We've been able to extend the season a little bit with some nice "indian summer" paddles, including a beautiful afternoon on West Neck Creek November 1st. To get the recap, and to see some cool pictures, check out the entries below.
I've scheduled a couple of "fair weather" paddles, for December and January. If we get one of those 70-degree days like we often get in the winter, why not paddle! So reserve Sunday, December 7th and Saturday, January 3rd for a fair weather paddle. If the weather looks to be nice, we will try to head out for a couple hours. If not, continue with your winter non-paddle lives! The water will be cold, so these paddles are not recommened for those with sit-on-top boats.
Until then, think paddling, ski when you can, and keep an eye out for those paddle accessories you have always wanted!
See you on the water!
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Sunday, November 02, 2008
West Neck Creek Paddle
Ten Mice celebrated the last day of daylight saving time by going out on the water for a little paddle. It was a beautiful day, especially for November, with temperatures that hit 70 towards the end of the paddle.
Shorn, Nancy, Juliet, Suzanne, Jerry, Karl, Wes, Sandy, Peggy and Jeff put in at West Neck Marina and paddled up the winding creek to the north. It felt great to be able to squeeze in this late-season paddle.
Shorn, Nancy, Juliet, Suzanne, Jerry, Karl, Wes, Sandy, Peggy and Jeff put in at West Neck Marina and paddled up the winding creek to the north. It felt great to be able to squeeze in this late-season paddle.
Starting Out
West Neck Marina is ideally situated to explore West Neck Creek, and to acess the North Landing River. Parking can be a little limited, so our group of ten was about the maximum. It is a private marina, so there was a $3 charge to park and put-in. Well worth it for the beautiful scenery!
Shorn and Nancy are occasional Mice, and made it to three paddles this season. We're always glad to see them!
Shorn and Nancy are occasional Mice, and made it to three paddles this season. We're always glad to see them!
Heading Home
After the lunch stop, we headed back down the creek towards the take-out. Here, Nancy, Wes, Sandy and Juliet lead the way in four-abreast formation. Note the smooth water ahead of them. There was very little wind.
Getting Acquainted
Mice paddles are a great chance to catch up with friends, or to meet new friends. Juliet, on the right, is one of our "Meetup Mice" who found us through Meetup.com. Here, she and Peggy chat after the group's stop for lunch.
Kayak Wake
For part 2 of the paddle, half the group stayed on the water, and headed southwest on the creek towards the North Landing River. Shorn, Nancy, Jerry, Juliet and Jeff counted down the channel markers from 14 to 1, and hit the river in time to see a parade of large boats heading south.
The water on the creek was so smooth and glassy, even kayaks left wakes. Look closely, and you can see the upside down "V" coming from Juliet's boat as she heads back for take out.
The water on the creek was so smooth and glassy, even kayaks left wakes. Look closely, and you can see the upside down "V" coming from Juliet's boat as she heads back for take out.
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