Shawna Newman

There are many who feel that their dog doesn’t need a life jacket. He’s a natural born swimmer, right? That’s not exactly the case. Some dogs are all about the water while others don’t mesh with it so well, but regardless, there’s no predicting what could happen while you’re on or near the water that […]

Looking for an adrenaline packed water sport that seems to almost combine skiing or surfing? Then check out wakeboarding, where a rider is tied to a boat that tows them as they glide over water with the wakeboard. The feet are strapped on the board with straps to allow the rider to perform clever tricks and turns (well,

It’s no wonder that Catalina Island — officially known as Santa Catalina Island — has a reputation as hot spot for the “beautiful people.” The tiny island, located off southern California, has plenty of protected coves, harbors and beaches, as well as warm water brimming with exotic sea life. You certainly don’t have to be

If you are shopping for a good stand up paddle board or already own one, then you might end up with one of those cheap paddles that come with the iSUP sets, like the Tower Adventurer set. While I think that those paddles are completely functional and worth using out in the water, the truth

If you enjoy getting out on the water and doing a bit of stand up paddle boarding, you do not have to restrict yourself to the traditional rigid SUPs. For a lot of paddlers having the necessary space to store a full-size solid board is a real problem, especially when you consider that the longer

If you have seen my list of the best inflatable stand up paddle boards for beginners, then you already know that I am a big fan of the iSUP sets that come with a paddle and pump. And I make no secret just how much I love the iSUP sets. Of course, in my opinion all

Last month, I happened to be visiting Scotland when the World Highland Games Heavy Events Championships were scheduled to take place in the small town of Dunfermline, which is located about a half hour train ride from Edinburgh. Until then, I’d never heard of the Highland Games but since it took place on a weekend

When you are taller than the average person, finding a good road bike frame that fits your height can be a bit of a challenge. And a proper fit is of the utmost importance, otherwise you do not get a very comfortable ride. So, if you’re a tall guy or gal, what do you do

When you are gearing up to surf, a good pair of surf booties is one of the most essential pieces of surf gear for any surfer out there. If you start to shop for a pair, then you will quickly discover that there is a lot of variety in terms of features and prices. And