Summer in Chile 
Over the past year, kayaking has completely changed the direction of my life. It has…
melissademarieApril 14, 2016
Argentina, Asados & Smiles
“¿Estás bien? Are you okay?” the kayaker asked me as I entered the eddy clinging…
melissademarieMarch 30, 2016
Kayak Like a Girl
I have been settling into winter with my middle school students. As winter takes a…
melissademarieMarch 25, 2016
“Divisions Multiply at Santa Cruz Paddlefest” via Santa Cruz Sentinel
The 30th annual Santa Cruz Paddlefest officially kicks off Friday with surfing heats for kayaks…
melissademarieMarch 18, 2016
Style Versus Survival & the Little Purple Devil
When Melissa suggested I write a post on learning to kayak surf and my decision…
melissademarieMarch 15, 2016
Life & Rebirth in an Unexpected Way
I was stoked. Strong. Confident. Happy. I finally felt recovered from a very difficult period-…
melissademarieMarch 14, 2016
Is Sports Nutrition Driving You Bananas?
Here you will find a simple guide to balancing your macronutrients so you can feel…
melissademarieFebruary 27, 2016
Video Replay: Surf Kayak Clinic
In November 2015, California Women’s Watersport Collective hosted a Women’s 2-Day Surf Kayak Clinic in…
melissademarieDecember 17, 2015
“Women on Water” via Misadventures Magazine
In an article for Misadventures online magazine, whitewater and sea kayaker, Laura Zulliger, discusses how…
melissademarieNovember 20, 2015
“Taking the Lead” via Jackson Kayak
An argument for boating with less experienced boaters“If you want to do any sport better…
melissademarieNovember 15, 2015