I finally got a chance to post about a recent sea kayak camping trip. philiptorrens.com/2025/05/09/w...

Got up to Skookumchuk Narrows (AKA Sechelt Rapids)with my fellow instructors from #jerichobeachkayakcentre. That's me in the Fluro green helmet at about the 32 second mark, followed by a few seconds of my POV from my helmet cam. Thanks to Mike McHolm for making this video. youtu.be/3D3zQStwzx8?...

One of the many things I love about instructing is that it keeps you honest: if you can't explain a concept clearly to your students, you clearly don't understand it yourself. I teach #seakayaknavigation in person and online, and blog about it. #seakayaking #kayak
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“The Paradox of Tolerance disappears if you look at tolerance, not as a moral standard, but as a social contract. If someone does not abide by the terms of the contract, they are not covered by it. In other words, the intolerant aren’t deserving of your tolerance.” from ideas by Yonathan Zunger.

My maternal grandparents were naturalized Americans; my mom was native-born. My grandmother's relatives lived under the Nazi occupation of Norway. I'm actually glad none of them are alive to see Trump and Vance surrender America's position as leader of the free world. youtu.be/wdOPrHI4BYg?...

Back by popular demand (well, I like it...), my online presentation on stoves and food hacks for kayak touring. Worth every penny you paid for it (it's free.) Two shows only: May 12 and July 8. jerichobeachkayak.com/community-pa... #kayaktouring #campcooking #seakayaktouring #jerichobeachkayak

I co-guided a private tour for #jerichobeachkayak today. The guests were from #womenwhoexplore. They were one happy and social bunch! #jerichobeach #seakayaking #seakayakingadventures

Last night, I got to Lord Byng Pool for my first (indoor) rolling practice session of the season. No "demonstration quality" rolls, but neither did I swim the dozen plus times I rolled. OK for an old guy. #seakayaking #kayakrolling #lordbyngpoll #kayaksafety
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My colleague Mike McHolm made a video about our little sea kayaking daytrip a couple of weeks ago. #seakayaking #seakayak #winterkayaking #jerichobeach @jerichobeachkayak.bsky.social

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I got out on the water yesterday morning leading the winter tour for @jerichobeachkayak.bsky.social. I love that glow in the face and hands you get as you're rewarming inside after a few hours on the water. And how well I sleep after the salt air and exercise.