On September 26th, 2010, four able mice paddled the West Neck Creek in mid-soutern Virginia beach. We put in at the West Neck Marina, and paddled north. It was a cloudy day, with rain in the forecast. The clouds served to keep the heat away, making for a very comfortable day on the water.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Uniquely Karl
Karl has joined us for almost every paddle the last couple of years, in his green tandem boat. He has adapted it for solo use by moving the back seat forward some. There is still plenty of room for him to stretch his legs, and keep the beer cool!
Three Faces
Laurie, Horst and Karl make their way up the creek.
The West Neck Creek that we paddled has three faces. Near the marina, it is wide, with lots of side creeks. After about a mile, it narrows down some and meanders. It still feels like a natural watercourse. Finally, at Indian River Road, the creek turns into a straight channel, man made.
The West Neck Creek that we paddled has three faces. Near the marina, it is wide, with lots of side creeks. After about a mile, it narrows down some and meanders. It still feels like a natural watercourse. Finally, at Indian River Road, the creek turns into a straight channel, man made.
Take Out
Horst stretches out, Karl pulls his boat, and Laurie looks for our fourth paddler at the West Neck Marina.
In the end, the rain held off long enough for us to paddle six-and-a-half miles, and get home and put away. Another great paddle!
END WEST NECK
In the end, the rain held off long enough for us to paddle six-and-a-half miles, and get home and put away. Another great paddle!
END WEST NECK
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Smith Creek Paddle, 9/19/10
Nine mice ventured to southern Chesapeake on a late Sunday morning for a paddle on Smith Creek and the Northwest River. Put in was at the Baum Road small boat launch, a small clearing at the end of the creek.
The creek winds its way for a mile to the Northwest River. Our trip took us around Northwest River Park to Indian Creek, another pretty, winding creek.
It was a beautiful day for a paddle, sunny and about 80.
The creek winds its way for a mile to the Northwest River. Our trip took us around Northwest River Park to Indian Creek, another pretty, winding creek.
It was a beautiful day for a paddle, sunny and about 80.
Relaxed
Bob has started joining the group on some paddles. He is new to kayaking, but has picked up quick. He has adopted the relaxed method of paddling, reclining and enjoying the trip.
The Karl Method
We had lunch at Northwest River Park, one of our finest lunch facilities. Picnic tables, toilets, and a nice place to pull up our boats.
He doesn't look it, but Karl is quite the nimble fellow, even after a beer or two. Here he demonstrates his entry technique. Just walk onto the boat and sit down! Not even a wobble.
He doesn't look it, but Karl is quite the nimble fellow, even after a beer or two. Here he demonstrates his entry technique. Just walk onto the boat and sit down! Not even a wobble.
Reflections
On the way back to take-out, the water was very calm. Lots of great reflections to be seen.
We wound up paddling just under six scenic miles- a most enjoyable time on the water!
END SMITH CREEK
We wound up paddling just under six scenic miles- a most enjoyable time on the water!
END SMITH CREEK
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