It’s been a long time since I blogged, my apologies, just been too busy with other activities. The P&H Kayak that I demo’ed back on July 19th then had it sold from under me because I waited till the next morning and was subsequently talked into ordering (not a very hard sell) was finally delivered [...]
The Kayak Coffin Arrives
Posted by bobjack on December 30, 2012
http://startkayakingblog.com/the-kayak-coffin-arrives/
Greenland Kayak Training Camp 2012
It was my second year being lucky enough to get in on the Qajaq USA event (Qajaq is pronounced kayak for non Greenlanders). Visit the Qajaq TC site for more info and more photos of the event. The Training Camp long weekend is restricted by total number due to the limited facilities at Camp Lookout , [...]
Posted by bobjack on August 29, 2012
http://startkayakingblog.com/greenland-kayak-training-camp-2012/
Great Lakes Sea Kayak Symposium 2012 – Grand Marais Mi
I attended the 28th annual GLSKS held in the Upper Peninsular of Michigan in the small quaint picturesque town of Grand Marias on the shores of Lake Superior. This was my second time at the symposium and I enjoyed it as much if not more than last year. I camped in the municipal campground just [...]
Posted by bobjack on August 2, 2012
http://startkayakingblog.com/great-lakes-sea-kayak-symposium-2012-grand-marais-mi/
Tybee Island GA Kayaking
This is part two of theCumberland and Tybee Island Sea Kayak trip. This blog is about the Tybee Island experience, the blog is a little late since I was very busy with home and work items after returning from vacation. It did not help that I was sent to Upstate NY for work for a [...]
Posted by bobjack on May 25, 2012
http://startkayakingblog.com/tybee-island-ga-kayaking/
Cumberland Island Sea Kayak Adventure
I was invited in December to join a Sea Kayak trip to Cumberland Island Georgia and then on to Tybee Island Georgia. But I did not respond to the invite until January when I was able to roll my P & H Capella reliably in January pool sessions. Paddling out on the Atlantic and in [...]
Posted by bobjack on May 8, 2012
http://startkayakingblog.com/cumberland-island-sea-kayak-adventure/
Easter Weekend Paddling The Huron River Chain
The water level now raised by the Portage Lake dam the State Boat Launch is open again. More power boats are venturing out onto the waterway, but still a very quiet and peaceful time to paddle the chain. Spring time foliage is getting going with trees blooming along the river. I paddled for two hours [...]
Posted by bobjack on April 12, 2012
http://startkayakingblog.com/easter-weekend-paddling-the-huron-river-chain/
March Madness – Kayaking
Well it is early March and in Southeast Michigan and the lakes are open, the air warm 65 to 70 degrees and tempting for a paddle (Global Warming anyone?). I took advantage and got my sea kayak into the water. I upset lots of the waterfowl who thought they had the lake to themselves. The [...]
Posted by bobjack on March 12, 2012
http://startkayakingblog.com/march-madness-kayaking/
Winter Kayaking On The Huron
A friend and myself spent 7 hours on the Huron this last weekend in sea kayaks. We paddled 5 miles against the river current and 10 miles with the current. The section of the river was from Kent Lake Dam to Placeway Picnic Area in the Island Lake State Park. Saturday’s weather was windy and [...]
Posted by bobjack on February 27, 2012
http://startkayakingblog.com/winter-kayaking-on-the-huron/
Kayak Rolling and Pool Play
We had another fun Sunday session in the pool practicing rolls, sculling braces, paddle strokes and general kayak play in the pool while it’s cold outside. Yea, we look funny with nose plugs. The pool is open for practice and for kayak lessons from a certified instructor there is a fee and you must reserve [...]
Posted by bobjack on February 20, 2012
http://startkayakingblog.com/kayak-rolling-and-pool-play/
Ice Fishing – Greenland Kayak Building Time
I have not posted anything in a while since the weather in Southeast Michigan has been toggling between winter and late fall or early spring weather – 40 something with rain on and off. So winter kayaking events have been hard to plan or attend. I also have been busy catching up on maintenance work [...]
Posted by bobjack on January 23, 2012
http://startkayakingblog.com/ice-fishing-greenland-kayak-building-time/
