Had hoped to head out of Dana Point to do some whale hunting today, they being in town, but ran into a problem. I had broken my friend Ken's borrowed boat the other day. Having the foot pegs to their longest setting, one of the pegs came loose and pushed through the end cap on the side rail. Good thing Ken doesn't know about it or I'd be buying a boat for sure. So I go to load the QCC and see the sliding adjuster on the foot pegs laying on the bottom of the boat. Don't know how that happened, it was fine last time I used it. Figured Ken heard I broke his and snuck into my garage to get even! Since they were the same brand, I took the good cap off my rail and put it on Ken's boat and took it out to try and break it again! Decided not to whale hunt in the short boat, so just made my usual paddle to try the boat in some textured water. Landed at Toxic Creek Beach on what little sand is left there. The shore seems to be getting rockier, but it was a beautiful day anyway. After some time spent in the churn of BAR, I headed back to the harbor. At Pirates Cove, I tried some more rolling practice. Made the first 2, missed and corrected on my third. Those were all fully extended paddle rolls, so I tried one choked up to the blade root and popped right up. Decided to quit while I was invincible. http://www.sandmarks.net/graphics/aIMGP3731.jpg http://www.sandmarks.net/graphics/aIMGP3740.jpg http://www.sandmarks.net/graphics/aIMGP3750.jpg http://sandmarks.vidshadow.com *************************************************************************** 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'm going to have a few free days in the area around Umea and Stockholm, Sweden. Are there any guides and / or good places to rent a kayak for the day? Thanks, Brian *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
Stockholm has a kayak rental shop right on the harbor, near the entrance to the historical park. They have, or had, a few glass Point 65s. Don't get run over by a ferry. And don't approach the swans. They're ferocious. Brian Curtiss wrote: > I'm going to have a few free days in the area around Umea and Stockholm, > Sweden. Are there any guides and / or good places to rent a kayak for > the day? -- Steve Cramer Athens, GA http://www.savvypaddler.com *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
Brian, I'm not familiar with any guides in the Stockholm area, but I can recommend either Swima Sport, http://www.svima.se/index.php?page=uthyrning , or Pampas Kajak , http://www.pampaskajak.se/Default.asp?page=butiken , as rental sources. They each carry a broad selection of boats and are very helpful and easy to work with. Their websites are only in Swedish but you can speak directly with them in English so language isn't a problem. If you would like any additional info about kayaking in the area, contact me directly. Kayaking in the Swedish archipelago of 25,000 islands which includes those of Stockholm is a unique and enjoyable experience. You can paddle in either an urban or semi-wilderness setting depending upon your timeframe and chosen route. /Elden -----Original Message----- From: Brian Curtiss Subject: [Paddlewise] kayak hires / guides in Sweden I'm going to have a few free days in the area around Umea and Stockholm, Sweden. Are there any guides and / or good places to rent a kayak for the day? Thanks, Brian *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
On Saturday 16 June 2007 09:51, PaddleWise wrote: > [Paddlewise] kayak hires / guides in Sweden > > I'm going to have a few free days in the area around Umea and > Stockholm, Sweden. Are there any guides and / or good places to rent > a kayak for the day? > I am sure there are plenty: Umee is basically flat, flat, flat (at least from a C-130), while Stockholm is a much better choice - at least in my book, with hundreds of islands, and a crack Commando unit using Kleppers! I'll follow up privately, ASAP I have a few names and addresses! Tord, Sweden *************************************************************************** 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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