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)

Sunday, May 16, 2010

Shasta Lake

The day to post a note slid by as I relaxed after packing my last two recently purchased dry bags. I had been packing bit by bit after or before going to work all week, and finally felt I could relax. The final packing item was to see where everything fit in the kayak and finally, after shoving this bag here and squishing that bag there, I was satisfied with only one mystery remaining: Will she float or wail with overload agony?
Now, for the REST of the story:
LAKE SHASTA CAMPOUT
As I sit here contemplating the next thought, I am re-living the sensation of bobbing on the waves created by passing speed boats on Lake Shasta. The Last twenty-four hours seems packed with more experience than just the marking of time could tell. In a nutshell, we tested kayak packing, camping equipment, and exchanged information on our individual items of interest. Everyone, it seemed, had something that they learned this trip which they planned to put to use on the Waldo Lake trip. We had good laughing times, too, and pictures that will tell you about what...
It was a good weekend, and successful as well as educational. Mary and I are interested in creating a journal for others to write some of thier perspectives of their experiences and we'll see what we can do to make that happen. A good way to start is to simply write a comment. Pleae do!

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