02/10/08 I don't know what it is about these warm winter days, they seem to cause kayakers to sprout like the weeds in my back yard! Took my Euro and GP out today to join Henry and Kathy for a leisurely paddle to Reef Point. On my way to the CG station from my secret beach, I ran into Reid, a kayaker who I've chatted online with, but had never met before. Running late and with Henry beckoning me from the beach, I didn't have much time to chat, so hope to run into him again some time. At the CG beach I was surprised to find 11 kayakers ready to hit the water. With such a group, you're so busy talking the harbor paddle seems to fly by and soon we were out in open water. We hugged the shore, some of us using the calm conditions to paddle through the rocks and kelp beds. I started off with my GP even though it's still waiting for its final carve down. I wanted to get a feel for it around the rocks and took it for a spin through BAR. Some of our group suggested I was a bit addicted to BAR and maybe it was time for me to "just say no!" I just said no to them! We meandered on to Reef Point where we discussed which of the rocks was the 'actual' reef rock. Without fanfare, we turned and headed home, a few out a way from the shore and a few hardy souls next to shore hoping in vain for some swells to roll on in. At one point I found myself in front of a pod of dolphins heading my way and got the camera out for a quick shot. Another return pass through BAR and soon I was out ahead of everyone and nearing the jetty. I heard another spout and figured it was another dolphin, but the brief glimpse I got made me wonder. I told everyone to keep their eyes open, but they just thought I was on a BAR induced high and ignored me. But to save my honor, the whale came up and gave us a couple more spouts and a nice view before it dove again. In the harbor, I sprinted ahead hoping to try at least one roll with the GP without holding up the group. I took no time to get ready and my first attempts to roll with this paddle ended up a bust. I took a nice refreshing swim, did a reentry roll and continued on my way. It was another beautiful day on the water improved by good company of the human and marine variety. Mark Sanders www.sandmarks.net *************************************************************************** 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 Feb 10, 2008 9:59 PM, Mark Sanders <sandmarks_at_ca.rr.com> wrote: > > Some of our group suggested I was a bit addicted to BAR and maybe it was > time for me to "just say no!" I just said no to them! > > With my newly minted Doctor of Psychology degree from the Puget Email University (I hear they're considering a football team) I'm wondering if a new profit potential couldn't be found in the tragedy of rock-garden addiction. As kayaking gains in popularity this disease threatens to pull families apart and create a shortage of cedar and redwood 2x4s. What could be more tragic than the combination of broken marriage and broken GPs? Indeed. Good luck fighting your addiction. Craig Jungers, DoP from PEU (prounced... "Dope from Peee-yew) *************************************************************************** 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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