Happy Paddlin

28/07/2024

I paddle canoes, distribute canoes, make vids on canoes, sell canoes and then sometimes buy them back to then sell them again. But only after a video. Yellowstone Solo vs Phoenix Duel …Sunrise 🤠🛶!

27/07/2024

Eugene! This is going on!

18/07/2024

Had some help today getting ready for an August 1st delivery of Northstar Canoes! Put everything up high and should be able to get ~ 21 new Canoes in here.
See https://happypaddlin.com/northstar-canoes/ for what is not spoken for and what is shipping to the nearest dealer.

12/06/2024

https://youtu.be/oxFDRgiht3M?si=hK8pZgWUpRr5w3VA

Here’s the vid to follow up with the pics from the other day! 😃🛶 Alder Creek Kayak Canoe

Alder Creek Kayak and Canoe out of Portland Oregon hosted this wonderful social outing at their location on the water. We unloaded a fleet of Northstar and W...

09/06/2024

The Alder Creek Kayak Canoe “Single Blade Mingle” was an absolute blast! Thanks to all who participated with such big energy and support for eachother. Nothing better that just messin’ about in canoes all day.
Thanks to the Alder Creek staff for bbq’ing after we returned to the docks and putting together such a fun day!
Canoe Social aka Single-Blade Mingle: Wenonah Canoe and Northstar Canoes demo and community paddle!

20/05/2024

I'm so excited about this! A "do something" cool way to try boats and learn!

June 8th at Alder Creek Kayak Canoe Portland OR.

We'll launch from the dock shortly after 10am, please arrive 15-20 minutes early to get geared up. Demos will have to be shared between everyone. If there is a specific boat you would like to try, please drop us a line so we can try and accomodate your request. Not all models will be available to try. Enjoy a burger, hotdog and a soda on us after your demo!

03/05/2024

Why wait for sunny days in the NW when it can be all yours right now!
for the warm and dry
for the glide
for the propulsion
with the 😃🛶

18/04/2024

17/04/2024

That look you give when you are planning to announce that you are repping the same line for a second time. Psyched to be back with Stohlquist WaterWare and the new team that they are assembling!

10/04/2024

Time to paddle! Trailer is loaded with goodies for the Grand Opening of Headwaters Adventure Company 's new location in Rancho Cordova. See you Saturday at Lake Natoma!

Who’s ready for the Grand Opening of our second location in Rancho Cordova?! We are also planning on a social paddle with anyone who would like to join at Lake Natoma this Saturday at 6pm at Black Miners Bar. Bring your own equipment and come paddle with us and some of our sales reps!

05/04/2024

Love this event's format that Alder Creek Kayak Canoe has developed for their first spring Eddyline Kayaks Feelfree Kayaks demo on April 27th in Portland Oregon. 12 spots per hour keep it laid back and easy to get time in the kayak you might be interested in! Register at this link!

I'll be there with Bending Branches Aqua Bound Level Six Eddyline Kayaks Headwaters Kayak

Alder Creek Kayak & Canoe is the premiere paddle sports store and paddling school in Oregon. With one main retail location and four satellite rental locations, we can supply all of your paddling needs. We take pride in our knowledgeable staff and great inventory selection.

26/03/2024

😃🛶

20/03/2024

just drove through Klamath Falls Oregon on Sunday and the upper lake water trails looked awesome! Stop and say hi to Mike at The Ledge in downtown Klamath Falls if you’re in the area!

Looks like paddle season is upon us! Our tree is budding with its beautiful paddles. Time to come pick out your kayak and gear! The Ledge - 1012 Main Street, Downtown Klamath Falls.

20/03/2024

Had most of my canoe paddles out so felt the need to justify the quiver!

In today’s video, I go through my personal Quiver of Canoe paddles and talk about why I use them and what I find valuable about each one. All too often we ge...

06/03/2024

Drysuits anyone? Have a killer deal (~25% off) going through select dealers on new suits from Level Six that just have last year’s logo. If you have been on the fence on a drysuit but know you need one, you can DM me and I’ll connect you with participating shops that can help!

29/02/2024

Thinking about a monthly show…

28/02/2024

Northstar Canoe’s IXP lamination is tough as rocks…even volcanic ones. Find out why we aren’t missing Roylaex one bit by paddling one this spring! (🛶 = NW Solo IXP Wood Trim)

09/02/2024

Whitewater Kayak Instructor Training💦
IDW and ICE
Details and registration available on our website.

27/01/2024

A game changer then and now!

In 1984, Rockgard® tip protection was invented to extend the life of wooden canoe paddles. Since then, Rockgard® continues to be the gold standard in shielding paddles against damage that occurs from normal use.

👉 This proprietary technology, derived from the same material as inline skate wheels, maintains the integrity of the paddle, seals against moisture, and absorbs shock in the most vulnerable areas - the tips and edges.

📷 FIVE2NINE

25/01/2024

Great group of people helping us protect our boats at home. Suspenz makes it easy to get to the water!
with
Suspenz Storage and Transportation

20/11/2023

Aqua Bound Aerial in the wild with Oregon Paddle Sports!

04/11/2023

Favorite time of the year! The Paddling is still amazing with the promise of fun in the Mountains to come! Eddyline Kayaks Aqua Bound

31/10/2023

Just returned from a very special 1/2 week of instruction from Liquid Fusion Kayaking in Fort Bragg CA. Jeff and Cate were wonderful hosts and the experience was exactly what I needed and wanted. Still riding the high and excited for more! Wrote up a road journal entry to share a bit more detail and have something to look back upon some day. If you have ever wanted to paddle the sea and explore sea caves and rock gardens with absolute experts you have to reach out to Liquid Fusion Kayaking !
http://happypaddlinroadlog.blogspot.com/2023/10/vitamin-sea-with-liquid-fusion-kayaking.html

28/10/2023

Jim Snyder is a legend in paddlesports and I have been lucky enough to get to know him a bit during his award winning design work with Emotion Kayaks in the 2000s. I recently stumbled across a blog he wrote on the forward stroke in a kayak and enjoyed his deep take on it and wanted to share! Thanks Jim for all of the personal support this year (it means the world to me) and the gifts you have given to paddlesports over the many years!

Stroke Theory Mar 8, 2014 | More Info What follows is a discussion of my ideas about stroke dynamics. It’s an evolving science with abundant subjective input and assertions ruling the day. My ideas come from studying what makes powerful strokes and what it takes to paddle hard all day- in essence-...

07/10/2023

Cool enough to knock your hat into the creek! Melker of Sweden

26/09/2023

Industry peeps! This issue of Paddling Business has some good reading!

Also, the Värmdö …. 🤤🤤🤤
Melker of Sweden