~Ash walking on leaf carpets once more ...
Paul says 'Accomplished!'
3 weeks ago
A long ride down the coast of Bois Blanc Island, right on Lake Huron. A kayaker’s dream. The trees, the sky, the view, the water. It was heavenly.
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It made me
 "It was not as hard as I thought it would be."
How I did it: This summer a friend and I took our kids to Beaver's Bend. We rented a cabin right on the river. I had been wanting to learn to kayak for many years, and it was much easier than I thought. I didn't flip once.
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Happy
How I did it: Find a class or a group to go with. If you've never gone before you'll want to get some instruction with other beginners. I heard about a canoe club here in Philadelphia. Turns out they are classes in all kinds of water sports. People who love what they do want to share it with others. Read how I did it…
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Kayak the world
1 month ago
I’ve been a kayak guide on Oahu for some time. Here’s a shot of me kayaking off Koh Samui island in southern Thailand. You can go on guided tours of the nearby Angthong National Marine Park and camp on the beaches. See my comment for a shot of the park.
Once I got out on the water and learned how to control my vessel, I was fine. Lot easier than I thought it would be. I look forward to going again when it gets warmer.
atinygoat remembered that she does not really like sweets.
I love fireworks!
4 months ago
I just found out that a local outfitter takes out people, on kayak, via the Chicago River, to watch fireworks.
Its $50 a person and happens every Wednesday and Saturday night. I need to save up some money and get this done!
nearby opportunity
5 months ago
I haven’t lived in this city very long. I just discovered that there is a local kayaking outpost about 20 miles away. Looks like fun! This should be an easy goal to accomplish.
jdawnsadler12 chugga chugga choochoo
can't wait to do it again
9 months ago
Sea Kayaking in the ocean in Mexico. Too much fun. We kayaked out to a sand dune and got out and played. HopefullY I will move somewhere and be able to go more often!
Sea kayaking
10 months ago
I might be going sea kayaking in Gran Canaria in February, if the kayaking company ever emails me back (maybe they are still trying to decipher my pidgin spanish). It sounds really good. I’m thinking about going on a week’s kayaking holiday in the South of France later this year (river not sea) so this would be a good opportunity to try it out before then.
jdawnsadler12 chugga chugga choochoo
hmmmm
10 months ago
My friend Marilyn just called and said her husband got a REALLLLY well paying job and so she will be taking over the tattoo shop for him and with all the extra money she will be getting a Kayak for two people in the spring! Yeah, I’ll get to go kayaking right when I get back from fat camp before I move. She is my biking buddy, we started biking this past summer and decided to add some more sports next year b4 I leave! FUN! PLUS, I just found out that my uncle used to own a kayaking tour guide company and he was a guide in Maine years ago. How weird….I don’t know what my obsession with kayaking has been lately. I even went to pro bass shops and looks at the ones there…..it’s cheaper than biking! even when you buy the WHOLE BOAT!
