OBX PICTURES

This is Hanna, me and Sarah Kayaking in the sound. Hanna is in Amy's yak, I am in Tim's and Sarah is in mine. It was a great day and time to be out on the water, very clear.

Gear

While I was in OBX I got some new gear. It's hard to find gear here. I was very happy to get a new pair of water shoes. I have always had trouble finding them in my size. I have not used them yet I am saving them for when my other pair is wore out.

I also got a water shirt because I got a nasty rug burn type mark on my side the very first day from the skim board. Those are death traps...I will stick to kayaking. All the other guys had them minus myself and Joe and none of them had any marks or burns. I thought this a good sign. I found one at a very good price in a small little shoppe, not in the big fancy stores.

I also got a bran new PFD or life vest. My best find of the whole trip. Once again this is another item that is hard to find here. I can find them at the local department store but they really would be cheap and not that safe. I have been wanting a PFD that is made for paddling sports and now I got one. It has a spot for my keys to hook to then I can zip them up inside a pocket; double security!!! It also has a pocket for a whistle which is built into it. It has the shoulder straps so that you can make it the right size so it doesn't ride up. The sides adjust and have a mesh fabric so that it gives way to fit nice with your body. This allows more movement with less work. It perfect...oh and its yellow :)

I finally got me a Kayak T-shirt, its blue. I found a great price on it at Kitty Hawk Kites. It was nice to finally get some kayak wear. Well as always be safe, have fun and PADDLE ON!!!

Tim's Kayak

This is me in Tim's Kayak, its 16.5 ft. long and orange. I loved riding in this yak.

It took some time to get use to. When I first hit the water I was a bit nervous.

The yak seemed a bit tipsy, more then I was use to. You need to remember, one thing about my Otter is that it is real stable, very forgiving. This boat is not! If you move or tilt too the side you will notice it.

Once you get the feel for the kayak she paddles like a dream. I couldn't believe how fast I cut threw the water with so little effort. The guys with me were paddling twice as hard as me and having trouble keeping up. I loved it, it was so nice to finally get the chance to take out a yak that nice and long.

Turning was very interesting in this yak. I found out when you are turnning something this long it takes some time. I am use to my Otter which can turn very quick. I noticed to make the turns easier in this boat you have to pull up the fin. You have a fin that you can put down to help you track better in the water; which it does great for straight lines. When it comes time to turn you need to pull it up and the turn is much easier.

I loved using this boat it was so much fun and I hope to get one as well...MARK NEEDS THIS!!!

Feel the power have a great day and PADDLE ON!!!

Outer Banks

I just returned from the Outer Banks. I was there from the 5th - 12th. It was an amazing time. I went with a few friends, Jimmy, Amy, Keith, myself and a car load of toys; kayaks, Boigie boards, skim board and remote control boat.

We were going to meet up with a few more people down in N.C., we had ten people in our beach house and another house with six friends. Our house was on the side with the sound, perfect for KAYAKING :) and our friends beach house was next to the ocean. This gave us access to both bodies of water in the banks... it was awesome.

I went kayaking on our first day at the house. The water in the sound was rough the first night, however we went out anyways and stayed close to the shore. We were crashing threw the waves and sometimes bouncing with them. It felt like you were on a small roller coaster. This sensation felt great along with the water spraying in my face covering my glasses at times.

Our first time out in the sound was brief due to the conditions and the fact that the sun was setting. I will be telling you more that went on, on this trip however I am still thinking about how to go about that. To many things to mention. As always have a great day and PADDLE ON!!!

The Gang @ Three Creeks Park

L-R Mark, Matt, Keith and Sarah. We were at Three Creeks Park getting ready to launch on Alum Creek

Matt & I @ Three Creeks Park

Ready 2 Go

Who's ready to hit the water?


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