Only once in nearly 30 years of paddling have I found myself facing a familiar adage in real life. I couldn't help but chuckle when I realized my mistake while unloading my kayak at the put-in: I'd ...

John Weed and Nicole Young practice kayaking and paddleboarding for the Great American Triathlon on the American River on Tuesday, July 16, 2019, in Rancho Cordova. Arden Barnes Sacramento Bee file ...