6-8-06 Crew in brig; 6-9-06 Captain kayaking in Newport.

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PerryC

After about 6 months of denial, Captain had to admit his search to replace his canoe was sabotaged by the Hobie Adventure kayak. That ‘yak brought together sailing (which Captain had done but not found appealing in a canoe) paddling, touring (Captain’s real love), and pedaling (which Captain was already doing for exercise on land).

Prior experience with whitewater kayaking and one kayak tour, all in sit-inside kayaks, left no fond memories. Sit on top – ah, a different thing. Trips to dealers to fondle the merchandise followed. Captain looked at Ocean Kayaks, and many other brands, but the darn Hobie Adventure just crowded them out of contention.

Newport was Captain’s maiden saltwater voyage. Surf was too rough to try, apparently, but the large swells and fishing turned out to just whet Captain’s appetite for saltwater touring and fishing.


Here's some morepictues from the trip: fire boats in Newport Harbor 6-9-06