My First Kayak
Monday, March 16th, 2009Last summer I wrote about my experiences learning to canoe; well, I may have created a monster – me. I enjoyed canoeing so much that I decided I also need a kayak. So I’ve ordered my first kayak, and I’m ridiculously excited, can’t you tell?
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What I find most appealing about kayaking is that I can easily strap it to the top of my car and go on a whim. If my canoe is near the water, I can manage it okay, but it’s 16 feet long and weighs 75 pounds, so it’s a bit unwieldy. So I guess the kayak represents freedom and the ability to be spontaneous. I’m already fantasizing about a sunrise paddle to the middle of Bismarck Lake at sunrise to enjoy a cup of coffee. I know, it’s only March, but I can dream, can’t I? It’s probably a good thing the kayak won’t be here for at least a month.