This blog is going to be a journey from beginner to expert adventure finder and then some. I will keep you up to date on my progress from purchase, to safety tips, and travel ideas. With all the baby boomers coming into their grand parenting years, I thought this would be an interesting way for some of you to follow my journey.
First we have to find a kayak to purchase. I have been looking on line for about 6 months. There are many types to choose from. It all depends on your style of adventure.
My kayak of choice is a touring style for calm lakes and serene sun-setting rivers. My first choice was a Pungo-120. It is a sit inside style with a dry compartment, no peddles and scags and its about 12 feet long. These run a pretty penny for a beginner so I have chosen to go with a less expensive version until I get to be at least an intermediate.
Color is also an issue. I wanted scuba yellow but, yellow attracts bees, which I am allergic to. Blue is the same color as the water, in an emergency, no one would be able to find me. I am thinking red or orange.
I am still in the market to buy so keep in touch and I will post pictures.
I will post a link I found to a really awesome website that shows alot of informative tips on safety and other great ways to use a kayak.
http://kayakpaddling.net/
I watched this animation a few times now and I feel that it has given me a head start on training to use a kayak.
Have a nice day all!
Kayak Rebel
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