Monthly Archives: August 2009

Blind Rafting

By dave | Published: August 25, 2009
Under the best of circumstances, swimming through whitewater can be disorientating.  Even though I’ve done so many times, every time I end up out of my kayak and in the water, it’s a little overwhelming. Currents pull and twirl my body, water rushes over my face, I float and spin and even sink for a [...]
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Deschutes River Awesomeness

By dave | Published: August 13, 2009
I love kayaking and being on rivers for 3 big reasons. I love the challenge of improving my technical paddling ability, paddling harder whitewater with ease. I love the people that I meet on the river, the smiles I share with my friends and the great times we all cherish with every ounce of our hearts. I love [...]
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Hometown Beatdown

By dave | Published: August 5, 2009
Great Falls Headcam with a swim at the Spout from Dave Hoffman on Vimeo. It’s been a great week on the Potomac River.  I’ve surfed some fun waves with my best friend and our mentor, Bruce Uthus.  I paddled with John Haddock, a good friend who I hadn’t seen since Costa Rica in 2007.  Despite difficult [...]
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