Finn's learning to kayak

[conan02]

that would be so nice to have a kayaking partner GOOD LUCK!

[Anita Cholaine]

It must be so fun... I'd love to see some pics, it would be pretty..

[conan02]

I would also love to see some pics! your dog is soooooo cute!

[finn's mom]

Originally posted by Glacier
Nice boats! And you won't need Finn to help you with your self-rescue skills. Sit-on-tops are much easier to get back into than a traditional kayak should you ever end up in the water.

Yeah, that's why Brian has those boats, and, not the traditional kind. They're so much fun. Seeing your pictures of the kayak really made me wanna try, and, then, meeting Brian has made it possible!

[Glacier]

Originally posted by finn's mom
Yeah, that's why Brian has those boats, and, not the traditional kind. They're so much fun. Seeing your pictures of the kayak really made me wanna try, and, then, meeting Brian has made it possible!

Sit-on-tops aren't practical around here. The water is too cold. The local dealer doesn't even bring them up. I always have to "dress for immersion" (direct quote from the local kayak salesguy!) which means a wetsuit most of the time. I took a bunch of courses earlier this summer on how to get back in the boat alone, since I paddle by myself almost all the time.

I think Stuart would like a sit-on-top that he could fish from. He hates feeling like his legs are trapped, despite my assurances that they aren't. It's suprisingly easy to fall out of traditional kayak. You'd really have to make a mistake to get stuck in one! It's much harder to do an "eskimo roll" and stay in the boat than it is to fall out and have to do a "wet entry."

[finn's mom]

Originally posted by Glacier
I think Stuart would like a sit-on-top that he could fish from. He hates feeling like his legs are trapped, despite my assurances that they aren't.

Ha ha, that's pretty much what Brian says. He feels really claustrophobic. I've never tried, but, I would if given the opportunity and taught how to properly exit one! I love the photos you've posted. And, I love how relaxing the kayak is when you just pull your paddle up and float. It's amazing. My first kayaking was last week, and, we paddled a mile. I was so tired, it was such great exercise, though! I didn't too shabby for my first time, though.