Last week, two kayakers were rescued from the chilly waters of outer Boston Harbor after their kayaks tipped, the Boston Globe reports. The Coast Guard responded after they placed a 911 call from a cellphone. The pair, who were wearing PFDs and dry suits, showed signs of hypothermia after clinging to a buoy for an …
Read MoreA Paddle Along the Mystic
The weather and our schedules finally lined up, so Jess and I were able to take the new kayak out. We live a stone’s throw from where the Lower Mystic Lake meets the Mystic River in Arlington MA, so it is a quick carry to the shore for a put in (and yep, if you were wondering, this is …
Read More2009 Adirondack Canoe Classic, “The 90-miler” – September 11-13
Now that we’ve got my shiny new blue kayak home, I’ve got my eye on the Adirondack Canoe Classic at the end of the summer. “The 90-miler” is a 3-day canoe/kayak race that starts in Old Forge and ends in Saranac Lake. From what I hear, it’s grueling … but worth every minute. Some teams …
Read MoreNecky Manitou Sport Kayak: How to look good on top of a car
She’s home! Our trip to REI on Sunday was quite a success and we came home with our first boat. Unfortunately, the weather has been chilly and rainy – generally unpleasant kayaking weather – so for now my review is limited to “Damn, she looks good on top of a car!” Hey, that’s important to …
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