Style Versus Survival & the Little Purple Devil 
When Melissa suggested I write a post on learning to kayak surf and my decision…
Melissa DeMarieMarch 15, 2016
Life & Rebirth in an Unexpected Way
I was stoked. Strong. Confident. Happy. I finally felt recovered from a very difficult period-…
Melissa DeMarieMarch 14, 2016
Is Sports Nutrition Driving You Bananas?
Here you will find a simple guide to balancing your macronutrients so you can feel…
Melissa DeMarieFebruary 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…
Melissa DeMarieDecember 17, 2015
“Women on Water” via Misadventures Magazine
In an article for Misadventures online magazine, whitewater and sea kayaker, Laura Zulliger, discusses how…
Melissa DeMarieNovember 20, 2015
“Taking the Lead” via Jackson Kayak
An argument for boating with less experienced boaters“If you want to do any sport better…
Melissa DeMarieNovember 15, 2015
Firing it up at the Women’s 2-Day Surf Kayak & SUP Clinic
On November 7-8, 2015, California Women’s Watersport Collective hosted a Women’s 2-Day Surf Kayak &…
Melissa DeMarieNovember 11, 2015
My Experience with Cali Collective
Whitewater kayaking is no easy thing. The very nature of the sport is defined by…
Melissa DeMarieNovember 6, 2015
“Women Who Rock the Boat” via Adventure Sports Journal
Haven Livingston, a biologist, paddler and freelance writer for the “Adventure Sports Journal”, recently interviewed…
Melissa DeMarieAugust 9, 2015
Queens of the Wave
On a beautiful California day, a bunch of rad women came out to surf, hula…
Melissa DeMarieJune 27, 2015