Re: [Paddlewise] kayak trip information

Life insurance?

Knox wrote:

> I recently purchased a Folbot GII with a trip DOWN the Missouri River in
> mind.  I live near Kansas City and would like to fly the boat north and
> float home.  This is my mid-life adventure...it was this or a Harley.
>
> Surely someone has done this since Lewis and Clark...I was wondering what
> information might be available out there.  I've never kayaked and I was
> born and raised in West Texas where water was for drinking, not floating
> upon.
>
> I camp, hike, and fish, so I understand about food, water, PFDs, etc.
>
> What am I missing?  What could I do stupid that would endanger my life or trip?
>
> What special equipment should I consider?  A foot rudder?
>
> I'm not smart enough to know what to ask.
>
> Thanks,
> Buddy Knox
>
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