[Paddlewise] Introduction

Hello everybody.

As far as I can tell, I'm adding a new nationality to the list, I'm norwegian.

I've been paddling for 2 years, mostly flatwater, but this year I took on my
first "expedition", 3 day-trip, along the southern coast of Norway with my
brother. I'm 30 yrs. old, family man (2 kids), teacher k-7. I like to read any
material (almost) pertaining to sea kayaking. I find the norwegian climate,
surf and tide very different from your descriptions, also our coastline is
mostly shielded from the open ocean by small islands, fjords and canals(nature
made).I paddle a norwegian designed and made sea kayak; Sibir Expedition, 16
foot long, fast and stable. I'm too large to fit into most kayaks (195 cm, 110
kg) but the Sibir has room a plenty for my legs and every thing I need for a
fourthnight (not). I've never paddled abroad, but the near infinite stretch of
coastline we have in Norway, with it's wildlife and scenery, I will never have
to look too far for a challenge!. Still, I'm not saying I would never
contemplate paddling other places. 

I would like to thank all contibutors for enhancing my knowledge in the matter
of sea kayaking and all matters closely related.


Regards Ole Christian Bjerke

PS I always paddle with a PFD :-)


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