Paddlin' Chix: February 2010

Our Group

Welcome Paddlin' Chix! Our group of women, who enjoy kayaking, canoeing and rafting, come from diverse backgrounds and share not only experiences, but a unique bond as well. As we explore new rivers, ocean and lake places to take our watercraft, we want to provide a safe venue where women can come and connect with other women, building what we hope will be lasting friendships.

This is our spot to centralize and journal our doings. We can view planned trips, where to shop for equipment, training topics, what to bring on paddle trips, share pictures, stories and more! As we continue to build this place, I hope that it will become an excellent resource for us as we look forward to our many paddle trips together.

(The posts on this blog are written by Becky except where noted)

Friday, February 26, 2010

Dreamin'

I've never had work dreams. It's said that when your mind is working out issues, your dreams attempt to do the work for you while you sleep. I had a dream about kayaking. On water that was flowing fairly swiftly, I was with perhaps my youngest daughter. Thing was-I had a CANOE paddle and I was paddling like mad on both sides and didn't quite realize at first why. When I realized I only had a CANOE paddle, I got annoyed and decided to head back to shore to get the RIGHT paddle! Why would I have such a dream? I was looking at spare paddles to stow and found a collapsible CANOE paddle. Campact, yes. but only half the paddle power. I think my brain was trying to tell me something. I have grown to appreciate the kayak paddle after my first season on the water and my brain was telling me what I really LIKE!
Ok. Now someone can tell me if such a paddle might be OK in a pinch. I'll keep my ears open to the learning curve and test it next time on calm water. So, if you catch me on the lake madly paddling with a CANOE paddle in my kayak- you'll know I'm only trying it out and not necessarily fullfilling this dream!

Friday, February 19, 2010

Let's Get Started!

I'm going to work on getting at least one new post a week and make a habit of making this blog of ours a bonafide work horse of information. I also will work on being brief- I love words:) and concise. So, two items come to mind today. One-Mary's email to let you know when the deposit and forms are due to reserve our San Juan trip: February 25 to her. and two, for kicks, a comment about the Animal Planet episode I happened to watch the other night. It was the "I Shouldn't Be Alive" series and featured a couple of kayaking guys in the San Juan straits. Long story short, it was a good reminder to be prepared for any kayaking trip, or venture by knowing what you're getting into. Gather information, equipment and clothing, and be physically ready. One of the issues with these guys was they were always challenging each other and missed being honest about the extent of experience....and that's how their story made the show. It was a good thing that he could swim--and well! So, starting today, I WILL get in at least a half hour walk, and plan on getting back in the pool SOON!