So we went kayaking today, and for some of us it was a bit restless night worrying whether we would fit in the kayak (oh look I never noticed it is spelled the same ways front or back.) So we were very relieved when we got there and saw that it was a "on top" kayak. However, the kayaks were parked on the beach and J and W got in theirs and they were quickly pulled into the water, but we had to get out of the kayak because we were "weren't in far enough in the water" just a nice way of saying we were to heavy to pull.
So off we went. Now I need a two person kayak so someone can tell me which way to paddle otherwise I would be in a world of hurt. As both T and now TH can testify I don't have a clue which way to paddle to go right or left. I know I know tell me once - twice - thrice I just will never get it. So the guy told us that everybody had the right of way of kayaks, so we need to stay out of everybodies way. He also said oh out yonder is the boat freeway so I would stay out of there. Huh?
So fearing for my life before we even started I thought we could paddle around the lagoon, but TH had other ideas so off we went into the big bad world. J and W soon took the lead and to me they were getting awful close to that freeway, but TH informed me that they were no where close to the the freeway. About halfway out I thought we should practice going back, fearing that the current would make it really hard to come back, but TH thought I was crazy. Then every time I saw a boat no matter how far out I would squeal and tell TH we HAD TO STOP!!! Soon they were no longer boats to me but speeding cars and I was this poor pedestrian who had on roller skates and didn't know how to stop.
Then there were the sea lions and otters. We got to see them up close and personal. I was in heaven. How often do you get to see an otter swim right by you? But then my worries started to take over again. We were told we had to stay 50 feet from the sea lions - some kind of wall - I don't know, so I thought that maybe we should go out a little further even if it did put us in the middle of the freeway. I have no idea how much 50 feet is, but I think we were closer then 50 feet, but the sea lions did not show any signs of moving, so if we were it was okay with them and I guess that is all that matters.
This nervous Nellie had a great time, would do it again in a heart beat, in fact maybe I will take lessons.
So off we went. Now I need a two person kayak so someone can tell me which way to paddle otherwise I would be in a world of hurt. As both T and now TH can testify I don't have a clue which way to paddle to go right or left. I know I know tell me once - twice - thrice I just will never get it. So the guy told us that everybody had the right of way of kayaks, so we need to stay out of everybodies way. He also said oh out yonder is the boat freeway so I would stay out of there. Huh?
So fearing for my life before we even started I thought we could paddle around the lagoon, but TH had other ideas so off we went into the big bad world. J and W soon took the lead and to me they were getting awful close to that freeway, but TH informed me that they were no where close to the the freeway. About halfway out I thought we should practice going back, fearing that the current would make it really hard to come back, but TH thought I was crazy. Then every time I saw a boat no matter how far out I would squeal and tell TH we HAD TO STOP!!! Soon they were no longer boats to me but speeding cars and I was this poor pedestrian who had on roller skates and didn't know how to stop.
Then there were the sea lions and otters. We got to see them up close and personal. I was in heaven. How often do you get to see an otter swim right by you? But then my worries started to take over again. We were told we had to stay 50 feet from the sea lions - some kind of wall - I don't know, so I thought that maybe we should go out a little further even if it did put us in the middle of the freeway. I have no idea how much 50 feet is, but I think we were closer then 50 feet, but the sea lions did not show any signs of moving, so if we were it was okay with them and I guess that is all that matters.
This nervous Nellie had a great time, would do it again in a heart beat, in fact maybe I will take lessons.
I want to go!!!
ReplyDeleteI guess T3's vision is WAY better than mine since I only saw seals (cute little devils those harbor seals!) and no otters even though I wish we had seen otters.
ReplyDeleteT3 did say that both T2 and I had to keep yelling instructions but that both of us were good humored in our yelling - if we'd been run over by a boat, maybe not as humorous.
TSH's scracthes from his soujourn in the blackberry patch are healing, so the salt water helped.
I wish I had known we were going to be using sit-on-top kayaks since I would have brought some "sun screen" pants & wouldn't have worried that they wouldn't let us kayak since we hadn't been through their one day basic school.
A beautiful day in Sausalito & SF (high 70's to low 80's - that almost never happens) & the bay was gorgeous. We had a SUPER time & may buy our own kayak (sit on top modular one probably).
If it had been cold & windy, probably would have not had as enthusiastic a response unless we buy wet suits.
Ky - yak? Yippee Ky-yak? Kayak - kayak - yak yak yak!
Are you crazy?? There are big ole great white sharks out there!! I'm glad you had a good time!!! This kid only gets in the water if it has 4 sides and bottom made out of cee-ment (Kansas speak)!!
ReplyDeleteFrom where I sat, T3 seemed to know her right from her left...AND certainly did not get anywhere near the "freeway"! As for the sea creatures - yep, we were told to stay 50 feet away, but I guess the sea creatures didn't get that memo 'cause they keep coming closer (to our delight)!!
ReplyDeleteI was told to "stop freaking out" every time a boat merely looked like it might move...no wonder we're friends!
Great time....can't wait to do it again!!