I have a rather embarrassing confession to make: In my 36 years living in the Deep Cove/Seymour area I have ventured down to the water's edge innumerable times but never have I kayaked. I have, ...

John Abrahams concedes that surf skis aren't for everyone. But he's addicted to the speed of the needle-thin, ultralight watercraft. "These boats are the Ferrari of boats," said Abrahams, a longtime ...

Even though I kept tipping over, to the snickers of tourists on shore, there were a couple of magical moments when I felt the easy speed of a surf ski. The bow knifed through the water. The paddle ...

Oscar Chalupsky, 12-time World Champion surf ski kayak racer from South Africa, works with paddlers at Thomas Point Beach. BRUNSWICK, ME – JULY 14: Paddling enthusiasts attend a surf ski kayak lesson ...

So you’ve always wanted to kayak, swim, jet-ski, surf, or sail. Chicago water sports are for the aquatically adept as well as those who wouldn’t know a paddle from a poodle—plenty of options let you ...

Graham Youtsey recalls the exact moment when it was revealed to him that he needed to reconsider his choice of sea-based, human-powered forward motion. It was during last year’s Sea 2 Summit adventure ...

Remember Mel Gibson’s road warrior? The leather-bound Mad Max scoured the apocalyptic wastelands of Australia terrorising road-punks with his trusty mutt and shotgun. The scenario may not seem so ...