Hi Dave, Not memorable as in anyone else would care, but memorable in as much as it was the first paddle from the dock in out back yard. We just moved to Cape Coral, FL from Cincinnati and over the weekend was the first time we threw the boats in from the dock and had a paddle. Amaizing how different paddling down the "street" in the back of the house is from walking down the street in front. Easier to meet people from a kayak for some reason. Also saw some kind of snapper and a couple snook, maybe 22 inches or so. Ducks, anhinga, the usual for around here. It's not wilderness paddling by any stretch, but you can't get more convienent - grab the paddle and pfd from the lanai, walk 30 feet, slip the kayak in and go. Thanks for asking, I wouldn't have though it a milestone, but it is a first! Regards, Carey -----Original Message----- From: owner-paddlewise_at_paddlewise.net [mailto:owner-paddlewise_at_paddlewise.net]On Behalf Of Dave Reynolds Sent: Tuesday, May 31, 2005 12:47 PM To: PaddleWise_at_paddlewise.net Subject: [Paddlewise] Memorial Weekend paddle adventures Did anyone have any memorable kayak trips over the Memorial weekend? I was on-call for my job so wasn't able to leave town. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Paddlewisers, There was a beginner/SOT fatality at the Channel Islands in Southern California. Here's the link to the info: http://www.nps.gov/chis/press053105.htm Sad tragedy. Duane Southern California *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
I have paddled out there about four years ago in one of the rental sots. The rental company made me sign my life away in their release and only asked about my skill level in passing. They supplied boat, paddle and pfd. I don't think there was a whistle. The water was very cold in a sot. The waves were not bad, being on the lee side, but there were occasional swells that caught me off guard. The dangers were not only the offshore wind but also the ingress into sea caves. It was easy to get stuck inside one (on a swell) and even easier to crash one's head on the roof of the cave. Common sense and experience kept my paddling under control but I saw a bunch of newbies who didn't know any better. There should be a better vetting process for new people renting and flyers available on potential dangers. Best Regards, Tony Reynes ............................................................................ ...................................................... Paddlewisers, There was a beginner/SOT fatality at the Channel Islands in Southern California. Here's the link to the info: http://www.nps.gov/chis/press053105.htm Sad tragedy. Duane Southern California *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Sad. I guided out at Santa Cruz for a while, it's an incredible place. Gorgeous and wild. I'm sort of suprized that things like this don't happen more often. It can get rough quickly out there, and without practice, getting back onto a sit on top in windy rough conditions can be tough. And you see plenty of people out there paddlign who are not dressed appropriately, with a clear lake of skill. I wonder if the kayakers were advised of the conditions, or questioned on their skill? Geoff *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
> with a clear lake of skill. Of course, I meant lack of skill. I type much faster than my skill allows. Geoff *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Ha! That's one on me. I thought it was a paddling reference, as in having a clear lake ahead of you - no other people etc. to be seen. Or in this case, no skill to be seen either. I guess it was a Freudian slip then. Wanting to be paddling on a lake, were we? Tell me now, when did you first notice these longings for clear open stretches of water? C > with a clear lake of skill. Of course, I meant lack of skill. I type much faster than my skill allows. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
OK, let's see what we have here - a group of tourists renting boats to go paddling for their first time, and going on their own, to our Channel Islands. Heck, you might as well give a loaded handgun to a group of school kids to play with. I'd like to know who rented these people the boats, and if they realized that the boats were going to the Channel Islands. Scott So.Cal. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
I used to walk my boat to the intra-coastal from my garage in Delray Beach. >From there into the Atlantic. Really convenient! I've seen bull sharks, manatees, tarpon, turtles, etc. Try paddling with the gators. Puts an edge on your edging! Cya Bob Formerly Delray Beach, but now Santa Cruz (as of Friday) *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
A friend and I enjoyed a great mid-week trip to the Apostle Islands on Lake Superior right before Memorial Day. Managed to miss the crowds that generally come with the holiday in this area. Plus we avoided the bad weather that we had in these parts. Saw a total of three fishing boats over three days. Had nice views of many great gray owls. Here are some pictures and a brief trip report: http://www.patrickmaun.org/apostles.html -Patrick *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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