http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYfAHc15em0 (See the complete photo gallery HERE) March 24-26th Give a bunch of Overland and 4x4 enthusiasts a date, GPS coordinates in the desert, free gourmet food, a competition, and some great free raffle prizes and you get the 2012 SOCAL Desert Rendezvous. This event was organized by TACODOC as a completely FREE event and promoted … [Read more...] about EVENT: SOCAL Desert Rendezvous 2012
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A COMPETITOR’S VIEW: Santa Cruz Paddle Fest 2012
http://youtu.be/HaCsSi5YPiQ 2012 Santa Cruz Video This is my second year competing in HP at Santa Cruz and I was apprehensive about the conditions, as last year was just plain scary and the forecast this year looked worse. I got into town Wed. afternoon to messy conditions that weren’t very inviting. Thursday I got up early and was the second person on the water, … [Read more...] about A COMPETITOR’S VIEW: Santa Cruz Paddle Fest 2012
EVENT: Santa Cruz Paddle Fest 2012
(My full photo galleries can be viewed here: Thur, Fri, Sat, and Sun) Most competitors where apprehensive about this year's comp after the 2011 Festival's extremely tough conditions. Check out my 2011 video for a taste. This year the week before the comp the forcast was calling for much the same, big wind, rain, and huge surf. As the week went on the forcast got better … [Read more...] about EVENT: Santa Cruz Paddle Fest 2012
DISCOVERED: Dark Side of the Lens VIDEO
http://vimeo.com/14074949 Dark Side of the Lens: An inspiration every time I watch this! Passion must drive the dedication and pursuit of excellence that it takes to accomplish your vision of a quality adventurous life. The cinematography is just outstanding in this piece. The edit is spot on and the narration just works, conveying the significance and emotion. … [Read more...] about DISCOVERED: Dark Side of the Lens VIDEO
EVENT: La Push Pummel 2012
(2/24-26/2012) This was my first year attending the Pummel and the sea sure wanted to deliver on Saturday! I decided at the last minute to make the journey even though the forecasts were not in any way good. My thought was that if I brought enough toys; surf kayak, playboat, creekboat and kiteboard that I’d be able to enjoy whatever Mother Nature threw at me. I was also … [Read more...] about EVENT: La Push Pummel 2012