[Paddlewise] Greetings!

Greetings to all!

I was bitten several years ago by the Sea Kayaking bug. I finally got an
opportunity to do some "real" paddling last year when my Ladywife got me a
trip for my birthday. I spent two days paddling and watching the wildlife on
the Columbia River here in Washington/Oregon.

I find myself digging into my kayaking books and trip guides dying to get
back on the water again for some more adventures. Being a big guy (6'7",
270), its not easy to come by rental equipment but I am finally getting all
my stuff together and am going to look at a kayak this weekend having
narrowed it down to a Necky Pinta or a Tesla.

My reason for writing is to see if there are any kindred spirits who might
be interested in a regular/semi-regular outing to do some touring.  I am
strictly a novice with a great deal of enthusiasm, so we are not talking
about re-tracing Lewis and Clark's expedition, (Yet!) just some day trips
and maybe some weekend overnighters.

Once I get my equipment together, I will probably be spending a good deal
time on the calm waters of Vancouver Lake in Vancouver Washington (Anyone
else in the area have any suggestions for spots to learn?) , practicing my
technique and getting very wet!

So, if your interested in "Kayaking with a Viking" ( ..aint that scary?)
drop me a note.

Shade and Sweetwater,

~~Oak
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