors athletically excelling, and even more so when they are doing it in a non-traditional, non-ball sport. And, it's a surprise to see the son of … [Read more...] about Jonas Ecker’s Paddling Progression
Greg Barton, Pedaling Paddler
If you've been cycling (or doing whatever your sport is) for very long, you quickly realize to never to underestimate anyone's abilities, despite physical appearances. First impressions can be deceiving. A few years ago, at the start of a High Performance Cycling team ride, Greg Barton introduced himself as a new member, and that he was nervous about keeping up with the … [Read more...] about Greg Barton, Pedaling Paddler