Thursday, May 27, 2010

Kayaking Cabin Fever

Ok its official I have the kayaking cabin fever. The latest issue of Canoe and Kayak hit my doorstep today and now I'm feeling a bit anxious for a little whitewater descent. Chuck my partner in crime, who is also the only reliable paddler I know, works on the road so I have no safety buddy making it impossible to paddle anything besides the Allegheny with my special lady friend. I need to find a new friend so I can feel the joy of cold water and local creeks. Now I know how a junkie must feel when his dealer is out of town. I've got the shakes and I need to get out for some paddling asap before the creeks get to boney (low).

I have been paddling all my life but I'm relatively new to the whitewater scene. Now white-watering is the only time I really feel like climbing into a kayak. My paddling quiver consists of a Wave Sport diesel, Perception Carolina, and an old as dirt Gruman canoe. Now when I take a leisurely river trip I prefer my 17' Gruman canoe over my touring kayak. Its just more comfortable, besides I was practically born in a canoe. Any-who hope everybody has a nice holiday weekend. Please drop me a line and tell me paddling stories, or just say hi. Hope you get little wet this Memorial Day weekend.

Dropping into a hole 
Little Scrubgrass Emlenton, PA

Chuck Leads I Follow 
Little Scrubby 

Best Time to Paddle 
If there is ice in my beard I'm having a good time!




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  1. UnknownMay 28, 2010 at 11:54 AM

    I'd like to get out in the touring kayak, I miss it.

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  2. bradJuly 8, 2010 at 11:15 PM

    Looks fun! I'd love to give it a try

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  3. xFORBESxDecember 28, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    little scrub looks sweet! i have walked it scouting durring the summer but, am new to whitewater and still gathering gear maybe we can paddle sometime.

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