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EVENT: Hobuck Hodown

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Oct. 6-7, 2012 (Extended FB Photo Gallery: HERE) Event overview article I wrote for C&K Mag. Online: HERE Three years ago the Hobuck Hodown was my very first surf kayak competition, and I've been coming every year since. The amazing group of PNW ocean paddlers and the natural beauty of the surrounding area are what keep me coming back year after year. One of these days … [Read more...] about EVENT: Hobuck Hodown

LEGENDARY WATERFALLS: Crazy Creek Falls by “The Dogg”

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Legendary Waterfalls- Crazy Creek Falls, Harpers Ferry, WV by Bobby "The Dogg" Miller Crazy Creek (actually called Piney Run) drains the valley nestled between Blue Ridge Mountain and Short Hill Mountain. Native Americans and early colonial settlers occupied the land and this area was used as a pathway for troops during the Civil War. Some of the first structures in the area … [Read more...] about LEGENDARY WATERFALLS: Crazy Creek Falls by “The Dogg”

EVENT: Pacific City Surf Off

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Sept. 29-30, 2012 The second annual Pacific City Surf Off was the first event in the first annual Pacific Paddle Surf Series. It was my first time competing at one of my "home" breaks. Pacific City is a great spot because it can hold big swell, is sometimes wind protected, has a number of breaks, great on beach parking, camping across the street and a brewery overlooking the … [Read more...] about EVENT: Pacific City Surf Off

Today’s Pro Kayaker Image

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Bitches, spliffs, bootie beers, 40's, shots, gang signs, guns, big injuries and general disrespect. Is this really what it means to be a pro boater? The guys at the forefront of WW kayaking have always been hardened souls and for the most part the hardest partiers. I think the mentality required to charge that hard on difficult WW day in and day out is probably very similar to … [Read more...] about Today’s Pro Kayaker Image