I’ve had a really fantastic summer of travels and teaching up and down the East Coast. I’m very grateful for all of the wonderful women that I’ve had the honor of meeting and paddling with in paddling retreats, clinics and GAP Summer Tour events. I also want to thank all of the host kayak schools and retailers: NEPAKS, MKC, Bearpaw, Appomattox, Brown Ledge Camp and the NOC. Here are some photos to share with you from my travels. I know there are some events missing so feel free to send your photos to be posted. Enjoy and I look forward to seeing you on the river!

How to fail and win
Do you give yourself permission to fail? If you don’t, you may be missing out on your best winning strategy. In one of my monthly webinars, Ayla Wilk, a Mind Body Paddle Community member reminded the group of this powerful acronym: FAIL: First Attempt In Learning. Failing is part of life, how you view and