Kayaking.
10-05-2011, 08:23 AM
#23
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Location: Bay Area near San Francisco
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Some friends of mine loaned us their kayaks and DH and I loved them. We're too old to buy and use frequently, but would be nice to borrow occasionally. By the way, they're the type that you sit on top - if you tip over you're not trapped.
http://sterlingharbor.com/oceanKayaks.htm
I would really like to go to Colorado and float down the river (bypassing the rapids in Grand Canyon).
http://sterlingharbor.com/oceanKayaks.htm
I would really like to go to Colorado and float down the river (bypassing the rapids in Grand Canyon).
10-05-2011, 08:28 AM
#24
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: from Fl currently in Indiana
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Timely topic. Hubby and I were thinking of getting a couple of kayaks or canoes for us to use with the boys.
I am a little nervous because I have never done it, but thinking that it would be a great family activity.
I am a little nervous because I have never done it, but thinking that it would be a great family activity.
10-05-2011, 09:15 AM
#25
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Location: Beautiful Briery Mountain in WV
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Originally Posted by Jan in VA
As a former canoeist, I've wanted to kayak for a long time. But my DD turned over in freezing rapids a few years ago and got stuck; she still has residual issues from that very close call. And as she's the one who would take me, guess I won't be fulfilling that bucket list wish. :roll:
Jan in VA
Jan in VA
10-05-2011, 10:24 AM
#26
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Location: Bellevue, WA
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Welcome to the Family! DH and I took up sea kayaking when our youngest child went to college. We just love being on the water and are blessed to live in an area with many wonderful places to paddle.
I think the DD of Jan had a bad experience and it does highlight the importance of taking some safety classes. At the very least every kayaker needs to know how to get back in the boat while you are on the water. If a kayak tips over it is very easy and natural to get out (you will most likely fall out unless trained to rollover) however getting back in is a learned skill.
Have fun!
I think the DD of Jan had a bad experience and it does highlight the importance of taking some safety classes. At the very least every kayaker needs to know how to get back in the boat while you are on the water. If a kayak tips over it is very easy and natural to get out (you will most likely fall out unless trained to rollover) however getting back in is a learned skill.
Have fun!
10-05-2011, 01:17 PM
#30
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Tucker, GA
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Originally Posted by ashlett
I have been quilting for 40years, and last Saturday, at the ripe old age of 64yrs. I went kayaking and I loved it. I am off to buy one. I will name it The Happy Quilter and when I get it I will post a photo.
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