If you don’t live near any mountains or you want to ski somewhere with a bit more adventure then it’s time for a ski vacation. how much does a ski trip cost? Along with all the normal costs of skiing, it’s time to add in someplace to stay and transportation to get there. You may … Read more
You’ve been skiing at bit at Mt Holly, or your small local ski resort, and you’ve taken some road trips to up north or Vermont. Someone introduced you to the Warren Miller film and you’ve seen some out of this world scenes from resorts out west such as Jackson Hole. It’s time for your first … Read more
Windsurfing is a great water sport. It’s not the most popular sport in a lot of places. Finding windsurfing lessons and beginner gear can be a challenge in many places. Basic windsurfing is not that hard to learn on your own with the right equipment. I taught myself windsurfing. Choosing the right board and sail … Read more
If you are new to sailing and want to get a boat, what should you get? There are tons of sailboats out there on Craigslist, eBay, and Marketplace. Prices can range from free to a hundred thousand or more. What should you get for your first sailboat? Keep reading below to learn a little more … Read more
I love sailing and sailboats. Sailing is my favorite way to spend time in the summer. I’ve owned a lot of boats in my days. A few Sunfish, Lasers, Catalina 27s, a Catalina 22, a Hobie Cat, and so on. I’ve been around the block a few times now with small boat ownership. I’m a … Read more
Windsurfing and Kitesurfing are too exciting and fun water sports. Kitesurfing has really taken off in the past few years but windsurfing is still alive and well. Apart from both being done on the water and both using the wind, they are very different beasts. Are you thinking about giving one of them a try? … Read more
WindSUP boards are a board that can be used for both windsurfing and SUP (Stand Up Paddleboarding). Many people started stand up paddle boarding by getting a paddle and an old windsurfing long board. It’s still a good inexpensive way to get into SUP if you can find a suitable board. There is even a … Read more
One of the great things about sailing is that you can do it any time of year when the water isn’t frozen over. Sailing doesn’t need to be a summer only sport. The wind tends to blow more in fall and spring in many parts of the country making them ideal times for sailing. With … Read more
Learning to sail is quick and easy. Learning to sail is not hard or time consuming. Let’s get that out of the way. There is a perception that sailing looks like a ton of work and is really complicated and nothing is further from the truth. I’ve sailed for a long time on many types … Read more
It’s a wonderful summer day and you’re headed out to kayak for the first time. What should you wear? You want to stay comfortable and be not too hot, not too cold, and not feeling like a soggy sponge all day. You don’t want to get sunburn so sun protection is important too. In the … Read more