RE: [Paddlewise] I need some encouragement

From: <Rick.Sylvia_at_ferguson.com>
Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2003 08:09:08 -0500
>  I am supposed to attend a sea kayak clinic this weekend on the Oregon
> coast
> and the weather is just horrible.  They have 25 foot surf and 75 mph
winds
> predicted at the headlands. 

Mary,

I'm not one of the better kayakers on the site, and I have not
personally experienced conditions like you describe.  But, the
encouragement that I can offer is this.....  time and time again, I look
back after a challenge and think to myself "self, I sure got all worked
up for nothin!"  So, there are plenty of kayakers on this site who have
experience in those conditions, and since there are plenty, it most
clearly is not beyond the realm of possibility, and therefore, you have
but to make the journey yourself.  Relax, listen closely to the
instructors, concentrate, and tell us what a wonderful time you had and
how self satisfied you feel once you get back!!!!!

Rick - Poquoson, VA
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