Another Great R.E.I. Kayaking Clinic in Mountain Vew, Ca

Thursday, July 31, 2008

Thank you to all the R.E.I. Staff and Students for a GREAT "Brent Reitz Forward Stroke Clinic" last night! We had 30+ Students show-up last night in Mountain View's R.E.I. Store. The Class was held in-and-among all the Kayak Gear, (Just to make me feel "at home"), and I felt it went extremely well. Thanks for all the attention and great questions from you students! I want to take a moment to thank R.E.I. for supporting Adventure Education. Sales and Training are a perfect marriage. Folks need to own the equipment to have Fun, however, it's clear that folks have MORE FUN when they understand how to use it. Being comfortable while performing your passion, makes all the difference. Knowledge and Experience lead to that Level of Comfort, and ultimately, All That FUN!. My Hat's Off to R.E.I. for taking a leading role in exposing Adventure Education to The Public!

NOTE: Many of you asked about taking my Full-Day Class that's held On-The-Water, in addition to the classroom-session. Currently I have not scheduled the next class, but I plan to soon. Please keep an eye on this website for information about future classes. If you are interested in attending an ON The WATER CLASS, please drop me an email for my consideration related to setting these next classes up.

To Close, I really enjoy being able to share what I know about how best to move a boat across the water with ALL of you paddlers, (or potential-paddlers), out there! Thank you for the opportunity to do so. Cheers, brent reitz

Special Thanks to the R.E.I. folks @ MARINA , CA Store!

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Just a note of thanks to both The Staff and My Students who attended my Forward Stroke Kayaking Clinic last night. I had a Blast! I sure hope you did too. I had 16 Students and The Staff kept "drifting" in and out as the evening progressed too. The R.E.I. Educational program is really great. It's so nice to have a Classroom to help folks LEARN how to Maximize Their FUN-POTENTIAL! (And I love passing that kind of stuff along!) Next R.E.I. Clinic is Next week in Mountain View, hope to see ya there! Cheers, brent

Upcomming Kayaking In-Store Clinics for R.E.I.!

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Hi All: Come join me this month in Marina or Mountain View for presentations in their In-Store Classrooms....for FREE!
On July 22 I'll be in Marina (831) 883-8048, and July 30th Mountain View (650) 969-1938. The Workshop will begin at 7 pm.
Come On Down to REI this month and we'll work on some "virtual paddling"! I've been presenting this clinic for years @ Canoecopia, the largest Paddling Expo in the World, and it's amazing how much knowledge can be gained by "paddling INDOORS!" (not to mention some fun too!)

Cheers, brent
The write-up in the July R.E.I. Events Calendar and on their Web Pages goes like this:

Improve Your Kayaking Technique with the Brent Reitz Forward Stroke:

Paddling coach and six-time National Kayaking Champion, Brent Reitz has spent 30 years perfecting his technique for moving a kayak through the water. Join Brent for his Dry-Land Classroom presentation on the five key components of the paddle stroke, as featured in his how-to DVD, The Brent Reitz Forward Stroke Clinic. He’ll show you how to recruit your body’s core muscle groups, so that you can move your boat more efficiently, reduce your chances of injury and experience a greater sense of safety and enjoyment on the water.

Time for a New Pony!

Monday, June 30, 2008

Hi All: Just decided to post my first "For Sale" note here on my Website:
I have an Epic V-10-"L" for sale, (that's a surfski for those of you wondering...). It's the "Ultra" Model, so it's the lightest one Epic makes that us mere-mortals can afford, and she is in excellent condition. The "L" stands for "Low Volume", which simply means it's designed for the Average Sized to the more Petite-Sized Paddler. The Original V-10 was clearly designed for the "Full Figured Man", and us normal sized dudes (150 - 180 pounders) can't really sink the original one the water deep enough, at least that's my opinion. The "L" however delivers nicely in this regard. The other reason I picked the "L" over the original, is that the seat is moved forward, and I always like that in a Surfing-Type boat. I've owned her a tad over a year (New last May), and have Had A Blast! She is white with a red stripe, has adjustable foot pedals, toe straps, leash, bungee's, and all that "other" nice stuff! She is competition weight, very light, probably around 26 lbs or less, but I have not actually taken a scale to her...never figured a need to. She's plenty light...When I figure out how to post a photo on this site, I will. I've been asking $2,850.00 to date on the other surfski websites, but have decided to drop the price to $2700. This price includes a brand new canvas boat bag as well. So, if you are interested, call my cell at 831 277 7897. Cheers, brent

Killer Whales at POINT BLANK RANGE Yesterday!

Thursday, June 05, 2008

Hey All: Just a quick News Flash about the exploits of my undaunted and “very whale-infatuated” Training Partner, Mike McNulty along with FOUR Large and Rowdy Orcas!

