Doug Pace had wanted some adventure in his life.
“I’d always wanted to do something big,†the North Bay, Ontario, native said.
Kayaking the Mississippi River solo certainly qualifies. Especially considering he’s legally blind.
Pace, who was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa in 2000, isn’t totally blind. He has 5 degrees of central vision — something he describes as  … More
For Army Sgt. Jared Lemon, 31, the National Wounded Warrior and Amputee Kayak Race on the Potomac last Saturday, May 12, was less about competing for first-place and more about enjoying a beautiful day in a familiar setting—the open water.
#Lemon, an Alaska-native, had been white-water rafting and boating on the Yukon River all his life. However, this event on Saturday was the first time  … More
A California kayaker is counting his blessings after surviving a weekend shark attack.
Joey Nocchi of Paso Robles and his two buddies launched their kayaks in Cambria Saturday and paddled north.
After a successful fishing trip, they were making their way back to shore when it happened … More