prudenceb

Welcome!

Swimming ponies! How cool is that!

I also can’t go. Went last year and foliage was most spectacular I’ve ever seen. Let me know if you’d like my spot!

Oh man! Last one and I'm missing it, too! So wonderful you've done this, and sorry to hear they're ending. But...do they have to? I'm a fine one to speak bc I've only made it to one - or was it two? - but I'd be happy to post for Wednesdays (although my schedule will continue to be a bit wonky thru first three weeks of Sept!) if folks are interested in continuing it thru this loveliest time of year. Weigh in, please!

I meant “all serious WHITE WATER kayakers know someone who has died etc”. Not so much ocean kayakers. And I think more men than women tempt the gods. I sure try not to, although the awful story of the drowned roller (which I’d heard before) is scary and sobering. (Sorry, Joe, for hijacking your nice trip report...)

Boys will be boys. I guess this is demo of why all serious white water kayakers know someone who has died doing the sport. I’ll pass on a trip down the Ottawa River, thank you very much.

I didn’t want to get caught in it is on drive home either. I may elsewhere next Wed, but if not fingers crossed!

I won't be making it today.

I’m hoping to do the lunch paddle if conditions allow, so no Walden for me.

What she said.

I’m in!

HV explorer is a big boat for big people. I know a normal size guy who bought one and ended up regretting it. Regular Explorer is for regular sized people.

Falls Island, yes! Enjoyed Cobscook this year and look forward to next. It helped to survive that trip at max flood last year! Although it would be fun to try a surfski. Expect I'd be upside down in no time!

I sure hope conditions will allow 9/28. As for surfski, not in my future (I imagine) but it's not just for guys or to be taught by guys! 😁👍🌊

Ummm, how about surfski GALS giving a talk to curious kayak gals? Or better yet, surfski guys and gals giving a talk to curious kayak gals and guys. just sayin'...