What a perfect day on the water. Paul and his wife Kathleen helped set up this custom day on the water with me and Eddyline Kayaks. We did a little learning but mostly we had fun. I really enjoy getting on the water with people who are all about fun first and product second. By this time of the season I can get a little road weary. Thanks to the gang in Portland for recharging my batteries! Hope that you can keep paddling part of your adventures this summer and into the future. Super Kudos to Kathleen for learning how to self rescue! I'm impressed!
What did we learn:
1. Wind management--how does that skeg work? What does wind do to our boat?
2. Edging and bracing-- now these boats aren't tippy, just RESPONSIVE!
3. Boat design 101--the tradeoffs. Matching the right boat size to the right motor (paddler) and how to ground your boat selection in reality--What are you going to do 90% of the time?
4. That good friends on the water is the most important thing! After all this is our leisure time...why take it too seriously!!!
Thanks Friends!
