My last run in the new boat was less than ideal. I was too loose and it showed after a few hours of paddling. Since then I've remade the thigh braces altogether. Today was my first chance to try them out. They really snugged things up nicely. I'm happy!! For the first time I felt truly comfortable in the new boat!
Today was also the first time trying the new rack on the car as well as using the new foam pads I just made. Both worked great - even though it was only a 3 km drive to the put in!!
And most important!! Today was Cheryl's first run on the salt water for the year. Accompanied by Tony and Dennis we paddled from St. Philip's to Topsail return - for a total of 14 kms.
I'll let the pictures tell the tale!!
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| First time putting the boats on the Hyundai. Works great!! |
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| Putting-in @ St. Philip's. |
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| Grouping up outside to cove in preparation for moving out! |
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| Tony(l) and Dennis (r) just off Whelan's Beach!. |
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| Cheryl (l), Tony (c) and Dennis (r) cruising by the icicles. |
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| Following Cheryl through the rocks. |
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| It may be mid April but we still have icicles. |
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| A little break on Topsail Beach. |
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| The final leg. Cheryl just before turning the corner into St. Philip's. |
Thanks to all for showing up and a big congrats to Cheryl on her first, of many, trips on the briny!!
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