Author Archives: Josh
Winter is here… Missing the water
Winter is here and after spending a few moments looking over my gear this weekend I have the urge to get going on paddle boarding, kayaking and swimming again. What makes it even better is my dad (Kimo) sent me a picture of … Continue reading
Anchor Away or Sail on!!!
After a fun day kayaking, it’s time to report out on a few new items that I have picked up over the last 2 months. The first item was a new anchor, I picked up a small form factor anchor … Continue reading
Carbon Fiber Paddle – say what?
Few weeks back I had to add another paddle to the gear. Why? Well.. it was time to get something really light to try out and also something within the price range. After looking online, we looked at a local … Continue reading
How do you get three boards to the water?
Julie and I were faced with a challenge last week in Tahoe @ Pope Beach to get all three boards to the water without making multiple trips. We checked out the Tahoe SUP store and then decided we could build … Continue reading
“Things that move you.”
What every trip needs is a great story about falling in the water, hitting poles and falling out of hammocks. Let’s start by saying that it just wouldn’t be an “EPIC” trip without all of the above and a ton … Continue reading
Dream of Californium and your next SUP accessory purchase
Here we are, first major SUP session of the season and it was pretty darn awesome. We hit upper Lake Clementine in the morning. Note, the guard station has been upgraded to actual legit booth. (don’t forget your poppy pass … Continue reading
Uppers & Lowers – U ready for me?
This weekend it’s time to head up to Lake Clementine to see how the water looks and get “WET” I’m excited to share an awesome summer with Julia and my kids. It’s going to be EPIC for sure. We started out … Continue reading
Winter time doesn’t mean less water , unfortunately it has.
Baby, it’s cold outside! is right. Cold weather here in Nor Cal has brought slow movement in the water for us. Kayak’s, paddle boards, surfboards, fins, snorkle, are getting bored. Plus I have some super exciting news on my home … Continue reading
Can you hang with a Hilliker day? Paddle boarding, ale house, bounce u, moto riding and cabaret?
August 26th, (Sunday). At first glance, you might say another trip to Upper Lake Clementine? Really? However, this is not just another trip to the best place to SUP/Kayak in the area. It was my first SUP day with Julia … Continue reading
TRY NEW KAYAKs AND Stand Up Paddleboards!!
Upcoming event at my favorite spot in Auburn. Upper lake clementine. Paddle Safety Day :September 30th 11AM-4PM TRY NEW KAYAKs AND Stand Up Paddleboards FOR FREE!! Paddle Safety Day is the perfect day to come try new boats, for FREE! … Continue reading