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I want to refresh my kayaking skills. I haven’t been on the water in 3 yrs. My goal is to kayak twice per week this summer.
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feel refreshed
 "It was a beautiful silent morning, on vacation, and experiencing a fun outing with my family, this is what its all about."
How I did it: In the early morning we got up, got to the bay by 7 or 8, before the crowd. rented kayaks for two hours, and just went. we spent the majority of the time searching through a cove and bird watching. MORE DETAILS LATER! Lessons & tips: go in the morning, go with a group, go for a couple hours, use sunscreen, bring a hat, and a snack! Resources: my family planning the vacation, the internet for looking up things to do, and the place that let us rent kayaks.
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It made me
Thrilled
How I did it: I first went kayaking while on a summer camping trip with my family. The camp site we had rented was a short walk to the Russian River and I wanted to take some pictures of the local area so my brother and I walked to the river. Along the shore was a small building where someone was selling refreshments and I saw at least a dozen paddles perched up along the side of the building. I had seen people along the river with their kayaks and als… Read how I did it…
It made me
Happy
How I did it: My daughter and I rented a two person kayak. I controlled the rudder so I was responsible for most of the steering. It was easy to paddle and fun for both of us. I've also kayaked in Maui, but it was a different experience (neither better nor worse) with more waves, but warmer water.I'd like to get my own kayak someday so I can just take off on a whim. Read how I did it…
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9 months ago
In 2005 I wanted to take scouts kayaking.
I then joined another scout group for four weeks to learn to paddle on flat water.
Upon returning to uni I joined the canoe club and spent twelve months leaning how to paddle on moving water.
During this time I represented the university in canoe polo, wild water racing and slalom. In the slalom competition I competed against olympic hopefuls – they beat me by a whisker!
12 months later I was on a three week trip round the Alps on some on some of the best rivers Europe has to offer. We visited France, Austria, Switzerland and Germany.
A year after that I returned to the alps for two weeks, this time for a tour of Slovenia, Austria, Switzerland.
I then moved to the Lake district and every so often I have kayaking parties – Christmas and my birthday were a blast!
I spent a further week in Switzerland kayaking in the glorious alps. Flying kayaks on Ryanair is a great laugh – get lots of bubblewrap!
In the summer of 2007 I was asked to organise the kayaking, canoing and raft building for a scout Jamboree in 2008 (www.jamboree.me.uk). We had 220 scouts join us for a week. As part of this I trained a team of ten coaches in canoing and kayaking. They all got a British Canoe Union Level 1 coach award.
Today I bought an open canoe and am very excited!
In a few weeks I’ve got my level 3 coach assessment; if I pass I’ll be qualified to coach on moving water.
cristaleena http://oakviewfrc.blogspot.com/
Pacific Ocean, Costa Rica
10 months ago
Well, I wasn’t planning to do this here, but I did! Great! I did ocean kayaking this time, which is way more difficult than lake kayaking. Great work out. Don’t forget sunblock. I had a great time and enjoyed the ocean. I felt at peace. Definitely do doubles to start off because single would have been way too difficult for me here on the ocean. This was $10/2 hours at Manuel Antonio Beach- ask for Cherokee.
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Need A Kayak
10 months ago
I remember doing this at Year 6 camp, I’ve never forgotten how fun it was. I need to get a kayak and start hitting up a local lake or something.
photos while Kayaking
11 months ago
I put a tripod in the kayak and take photos and make videos at www.youtube.com/nancytoday.
cristaleena http://oakviewfrc.blogspot.com/
I think I may do this!
11 months ago
Full Moon Paddle ($25*)
8/17 – 8/17 (Sunday)
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Come and experience the back bay of Newport Harbor in a kayak by the light of the full moon. No previous kayaking experience is necessary. Directions provided with registration. Pre-registration required. *Fee for all others: $35
etherealessence is such a lucky girl!
Yay!
13 months ago
My husband and I made a decision that next month (or so) we will be buying a two-man kayak so that we can go out on the extremely flat days and search for dolphins or snorkel in deeper parts :D I have no doubt that we will make great use of our kayak and have a blast together; I can’t wait!
cristaleena http://oakviewfrc.blogspot.com/
Cancun Trip
13 months ago
I’m planning to do a trip to Cancun Mexico in December with GAP Adventure tours and there is a day where kayaking is an option!
Update: not going to Cancun, but am going to Costa Rica & Brazil & Argentina this year!
