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| Debbie helping Deb get started for the day |
They say it is going to be 73 degrees in a few days. After paddling until the temp went all the way up to 41 degrees today, I'm looking forward to the warmth. Fortunately my NRS drysuit with thin wool long johns is keeping me very warm!
Most of the route was through marshes, with a few areas of higher ground.
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| Deb in the ICW marshes |
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| Abandoned ship! |
As I passed the old Pungo Ferry, I was smiling because I recalled a great kayaking video about taking a Pungo (a little recreation kayak) around Africa. hope you enjoy it as well: "I will take my Pungo".
I'm staying on Knott's Island, which is mostly in NC, but the causeway to get here is from Virginia, and was built in the 30's as a works project. This is waterfowl country and Ducks Unlimited was started here. The tundra swans are starting to arrive from the arctic to spend the winter here. Snow geese are flying through as well. My best wildlife sighting today was three otters playing in the river.
Last might was a first for me. I gave a talk at 6:15 p.m. to the Safe Passage Open House folks in Maine (via Skype), and then a talk at 7:00 p.m. to the Virginia Beach Rotary Club.
Jen and her two daughters are great company, as they tell me about the region. Her husband works on a large tug that carries heavy loads up and down the east coast on the outside routes. It's fascinating to hear about how that life is changing thanks to technology.
Paddle Day: 65 Date: Nov 21, 2014
Start: West Landing End: Sandy Point
Distance: 12 miles Total distance: 882.3 miles
Max speed: 6.4 mph Moving ave.: 4.2 mph
Kayak storage: Sandy Point Campground Hosts: Jen Kane
I'm staying on Knott's Island, which is mostly in NC, but the causeway to get here is from Virginia, and was built in the 30's as a works project. This is waterfowl country and Ducks Unlimited was started here. The tundra swans are starting to arrive from the arctic to spend the winter here. Snow geese are flying through as well. My best wildlife sighting today was three otters playing in the river.
Last might was a first for me. I gave a talk at 6:15 p.m. to the Safe Passage Open House folks in Maine (via Skype), and then a talk at 7:00 p.m. to the Virginia Beach Rotary Club.
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| President Mike, Deb and President Elect Barbara |
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| Deb, girls and Jen |
Start: West Landing End: Sandy Point
Distance: 12 miles Total distance: 882.3 miles
Max speed: 6.4 mph Moving ave.: 4.2 mph
Kayak storage: Sandy Point Campground Hosts: Jen Kane
Thank you for sharing your journey with my granddaughters.
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed your comment about the Pungo... I have four of them I use here in So. Maryland (north of Pt. Lookout). Taking them in the Potomac is rough enough for me. Need four to take others out to get hooked on kayaking. Best to you on your journey and your cause. Nana of Nora & Meara and those granddogs you met!
ReplyDeleteGreat grand daughters you have. I think of them everyday when I look at the duckie sticker they put on my kayak! Glad you are encouraging more folks to kayak!
DeleteLooks like your kayak camera caught our farewell! So glad the wind was in your favor as you left Virginia Beach! Can't wait to see you again in a few weeks!
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