TC SURFSKI

05/05/2026

Now for the third year, I am once again hosting an M22 Challenge Paddling clinic on Saturday May 23rd 10:00 AM at the event site. This is a great opportunity to polish up your paddling technique and shave some time of your race results. More details are available on my website.

Improve your paddle time at the M22 Challenge by learning to use your legs and core in the paddle stroke and how to be stable and fast no matter what the conditions. The clinic is open to all paddlers, you don’t need to have a surfski to learn the basics of good paddle technique. What: …

09/19/2025

I recently published a new podcast with my close friend and paddling mate, Rob Hartman. Rob did a solo 80 mile crossing of Lake Michigan in mid August. All did not go quite as planned. It's a great story that anyone interested in paddling and ultra endurance will certainly enjoy and learn from. I've added a few pictures to this post as well. The pictures tell a bit of the story, but hearing it in Rob's words is well worth your time. https://tcsurfski.com/2025/09/14/ppp-episode-47-crossing-lake-michigan-with-rob-hartman/

07/01/2025

This is a great review on the Epic V8 Tourer. An amazing all around boat for adventure, fitness, and surfing. I have one left in stock in the Performance layup. DM me if interested. Pickup in Northern Michigan only.

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06/11/2025

We're not ready to give up on starting a downwind race in Northern Michigan. The 10 mile point to point on Grand Traverse West Bay is back on the schedule June 21st as part of the Paddle45 Solstice Weekend in Suttons Bay. Get registered and be part of the inaugural running.

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05/19/2025

I'm excited to have just published a podcast with the unstoppable Oscar Chalupsky. It had been over 2 years since we last recorded a podcast so lots to catch up on. Anyone who knows Oscar knows he is a man in perpetual motion (on and off the water). An incurable cancer diagnosis and being read his last rights twice, hasn't slowed him down a single bit. To the contrary, it has motivated him to inspire others to fight the hard fight and not give up! We walks the walk! We cover a lot of areas in our 45 minute chat. I hope you enjoy the conversation as much as I did!

It’s been way too long since we had a chance to catch up with Oscar Chalupsky on the Peak Paddle Performance Podcast. Although battling an incurable cancer, Oscar hasn’t slowed down a single bit. He remains a man in perpetual motion. Despite being read his last rights twice in the last two years...

04/19/2025

Just in time for the upcoming season, we've restocked with the latest Vaikobi V4 PFD. An incredible life jacket just got better. We've also go the perennial favorite Vaikobi Paddle Shorts, as well as new leashes including a non-quick release option. Time to gear up and get the season started! https://tcsurfski.com/product/v4-ocean-racing-pfd-life-jacket-fluro-orange/

11/23/2024

Inventory clearance starts now! This is our biggest sale in 13 years. 25% off everything (except boats, they are 10% off) including sale items (which are up to 50% off). While supplies last. Enter coupon code: xmas24 at checkout. I have updated the website to make it easier to see what sizes are left in stock. Just go to the home page and you'll see the list of clearance items and a stocking stuffer section below that.

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10/05/2024

Hard day of racing yesterday at the world champs but happy to finish 7th out of 23 in my age group. One third of the race was nice downwind and two thirds was upwind and against the current. Happy to see that my Garmin accurately captured how I felt at the finish. Not much left in the tank. Without a doubt it is a stunningly beautiful island to paddle and explore. Many thanks to the people of Madeira for being such great hosts.

10/02/2024

Big thanks to nordickayakseurope for setting me up with a brand new Nitro 640 to race in Madeira at the world championships. We had a chance to run the course today and it surfed like a boss and delivered everything I need in a boat. Hoping the wind holds on for race day. Beautiful runs out there today , but it will be a tough grind to the finish. Gotta pay to play on this course.

07/11/2024

Lots of smiles and another beautiful Wednesday night paddle in Leland. Conditions tonight highlighted why Surfskis are so versatile. Not enough wind to kite or foil and too big of waves to have fun paddling a sup upwind. But for Surfski out and backs these conditions are just right for learning to surf.