[Paddlewise] Kayaking Kids

From: Kirk Olsen <kolsen_at_imagelan.com>
 
> Now I just need to figure out how to get the 2 year old out in the 
> kayaks.  Is it in a double or in a single with a mini-kayak as an 
> outrigger....  The 2 year old does enjoy going out in the canoes.
>
> We are up to 9 boats, with plans for at least 3 more - the additional 
> boats are on hold until we move and have more space to store boats ;-)

I like the outrigger idea :-)  Sounds like an interesting project. 

A good friend of mine introduced his son to canoeing at two years of age.
That was six years ago.  Brandon is now a kayaker/backpacker/hiker... you 
name it, with lots of neat stories to tell. already :-)  He and his dad
used a sit-on-top kayak which gave them both plenty of room until 
Brandon could get into his own boat.  The sit-on-top also made it easier 
for them to surf in small surf on the coast. 

Whatever you plan, plan that the 2 year old will grow fast :-)


Cheers,

Jackie
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