Cant Wait for Summer Kayaking
Cant Beat Kayaking in the Summer
We live on the lake so the kayaks are just a few stops away.
When the summer days start to get long, there is no better way to relax than taking a nice paddle as the sun fades.
I have a 12 foot Pelican. Its not a high end kayak but its been perfect for me. I'm a big boy and this kayak feels stable. I have had it now for 4 years and its going strong.
I opted for bright yellow because you want to stand out as much as possible so you are seen by the ski boats!
My son has a 10 foot Pelican kayak. He's had it since he was 12 and hes not quite as big as I am, but hes getting there!
Every time we go out, and we go out several times a week, there is always something new to see. Every year we have a husband and wife swan that have usually 6 or so babies which we affectionately call the Swan Family lol. It is really fun to watch them grow up. Many years not all of the babies make it, but I am happy to report last year they all grew up and before long you couldn't tell the babies from the parents!
One of my favorite things to do after a stressful day, is to head out on a full moon night. There is really something magical about being alone with just the waves slapping the side of the kayak as you rock in the moon shine.
I have loads of kayaking videos in a playlist on my YouTube channel. Please feel free to check them out. Here is one that I like because I got a once in a lifetime shot of a blue heron catching a fish. We were shocked LOL!!
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I would be no good as water scares me. Looks fab tho and you sound pretty excited about it :)
Oh I totally respect that! I am like that with heights!
Lol I'm the same with heights.... I'm a right wimp
Hey that OK coz us wimps will live longer!!!! LOL!!!!!!
That's true LOL or die from boredom
Nice post!!! We have lots of herons here in NJ. I even have one that hangs out at the small pond behind my house. But I've never seen one lunge off a dock with tactical precision and snag a bluegill, very cool.
Yeah I wasnt expecting that!!!! That was one lucky shot! Thanks a bunch for checking it out!!!
Great to be in the water with a kayak. I was an avid canoe guy my whole life but I've been switching over to the kayak in the last few years. You've inspired me to put up a post with a few cool shots of my own!
What lake are you on?
Good stuff @old-guy-photos
Ive never been in a canoe, but isn't that mainly for 2 people? I find that a kayak is very free feeling because you can go as a group or alone. Plus once in my kayak, I feel totally stable and never tipsy.
Ill have to do up a post showing even an old fat guy can learn to jet ski too. On thing that I really enjoy is a pontoon paddle boat. It has 2 bench seats for 4 people. Super stable and relaxing!!
I think it would be really cool to see your footage!
I used canoes for years to go deep into the wilderness on portages. They can carry a lot of gear but some can be a bit tipsy. You can paddle a canoe solo but it takes a lot of skill. The kayak is also a lot faster but you tend to get a bit more wet with the kayak!
Thnaks so much for the beautiful comment! i appreciate the kind words!
I look forward to seeing it on YouTube buddy :)
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