Mike, on an afternoon paddle right off the Moss Landing, CA, not far from the Harbor-Mouth, went searching for Humpbacks…as he loves to do. No Hump’er’s, but low and behold a Large Dark Fin! Knowing Mike's Love for Whales, he no doubt headed “TOWARD” the Fin, vs. any typical Mere Mortal’s reaction, which would likely be to “Move Away From The Fin”…To Mike’s somewhat “shaken” surprise, (as he reported to me via Cell Phone from the Moss Landing Parking Lot…with a bit of a quiver in his voice), A very Large Orca surfaced about 25 feet away. (But Wait There’s More To Come!), next a “herd” of THREE MORE Surfaced in perfect Side-By-Side Formation, not more than 10 – 15 feet away from his Huki Surf Ski…(It Gets Better Yet!!), Pointed STRAIGHT AT HIM! Yikes….He told me they dove directly under his boat, then (HERE IT COMES!!!), they Re-Surfaced in exactly the same incredible formation and, (YOU GOT IT!!!!), CAME RIGHT BACK AT HIM AGAIN….Super-Yikes! Anyway…just another sleepy day at Moss…I thought I’d share with all of you…Cheers, brent

Half Moon Bay for June 8 has been RESCHEDULED to June 29th!

Tuesday, June 03, 2008

Hi All: Due to some unforeseen circumstances, California Canoe and Kayak http://www.calkayak.com and I have decided to shift the upcoming class @ Half Moon Bay, CA from this weekend to the Last Sunday of June. I'm looking forward to working with you then! Cheers and Happy Paddling, (Oh Yeah: There's Whales down here in Moss Landing Just Now!), brent

A Special Kayaking Thank-You to RUTABAGA Staff and Students alike. What a GREAT Weekend of Classes!

Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Wisconsin is so beautiful in The Spring. Green EVERYWHERE; People are 100 Percent DONE With WINTER; The Vibe is always Up-beat whenever I go back home! (Yep, I was raised a Cheese-Head, and PROUD of it.) I taught 15-Students over this past 3-Day Weekend. The Weather cooperated; we had a little bit of rain but NO Lightening…It worked out great. There were Novices and Experienced Paddlers, as well as those with Disabilities. They came from as far as Michigan and Illinois to learn how best to move their boats. Personally, the best part for me: “I’ve been given the opportunity to show ALL of them how to Enjoy Life just a little bit more”. Living simply does not get a whole lot better than to be able to do that! Now these students have an entire Season to work on their Kayaking Forward Stroke. Any of these new students, as well as any of my past students, are welcome to send any thoughts or questions to this site. I enjoy getting your feedback! Again, thanks so much to all those that helped get me back to The Mid-West this year. RUTABAGA ROCKS! Can’t wait for NEXT Year! http://www.rutabaga.com

June 8 in Half Moon Bay is just around the corner, so anyone looking for the next Brent Reitz Forward Stroke Clinic, check out http://www.calkayak.com and sign up soon. Cheers and Happy Paddling, brent

rutabaga..Rutabaga..RUTABAGA This Memorial Day Weekend!

Monday, May 19, 2008

Hey All: Rutabaga in Madison Wisconsin still has some slots open for The Brent Reitz Forward Stroke Clinic! As of today, May 19th, each of The 3-days of this upcoming 3-Day Weekend, has at least a single spot remaining for YOU!. If you are on-the-fence about checking out my class...Come On Down! This is the only opportunity I have to teach in The Mid-West this year. I'd really like to help you learn the best way to move your boat with the ENTIRE SEASON out in front of you. I know the Winter this Year was A BEAR, and that the Spring Season has been FREEZ'N. But Summer's Here and it's time to Hit The Water RUNN'N! Check out http://www.rutabaga.com to sign-up. Hope to see ya in "Mad-Town" this coming weekend, Brent

Next Kayaking Clinic is set for Madison Wi this May, and a NEW one for Half Moon Bay, CA on June 8!

Friday, May 09, 2008

Hi All: California Canoe and Kayak has just booked another Forward Stroke Clinic with me @ Half Moon Bay, Ca on June 8. Check out their website @ http://www.calkayak.com to sign-up! I'm looking forward to seeing you in Princeton Harbor next month. I'ts off to Madison Wisconsin this month, (May 24, 25 & 26), to teach 3-Days of Clinics for Rutabaga Paddlesports soon! Check it out at http://www.rutabaga.com Cheers and Happy Paddling, brent

Headed up to Sacramento to teach Kayaking tomorrow (4.19.08 at “O-Dark-Thirty AM!")

Friday, April 18, 2008

Hi All: Just a note to let you know I'm headed up North-ish to Rancho Cordova (Sacramento Ca Area) to do another clinic for California Canoe & Kayak tomorrow morning. Check out my "Clinic Page" for calendar updates, or go to http://www.calkayak.com to check out their classes . Folks are HUNGRY for their Forward Storke Training up @ Lake Natoma! I hear there's a waiting list, so I better schedule another one up there soon!
Come this Memorial Day Weekend, Madison Wisconsin @ Rutabaga is next on the schedule . Check out their classes at http://www.rutabaga.com
I'll be booking more dates soon, so keep your eyes on the websites if you are interested in signing up. Hope to see ya On The Water Soon. Cheers, brent