Re: [Paddlewise] Age and Strength for kayaking (

From: Larry Bliven <foxhill_at_shore.intercom.net>
Date: Fri, 15 Oct 1999 21:24:25 -0400
>
> If one is basically healthy, there is no reason one can't kayak well
> into the 80's and perhaps beyond. Things like arthritis, injury, cardiac
> illness, etc. can all stop this but someone without debilitating illness
> or injury can stay strong enough for this kind of thing into the century
> point, _IF_ they keep active and exercise. Exercise of any sort, and
> kayaking in particular, will help to keep the mind young. A healthy mind
> in a healthy body and life is really worth living.
> -------------------------------------------------------------------------
>            Dave Flory, San Jose, CA

if  one has health problems, a trailer might be useful. i know yet another
retired fellow who paddles 3 times/week... trailers his kayak to the boat
launch... floats it off, floats it on...

bye bye bliven

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